Guest Yanni_16 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Call hair metal cheesy, dated, and lame all you want, but one of the bands to emerge from this genre that I think gets overlooked because they were part of the whole spandex, make-up thing is Ratt. Their lyrics were never really insightful or clever (they pretty much were always filled with sexual innuendo with the chorus wasjust repeating the title of the song), but they knew how to rock and had a unique flair to them. Stephen Pearcy had one of those distinct voices, and the combo or Robbin Crosby and Warren De Martini made for some truly awesome riffs, with the latter of the two being very underrated. For anyone who wants to see what I'm talking about, I recommend picking up "Out of the Cellar" or one of their best of compilations. They are reuniting this year to play some shows, but unfortunately not with all five original members as Crosby died in 2002 due to a heroin overdose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 I love Round and Round - would call myself a fan, but need to delve more into their back-catalogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCGNR Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 . They are reuniting this year to play some shows, The world be waiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Crap band, but at least they're better and not as girly as Poison or Warrant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy158 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 i like way cool jr and round n round along with you think your toughin my opinion there good hard rockbut they could use some power ballads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 One of the worst bands ever IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissirge Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 good,but not one of the better hair metal bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Dokken owns Ratt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Dokken owns Ratt.That's like saying a heavy spanking owns sadomasochism. They both suck and I wouldn't want to brag about being subjected to either. ... IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCGNR Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Dokken owns Ratt.That's like saying a heavy spanking owns sadomasochism. They both suck and I wouldn't want to brag about being subjected to either. ... IMO. Right on. There's a line at the end of the movie " Waiting" where the kid yells at Van Wilder and says : " We get it, you're the coolest dude at Shananiganz -which is kinda like being the smartest guy with Down Syndrome " That would apply here as well - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Dokken owns Ratt.That's like saying a heavy spanking owns sadomasochism. They both suck and I wouldn't want to brag about being subjected to either. ... IMO. Meh, seeing some of the bands you promote on here, I wouldn't be bragging either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike bibby Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Ratt rule, and Warren wrote some kick ass guitar solos. But I will admit they are cheesey as hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appetite 4 Axl Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Cheesy hair metal? YES, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Dokken owns Ratt.That's like saying a heavy spanking owns sadomasochism. They both suck and I wouldn't want to brag about being subjected to either. ... IMO. Meh, seeing some of the bands you promote on here, I wouldn't be bragging either.You should have told me that based on the bands I promote on here, I shouldn't be bragging to begin with. But saying "I wouldn't be bragging either" really doesn't make sense because it places the emphasis on yourself...? Anyway, which bands would those be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getizzyback Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Dokken owns Ratt.That's funny , just so happens Juan C (last name can't remember how to spell and Ratt's original bass player) playedbass for Dokken on their "Breaking the Chains" album , he left to go to Ratt , and then Jeff Pilson joined Dokken soon after.How can anyone not think Ratt don't kick ass?Man you NEGATIVE and NIRWANNY people are WEIRD!OH WELL , I got the collection , and it don't sit on my shelf collecting dust , so that's all that really matters to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Good band. Out of the Cellar kicks ass.By the way, I think Crosby died of AIDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlRoseHaulsAss Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 awsome band. Should be sweet this summer seeing Pearcy back and John Corabi in the band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfromtex Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Good band. Out of the Cellar kicks ass.By the way, I think Crosby died of AIDS.he had AIDS, but he died of a heroin overdose. he also battled a severe case of depression.put me in the pro-Ratt camp. i dig all of their albums except for "Detonator". "Out Of The Cellar" is a great album. there's no cure for cancer in their lyrics, but they were a fun band and that's all they ever claimed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsnmotley Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 great band. Good musicianship. one of the first 80s metal bands. I cant wait to see them this summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagofala Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I've only heard Nobody rides for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I've only heard Nobody rides for free.I recommend "Round and Round"Good song though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagofala Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 ^^Thanks. I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 ^^Thanks. I'll check it out.Linkage! http://youtube.com/watch?v=a5gMeXz2YMwEnjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetness Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Nothing great, theyre pretty damn corny but I'll admit I like some of their songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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