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Stephen Pearcy Prepares for Fall Release of Solo Album "The Dogg Mob" While Touring with Warren DeMartini
When the neon lights of Sunset Strip flicker into the 1980s, one voice still echoes that era—Stephen Pearcy, former frontman of glam‑metal pioneers Ratt, is back on the road and in the studio. The veteran rocker has announced that his sixth solo effort, "The Dogg Mob," will hit the shelves and streaming services in the fall of 2026 under his own imprint, Top Fuel Records.
The first taste of the album arrived in April with the single "I Need U." Pearcy himself sings and plays rhythm guitar, joined by Erik Ferentinos on lead, Matt Thorne on bass, Blas Elias on drums, and an unnamed guest guitarist. The track captures the swagger that has defined Pearcy’s career while hinting at the heavier, more personal tone he promises in the full release.
In a June 15 interview with Chicago’s Rebel Radio host Scott Davidson, Pearcy demystified his vocal routine. "I just do what a Robert Plant or one of these guys would do… You just sing," he said. "I don’t have any regimen. I don’t bite a towel and yodel. My vocal exercise is having a coffee and a smoke and yelling and laughing and talking and yippity‑yi." He added that stretching keeps him limber and that each show feels like a return to the Sunset Strip of 1983‑84.
Pearcy’s path to the stage began in the late 1970s. In a 2017 interview with Icon Vs. Icon, he recalled writing songs for the early Ratt EP and the 1979 album "Out Of The Cellar." He admitted he was reluctant to become a lead singer, but after witnessing bands such as Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith, he began singing while playing guitar. The first time he performed in front of an audience was in 1982, when guitarist Jake E. Lee joined the pre‑Ratt band Mickey Ratt.
The solo discography that preceded "The Dogg Mob" includes "Smash" (2017) and "View to a Thrill" (2018). Both albums were produced by Pearcy; "Smash" was co‑produced by bassist Matt Thorne and mixed and mastered by guitarist Erik Ferentinos.
For the past year, Pearcy has been performing sporadic shows with guitarist Warren DeMartini under the moniker PEARCY/DEMARTINI. According to the band’s official website, the next scheduled performance is May 9 in Tulare, California, and a full list of dates is available online.
Ratt has not released new material since the 2010 album "Infestation." While the band has gone through numerous lineup changes and has been on hiatus since 2022, Pearcy’s recent touring activity with DeMartini keeps the Ratt legacy alive in live venues.
Pearcy’s vocal approach—coffee, smoke, yelling, and laughter—underscores his emphasis on live performance over studio perfection. He has stated that he does not take vocal lessons and prefers to rely on instinct and stage presence.
The upcoming release of "The Dogg Mob" is expected to follow the single’s April launch, but an exact date has not yet been announced. Pearcy’s 2026 tour schedule includes several dates across the United States, with the next show slated for May 9 in Tulare. Fans can expect the album to be available on streaming platforms and physical formats through Top Fuel Records.
In summary, Stephen Pearcy is preparing for a fall release of his new solo album while continuing to perform live with former Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini. The artist’s focus on spontaneous vocal techniques and his history with Ratt provide context for the upcoming project, which remains pending a definitive release date.
The first taste of the album arrived in April with the single "I Need U." Pearcy himself sings and plays rhythm guitar, joined by Erik Ferentinos on lead, Matt Thorne on bass, Blas Elias on drums, and an unnamed guest guitarist. The track captures the swagger that has defined Pearcy’s career while hinting at the heavier, more personal tone he promises in the full release.
In a June 15 interview with Chicago’s Rebel Radio host Scott Davidson, Pearcy demystified his vocal routine. "I just do what a Robert Plant or one of these guys would do… You just sing," he said. "I don’t have any regimen. I don’t bite a towel and yodel. My vocal exercise is having a coffee and a smoke and yelling and laughing and talking and yippity‑yi." He added that stretching keeps him limber and that each show feels like a return to the Sunset Strip of 1983‑84.
Pearcy’s path to the stage began in the late 1970s. In a 2017 interview with Icon Vs. Icon, he recalled writing songs for the early Ratt EP and the 1979 album "Out Of The Cellar." He admitted he was reluctant to become a lead singer, but after witnessing bands such as Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith, he began singing while playing guitar. The first time he performed in front of an audience was in 1982, when guitarist Jake E. Lee joined the pre‑Ratt band Mickey Ratt.
The solo discography that preceded "The Dogg Mob" includes "Smash" (2017) and "View to a Thrill" (2018). Both albums were produced by Pearcy; "Smash" was co‑produced by bassist Matt Thorne and mixed and mastered by guitarist Erik Ferentinos.
For the past year, Pearcy has been performing sporadic shows with guitarist Warren DeMartini under the moniker PEARCY/DEMARTINI. According to the band’s official website, the next scheduled performance is May 9 in Tulare, California, and a full list of dates is available online.
Ratt has not released new material since the 2010 album "Infestation." While the band has gone through numerous lineup changes and has been on hiatus since 2022, Pearcy’s recent touring activity with DeMartini keeps the Ratt legacy alive in live venues.
Pearcy’s vocal approach—coffee, smoke, yelling, and laughter—underscores his emphasis on live performance over studio perfection. He has stated that he does not take vocal lessons and prefers to rely on instinct and stage presence.
The upcoming release of "The Dogg Mob" is expected to follow the single’s April launch, but an exact date has not yet been announced. Pearcy’s 2026 tour schedule includes several dates across the United States, with the next show slated for May 9 in Tulare. Fans can expect the album to be available on streaming platforms and physical formats through Top Fuel Records.
In summary, Stephen Pearcy is preparing for a fall release of his new solo album while continuing to perform live with former Ratt guitarist Warren DeMartini. The artist’s focus on spontaneous vocal techniques and his history with Ratt provide context for the upcoming project, which remains pending a definitive release date.
