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VH1's 'RATT: Behind The Music' Special To Air In Early April

According to a posting on former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy's web site, VH1's upcoming "Behind the Music" special focusing on RATT will air the first week of April. More information will be made available soon.

As previously reported, Pearcy will be joined by bassist Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT) and drummer Scott Coogan (BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION) for his upcoming "Metal In America" tour with BANG TANGO and PRETTY BOY FLOYD (beginning in early February). "We've rehearsed twice so far and what's coming at you is a heavier, meaner machine," Pearcy writes in a statement. "It kinda just happened — I needed a rhythm section for 'Metal In America'. What I got is as heavy as it gets. We're more than ready to Ratt n' Roll, maybe throw in some VICIOUS DELITE, ARCADE this time around. Let the games begin!"

Perris Records has set a March 7 European release date for the solo album from Stephen Pearcy, entitled "Fueler". This CD will contain four brand new studio bonus tracks not found on the U.S. version of the album: "Novocain", "Red Licorice", "Wide Open" and "Under World".

Pearcy will embark on a solo tour of Europe this spring to support the release.



"Mmmmmmm... Ratt N' Roll Music."

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RATT Reunion In The Works?

Vocalist Jizzy Pearl (LOVE/HATE) appears to have left RATT, the band he has fronted for the past six years following the departure of original singer Stephen Pearcy. In a Dec. 4, 2006 posting on his official web site, Pearl wrote, "It's time to go. Thanks to all the RATT fans for all the good times and good luck to the guys for the future."

Although there has been no official confirmation on the matter, it is believed that RATT's original/surviving members — Pearcy (vocals), bassist Juan Croucier, guitarist Warren DeMartini and drummer Bobby Blotzer — are planning to reunite for a tour in 2007. According to a posting on the Metal Sludge web site, rhythm guitarist John Corabi — who sang for MÖTLEY CRÜE on their self-titled 1994 album — will most likely stay with the group, whose last studio album came out in 1999.

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POISON, RATT Tour Confirmed

Mitchell Peters of Billboard.com reports: A full itinerary is still being confirmed, but POISON and RATT will join forces for a summer trek starting June 13 at the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, S.C., and wrapping Aug. 19 at the Coors Amphitheatre in Denver.

The tour, which brings POISON and RATT onstage together for the first time since 1999, will visit amphitheaters, festivals and fairs in such cities as Boston, Detroit, New York, New Jersey and Los Angeles, says Troy Blakely, who books POISON with the Agency for the Performing Arts.

"Generally we're going to play 50-60 dates," Blakely tells Billboard.com. "I'd say 30-35 are sheds. The rest are various festivals, fairs and indoor shows."

Confirmed festivals thus far include Birmingham, Ala.'s City Stages (June 16), Bay City, Mich.'s Bay City River Roar (June 22), Pryor, Okla.'s Rocklahoma (July 13) and Sturgis, S.D.'s Buffalo Chip (Aug. 5).

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RATT 'Reunion' Lineup Confirmed

After much speculation and anticipation following the airing of their "Behind the Music" episode on VH1 last spring, multiplatinum hard rock act RATT with vocalist Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Warren DeMartini and drummer Bobby Blotzer will grace the stage together for the first time since 1999. Plans for not only a U.S. summer tour but a full-fledged comeback are being mapped out now as the band prepares to hit the road with POISON. The band's own tour dates will extend into the fall and may also include shows in Canada, Europe, Japan, South America and Australia. Joining the band onstage will be bassist Robbie Crane and guitarist John Corabi.

A full itinerary is still being finalized, but POISON and RATT will join forces for a summer trek that is scheduled to begin June 13 at the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, S.C., and wind around the country through the end of August.

The tour, which brings the two bands onstage together for the first time since 1999, will visit major U.S. cities such as Boston, Detroit, New York, Oklahoma City and Los Angeles.

