Conference napalm::heavy_metal

    
        RE: wjb
    
                 I disagree about 'Invasion ...' being bad, but can't
                 say anything about 'Dance ...' because I don't have
                 it nor have I ever heard it.
    
                 "You're in Love" has gotta be the best song they've
                 ever done.  I love the riff, the drums, and just the
                 way it sounds overall.
    
                 Although I admit that 'Out of the Cellar' blows away
                 anything else they've ever done - and will probably
                 never be equalled (by them).
    
                                                       Shawn L.
    

    
    	   Well, if you want to talk about biased, I have to say
    	I like everything on all their albums.  Of the four I have,
    	I'd have to say the weakest effort was Invasion, though
    	I really love "You're In Love' and 'Lay It Down'.  The
    	rest of the album is generally good, but the songs all
    	sound very similar after a while.
    
    	   Out of the Cellar blows me away every time.  I just got
    	RATT - RATT today (apparently an EP... only 5 songs, all good).
    	Dancing Undercover gets me moving, playing an air guitar,
    	despite the fact that I know almost nothing about playing
    	a guitar (or any instrument for that matter).
    
    	   As I said, I have not yet seen them live, so I'm disappointed
    	to hear that Pearcy can't hold his voice... It figures, though.
    	It's rare that you find a group that makes good albums AND does
    	great road shows.  Pity.
    
    	- Greg

    
    
    	I'm a definite RATT fan. Love driving to just about all of their
    songs. Particularly like Between The Eyes and of course Lay It Down.
    Steven Pearcy has a great act going for him and the band, but where in
    the heck are they?

    
    
    Another RATT fan.  I like all their stuff, but I think Invasion
    is best.  And that's probably because it's the one I have had the
    most exposure to.
    
    Let's get together and give this band a boost, eh?!  They put out
    albums, yet they get nowhere!  It's a shame.  
    
    I can remember when Poison was opening for them and when I told
    everyone I wanted to go see them (I never DID get to go).
    
    "Why do you want to go see Ratt Poison?"  "Sounds pretty gross to
     me!"  Geez....get with it, Ma.....
    
    
    /kim
    

    I like Ratt alot !
    
    They kickass.
    
    About that first EP ?  I don't think the sound engineer was on the
    ball, but I love Sweet Cheetah...
    
    Invasion might not be the best, but it's got the best cover; Marianne
    Garvant (1982 Playmate of the Year).  
    
    Warren kicks ass...
    
    JC

      I also like RATT at lot, but only on album. I saw them live at
    an outdoor show (Cheap Trick, Twisted Sister, Ratt, and Lita Ford!).
    I was very disappointed with them. Agreed that they had a lousy
    aound mix, and that doesn't help. But except for the "hit" singles,
    a lot of their material didn't stand up to listening for an hour
    long set. But this was early in their career, so they may have gotten
    better...
    
    Alan S.

    
          I say Ratt in August 1981 in a small club in LA. I was on
    my honeymoon. Can you think of a better way to spend your honeymoon
    then listening to hard music. My cousin was a great fan of this
    garage band at the time. I'm not sure if Jake E Lee was on guitar
    or not. Anyway they played a lot of cover tunes by UFO and Aerosmith.
    I can't remember any originals. Pearcy was in love with himself.
    I remember thinking that they weren't any better than my band at
    the time. If it was Jake E Lee playing guitar he sure came a long
    way in a short time because I thought I could play as well as him
    then but he sure could blow me away now. I like quite a few of their
    tunes especially Lay it down and you're in love. I think Dance sounds
    too much the same.                
                                      Rich

       I say "If you got a good thing,why change! 
    
    
           R A T T -Keep us dancing undercover ('s)
    
     
                                           jdavis

                                                Mr.salami

     HEY RAE,
                           
     I believe U knew U could find me here!!! Glad U enjoyed WORM II
    
       R A T T - N - R O L L !!!!!!!!!
    
     
    
                                                            J&B

    Hopefully they will have some killer tunes for the next LP, 'cause
    IMO "Dancin' Undercover" was a great title but a poor album.  "Out
    Of The Cellar" spoiled me as far as RATT goes - it WAS a killer.
    
    
    			Mr Scary II

Agreed. Outta da cellar was awesome.  I think Invasion as good too.

jc

    
    
    	Their latest attempts disappointed me, too.  It didn't
    	seem to have the rough edge to it.  Some of the songs 
    	are alright (Slip of the Lip, Dance) but they all seem
    	to be on a very love/lust/gotta_have_you level.
    
    	There's nothing wrong with a band having songs, but on
    	this particular album there's hardly a song WITHOUT it.
    
    	Gets tiresome fast, IMO.
    
    
    	/Tig!
    
    

    Whats the scoop ?
    
    I think one got bye us !  I think we're slippin'...
    
    The other night, being in the mood to read some metal gossip, I
    purchased the latest copy of Hit Parader (*gag*).  There is an
    interview with Stephen Pearcy.
    
    The bottom line is that Ratt is back in the Ratt 'n' Roll market again.
    They have released a new album called "Reach For The Sky".  The
    article quotes SP as saying that the album is a cross between "Out
    Of The Cellar" and "Invasion Of Your Privacy".  If thats really
    the case, I'm fixin' to head out to my favorite CD store and make
    a purchase.
    
    Anybody have any input on this ?  If not, I'll be back.
    
    jc

    Help 
    
    Does anyone know who the girl on the front of "Invasion........" is,and
    if so how do I get in contact with her
    any offers 
    
    The private RATT
    

    
    
    	My my my Mr. PRIVATE RATT....read the previous replies and
    	I believe you'll discover this information.
    
    	Else it's probably in the HUNKETTE note.
    
    	Tig~~  ...and you call yourself a private RATT!  (^8
    
    	

    Marianne Gravatte...
    
    I just had to say it one more time...
    
    jc

    
     On the Mtv Music news Stephen pearcy said the new album would be
    out on the 28th of October I think.
    
    /Bill
     

    Some mag said that they needed a attitude check.  That same mag
    was the one who sez the album is a cross between Invasion and
    Outtadacellar...

    I can't wait.
    
    jc

    Here is some info about the new opus from da RATT'N'ROLLERS.!
    
     Title : Reach For The Sky.
     Release date : October 21st
     
     Side 1 :
               'City To City', 'I Want A Woman', 'Way Cool Junior',
               'Don't Bite The Hand That Feeds You', 'I Want To Love
                                                         You'.
    
