Thursday, May 13, 2010

Ratt on tour

Iconic ‘80s hard rockers RATT plan to Ratt ‘n’ Roll all summer long in support of their brand new album, Infestation. The record is their first studio effort in 11 years and has been met with universally positive praise and continues to gain momentum since its April 20 release, where it sold nearly 15,000 copies. The band will be on the road as part of their “World Infestation” tour, with dates planned from now through September. The band will continue headlining and well as touring with The Scorpions in July.

Infestation debuted at #30 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart and #4 on the Top Hard Music chart. It is being hailed by many as one of the best albums of the band’s storied career. Check out the video for the single, “Best of Me,” which literally offers a sneak peek into the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.

Ratt held an off-the-wall album release party on April 20, as the band descended upon their former stomping grounds at the Key Club on Sunset in their native LA. The sold-out show was packed to the rafters and made for a night of pure musical mayhem and good times that brought out diehard Ratt fans, porn stars and even musicians like Tom Morello and Atreyu.

ARTISTdirect best summed up the evening, saying, “They could have played all night and we’d never have gotten bored.”

Ratt kicked off their current tour last week at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD. After touring Europe throughout June, they return to rock the States. All American dates are below.

May 13 - Cubby Bear Lounge - Chicago, IL
May 14 - Medina Entertainment Center - Medina, MN
May 15 - 7 Flags Events Center - Clive, IA
May 16 - The Cotillion - Wichita, KS
May 18 – Depot- Salt Lake City, UT
May 19 - Ogden Theatre - Denver, CO
May 20 - Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium - Idaho Falls, ID
May 23 - Pima County Fairgrounds - Tucson, AZ

June 5 - Wendover Road Ride - Wendover, NV

July 10 - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
July 11- Mud Island Amphitheater - Memphis, TN
July 15 - 37 Main - Buford, GA
July 16 – Bayfront Park - Miami, FL
July 17 – Ford Amphitheatre - Tampa, FL
July19 – Mahalia Jackson Theater - New Orleans, LA
July 21 – Nokia Live - Grand Prairie, TX
July 23 – AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX
July 25 – Zoo Amphitheatre - Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 1 – Pacific Amphitheatre / FAIR - Costa Mesa, CA
Aug 4 – Raley Field - Sacramento, CA
Aug 13 – Scriba Town Inn Summer Concert - Oswego, NY
Aug 14 – Atlantic City Hilton Resort Grand Theatre - Atlantic City, NJ
Aug 20 – Northwoods Rock Rally - Glen Fora, WI
Sept 4 – Speaking Rock Event Center – El Paso, TX

For all news and updates, visit www.therattpack.com. Additionally, ticketless VIP packages are now available for Ratt at The Majestic Ventura Theatre on May 22nd! They are offered exclusively at Ratt ticketing. Ticketless VIP packages are also still available for Salt Lake City, Denver and Idaho Falls so get them while they last!!

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