RATT - Lay It Down (live 1989) Tokyo

[@OUTWOZ]

Warren is a very melodic guitarist, he didnt just shred. he kept it in theme with the song, well done.

[@nelsonsantiago3426]

I agree 💯

[@minnesotajack1]

That’s why he’s my favorite guitarist of the genre. So much shredding was just speed for speed’s sake. He put a lot of melody into that swerve

[@guitfan1954]

Absolutely! Vito Bratta and George Lynch also were my favorite players for the same reasons

[@alana9832]

Very well put.Too many guitarists today just shred but it doesn't fit into the song it just sounds like they are showing off!

[@MrUltraworld]

I listened to Ratt just for Warren. I love his playing. In the mid 80's it was Warren & G. Lynch for me

[@WolfHeavyMetal]

+Fred Garvin Warren, George Lynch of Dokken...They were both amazing! Robbin Crosby was great before the drugs got him.

[@joeb2588]

Always been Carlos Cavazo for me. Now he plays in Ratt. That's great! Ratts infestation was an awesome album. 2010 release.

[@syxxamgaming2550]

Agreed

[@alexsaucedo8032]

2 badass lead guitar players. Just awesome

[@imnraged]

My trifecta is Warren, George, and Jake E Lee. I don't know shit about playing guitar, but I know I don't enjoy listening to anyone more than these three.

[@ULTRADREW1]

When I die, my idea of Heaven would be to go back in time and relive the awesome 80's all over again. Music was just so damn good back then.

[@waynetraube4853]

One of the best guitarist I have ever heard in my life and I've heard a lot. Can't be beat in my opinion by anybody.

[@tommcdonough6086]

RATT really started rolling in 84 when I was 16 in highschool still one of my favorite bands of all time, Warren is a guitar god, absolute LEGEND. WARREN will go down in history someday as one of the best to ever play guitar. LEGEND.

[@65Beerad]

Warren is a legend one of the best 😎🤘🎸

[@billsimmons5186]

The Ratt i like to remember!!! Saw em in 84 and then the Dancing Undercover Tour in Atlanta!!! It was so good I went to see second show in Greenville SC!!! Dance Dance Dance!!! Ratt N Roll!!!

[@tommcdonough6086]

RATT really started rolling in 84 when I was 16 in highschool still one of my favorite bands of all time, Warren is a guitar God ABSOLUTE LEGEND, 🔥 Those first four albums PURE GOLD. RATT, will never get old for me. Peace............

[@digijams]

Warren is as cool as the other side of the pillow; bringing the heat with Performance guitars and an SLO. The solo section is the definition of a guitar hero just laying it on the line with the big white lights shining down on him.

[@beeceee151]

Warren is so fucking wicked sick! What a talent. Saw them in Hollywood Fl (north of Miami) I was around 15..."Dancing Undercover" Awesome. Crosby was sort of underrated but he rocked. He did some kind of thing with these ping pong balls while playing. The entire band rocked. Blotzer's solo I will never forget. Love me some Ratt!!!!

[@PittPenguin]

Wow - what a great version... right when you think Warren is about to play the song’s solo, he goes into his own melodic little piece. Brilliant! Really enjoyable...

[@froloffanton]

When I see something like this I hate how hair metal got eventually slagged off as barely musical douches playing to get pussy. Sure, some of the lyrics are pretty banal and Pearcy had an off-night every night, but DeMartini put more effort and talent into one solo than most indie rock guitarists put into their whole discography. Hope his net worth is still in the millions, he deserved his paycheck. Damn!

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

Bands like poison gave hair bands a bad rap. But if you listen to the guitar work of Ratt and say Def Leppard it's totally unWarranted? ( he he!).

[@kevins4222]

He lives in a nice neighborhood in Hollywood Hills...he ain’t super rockstar rich but he ain’t broke either.

[@ludurigan]

ratt is solid musically, they have great songs and great players, not just warren... but hair metal is 99% crap shit songs and shit players, the shit hair metal bands deserve their bad rep all the way... ratt is in a whole different league

[@jodyventurino7907]

@@ludurigan why don't more people realize this??

[@michaelehlert9]

This wasn’t hair metal until the late 80s when everyone and their brother got signed. The sad thing is Metallica frowned on this but DiMartini was so much more talented musically than all of Metallica it was kind of funny.

[@philipreedwallace]

Warren is still one of my favorite guitarist. RIP Robin Crosby. I saw them open for Billy Squier. In 84. Then I saw them headlining on the Invasion of Your Privacy Tour. Awesome and again in 09.