     Side 2 :
               'Chain Reaction', 'No Surprise', 'Bottom Line',
               'What's It Gonna Be', 'What I'm After'.
    
    
      Let's hope it really is as they are quoted to have said that
    it is in the Invasion/Cellar vain.
    
    Prince Of The Dawn.

    But you know Pete now EVERYONE will think you guys snaked your name
    from the Ratt song!!
    
    Buck who used to get crap for `stealing' Motley Crue cover tunes when
    *I* arranged them first!!!!!!!!!

    
    
    	Yo Pete, I know they're not Heavy Metal but Journey does/did
    	a song "Chain Reaction" long before Ratt, and if anything the
    	way they do it, it'll be the closet thing that Journey does
    	to Heavy Metal. They've also got a video out of it, actually
    	it's not a bad song if you like Journey. I think there's a few
    	other bands that have the same song title but I can't think
    	of any right now. I guess "chain reaction" is just one of those
    	kinda names. 
    
    	Hollywood.......whose favorite band *used* to be Journey before
    	                they got to pop-n-roll

    so did Diana Ross :-)

    
      What hsa happened to RATT's new album. I swear I heard a Oct 28th
    releas date? I called City Hall Music in Marlboro and they had no
    idea. Has anyone heard when it will be released????
    
       /Bill
     
    

    
    
    	Beats me.  According to Blast!'s November issue, it
    	was scheduled for an October release, but like you,
    	I haven't been able to find it either.
    
    	Let me know if you hear anything, eh?
    
    	Tig~~
    

    Yes it should hit most of the stores in the mass.area by
    thursday.It was a delayed shipment. at least the stores in gardner
    does that make you fell better tig?
    
    barney
    

    Well, the guy at Camelot Record sez Tomorrow...
    
    I'll call 'em in the afternoon, and let ya know...
    jc

    Well, it's here... I'll list out the tunes when I get home, but
    the CD is as advertised.  Is sounds like a cross between Outta da
    cellar (still my fav) and Invasion Of Your privates.
    
    I like it.  I'd advise Ratt fans to have a listen.
    It's got one power ballad on it.
    
    jc

    
    
    	stopping by tonight to get it then!
    
    	Thanks, Coop!
    
    	Tig~~
    

    
    
       I been listening to the new album since friday and i like it
    alot. It is a must if you're a big RATT fan. I like the whole
    album especially "I want a woman", "City to city", and "Chain
    reaction". "Way cool jr" is a great bluesy tune also.
    
       The song Chain Reaction really cooks.....
    
    /Bill
    

    I LIKE Way Cool Jr. a lot !
    
    Yes an dee-dee !
    
    jc

    Yeah, me and prc are starting legal action against them for stealing
    our name for a song title ;^)
    
    joe.

    
    
    	....ooh Pete!  Bad one, bad one!
    	(^8
    
    	Tig~~
    

    
        I heard "Way Cool Junior" last night, and I hope the rest of
        the album is better.  I wasn't impressed.
    
        They'll have a hard time beating "Out of the Cellar".
    
                                                       GTI
    

    Your right Shawn, they will have a hard time beating Outta da cellar,
    but Way Cool Jr. is NOT the best tune on the album.  I like it though,
    it's cathy, in blues kinda way...
    
    Scope out the CD !  It's the nads !
    
    jc

    
    
    	Well, I picked up  Ratt's new one on Saturday and
    	haven't stopped playing it since!!  It's definitely
    	not their best, but it's good.
    
    	I think that they are often underrated in a way.
    	They've had as many albums out as the Crue, yet the
    	Crue is far more "famous" than Ratt...
    
    	Anyone else got an opinion??
    
    	Tig~~
    

    I have the new RATT opus and i like it, but i dont think it's in
    the same league as Invasion' or 'Cellar, i think that it is just 
    understandably a progression from Dancin'. I read an interview recently
    which was with Warren and he said that they have a lot of trouble
    with Stephen and his vocals when it comes down to putting them down
    when recording. If anyones interested i will put in some more of
    the interview as long as it doesnt break any rules, otherwise i
    leave it at that.
    
    
    Jaberwocky.

    
        We'd love to see it ... just mention the source.
    
                                                       GTI
    

    Yeah, yeah, put it in, put it in !
    
    jc

    watch this space tomorrow then and i'll see what i can do.
    
    Jaberwocky
    

Just heard "Way Cool Jr." over the weekend - I think this is, by far, the
best song Ratt has done so far! I was *very* impressed!!!

I thought it showed some musical ingenuity and originality that is so
lacking in these sound-alike bands. The writing is getting tighter, and
the band sounds better than ever before. Anybody else heard the little
blues lick thrown in right at the end of the solo? I love sh*t like that!

Now I just have to pick up the album, and hope the rest is as good....

cat

    You'll like the rest but i think that side A is the better. It is
    very 'Dancin' Undercover in parts. I  havent played it that much
    yet but there is a ballardish sort of track on Side 1 which is well
    smart.
    
    Prince Of The Dawn.

    Don't tell me Alan, you were watching MTV Saturday morning right?
    The same time that I was trying to get some coffee into me and to
    rid myself (at least partially) of the hangover. 
    
    	Anyways, yeah....it wasn't too bad a video.  In fact, it  was
    the first time I had heard the song and it wasn't too bad.  Hell,
    I was listening to a 2EZ demo tape and thought it was GREAT, until
    I sobered up. :^) (agagagagaga)  
    
    METALord"

    
    
    	I think that Way Cool Jr. is an okay track, but not
    	the best.  And I agree that Side A is better than B.
    	But that's just my opinion...
    
    	I like "I Want a Woman" and "Bite the Hand that Feeds 	
    	You"...don't know if those are the actual titles, but
    	I'm sure you'll know the songs I mean if you've
    	heard the tape.
    
    	Tig~~
    

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Note 393.36                 1988, cast your votes!                      36 of 43
GBMMKT::FALT "She's sister mary now"                  7 lines  16-DEC-1988 15:53
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    In my humble opinion:
    
    My fav song of the year was
    
    Way Cool Junior                     Ratt
    
    Kat

    re: .63
    
    	   My younger brother called me up and told me the new RATT
    	album was out, and the he has adopted the new handle of 
    	Way Cool, Jr.
    
    	   Just goes to show how often us old-timers get into the 
    	record stores.
    