The band has recently aligned with Carl Stubner, CEO of Sanctuary Artist Management (ZZ TOP, Mick Fleetwood/co-manager of FLEETWOOD MAC, Tommy Lee/ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, PAULINA RUBIO, JACK'S MANNEQUIN) and is booked by Jay Frey at Paradise Artists.

RATT made their mark in the early '80s going "Round and Round" with a string of hit songs, videos and four consecutive multiplatinum albums (over 16 million albums sold worldwide). Their arena-filling live shows set the standard for all bands to follow. Creating anthems for the youth of that era, their music and performances maintain a timeless quality to this day.

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POISON, RATT: U.S. Tour Dates Revealed

POISON and RATT (featuring singer Stephen Pearcy) will join forces for a summer trek starting June 13 at the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, S.C., and wrapping in early September.

The tour, which brings RATT and POISON onstage together for the first time since 1999, will visit amphitheaters, festivals and fairs in such cities as Boston, Detroit, New York, New Jersey and Los Angeles, said Troy Blakely, who books POISON with the Agency for the Performing Arts.

"Generally we're going to play 50-60 dates," Blakely told Billboard.com. "I'd say 30-35 are sheds. The rest are various festivals, fairs and indoor shows."

POISON and RATT tour dates:

Jun. 13 - BI-LO Center Greenville, South Carolina
Jun. 15 - The Ampitheatre at The Wharf - Orange Beach, Alabama
Jun. 16 - City Stages/ Miller Light Stage - Birmingham, Alabama
Jun. 17 - Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre - Charlotte, North Carolina
Jun. 19 - Riverbend Music Center - Cincinnatti, Ohio
Jun. 20 - Post Gazette Pavillion - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jun. 22 - Bay City River Roar - Bay City, Michigan
Jun. 23 - Blossom Music Center - Cleveland, Ohio
Jun. 24 - Germain Ampitheatre - Columbus, Ohio
Jun. 26 - Chevrolet Theatre - Oakdale, Connecticut
Jun. 27 - Sovereign Center - Reading, Pennsylvania
Jun. 29 - The Summer Stage at TAGS - Big Flats, New York
Jun. 30 - Tweeter Center Boston - Boston, Massachusetts
Jul. 01 - Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre - Virgina Beach, Virginia
Jul. 03 - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Jul. 04 - House of Blues - Orlando, Florida
Jul. 06 - Grand Casino - Kinder, Louisiana
Jul. 07 - Sam Houston Race Park - Houston, Texas
Jul. 08 - Nokia Live Theatre - Grand Pairie, Texas
Jul. 12 - Hard Rock Biloxi Hotel and Casino - Biloxi, Mississippi
Jul. 13 - Pryor Creek Music Festival - Pryor, Oklahoma
Jul. 14 - Oklahoma City Zoo Ampitheatre - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Jul. 15 - Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre - Kansas City, Kansas
Jul. 17 - First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre - Chicago, Illinois
Jul. 18 - The Myth - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jul. 20 - Waukesha County Fair - Waukesha, Wisconsin
Jul. 21 - Fond Du Lac County Fair - Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Jul. 22 - Heritage Landing Muskegon, Michigan
Jul. 24 - Nikon @ Jones Beach Theatre - Wantagh, New York
Jul. 26 - Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center - Gilford, New Hampshire
Jul. 27 - Etess Arena @ Trump Casino - Atlantic City, New Jersey
Jul. 28 - PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, New Jersey

Jul. 29 - Nissan Pavillion Stone Ridge - Washington DC (a lock that Live-Metal.net will be there