[@guyinpajamapants6892]

I wish I had seen them. Back then you had money for only one or two shows.

[@mistermajestic3801]

Ratt, good band. Warren' always such a pleasure to watch.

[@bcancun123]

Best version of this song I ever heard

[@god6384]

man these guys were on fire back then

[@wsrpotg]

He didn't try to play just FAST. What he played just sounded good. His playing did contain the speed element, but as just another tool. Many from this era relied on speed because they couldn't really play. This guy had the attitude in his phrasing. GREAT!!! For those that know what they're listening to. I saw several shows back then and I remember thinking it doesn't get any better that this. I didn't know how truly rare these performances were in the world of rock. Man I miss this stuff.

[@karenmonson9893]

Beautifully done guitar solo by Warren here. The man can do it all. Really enjoyed it and he had my full attention the whole time he was playing it!🤔🤫 What more can I say except no one can touch him he's that good!🙂🙃😉

[@tommcdonough6086]

RATT really started rolling in 84 when I was 16 in highschool still one of my favorite bands of all time. WARREN is a guitar god absolute LEGEND. Warren will go down in history someday as one of the best to ever play guitar, LEGEND.

[@Scottocaster6668]

That solo fits so perfectly 👌

[@FrightfulAccountant]

I always found this live version sounding kinda melancholic, much darker than the single and the original liver performances. It's kinda good in a way that I always play this one if I am thinking about Robin Crosby (even when it is actually Warren Demartini his solo that steals the show here). Guess it composes of both the greatness and the sadness of the band RATT...

[@hyperactivebrad]

Warren Kiiiiiiling it. I am lucky enough t own one of his personal guitars. He takes the Pentatonic scale as far as it can go. another level like EVH

[@eastbaysteez]

hell of a live performance

[@mrBDeye]

Thanks for posting this video. The solo is incredible. Never done like that at any other concert.

[@jameshall1648]

What a great overall performance. One of my favorite bands.

[@919Motorsports]

Warren definitely had a reputation of being a torch, I’m glad this solo was a bit more paced to show what he could do on the opposite end! Awesome upload!

[@69HolyOne]

Thanks for listing this, I think it is my favourite example of my favourite guitarists playing and I was completely unaware he had ever used that breakdown for his solo spot. Absolutely made my day when I happened across this, so cheers. Love the Lydian feel which is unusual in the 'anything you like as long its minor' hair metal playbook.

[@Tomorrow646]

Warren is badass! I had the pleasure of seeing them on their first tour supporting Out of the Cellar back in early '85. Leading up to the show, I had seen plenty of live photos of them in magazines like Circus and Hit Parade and noticed that Warren was always on the same side of the stage in every picture. So I knew at that point I had to get there early and plant myself near that part of the stage so I could be up front watching him totally shred during the entire show. It was incredible! I picked up the guitar soon afterwards, and have been playing for 40 years now

[@enickma]

Warren also roomed with George Lynch. You can really hear the influence Lynch had on him ... especially in phrasing and vibrato. He had a purple Marshall 50 head that Lynch tried for years to get from him.

[@orejotus]

warren di martini a nice guy, i met him in the 90s very humble guitar God

[@lancetop]

Take the cheese outta them traps---RATT is here to stay baby!

[@kingofdragontown9680]

Stephen's voice or a stable lineup ain't, though.

[@haganvonburger7444]

I finally figured out his entire solo , after 6 long months

[@Zakkarath]

WARREN IS ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARISTS to come out of the 80s Metal scene. JAKE GEORGE AND WARREN..... an incredible trio....!

[@pigalow2002]

Wow. That solo was outstanding. A better recording world be awesome

[@keithshoffner1287]

"I listened to Ratt just for Warren. I love his playing. In the mid 80's it was Warren & G. Lynch for me" - George Jetson2 What this guy said.....

[@datboibaz]

Jake e lee was always my favorite. Then Warren

[@datboibaz]

Cesar Rodriguez Gutierrez you sound like a little bitch BITCH.

[@displaced7]

Yes, Warren's phrasing in his solos are legendary. I wonder why he is not harped on in Guitar Player...

[@MetalMaster101]

Robbin Crosby (R.I.P.) and his drug addiction is the reason Ratt fell apart.

[@MrPyroguru]

And you know what else sucks? Robbin was awesome before drugs took their hold on him!