    	- Greg

    
    		I saw the video "WAY COOL JUNIOR" and wasn't too
    	thrilled. 
    		Why can't these guys capture the old spirit, it's 
    	sort of like the new KISS video compared to older KISS tunes
    	Put the X-IN SEX..... lay it to rest guys.... retire gracefully,
    	will ya?
    		I haven't, of course, heard the whole album of RATT'S
    	or KISS'S  but if this is any inclination....HANG IT UP!!!
    
    							JAM

    
    	RE:65
    
    	I really can't understand what it is you guys think is missing
    from the new RATT.  I own all their albums and I don't think
    that their older stuff was any harder or better than their
    newest album. As a matter of fact, I like their newest effort the
    best. I think the music's a lot better, I think the lyrics aren't
    as non-sensical as the other albums, I think the songs have better
    hooks, and I especially like the songs Chain Reaction, Way Cool
    Jr., and What's it Gonna Be.
    	I could be missing something, but I don't think that this
    band has messed with their style. You can't take a band like
    RATT TOO seriously, but their music used to be a lot of fun, and
    I think it still is.
    
    
    /Motorbreath

    
    re::Motorbreath
    			I can't speak for all us guys but i can speak
    for myself, what it is with Ratt (at least with me) is when they
    first came out with OUT OF THE CELLAR it was different, and it was
    good....but then they didn't really make any major improvements
    or changes in their style and i got really tired of their sound
    that's all, i'm not a true Ratt fan, but dispite what Tony Dallison
    insinuated, i am a real metal fan....
    						JAM
    

    
    
    	RE: .65  Here here Mike!!!!
    
    	I happen to really like Ratt, and their first effort
    	stands just as good as their latest.  I find them
    	to be successful, but not so popular.
    
    	Everyone always seems to forget Ratt when it comes
    	to metal bands.  
    
    	Just a little opinion...no offense meant.
    
    	Tigga~~
    

    Yo JAM,
    	Well, what is it? Do you want the "old spirit" to be
    "recaptured" like you said in your note... or do you want something
    new and different.
    
    Make up your mind!!! 8^)
    
    /Motorbreath...thanks Kim, I guess Capricorns think alike  ?

    Well, I'm an Aquarius and I like all Ratt stuff too...
    
    I think Reach For The Pie was a good effort...
    Sinbad
    

    
    
    	I heard on the MTV-HB ball Saturday from a couple
    	members of Kix that they were going to be touring
    	with Ratt and Britny Fox (my guess is that Ratt will
    	be the headliner)....
    
    	Anyone hear anything else???
    
    	Tigga~~
    

    
    
    	Once again, the Centrum Box Office is saying that 
    	April 8, Ratt will be at the Centrum with Britny 
    	Fox, but they didn't mention Kix.
    
    	Are they or aren't they?!?!? 
    
    	Tigg~~

    
    
    	Just finished talking with someone at the Centrum
    	and their recording must be old....
    
    	Kix/Britny Fox/Ratt is the billing.
    
    	Tigg~~

    
    
    	Just finished tal king with someone at the Centrum
    	and their recording is DEFINITELY old...
    
    	Cinderella/Winger/Bulletboys....BLECK!!
    

    If anyone's still reading this note...........
    
    We went to see Ratt/Kix/Britny Fox at the Centrum Saturday night
    and it was incredible.  We didn't have great seats for Kix and Britny
    Fox but some wonderful guy (I wish we knew his name) came up to
    us right before Ratt came on and handed us a pair of tickets for
    2nd row seats.  
    
    If you're out there somewhere, thank you!!!!!  
    
    Sue & Sharon

    He sounded clear to me!  It was a great show.  The drummer and
    lead guitar player kicked ass!
    
    So glad there are some generous people left in this world.  I have never
    been that close up at a concert before.  It was definately worth
    while!   Wish there was some way we could thank that kid again.
    
    Sharon
    

    Peter,
    
    I've seen Ratt before and I thought that this was the best yet.
    His voice sounded a little muffled at first but they cleared it
    up and he sounded great.  
    
    Just a point of interest...Stephen Percy looked even sexier than
    usual (if that's possible).  I know I've said this before, but the
    man has the sexiest thighes I have ever seen (Sha, it had to be
    said)
    
    Sue

I went to the Ratt show on Saturday night, and ended up being *real* 
disappointed.....

First off, let me say that they did a lot of things right:

o They didn't 'suck up' to the crowd like most HM bands ("We love you,
  Worcester!" or "Worcester, you guys are the loudest crowd on the tour!")

o They had a nice stage set, which was neat yet functional. Multi-tiered, 
  with a bunch of ramps and risers on the side.

o Real nice light show, without being flashy. Good use of Vari-lights.

o Interesting drum solo. He had a lot of sampled sounds and voices plugged
  into drum pads, and it was pretty cool. Much better than your average
  boring solo.

o Despite warnings that they were boring, the stage show was pretty 
  entertaining.

o Nice way to arrange the set list. They would usually run 2 or 3 songs 
  together, without any stops. Made for a nice cohesive set. (Especially
  good was "Lay It Down" into "You're In Love".)

So what was the problem, you ask?

They sounded AWFUL!!!! Just TERRIBLE!!!!

This had nothing to do with the muscial performance, which may have been OK.
But I couldn't hear much of anything except this sorta mid-range blur. The
drums, guitars, and vocals all were muddled together. Nothing was clear,
not even the solos. If you didn't know the songs, it would have been tough
to tell what it was!

I was really disappointed, and even had to leave before it was over. I kept
waiting for it to get better, and it never did. The final blow was during
"Way Cool Junior" (last song of the set), when it sounded just as bad as the
rest of the set. I was outta there!

In this day and age, there is no excuse for a bad sound like they had. Either
they didn't want to pay for good sound equipment, or they are too cheap to
hire a soundman who knows what he's doing. I dunno, but it s*cked!!!

cat

    
        Bobby Blotzer is the drummer.
    
                                                       GTI
    

    I had the unfortunate task of setting up the stage and let me
    tell ya that i have seen alot better stage equip than what they
    had. While talking with all the "roadies" that i work with they
    said that this tour was a terrible one and that the Centrum crowd
    was probably their biggest yet ( the Centrum was half filled ).
    They have until July 1 with this tour and they wish it was over
    already. As for the sound , the explanation was " if they can't
    play their music they turn it up as loud as possible and the crowd
    will go nuts just because it's loud". I asked one guy earlier if
    it was a loud show, his reply, " it won't be loud as long as you
    have two sets of earplugs". I thought the best part of the show
    was the drum solo. It was really that good.... other than that
    i believe Cinderella will put on a better show at the end of  the
    month. 
    

    re: 82
    
    I guess it is all a matter of opinion.  Sue and I thought they
    sounded excellent.  But of course you may be listening with a
    better ear.....
    