Jul. 31 - DTE Music Theatre - Detroit, Michigan
Aug. 03 - Mississippi Valley Fair - Davenport, Iowa
Aug. 05 - The Legendary Buffalo Chip - Sturgis, South Dakota
Aug. 08 - Oregon Gardens - Silverton, Oregon
Aug. 09 - uglas County Fair - Roseburg, Oregon
Aug. 10 - Salinas Sports Center - Salinas, California
Aug. 11 - Hyundai Pavillion - San Bernardino, California
Aug. 12 - Gibson Ampitheatre - Los Angeles, California
Aug. 14 - Coors Ampitheatre - San Diego, California
Aug. 15 - Dodge Theatre - Pheonix, Arizona
Aug. 17 - The Pearl Concert Theatre @ The Palms - Las Vegas, Nevada
Aug. 18 - USANA Amph. - Salt Lake City, Utah
Aug. 19 - Coors Ampitheatre - Denver, Colorado
Aug. 21 - Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre - Indianapolis, Indiana
Aug. 22 - Darien Lake PAC - Buffalo, New York
Aug. 25 - Toyota Pavillion - Scranton, Pennsylvania
Aug. 26 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center - Saratoga, New York
Aug. 31 - Ford Ampitheatre - Tampa, Florida
Sep. 01 - Sound Advice Ampitheatre - West Palm Beach, Florida

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RATT: CD And DVD Reissues Due In July

Legendary '80s hard rockers RATT return to stores with new DVD and CD releases on July 31: the first-ever DVD release from the band, "Ratt: Videos From The Cellar: The Atlantic Years", and the audio collection "Tell The World: The Very Best Of Ratt", which features the hard rockers at their studio and live performance peak and includes an unreleased track.

Both of RATT's previously released video collections will be combined and expanded for the DVD release "Ratt: Videos From The Cellar: The Atlantic Years". Featuring singer Stephen Pearcy, guitarists Robbin Crosby and Warren DeMartini, bassist Juan Croucier and drummer Bobby Blotzer, RATT released four consecutive platinum records in the mid-'80s. In addition to compiling some of RATT's most popular videos — "Round And Round", "Lovin' You's A Dirty Job" and "Lay It Down" — the DVD also contains several bonus features, including highlights from the band's triumphant tour of Japan, exclusive new commentary and never before released videos.

The CD "Tell The World: The Very Best Of Ratt" features standout songs from all seven of the group's albums, including such classics as "Wanted Man", "Back For More", and "Round And Round" from the band's triple platinum-selling Atlantic debut "Out Of The Cellar". "Tell The World: The Very Best Of Ratt" will also include an unreleased song from the "Reach For The Sky" sessions in addition to tracks from the Sony Portrait release "Ratt" and the independently released "Collage".

Both "Ratt: Videos From The Cellar: The Atlantic Years" and "Tell The World: The Very Best Of Ratt" were produced in cooperation with RATT and will be available at all retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for suggested list prices of $19.99 for the DVD and $18.98 for the CD, respectively.



"Ratt: Videos From The Cellar: The Atlantic Years" DVD track listing:

01. Wanted Man
02. You Think You're Tough
03. Back For More
04. Round And Round
05. Lay It Down
06. Shame Shame Shame
07. Lovin' You's A Dirty Job
08. I Want A Woman
09. Way Cool Jr.
10. You're In Love*
11. Dance*
12. Body Talk*
13. Slip Of The Lip*

DVD extras include commentary with Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini and Bobby Blotzer.

*Never before released on DVD or VHS.

"Tell The World: The Very Best Of Ratt" CD track listing:

01. Dangerous But Worth The Risk
02. Back For More
03. Lovin' You's A Dirty Job
04. Nobody Rides For Free
05. Heads I Win, Tales You Lose
06. You're In Love
07. City To City
08. Body Talk
09. Way Cool Jr.
10. Round And Round
11. Lay It Down
12. I Want A Woman
13. Dance
14. Wanted Man
15. Slip Of The Lip
16. Shame Shame Shame
17. Lack Of Communication
18. Over The Edge
19. Steel River
20. No One Can Stop You Now*

*Previously unreleased

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RATT Singer Says Band Plans To 'Get Working On New Music'

RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy has posted the following message on his web site:

"The RATT 'Back for More' 2007 Tour began with a great first show in N.M., then the POISON/RATT show last night [June 13]. Good to see Bret, Bobby, C.C. and Rikki. It's been awhile since we (RATT and POISON) had a full-blown tour together. That was 1987. POISON's got a good show. They're kickin' ass, ready and sounding great. It's gonna' be a kick-ass party! Pleasure, guys!

