Ratt

Ratt's drummer opened up about the problems of working with former lead singer Stephen Pearcy.

The former Ratt singer reaffirmed his decision to leave, and sought to clear up some misconceptions about his role in the band.

You didn't think Stephen Pearcy's announcement of his exit from Ratt was going to pass without comment from the remaining band members, did you?

Frontman Stephen Pearcy has reportedly quit Ratt, citing "constant turmoil, unresolved business, personal attacks/threats in the public forum, and most of all, the disrespect to the fans." Ratt recently pulled out of the Monsters of Rock Cruise, citing the death of Pearcy's sister...

Tragedy has struck the Ratt family, with the death of frontman Stephen Peacy's sister. That's led to the cancellation of the group's appearance as part of the upcoming Monsters of Rock cruise.

Ratt's full-length major label debut turns 30 in March, and singer Stephen Pearcy says the band is marking the anniversary the best way it knows how: by cranking up the amps and recording some new music.

Ready to return to the high seas with your favorite rock bands of yesteryear? The 2014 Monsters of Rock Cruise has just announced the lineup.