    SHA
    

    re: 86
    
    You mean it would sound better close up than far away??  Like I
    said I have never been that close before.
    
    
    I didn't think Stephen Percy's voice was winey at all!
    
    At least everyone agrees that the Guitarist and Drummer sounded
    great!
    
    SHA
    

    
    
    I've heard they weren't good in concert...
    
    my girlfriend went to see them and she really liked the band alot
    and she had to admit they sounded awful..
    
    This was a year or more ago though..
    
    F.

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LUDWIG::SADIN                                        16 lines  13-APR-1989 02:59
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       Consider this a concert review I guess(whatever right?).
    
        I went to see RATT on saturday at the CENTRUM. The two opening
    bands, KIX, and BRITNANY FOX, rocked the house down but RATT was
    a disappointment. The feedback was incredible and the best part
    of the concert was the drum solo by Bobby.
    
        Anybody else feels differently let me know, I welcome feedback.
    
                                     Thrashin' all night
                                            jim

    I feel so strongly about this I just had to reply.  I saw Ratt in
    late April and I must say, I have never been so disappointed in
    my entire life.  Their sound was TERRIBLE.  You couldn't understand
    what song they were playing until it was almost over.  There was
    only one highlight, and that was when Warren did a guitar solo during
    "Lay it Down".  He really has some talent as a musician; I wonder
    what he is doing hanging around the other four guys.  I am so tired
    of Pearcy's "All girls come and f*** me" attitude.
    
    J.

    I gotta agree with you totally.  Bummer too.  I used to like Ratt.
    The best I ever saw them was when they opened for Billy Squire at
    the Centrum.  I think they still had something to prove then...
    
    jc
    
    PS - In case you didn't pick this up... I think Ratt's popularity
    has gone to their heads...  They're all ego now...
    

re.92
    I agree with you on the quality of their show.
    The only highlight of the show for me was the drum solo.
    Rates up there for the best so far this year.
    
    

    re .92
    
    I have to agree as well.  I thought Ratt kicked when I saw them open
    for Motley in 1984 back at the Springfield Civic Ctr.  Last April
    they looked like they had not done a gig since!!
    
    

    I have to agree about RATT in concert I've seen them twice and both
    times the sound was way off.
    
    The only tune of their's that I heard live and thought was allright
    was Round And Round.  But it was KISS playing it when they were
    just jammin for an encore.
    
    ROCK BRIGADER
    

    What are these guys up to?  I haven't heard anything for a while, and
    kind of disappointed.
    
    Although they haven't done anything good since Invasion, and their last
    tour really blew, I really need to hear them get back in stride.  Any
    rumors on what's going on?

    
    	Well, I saw the "You're in Love" video this w'end.
    
    	I didn't know there WAS one.
    
    	Kick-*ss song!!
    
    							GTI
    

>>    Although they haven't done anything good since Invasion, and their last
  
    	Sighhhhh....
    
    
    	They do have a semi-new album out called "Reach for the Sky".
    	Are you aware of that one?
    
	It's not their best piece of work, but it's alright.
    
    	Tigga~~~

    
       I read recently that they were due to back into the studio and that
    guitarist Warren De Martini was about to quit the band.
    
       I'll see if i can find the report on them, now which magazine was it
    in............
    
    Prince Of The Dawn.

    RE: Di Martini !
    
    Ratt !  Are you listening ?  Go back to your roots !
    
    Out Of The Cellar ruled.  Why fix what works ??
    
    jc

	Ratt will begin work on a new album during early March, it will
	be produced by Desmond Child (uh-oh -Flip).  The band have already
	written some tracks with DC and have also been working with Glenn
	Hughes and Diane Warren.  The LP should be out in August on the
	Atlantic label.

    	Flip
    

    Desomnd Child is fast becoming the S.A.W. of rock, methinks.

    "S.A.W."?  Could you explain?
    
    gh

    
    Stock Aiken Waterman.......they write all the songs for pr*cks like
    Rick Astley, Kylie Minge, Jason Donavan, Sinitta, etc.....all the disco
    music that really gets on your t*ts!
    
    Flip

    OH NO !!! Not another "Dancin' Undercover" or whatever that LP was.
    Good videos - sh*tty album ...
    
    
    				Scary

    Out Of The Cellar was such a good album (as many 1st albums are)
    that it's hard for later albums to compare.  True there were a few
    good tunes, but OOTC was a rocker from cover to cover ... IMHO
    
    
    				Scary

    
    
    Re .-1
    
    I'll agree with that!! I do like Walking the Dog from their First
    EP before OOTC. 
    
    jeff

    
    I could only get into their first EP, the albums never really grew on
    me.  The problem with Ratt is that, although they are good, they've
    never had any huge hit songs/anthems, like Aerosmith has Mama 'Kin and
    Judas Priest has Living after midnight, etc.
    
    Flip 

    I like "The Scene of the Crime" off OOTC. It's like, way cool.

    
    	I think the one-two punch of
    
    	Wanted Man
    	You're in Trouble
    
    	are a great start for OoTC.
    
    							GTI
    

    I never could undersatnd why "Insane" didn't get loads of airplay
    and a video - to me, that song is the best one on the album.
    
    
    				Scary

    
    But you can't forget, "She wants Money" I think that should have
    got airplay as well as a vid.
    
    Gerry

    Anyone heard anything new from these guys. 
    
    I hope they don't make anything as wimpy as their last album. to their
    credit they did have some nice looking "chicks" on the "Way Cool
    Junior" vid. They really shoulda been proud. 
    
    
    the ever-inquisitive devil dog
    
    p.s. I hoid dat Steve Pearcy askded JonBomb how to start a LGTB (tm)
    collection. 

    So what if they have good lookin' "chics" in the video, that's
    pointless.  The name of the song is 'Way Cool Jr.'  It's about
    some cool guy... why didn't they make a video with some luscious
    guy walking around town, instead of filming a bunch of friggin'
    chics.
    