"We're (RATT) getting the machine movin'. Whole new breed of RATT here, getting back to basics. On this tour were going to play a variety of songs. We didn't want to do the same set every night. So by the end of the tour, hopefully we would have played the unexpected. Not just the songs expected. We have a meaner machine and having good time. Nitro instead of gasoline!

"There's so many songs we haven't played in years and songs never played from the catalog. We're doing 'Dangerous but Worth the Risk', 'Closer to my Heart', 'Sweet Cheater', 'Nobody Rides', 'Over the Edge', 'City to City', maybe you'll hear 'Giving Yourself Away', 'Dance', or 'I Want a Woman'.

"It's only Ratt 'n' Roll!

"The new RATT DVD video compilation and 'best-of' CD is coming out soon that includes an unreleased song from the 'Reach' sessions, 'No One Can Stop You Now', that we might end up playing on this tour.

"Warren [Demartini, guitar] and I are out here with a digital studio, plenty of guitars and are going to get working on new music. Maybe we'll have enough ideas to get into the studio end of year. The band intends to stay out after the POISON tour and finish some U.S. dates, then do some international dates.

"We also have the Evan Knoll-owned, Clay Millican-driven, 'Torco Racing Fuels/Skull Gear/Ratt' Top Fuel dragster out there. Check NHRA.com for events, web links and appearances. The band and I will be making as many appearances at the races as we can to support the team.

"A big 'thank you' to Evan Knoll, Latrell, Clay (kick some ass! Millican) and everyone on the team, Dan 'Danno'. See ya at the races!

"It's the year of the RATT, just (20) years later."



"Hot dudes in tight pants... now that is Ratt N' Roll music!"

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RATT Frontman To Hit The Road With RAT BASTARDS

RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy, who is completing his third solo CD, "Under my Skin" (to be released on his own label Top Fuel Records), will hit the road in November/December with his RAT BASTARDS and special guests JET BOY and Top Fuel artists THE ANTIDIVISION.

Pearcy says, "I'll keep establishing 'M.I.A.' for TFR acts, and a place for me to try out my new musik. The new songs from 'Under my Skin' are much brighter topics and RATT-like in elements. A lot less aggressive then the last two solo CDs. More of what is and not expected. I've been working on the record on and off for almost a year!"

"Under my Skin" is expected to feature the songs "You're a lot like Me", "Under My Skin", "Injector", "Watcha Doing", "Bottoms Up", "In Outta Love", "Here We Go Again", "Time Slips Away", "Big Nothin", "Train Wreck", "Built to Last", "Deep End" and "Hot Rails".

"Under my Skin" will be released in Japan first, then the U.S. with worldwide distribution under a new deal for Pearcy and the Top Fuel Records label.

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STEPHEN PEARCY Enlists THE DONNAS For 'Round And Round' Remake

THE DONNAS guitarist Allison Robertson and vocalist Brett Anderson have collaborated with RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy on a remake of the RATT classic "Round and Round".

"Yes, [Stephen] rules, and yes, he is a bad-ass," Allison writes in an online posting. "The track was something he had had in the can for a while, but he invited us to come DONNA-fy it up, Brett trading verse lines with him, doing the harmony and leads in the chorus, and I did the harmonized solo section and laid down some rhythm as well. Not only THAT, but Stephen and possibly another special guest shall be joining us onstage at the Crash Mansion show in L.A. on February 6th for a very special rendition of the tune."

Pearcy's third solo effort, "Under My Skin" will be released in Japan on King Records in February-March 2008. Top Fuel Records will make the CD available online first to the hardcore Pearcy RAT BASTARD fans, and RATT fans worldwide.