[@karenmonson9893]

Don't totally agree here but it was a part of it. There was alot of fighting among the band members. Some of it in court and still being worked. They had success but imploded because of it also. They did manage to stay together a long time. They recorded alot of music together and left a legacy for their fans. Everyone's moved on and gone their own way. If you look on KZbin you can find postings from time to time. It's kind of interesting to see what each one is up to!😀😃🤗🤘

[@karenmonson9893]

It didn't help matters when Robin started to feel insecure about his place in the band and contribution. Warren was the "favored" guitar player of the group and there was some resentment on Robins part. I wish he would have spoken up and told the band how he was feeling about things. He may have been able to turn things around before he took a downfall. To me it seems when you see someone struggling like that you try to help and show support for them..Robin had none of this from his fellow band members from what I saw. I also want to clarify about Warren being the "favored" guitar player. Robin knew how good Warren was so let him be lead guitarist. I think Robin started to feel left out and things started down sliding from there. I also want to put out there I think Warren De Martini is the best there is for guitar solos and riffs! Nobody can touch him. You got a good example of that in this video!

[@pedropascuallosa9847]

La canción más brutal de RATT, el día que la escuché por primera vez, cambió toda mi perspectiva de la musica que había escuchado hasta entonces.

[@danielhoward8354]

Poison opened for Ratt invasion tour at the Ventura fairgrounds. General admission made my way to 3rd or 4th Row. one of my fave shows ever, Took a friend who had never been to a show. He was hooked. GOOD TIMES

[@intrsoul]

Awesome extended improv solo! Thanks for the post!

[@johnc1666]

And this is why WDM is the best in the world to me, blues influence, kept it bouncy and groovy, and still able to shred his way if necessary but doesn't sound robotic!

[@Gyfrctgtdbhf]

Camcorder mics back then unfortunately didn’t capture the true full sound like todays phones can. But regardless , were they in tune and on time? Yes and yes.

[@MetalMaster101]

Home cameras weren't really meant for live concerts either. Overall though I think this audio is more than decent. This video also isn't a master copy of the VHS, so there is some audio degradation. Some bootleggers used external mics, for improved sound quality. But I'm just happy to have this piece of footage to begin with.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey bro, thanks for letting me attach my video response, wherein I play the Lay it Down solo. Warren is definitely one of my favorite guitarists from the 80s. He could rip out fast leads when he wanted, but he also had a cool bluesy quality too where he could really dig into the notes and play with a lot of feel. Rock on! -PDXguitarfreak

[@pyrettablaze4325]

One of the greatest solos

[@SaelPalani]

Warren is awesome

[@cordine17]

Wow absolutely the best. I wish the sound quality could have been better

[@JohnSmith-es8np]

Probably back in the day when filiming was strictly forbidden,thats how it looks to have been filmed to me anyway. Great sound quality though ;)

[@lucas2718]

Warren has always been my guitar idol. Sure George Lynch, Jake E Lee, Randy Rhoads, Steve Vai, Nuno Bettencourt, etc. were all phenomenal too. But something about Warren's style, especially his phrasing, has always really left me in awe. And I agree with IzzyStorm concerning their live shows. Saw them in '85, '86 and '99--all lackluster performances, primarily due to Stephen. But when the rubber meets the road, there's no denying that Out of the Cellar is a pure classic, and Warren is amazing.

[@warrenhammonds1093]

Warren's style? It's mostly Edward Van Halen.

[@Craig1168]

This is when Robbin was starting to fall apart. Poor dude had the image and talent of a rockstar Ratt was never the same without him.

[@daveg4236]

They were better without him

[@karenmonson9893]

Don't totally agree with you on this. Nobody is denying the talent, work, and writing he put into the band. His drug addiction got the best of him..He was in to deep to get out. Yes it was horrible when it happened. In his heart I feel Robin knew the band would go on without him.😔😪🤧😕😢

[@Craig1168]

@@daveg4236 I agree to disagree. When Robbin died, RATT died. Even Stephen now accepts that.

[@led96zeppelin]

I would include Lynch in there...because if listen closely you'll notice that his guitar playing and Warren's are very similar

[@tomkenny5864]

I think Warren is faster lynch had that wicked tone and was fast too

[@localconsumer4078]

Oh, hell yah, and I would also include ALEX SKOLNICK to top em all......He's a true fast neck shredder......

[@schismc]

@@localconsumer4078 Skolnick is in a class all by himself. A combination shredder and legato fluid player. Perhaps a mixture of Yngwie Malmsteen and Allan Holdsworth. Saw him with Testament opening for Iron Maiden in the Summer of 1992. Amazing Guitarist with a tone crystal clear.