    I love Ratt, don't get me wrong, but that was the stupid video,
    that had nothing to do with the words of the song.  I hate when
    they do that..  Girls watch videos too, and we want to see some
    guys once in a while... I'm sick of the same old "Groupie Video"
    with girls dressed in the same things time after time.
    
    

> I hate when they do that..  Girls watch videos too, and we want to see some
>    guys once in a while... I'm sick of the same old "Groupie Video"
>    with girls dressed in the same things time after time.

Well, I think that the girls are expected to be looking at the band members. 
"Way Cool Junior" was half pretty women, and half live shots of the band.

It may have been a cool video, but it was also a great song, which is a hell 
of a lot more important!

alan

>    So what if they have good lookin' "chics" in the video, that's
>    pointless.  The name of the song is 'Way Cool Jr.'  It's about
>    some cool guy... 
  
    They need good looking chics so's people will watch their vids. When
    the camera spanned the club and thei chics got sterile it was supposed
    to look like Jr. was around.
    
      
    >I love Ratt, don't get me wrong, but that was the stupid video,
    >that had nothing to do with the words of the song.  I hate when
    >they do that..  
    
    Yeh me too.
    
>> > I hate when they do that..  Girls watch videos too, and we want to see some
>> >    guys once in a while... I'm sick of the same old "Groupie Video"
>> >    with girls dressed in the same things time after time.

>>Well, I think that the girls are expected to be looking at the band members. 
>>"Way Cool Junior" was half pretty women, and half live shots of the band.
    
    
    OOOOOWWWWW!!!!! Sick 'em Alan. Chicks sell!!! Why else would you watch
    a video by Ratt!!! Better to see girls then girly-mons!!!
    
    
    the dd

 >  They need good looking chics so's people will watch their vids. When
 >  the camera spanned the club and thei chics got sterile it was supposed
 >  to look like Jr. was around.
  
    You mean they don't want any girls to watch their videos or be
    interested in the band, yeah right!
    
    nay  

    >You mean they don't want any girls to watch their videos or be
    >interested in the band, yeah right!
    
    No, you obviously missed the point about the girls watching the
    *BAND*. Go back and reread everything, do not pass Go, do not collect
    $200. Having women all over the place is for an image. If'n ya wanna
    git on eMTV ya gotta sell da babes.   
    
    
    The devil dog
    
    p.s. Didn't Ratt have Tawny Kitean and Mary Ann Gravette on their album
    covers? 

    yeah, they did... so?
    
    Look at Bon Jovi, and Whitesnake's covers?
    They're plain as hell and they both sold  lots more albums then
    Ratt, (even though I hate to admit it.)
    
    nay
    

    >Look at Bon Jovi, and Whitesnake's covers?
    >They're plain as hell and they both sold  lots more albums then
    >Ratt, (even though I hate to admit it.)
    
    
    Admit it! Steven Pearcy will never be the patron saint of the LGTBs (tm)
    the way JonBomb (tm) is. JonBomb (tm) is da bestest baddest rocker
    since da King hisself. Just ask JJ. She'll learn ya da troof. Ratt will
    never come "out of the celler", dem's da FACKS (TM). 

  > Admit it! Steven Pearcy will never be the patron saint of the LGTBs (tm)
  > the way JonBomb (tm) is. JonBomb (tm) is da bestest baddest rocker
  > since da King hisself. Just ask JJ. She'll learn ya da troof. Ratt will
  > never come "out of the celler", dem's da FACKS (TM). 
    
   Because Jon is good lookin' isn't the reason why they sold so many
    albums.  Look at David Coverdale... he's no stud, yet Whitesnake
    sold PLENTY of albums of Whitesnake-Whitesnake.
    
    Ratt came out of the cellar years ago... where were you... locked in
    it?
    
    nay
     

    >They should have gotten rid of Pearcy and the other Blonde giant
    >guitarist, got Lynch, then they would have rooled(tm) even more!~
    
    
    I disagree, Lynch don't know what an apra-ghetto (tm) is. Perhaps a
    more learnded git player woulda been better. 
    
    the devil dog who oftern suffers from a "Lack of Communication"

    
    
    RE: 126 - Whitesnake do the same thing as Ratt and a whole bunch of
    other bands.  Haven't you ever seen a Whitesnake video.  Tawny is
    rolling around in everyone.  What's the difference between that and
    Ratt??  I don't see any. - Kim

    
    	RE: Kim
    
    >Haven't you ever seen a Whitesnake video.  Tawny is
    >rolling around in everyone.
    
    
    	Correction - that's "rolling around WITH everyone".
    
    							GTI
    

RE: 126 - Whitesnake do the same thing as Ratt and a whole bunch of
   >other bands.  Haven't you ever seen a Whitesnake video.  Tawny is
   >rolling around in everyone.  What's the difference between that and
   >Ratt??  I don't see any. - Kim
    
    Pay attention, we're talking about the album COVERS, now, the
    videos we were talking about a while back.
    
    If you read it, you'll see the "difference."
    

    
    
    re nay
    
  >>  Because Jon is good lookin' isn't the reason why they sold so many
  >>  albums.
    
    
    Most of it 'tho
    
    

    
    
    RE: 131 - Excuse me, I didn't realize that that was a closed
    discussion.

    Who said it was a closed discussion?  
    It was right there for anybody to read.
    

    re Nay. 
    
    The point which *YOU* have still missed is that babes will schlep album
    sales by babes on covers or in vids. I think you need to wake up, and
    pay attention to what you is read'in. You are to BLAM!!!
    
    
    re Kim.
    
    It certainly is not a closed discussion and feel free to comment on it. 
    
    
    re /gti 
    
    Good correction, dat sointenly schlepped.
    
    
    re devil dog
    
    Just shut up!!!!!
    
    
    jesse
    
    

    
    
    RE: 135 - Hey Jesse, 8^) 8^)

    Oh Jesse,  8-) 8-)
    
    No one's sticking up for ya, ___, we're faking it, trying to
    flame people, as we're talking on the phone.
    
    He told me what to say.
    
    Of course, Jesse, would never admit that.
    

    
    
    Nay, give me a break, will yah.  I'm not taking this seriously, after
    all this is only a discussion.  
    
    P.S. Jesse told me to say that.

    >>The point which *YOU* have still missed is that babes will schlep album
    >>sales by babes on covers or in vids. I think you need to wake up, and
    >>pay attention to what you is read'in. You are to BLAM!!!
    