"Under My Skin" finds Pearcy returning to the early RATT roots, featuring material that is positive and aggressive when needed. Pearcy plays almost all the guitars and solos. Erik Ferentinos (RAT BASTARD, THE ANTIDIVISION lead guitarist, vocalist) is also co-writting again on the new CD.

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RATT Hoping To Release New CD This Summer

RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy will guest on "Speed Freaks" this Sunday night (February 17) from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on KLOS/ABC Radio. He will be talking everything from racing with James Day (driver) of the DLS Top Fuel Records Top Fuel Funny Car to Ratt n' Roll!

In other news, RATT wil celebrate its 25-year anniversary by embarking on the "Year of the Ratt" 2008 summer tour. The band is hopeful that a new RATT CD is possible to coincide with the trek. Pearcy says that the band is now entertaining producers and will begin rehearsing, writing, recording the new music as soon as the warm-up West Coast shows are done.

RATT will perform live and "plugged in" on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, on Monday, March 5 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with RATT by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the show live via the Internet, go to www.rocklineradio.com.

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STEPHEN PEARCY: "Under My Skin" Release Date Announced

RATT frontman STEPHEN PEARCY's third solo album, Under My Skin, will be released in the US on July 22 on Airline Records. According to a press release, Under My Skin takes Pearcy ack to his early Ratt roots with the energy of a Top Fuel Dragster turning 330 miles an hour!"

Pearcy and his RAT BASTARDS - Frank Wilsey on lead guitars (SEA HAGS/ARCADE), Erik Ferentinos on lead guitars (THE ANTIDIVSION/VOODOO), Troy Johnson on bass guitar and Todd Roberson - drums (JRZ SYSTEM) - will commence the Get Under My Skin Tour July - September 2008.

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RATT: Forced To Cut Monterrey Concert Short And Perform Without Singer STEPHEN PEARCY

According to an article published in the June 29th edition of the El Norte newspaper of Monterrey, Mexico, RATT was forced to cut short its Friday, June 27 concert in Monterrey after lead singer Stephen Pearcy appeared to be incapacitated and was unable to complete the show. At one point, according to the article, Pearcy lost his balance and fell into the crowd before being helped back to the stage by the venue's security personnel, only to fall backwards. He then got up and resumed singing as if nothing had happened. After performing for about 50 minutes, the band abruptly left the stage and reappeared a few minutes later, this time without Stephen. Rhythm guitarist John Corabi, who is best known for having replaced Vince Neil as the frontman for MÖTLEY CRÜE in the early 1990s, apologized to the crowd and blamed the mishap on "jet lag" before taking over on lead vocals for a few tracks, including a couple of solo numbers and the RATT songs "Body Talk" and "Round and Round".

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STEPHEN PEARCY:
RATT Frontman's New Solo Album Now Available

Stephen Pearcy's Under My Skin, his third solo album, is out now.

Known to tens of millions worldwide as the frontman for pivotal '80s rock outfit RATT, Stephen Pearcy continues to prove that what comes around goes around.

During the brief days when rock meant staring at your shoes and complaining about stardom, Pearcy was still cool enough to chill your beer. Armed with his new solo record, Under My Skin, Pearcy is indeed back for more.

“The '80s were colorful, dangerous and fun,” smiles the charismatic frontman, whose band gained him global notoriety and over 18 million album sales. “Although the '80s are fresh to a whole new generation, I never stayed there. And I never gave up the idea that rock n' roll should be about good times and having fun,” a philosophy that Pearcy rings in on Under My Skin with unmistakable clarity.

When Pearcy was growing up under the sunny skies and sandy beaches of San Diego, his heart was set on becoming a race car driver. In a cruel twist of fate, Pearcy was bed ridden after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. A friend of the teenager brought him an acoustic guitar, which opened a new door in Pearcy's life.