[@SKRooU2]

@@localconsumer4078 dude Michael batio is faster than all on 2 necks

[@prophotogx]

You gotta remember or realize, video cameras back in the 80's were frigging HUGE! We didn't have cell phone cameras or small-ish video cameras to record with. Most concerts wouldn't even let you bring in still photo cameras!

[@PopShop2012]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@michaeljames6844]

STEVEN HAD AN INCREDIBLE VOICE

[@Audiolaboratory]

What a great guitarist! Really cool!

[@Hitemwhereithurtss]

Beautiful

[@reddeternity]

LAY IT DOWN LAY IT AROUND N ROUND LOVE THE MARTINI 😎👽😎💋❤️💋

[@MetalMaster101]

@horseboyken this is reach for the sky tour, detonator was 1990-1991.

[@roccotanto]

thanks for uploading all these! RATT & ROLL!!!

[@mmamostwanted]

MMA Most Wanted - Great song and video! Bad ass! Thanks for posting!

[@avid2112]

Some really nice playing from Warren here. That improvised solo had some elements that sort of reminded me of the leads Frank Zappa would play live,the melodic playing. I think Warren De Martini and Jake E Lee are criminally underrated as players.

[@BillyTobin-r6n]

RATT COULD ALWAYS JUST SHREDDDDD

[@rockafakie]

Ratt, the best, cool they let the song drift and let warren do his thing.

[@LyonForestt]

That was awsome!!!

[@tigerbalm666]

Solos should be extensions of the song, giving a different interpretation musically. These days, there are no more great solos since kids today are too lazy to learn more than 3 chords. I enjoy solo "breaks" in a show so you can change gears and just enjoy the guitar sound and see what chops the guitarist brought that day. Not many can pull of a great solo, but these guys should. I don't expect anything great these days.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

@evanskick22 ... I agree, Ratt was very big in the 80s. They had several platinum selling albums (Out of the Cellar being the best selling at over 3,000,000 copies). Their videos were always very popular on MTV and they headlined (or co-headlined) arenas for part of the decade. I agree that compared to EVH and GNR, they didn't sell as many records or have as lasting an impact - perhaps that was what you meant.

[@stevepovkov9259]

The mighty RATT hitting on all cylinders!

[@MetalMaster101]

well whoever told you that is very wrong, they have a new album coming out in April with Pearcy on vocals, type in "best of me" in the search bar, its their new single right now. The only time Pearcy wasn't with the band was from 2001 to 2006. Other then those 5 years he has been the bands singer since the 70's.

[@joeb1808]

thank God Juan could sing.

[@johnadams2063]

Yeah .haha.. I think he had alot to do with the bands success too..

[@SaltyReels]

I think i still have the ticket stub for this show somewheres.. I was a great concert but had no idea who britney fox or kindom come was... ratt/ bon jovi did a great perfomance, awesome new years concert!!!

[@Living_EDventures]

I seen them with Britney Fox and Kix

[@MetalMaster101]

@109Thunder Warren never left the band, he briefly played for Whitesnake in 1994 if that's what you're talking about, but he didn't leave. Ratt has been reunited and touring since 2007, the new CD came out a few weeks ago, April 20, 2010.

[@njldst2007]

I love this extended version, though I do believe the band and Warren weren't exactly on the same page from around the 4:05 mark haha, but great that they were able to find it back again

[@MetalMaster101]

@Cygnus111 what do you mean where? I've uploaded loads of videos of Ratt in the 80's. Pasadena 1983, Rock Palace 1984, Osaka 1985, London 1986, New York 1987, Tokyo 1989 and also vids from the early 90's. Its not as much as other bands, Ratt footage is rare, but its there.

[@traceybrown356]

This solo is the dopest shit I ever heard

[@adammbowman]

If no one is gonna say it....this is fucking bad ass.

[@ornical]

Go Warren!

[@alexsaucedo8032]

Warren is one badass fuckin guitar 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@CarlosMRocks]

Qué tal solo se manda Warren 👊

[@MetalMaster101]

The cameraman was definitely hiding himself.

[@MetalMaster101]

They were all worried about him. Told him that he should stop, but he didn't. So they others didn't know how to help him anymore and just decide to let him be. Its a sad story every time I watch Ratt behind the music.