    
    No Jesse, *YOU* are to BLAM!!! It ain't just babes, its looks in
    general. JonBomb (tm) don't got many chicks in his vids it just his
    looks. Ratt and Whitesnake need chicks in their vids cuz day is fugly.
    Now which vid would you rather watch? I soitenly hope it's da one wif
    the babes.
    
    devil dog

    Yo devil dog, 
    
    Doesn't music count for somefin in vids. Or are you such a prevert that
    dat babes is all that counts.
    
    Jesse
    

    Babes for sure are good for the music. I was so so on a new tune of
    his, but the babe in this vid is worth a look and I got used to and
    learned to like the tune. I still can't stand TNK when I watch Club
    MTV, that I will never learn to like. 

      I was refering to a Billy Idol vid, so sorry

    
    
    	I've heard Ratt's new song "Lovin' You is a Dirty Job".  Sounds
    	just like Ratt.  Nothing new, nothing old.  Just ... Ratt.
    	Enh, it's okay I guess.
    
    	tigga~~~

    
    I agree tigga.
    
    Except I was driving down the road almost getting killed I was 
    laughing so hard with those cliche lyrics!!
    
    F.

    
    
    I'm not too impressed with Ratt's new song either.  Their last two or
    three albums have been sh*tty.  I used to like them alot when they
    first came out.  Their too soft, popish, lame really.   I wish they'd go
    back to their old style.  
    
    - Kim who thinks she won't be buying this Ratt album either.
    
    - P.S.  I think cliche lyrics are fine as long as you've got good music
      to back them up.
    
    

    I guess Ratt figured if BonChovi could run to the bank with cliche'
    lyrics with a popish/lame delivery the they could do it too.  Such a
    shame too - "Out Of The Cellar" was a MONSTER album !  'Course, so was
    JBJ's ...
    
    Scary

    
    
    	I don't know if it's the lyrics that bothered me or if it was
    	just that same tune, same melody, same beat that they had
    	on the previous album.
    
    	As far as being better than Extreme, I couldn't say yes or
    	no to that either since I don't listen to Extreme.
    
    	tigga~~~

    
      Ratt, better than the Extreme???  Is this a joke???
    
    
    								R.C.
    

    I'm not a Ratt fan anymore but they do kick Ickstream's posterior
    region.

    oh yeh, (tm) the Ickstream (tm)

    
    
    I highly enjoy DiMartini guitar work. (Even though he rips Lynch off)
    
    BUT BETTER THEN NUNO????? That is the funniest thing I have ever heard
    in my entire life!!!! (^:  Nuno is THE guitarist of the 90's.
    
    							R.C.
    

    
    RE: .156
    
       Who's a joke.
    
    a.) DeMartini
    b.) Lynch
    c.) Nuno
    d.) R.C.
                            				R.C. (^:)
    

    
    RE: .158
    
       In my opinion, DiMartini has boring and old rythyms. They're 
    power chords in the same progression as I've heard a zillion times.
    But don't get me wrong, I like Ratt and Warren. Nuno has very exiting
    rythyms (Ever heard Suzi,Pornograffitti,It, or Teacher's Pet to name a
    few). Nuno having a good sound??? He has an intense sound. Crunchy
    like a new bag of Doritos, yet meaty like a five pound steak. And yes
    he is fast but he is also soooooo clean. And his phrasing in his solos is 
    so good it inspires me to no end. Ever solo says something different
    than the last. Now of course this is all my opinion, and people will
    always beg to differ.  (^:
    
    							R.C.
    
     Oh, I don't know what's up with George Bush, my father put that in a
    while ago and I keep forgeting to change it.
    
    

IMHO, Nuno is a premier guitarist.  While Extreme is a little "popish"
for my tastes, I listen to it because of Nuno and the rest of the boize.
The lyrics are what make me get tired of it, but the music is balls-on.

Now I like Ratts old stuff a LOT.  I worshipped DryMartini(tm) when Out Of The
Cellar came about.  I'm like "man, this guy is clean and quick and meaty".
Now doubt about it; DryMartini(tm) is an excellent guitarist...

BUT...

Several years later all his lix sound the same, his chops are sloppy...
Everything is a damn cliche' of OOTC or some other pop band.

WHY ?

Cuz he's trying to keep up with the likes of Nuno, Vai, Satch and Beach.
It'll never happen.  He had his chance and blew his wad of OOTC.

Nuno *IS* at the top of the heap right now.  Next week ?  Who knows.

jc (WHo still likes Ratt, but Extreme blows them away)

Oh, an one thing thats keeps me listening to Ratt is
the album cover art of Invasion.

Marianne Gravatte.  YEEEEEEow !

jc

    
    
    I know this has nothing to do with Ratt or Extreme but, I think 
    Guy Mann Dude has got the be the dumbest name I've ever heard of in
    my life.
    
    Anyways, back to the topic, I have to agree with Coop 100%.  Ratt had
    there day They were the ballz their first two albums, third was ok. 
    But, now their lame.  I'll probably see them just because their Ratt
    and I worshiped them years ago.  But, really their new tune is SO
    unoriginal.  Extreme's lyrics maybe cliche but, at least their album
    is rocking and it doesn't put you to sleep unlike Ratt.  Hopefully 
    Extreme will experiment with their lyrics in the future.
    
    - JMHO - Kim

    You need to get the "Marianne Gravette Playmate of the Year" video, but
    beware, the damn thing melted my vcr. Hot stuff. Specially the bed on
    the beach scene. I was sweaty after dat one. 
    
    p.s. DryMartini (tm) cain kill anyone Ickstream (tm) wants to put up. 
    Nuno is not yet an upper eschelon git player IMHO. Perhaps later but
    now he ain't.  

RE: Pete

I won't say Nuno is a BETTER guitarist than Guy-Man-Pube(tm), cuz I never
even heard of 'im.  I won't say he's better than any of those others
either, because it's all relative.

I will say they he is (IMHO) on top of the pile right now, but he's sharing
it with a lot of others...DryMartini isn't one of them (again, imho).

RE: Devil Pup

Dude !!!  I MUST HAVE THAT VIDEO !!!
Make me a copy PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE
PLEASE--PLEASE--PLEASEPLEASE--PLEASE--PLEASE
PLEASEPLEASE--PLEASE--PLEASEPLEASE--PLEASE--PLEASE
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE--PLEASE--PLEASEPLEASE--PLEASE--PLEASE
PLEASEPLEASE--PLEASE--PLEASEPLEASE--PLEASE-- ?