“I didn't intend to be a singer - I went into my first audition with my guitar and they said, 'We already have two guitar players - can you sing?'” Pearcy picked up the mic, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Fast forward to today - millions of screaming fans, tour bus miles and record sales later, Pearcy is still rocking, and to a wide audience. Drag racing fans nationwide have heard his songs 'Are You Ready?' and 'Drive With Me' on ESPN2's popular NHRA TV show. Pearcy's tunes have also appeared in videogames, indie horror flicks and as B-sides on rap singles.

His drag racing anthem 'Are You Ready?' makes it first appearance on Under My Skin. his new solo album, which Pearcy produced with Matt Thorne. The album also features the drum talents of former CINDERELLA / ARCADE skin pounder Fred Coury and guitar wiz Eric Farentino, who shares some of the albums songwriting credits.

“I went back to basics on this album, I did a lot of writing and soloing, of course the lyrics and singing,” says the Ratt n' roller. The album features a remake of 'Round and Round', featuring the Donnas. The ballad 'Time Slips Away' is a tribute to late Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby. The first single is 'In Out Of Love'. “It's deep stuff, fun stuff, dangerous stuff. It's all just another day in the life,” laughs Pearcy. And what a life it's been.

Under My Skin was released in the United States and Japan on July 22nd on Airline/Top Fuel Records.

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It's Official: CARLOS CAVAZO To Replace JOHN CORABI In RATT

Following weeks of rumors and speculation, RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has confirmed that former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo will be joining the group as the replacement for rhythm guitarist John Corabi (former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer). According to Blotzer, "we have been rehearsing with Carlos and it sounds pretty freakin cool. He'll be playing his first show with us in Baton Rouge, Lousiana on August 27. Then New Orleans on August 28; Houston, August 29; Calgary, Canada, August 31. So come on out to the show and rock with us!! Crab [Corabi] has one last show that he's committed to with us on September 5 in Virginia Beach."

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RATT: Working On New Material, Album Planned For Early 2009

According to RATT singer Stephen Pearcy, he and guitarist and Warren De Martini have started writing for the next Ratt release, which is due in early 2009.

Ratt's live schedule is currently as follows:

August
27 - TX Concert Hall - Baton Rouge, Louisiana
28 - House of Blues - New Orleans, Louisiana
29 - Rock The Bayou - Houston, Texas
31 - Snatch R&R Lounge - Calgary, Alberta

As previously reported, Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer recently issued the following:

"Hey Peeps,

Justa note to say, we have been rehearsing with Carlos (Cavazo, QUIET RIOT) and it sounds pretty freakin cool. He'll be playing his first show with us in Baton Rouge, LA on August 27th. Then New Orleans, August 28th. Houston, August 29th, Calgary, AB (Canada), August 31st.

So come on out to the show and rock with us!!

Crab (former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi) has one last show that he's commited to with us on September. 5th in Virginia Beach. Thanks Crab!

All good, and new things to announce soon,

Love 2 U, BB."

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STEPHEN PEARCY:
Announces New Project - TOP FUEL ALL STARZ

RATT screamer STEPHEN PEARCY, who recently released his third solo CD, Under My Skin, will hit the road for his UMS XXX-Mas Tour Dec. (dates tba) has announced a new project for 2009, TOP FUEL ALL STARZ.

The new CD and touring band will consist of 80's, 90's, 2000 artists.

Pearcy says he'll even have a couple influential 70's artists that he admired growing up on the CD, that there will be plenty of class musicians revolving on the tour.

The band will be performing material from the artists involved and the new music from "TFAS". With songs already written, recording will begin January 09 with a tour to follow.

Pearcy (Pres-Ceo of Top Fuel Records) will again be involved in sponsoring a Top Fuel Dragster 2009 with his label, Top Fuel Records. The new CD and tour will follow the NHRA Drag Racing series thru out the season 2009.

The new race team and TFR sponsor association will hopefully be announced at the World Finals in Pamona, CA in Nov. where Stephen and his Rat Bastards will be laying it down at the races.

Drag Racing will never be the same!!!!

More top fuel newz as we get it.