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October 27, 2009
++ Check out the new audio interview with Stephen and Warren by Jonathan Clarke from Out of the Box on Q104.3.

October 26, 2009
++ The title of RATT's new cd is "Infestation", and it will be out in March 2010. Details here.

October 19, 2009
++ Warren is now on Twitter! It's official.
Warren doesn't have an account on Facebook. Warren DeMartini on Facebook is NOT real Warren.
++ Check out the cool footage shot from RATT's new CD! Warren is recording solo for "Lost Weekend".

September 24, 2009
++ Warner Music Japan has just released RATT's remastered cds. (special limited paper sleeve version) Details here.

September 18, 2009
++ RATT has just completed recording their long awaited new release! It's been 10 years since their last studio album. Release date Jan 2010. (TBA) The band will announce a World Tour 2010!
++ Updated the TOUR page. They have dates in Canada and UK.

August 29, 2009
++ RATT has finished the 1st leg of their 2009 Summer Tour, and they will be back for more with part 2 after the recording is finished.
++ Check out the interview with Warren by Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal here.
++ Check out the interview with Warren, Carlos and Robbie by Turn It Up radio show here.
++ Updated the TOUR page.

July 29, 2009
++ Updated the PHOTOS page.

July 27, 2009
++ The release date of RATT's Japanese Kami Jacket CDs has been postponed to September 23, 2009.

July 4, 2009
++ Check out the 2nd studio report from RATT in VA.
++ Warner Music Japan will release RATT's old catalogs (Out of the Cellar to Detonator) with "Kami Jacket" on August 5 in Japan. Kami Jacket is the original way of packaging in Japan. A cd is in a paper sleeve instead of a regular jewel case, and it looks like a mini LP record. Each cd is 2,580 yen (about $25), and the quantity is limited.

June 19, 2009
++ Check out the 1st studio report from RATT in VA.

June 14, 2009
++ After months of pre production, RATT are in the studio to start recording their new album which will be produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette. The band will be recording in Mathews, Virginia for the next month or so. Click here for details.

June 6, 2009
++ Updated the TOUR page. More dates with Extreme have been added. It's great to see Warren and Nuno on same night! Nuno rocks!
++ Robbin, you live on in our heart forever.

June 4, 2009
++ Updated the TOUR page.
++ Check out "Scene of the Crime" on Youtube! Love that song!

May 27, 2009
++ Updated the TOUR page. RATT and Extreme will go on tour together this summer, I guess.

May 22, 2009
++ RATT has been in pre production, working with their producer on the new music. The band will be hitting the studio in a few weeks to start recording the long awaited new release. RATT will be doing some one off shows here and there. The tour will start in July 2009. (from RATT's myspace)

May 17, 2009
++ At the M3 Rock Festival, Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center will be having a very special Meet and Greet event with Warren DeMartini. Those people who attend the Clinic on Friday will be given priority passes for meeting Warren at the Show. Check here and here for details.

May 5, 2009
++ RATT has been signed on to Headline Friday Night (July 10) at Rocklahoma. They will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the release of Out Of The Cellar, and will be performing the multi-platinum selling album in its entirety. Click here for details.

April 26, 2009
++ Updated the TOUR page.

April 10, 2009
++ Happy Birthday, Warren!

April 8, 2009
++ Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records has officially announced the signing of a worldwide deal with RATT. The new album is set for a fall release and will be supported by a world tour. Click here for details.

April 4, 2009
++ The FANS page is newly created. Thank you for your suggestion and input, Paul!
++ Updated the TOUR page.

March 24, 2009
++ Updated the TOUR page.

March 3, 2009
++ Updated the TOUR page.

February 22, 2009
++ Updated the TOUR page.

January 11, 2009
++ Performance guitar will have a booth at the NAMM show this year. Check them out if you go. (Hall E, Booth#1138)

January 8, 2009
++ Warren will take part in the "Guitar Gods Feat" along with Michael Schenker, Frank Hannon, and more on January 17 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA.

January 7, 2009
++ Updated the TOUR page.
Guitar World
++ A Crossed swords guitar (Charvel Reissue) is on the cover of Guitar World's Holiday 2009 Review Guide.