I'll be out in The Springs next week, and I'll buy you
a replacement tape or whatever, but Marianne is like wow.

jc (Who has the mag, but not the vid)

BTW Pete, I think that Robin Crosby is a badass rhythm player...

    
    	What is the new Ratt song called?
    
    	I don't think I've heard it yet.
    
    							GTI
    

    
    
    I *think* its
    
    "Loving You is a Dirty Job"
    
    Listen to WAAF, you'll catch it.
    
    Its obviously Ratt.
    
    F.

    re: .159
    
>    Now of course this is all my opinion, and people will always beg 
>    to differ.  (^:
    
    Oh please, PLEASE let me differ!  I just gotta differ...  C'mon RC,
    pleeeeeease?
    
    Enough of that begging;  Personally I couldn't give a rats right
    buttock whether Nuno or Warren is the "better" guitarist.  As long as
    either is playing something I like, I'll listen to it and enjoy it.
    
    However, I would differ with the statement that some of you are making
    that Nuno is currently on top of the heap.  Wake up people, Nuno and
    Extreme are STILL pretty much unknown outside the Northeast US (and to
    mutant northeasterners that have migrated elsewhere).  It doesn't
    matter HOW good a gutiarist he is, he can't be "on top of the heap"
    until he gets *to* the heap.
    
    All this talk comparing Extreme to every group that ever existed
    really kills me.  Maybe one day they'll get there, but it's not here
    yet.
    
    gh

    
    Greg!  Dude!!  Leave your beggin' at home!  ;^)
    
    SoHong
    

    $ Extreme :== another_overrated_Boston_band
    
    
    Scary

    
    All you guys ranting and raving on about Nuno Bettencourt have
    obviously never checked out Harry K. Cody from Shotgun Messiah.
    
    Makes Nuno look like Mick Mars.

    
    Harry K. Cody roooolz!

    Anybody out there heard Ratt's 1st album, the one with Tawny Kataen's
    legs on the front ?  I've had it for quite some time (borrowed from a
    friend) and *finally* listened to it last night - it's got a couple
    GREAT cuts, including "Back For More" (the acoustic guitar is more
    pronounced ...) and "Walkin' The Dog".  It's a 6 song EP, came out in
    '83 ....
    
    Scary

    I useta have when I was a soph in hs. I think I loaned it to someone
    and never got it back.

    
    That's the only Ratt album I have - all the tunes are fantastic.
    
    Flip

    I like that cover of Walkin' The Dog.
    
    I guess Ratt is pretty good pals with A-Smith

    I have this also. Its Awesome!
    
    SueJ

    I got it too...
    My personal favorite is "you think you're tough"
    
    "sweet cheater" is also a rulin' tune!

    
    	I like version 2 of "Back for More" better than the first.
    
    	"Out of the Cellar" is my favorite album of theirs, but my
    	favorite Ratt song is "You're In Love".
    
    							GTI
    

    Yea, when I first heard "back for more" I almost puked!
    
    (it's so much better on their 2nd album)
    
    :)

    The Scene of the Crime is their best IMNSHO.

    Scene of the Crime is WAY Kool  and Think Your Tough...!!!!!!!!!
    
    SueJ

    
    At one time or another I've played every tune of the 2nd and third
    album, mostly with an old friend of mine, Scott Westgate.
    
    /prc
    
    

    I saw on the tube this morning where one of the members just quit the
    band, and they DON'T plan on replacing him.  Didn't catch the name of
    the member that quit.
    
    Chris D.

    Must be one of the guitar players.  My guess is that it was Robin
    Crosby....they could do without him, but he STARTED the band, so
    maybe it was Warren?!?  God help them if Warren left!!

    It was one of the guitar players-I think Warren, but don't quote me 
    on that.
    
        Crazy_They're_toast_Al

    
    I hope it's Crosby but I doubt it. Warren probably left, good for him!

    
    Robin Crosby has left Ratt to persue some new artistic ventures.  The
    split was apparently amicable.
    
    Flip

    
    Excellent!!!!

    
    	Didn't I see somewhere that Bobby was playing in an "all-star"
    group? Does that mean he left also?
    
    B.A.

    BA
    
    Bobby didn't leave, but he might as well should have...Ratt is
    hopelessly floundering these days!  They can even get enough support to
    tour!  Pretty sad.  yeah, He's playing with that all-star band.
    

    ... and they used to be *sooo* hot too ...
    
    
    I still put on "Out Of The Cellar" every now and then ... I program
    past "Round And Round" though .... yeeearf ....
    
    
    Scary

    Agreed.  Maybe without Robin Crosby they might get back to the ole
    "Out Of The Cellar" Ratt we all know and love...
    
    jc

       Steve Pearcy voice is back together and is going to start touring
    on their Dentenator album.  Their latest effort was the reigning champ
    on Rock Wars on WAAF.  I haven't heard the results yet but they went up
    against Contraband's second effort.
    
    Boz....
    
    a_fan_who_dying_to_see_them_in_concert_again

    
    
    What was wrong with his voice?
    

      They had to cancel the Detenator tour because he came with 
    broncitis (sp?).
    
    Boz

    
    	Do they have a new song out?
    

    
    	Sorry, but I had to do it!  My very first .x00 reply!
    
    	hee!
    

    
    RE:JJ
             Congrats but it doesn't count because you didn't 
             mention the number in your reply....;^)
    
    
                                                       Marko

        RE-3 
    
           Yes.....Ratt does have a new song.
    
                     It's for the soundtrack for POINTBREAK!
    
             It's o.k.
    
                                No Robbin though? It's just as well!
    
                       Frizkid
    
    

    I heard "The Morning After" on Z-rock lasted night. Too bad they suck
    now. Cuz Dat song got me go'in.

    JESSE:
    
    	they don't suck!
    
    		I think you're confusing them with someone else...   
    
    
                          'PRILKID

    >>                       -< OFF WITH YOUR HEAD ! >-
    
    
    Does that have something to do with all them 69s you are doing? Hey, if
    THAT'S torture CHAIN ME TO THE WALL!!!

    
    	Mark,
    
    	sniff....sniff...... pooh on you for spoiling my fun.
    
    	JJ
    

    Jesse!
    
    Call me back or die bud!
    	
    		just who do you think you are?
    
    			Chain you to the wall??  Okay, that's part of the
                                       FUN!
    
