Ratt Puts Europe On Hold

In yet another example that no matter how well you plan your summer, life will often have other plans, Ratt has been forced to exchange its upcoming European tour for a one-off engagement at a hospital’s O.R.

The word from Roadrunner Records is lead singer Stephen Pearcy will undergo “urgent hernia surgery” this week, forcing the band to scratch its upcoming European journey. While the band will do everything possible to reschedule its headlining dates, the same can’t be said for its festival appearances, such as Sweden Rock, Sauna Open Air, Download, Hellfest, Graspop and Gods Of Metal.

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Ogden Theatre, Denver, Colo.

However, doctors anticipate a full recovery in time for Pearcy and the band to tour North America as planned, which includes a slot on the Scorpions tour beginning in July. For more information, click here for Ratt’s website.