RATT Members DEMARTINI, PEARCY, CROUCIER And CAVAZO Play Surprise Show On MONSTERS OF ROCK...

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Three members of RATT's classic lineup, singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Crouceir and guitarist Warren DeMartini, reunited to perform as the "surprise band" earlier today (Saturday, October 1) on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise West, also known as Monsterwood. Joining them on stage at the event were former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo, who played on RATT's last studio album, 2010's "Infestation", and drummer Jimmy DeGrasso, who previously played with Y&T, WHITE LION and MEGADETH, among others. Hard rock radio personality and TV host Eddie Trunk, who is hosting Monsters Of Rock Cruise West, has posted several photos and videos of Pearcy, DeMartini, Croucier, Cavazo and DeGrasso performing at the event, along with a picture of the as-yet-unnamed new band's setlist, which, unsurprisingly, consisted entirely of classic RATT songs. Drummer Bobby Blotzer has been touring the U.S. for the last year with his own version of RATT, featuring a rotating cast of musicians, including vocalist Josh Alan (ex-SIN CITY SINNERS). Blotzer's new version of RATT played shows early last year under the name BOBBY BLOTZER'S RATT EXPERIENCE before the drummer announced that he was taking control of the RATT name. DeMartini later filed a lawsuit against Blotzer, claiming that the drummer was falsely advertising his "tribute band" as the real thing. That dispute is still pending in California state court. Blotzer and DeMartini are the only remaining shareholders in WBS, Inc., the company which manages the business and operations related to RATT. WBS, Inc. was originally formed by Blotzer, DeMartini and Pearcy. Pearcy lost his share of the name in court after splitting with the group in 2000. He returned to the band in 2006 but exited again in 2014. Blotzer later expressed his desire to keep RATT alive with a new singer, but explained that DeMartini did not want to tour as RATT without Pearcy. Croucier played a number of shows last year with a band called RATT'S JUAN CROUCIER, which also features Pete Holmes (BLACK 'N BLUE), Mike Moore and Toni Aleman. WBS — with Blotzer acting as both chairman of the board and president — later sued the bassist, claiming that Croucier was using the RATT logo "on all advertisements, web sites, merchandise, marquees, fliers, and record jackets" and was "referring to himself as 'The Other Voice of RATT,' even though… he was never the lead singer of RATT." DeGrasso played several shows with RATT in 2014 as the temporary replacement for Blotzer, who was recovering from the neck surgery he underwent the previous year.

They have no name officially yet, but I'm sure open to suggestions... pic.twitter.com/agtn1dqrro

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016

Just Introed Warren DeMartini, @Juan_Croucier @StephenEPearcy Carlos Cavazo , Jimmy DeGrasso to kick off @MonstersCruise ! pic.twitter.com/GXSEaZXDHX

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016

This is happening now. @MonstersCruise ! Juan, Stephen, Warren, Carlos, Jimmy DeGrasso. I'll periscope more soon pic.twitter.com/CcIj4kXGTn

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016

Set list for Warren, Stephen, Carlos, Juan, Jimmy DeGrasso. In Your Direction playing now. Always loved this riff! @MonstersCruise pic.twitter.com/b7IcD5TyO6

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016

LIVE on #Periscope: Warren, Juan, Stephen, Jimmy, Carlos playing live now on Monsters cruise. https://t.co/r1HJpbVnLt

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016

LIVE on #Periscope: Lack Of Communication https://t.co/I4ZZMiWdNj

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016

LIVE on #Periscope: Another of my favorites. Body Talk! https://t.co/aZdVeNXn1k

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016

LIVE on #Periscope: Back For More. https://t.co/uSWBATtb7x

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016

LIVE on #Periscope: Round & Round https://t.co/0cruvrJT5P

— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) October 2, 2016​

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