                'prilkid 

Ratt has a new compilation out, called 'Ratt and Roll - 8191'.

Song listing:
Tell The World
You Think You're Tough
Round and Round
Wanted Man
Back For More
Lack Of Communication
Lay It Down
You're In Love
Slip Of The Lip
Dance
Body Talk
Way Cool Jr.
I Want A Woman
Lovin' You's A Dirty Job
Shame Shame Shame
Givin' Yourself Away
One Step Away
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose
Nobody Rides For Free

Prtty cool to have all their best songs on one CD. I wouldn't want to own
all of the individual albums on disk, but this is a great compilation to
pick up!

alan

    The best Ratt song ain't on it.  "The Scene of the Crime"

    No way is *that* the best Ratt song...something newer fer sher!
    
    I got this album, definitely worth having, but there are a lot of good
    songs left out!
    
    'pril

Agreed.  New Ratt-rotts !

OOTC and Invasion Of Your Privates RULE !

cj

    Ratt will begin work on their 7th LP next month...Targeting a July
    release!
                 Frizkid
    

    
    
    Destined to be a flop...
    
    Oh how I miss "Invasion" Days...

    How I miss the "Cellar" days
    
    

    How I miss the EP days....
    
              Ratt's cool....I expect they better do something damn good
    this time.  Or the world will hire an exterminator...
    
                           Frizkid
    

    I've always liked Ratt too.  Right up there with Cinderella...
    
    Friz is right, the EP rulz!

    
    I agree with Buckley... I miss the Cellar days...
    
    

    Will they be writing their own material this time out or working with
    the professional songwriters again?
    
    gh

    I think Steven Percy and Jim Vallance are doing the lyrics.
           Pretty sure ROOLIN' Warren D. will do the music.
    
                     Frizkid
    

    
    7th?!?  I GUESS I missed something.  Wow...  Well, that one tune off
    the 6th CRANKED!!  (I don't recall what it was but you know what I
    mean...)
    
    

    Ratt are truly awful,the lead singer is a class A knobend!
    
    
                                                  Staynz

    
    I'd rather drink a cup of cold sick that listen to any of it.
    
    flip

    
    I also love RATT!

    
    
    
    
    
    
    			RATT -N- ROLL !!
    
    
    

    
    Ratt suck!!! They have no talent and Warren DeDryMartini is the most
    overated guitarists *ever*. Same pedal riffs, same licks - same crap!
    
    Now George Lynch, *theres* a player for ya!!!! ;^)

    Ratt are shite,if thats what rock is all about,then there is no hope!!
    
                                                 Staynz  8)
    

    When they first appeared they kicked!!Now they are doing what everybody
    else is doing...selling out. 
    
    Did they get a replacement for W.D.?  They might make a comeback if
    they never release another album like"DANCE"!!! 
    
           Hope for a great return!!
    
                        Snake~

    As far as I know Warren is still in the band. It's Steven Percy that
    has left the band. BTW-Steven and Fred Curry started a band called
    Taboo. What a band....What a name....(Not)! I think it'll be taboo to 
    buy the album. 8)
    
                   Frizkid
    

 >                     -< I wonder who Ratt has singing? >-
    
    Just about anyone would be an improvement...

    re-1
    
    agreed,in fact,this whole band sux 
    
    
    
                                              Staynz

    How about Warren?  He a great guitarist....The rest you could throw to
    the junk pile.
    
             Frizkid
    

    Warren roolz!  I didn't think the rest of the instrumentalists were so
    bad either, but Steven Percy's voice always grated on me bad.
    
    gh

    Steven Percy, and the drummer for Cinderella, Fred Coury, have a
    band called ARCADE, and the album kicks ass, if you like Percy's
    voice, which I do, its unique, but the best vocalist is still Vince
    Neil...........
    Bobby T.

    -1
    
    What's this--Friz reborn?!?
    
    Ya know, I heard a "Ratt triple play" (bleck!) on this cool NJ radio
    station last Friday (same one who played the Crue) while en route to
    Allentown, PA.  I was saying to the people I was driving down to this
    conference .. "ya know, Ratt was a kilelr band, but boy, did that
    singer really suck!"  If you LISTEN to Steven Pearcy's vocals, he CAN'T
    sing at ALL!!!  Kind of gross.
    
    Anyways, the whole episode was nastolgic, to say the least.

    Have you heard the new Arcade? It's great, still think he has great
    voice, and you don't realize how great their voice is until they
    leave the band, example, new Crue, it SUCKS without Vince Neil.
    They may not be the best singers but if it wasn't for them, Ratt
    and Crue wouldn't have been as popular as they were.
    
    BobbyT

    Um...I always thought that Steven Percy was the weak link in Ratt.  I
    think that's what Buck was saying too.
    
    gh

    ...yeah, but you always knew it was Ratt when you heard him sing....
                                        /k

    Steven whatisface who sang with Ratt is,was and always shall be an
    utter talentless knobend!He can't sing for toffee.
    
    
    						ian

    ...there are alot of talentless people who are making it as singers
    due only to the fact that they have an easily identifiable  voice....
    take judy collins for instance....please...please take her far far away
    ....it must be hard work to consistently sing that flat..../k.

    there are quite a few successful bands with unique vocal identities:
    Queen, Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, to name a few.  I wouldn't call them all
    talentless though.  The Stones should be ranked down there with Judy
    Collins.

    re:-1....what makes you think that my note said that 'talentless' and
    'easily identifiable' were mutually exclusive?...that's not what i said
    or meant at all..of COURSE there are many bands that have an easily 
    identifialbe singer and they're great......   /k

    ...p.s...here's a news bulletin for ya mikey..i actually agree about
    the stones.............................../k

    AHA....you're wrong,the Stones are the greatest rock and roll band in
    the world.
    
    
    						ian

    ..Ian.........Puh- Leaaasse.................;")./.............../k

    I'm not looking for anything, just making a comment.

     
    
    
    One singer I can't stand is Axl... 
    
    Pearcy makes me want to fackin yack... maybe if he blew his nose he'd
    sound a little better...
    
    Whit-

    
    	Rumors are, there is gonna be a Ratt - Re-union, minus Robin
    Crosby. This seems odd, as Arcade, Percy's band just released their
    second CD less then a year ago. I like it, but it probably isn't
    selling well...
    
    	Also, Warren De Martini is rumored to be playing guitar for
    Ozzy's next tour...
    
    Bobby T