Bassist Robbie Crane quits Ratt

Bassist Robbie Crane has officially quit Ratt, the band he had played with since 1997. During an appearance on this past Thursday's (March 22) edition of the "Headbangers At 11" show on the 93.3 Kdkb radio station with host Mike Gaube, Crane stated about his decision to leave Ratt, "I've been playing in Lynch Mob since October of 2010. It's a thing that I've always loved doing, and I love playing with the band. As of recently, I've moved on from Ratt - I definitely quit Ratt - and I let them all know that. But you know what?! Iit's not because of Lynch Mob. I'd been with Ratt for 15 years and it was time to move on. I love being in Lynch Mob and this is where my heart's at."

A short audio clip of Crane announcing his decision to leave Ratt on 93.3 Kdkb's "Headbangers At 11" can be streamed using the player below.



"Infestation", the first studio record in 11 years from Ratt, sold around 14,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart. The CD was released on April 20, 2010 via Loud & Proud.

"Infestation" was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette (Chevelle, Alter Bridge) at his Virginia studio, marking the first time the band has recorded outside of Los Angeles. The album is full of attitude and of reflection, cycling through a range of emotions. There are party anthems that Ratt are known for alongside more contemplative, thoughtful tunes.