[@1969ryson]

Warren was the man and I think to a certain extent underrated. He was a big reason why I listened to Ratt. It really is too bad about Robin, that's no way to go out! Is ratt still playing. If so, how many original members are still with the band?

[@MetalMaster101]

Ratt never really stopped. They went on hiatus from 1991 to 1997, then came back without Croucier and Robbin. Then in 2000 Pearcy left, and all that was left was Blotzer and Warren for a while but the band never stop playing. They added Jizzy Pearl, Robby Crane, John Coraby as replacements in that period. Pearcy rejoined in 2007, and ever since then they've been touring and released a new album (2010) with only 3 original members, Crane (bass) and Carlos Cavaso (rhythm guitar). However in 2012 Croucier rejoined the band, so now they are 4/5 original members. They are still going strong playing clubs and festivals. They are working on a new album.

[@randallfloyd4476]

Rattmaster86 so they never stopped playing, but they stopped playing from '91 to '97.

[@joeb1808]

***** that's a great album, Infestation.

[@MetalMaster101]

***** is't it "bobby blotzers ratt experience"?

[@MetalMaster101]

randall floyd late on this reply, but yes you are correct. But it's only 6 years, other than that the band had been active since debut. What I meant was they never stopped and never came back. For the most part, they've always been around.

[@2003zq8]

Badass!

[@brunosoupin2746]

Chorus yeahhhhh

[@Cygnus111]

Where's all the video of this band from the mid-80's? I can't believe no one was filming them. The sound on this is really nice for an audience shot of its time.

[@neffslx]

bad ass song!!

[@alexwing5365]

Warren D Fuckin Martini!! Da torch!!

[@horseboyken]

yeah 89 Detonator tour I saw this come through Phiily like march or april 89 Kixx opened for them

[@kaymad143]

You have that 100% right!! :-)

[@johnnylaw97]

Warren DeMartini..... The real talent in Ratt!!!!!

[@MetalMaster101]

where have you been? Stephen Pearcy is still the current singer. Haven't you seen any of the live videos since 2007?

[@jcm8002204]

@JosephKuby There's B-Sides on MP3s?? Ha, just kidding. Looks like Warren is playing the Performance Center Corsair...absolutely rips it up

[@alys24]

💗💗💗

[@edge2991]

can anyone tell me what kind of guitar he was playing for this specific show, I am a ware that Warren played performance guitars.

[@davidyergensen4509]

edge2991 - It was one of his original dark koa Performance guitars, built by the owner Kuni (aka Kenny), who also designed the first gem prototype for Steve Vai.

[@keithjohnson4016]

Nice solo........

[@KaraHarvey1]

I LOVE YOU WARREN DEMARTINI!!!!!!!!!/

[@user-gu6dt8sf1n]

2:51 OUCH!

[@prskolnick]

Warren is on of the greateset--as was Robbin. Warren looks like he forgot his stage clothes and wore whatever he wore to the show.

[@karenmonson9893]

In all honesty what I observe here is that he dresses for comfort. He's not one of the flashier dressers in the band but he looks good! As he got older he really changed his style,also cut his hair. He's never been one to draw attention to himself by his looks or what he wears. You rarely see him on leather like you did when he was younger. Warren is who he is. Personally,I like it!!!😄😁😆🙂🙃😉😋🤩😘

[@pedropascuallosa9847]

WARREN DE MARTINI!!!!!!!

[@mickywinters8451]

Stephen :D still does

[@horseboyken]

@Rattmaster86 Sorry my bad hard to remember each show over a 30 year period so it was Reach for the sky tour Kix opened for them I had just broke up with my GF and took her best friend with me and used her ticket

[@SgIronMan]

@MarquisEstelle d wow good one, my mother has a donut for me...wow i dont know what im gonna do now because you got me there. RATT N ROLL

[@haganvonburger7444]

Can someone tab out that solo that’s all I am here for 🤣 but fr it is an amazing solo

[@MetalMaster101]

Check out the audio show from Troy, New York 1989 in my channel. He does a similar version, and the audio is more crisp. Where earphones too.

[@haganvonburger7444]

@@MetalMaster101 could you link it to me I can’t find it?

[@MetalMaster101]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJC4eYtjos-hsKc

[@Gilbertage2007]

@krelbar Yes! you said it bro! That talent is LEGENDARY! as displced7 so eloquently put it! You will never see talent like this ever again in music sad to say! it's all memories in time now!

[@SeducefromDetroit]

do you have RATT behind the music?i would love to see it if you have :)

[@michaelschenker1955]

Is this full show available anywhere to download?