Ratt lead vocalist Stephen Pearcy is today's guest blogger for AOL Radio, sharing his favorite albums. The hard rock band released their seventh studio album 'Infestation' today, April 20. It is the band's first effort since their self-titled album in 1999 and also their first album with guitarist Carlos Cavazo. Check out Pearcy's list below, covering albums by metal gods and rock legends Black Sabbath, Bowie, Judas Priest and more!
10) Van Halen: 'Van Halen'
A friend of mine told me to see the band at a club in L.A., I went to the Whisky A Go Go to try and meet the band. Driving up from San Diego I did just that.
I met Dave first, had some smoke, then met Eddie that day at their sound check. At the time I was playing guitar and singing and had some great gear. Ed was using a Vox combination and needed another Vox 30 head to complete his stage gear. Well I had one! Next thing I know I'd be trading gear and seeing the band play all the time. I'd sit on stage and freak at how insane the band was. I'd go back down to San Diego and tell everyone about them, and all I'd hear was, yeh, who?
Next thing you know you have Van Halen and the world of guitars was a different place.
Robbin and I would help Ed out and make sure he had enough marshall heads and cabinets for shows when near by. He used as many as he could put on stage and we would happily oblige.
Great band, and an amazing debut. Next thing you know a few years and their headlining the U.S. Festival, mutha f----rs!!
Great to be a part of that and learn from them about their presentation of rock.
Now it was our turn to Ratt & Roll!!!!
Listen to 'Runnin' With the Devil' and 'Eruption' (Live)