L.A. Rats

L.A. Rats is an American heavy metal supergroup formed in 2021.[1][2]

L.A. Rats
Years active2021–present
Labels
Big Machine
MembersRob Zombie
Nikki Sixx
John 5
Tommy Clufetos

History

The band was formed in early 2021 at the invitation of record company executive Scott Borchetta, who had been placed in charge of the soundtrack for the then-upcoming Netflix film The Ice Road.[3] The supergroup includes singer Rob Zombie, journeyman guitarist John 5, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki SIxx, and Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath drummer Tommy Clufetos.[4] The musicians had worked together before in various capacities. Clufetos has played drums on several of Zombie's and John 5's albums, while John 5 had collaborated with Sixx on the soundtrack to the film The Dirt.[4]

Their first song "I've Been Everywhere", a heavy metal cover of a 1959 country song written by Geoff Mack, which has also been recorded by Hank Snow, Johnny Cash, and Asleep at the Wheel,[4] was used in The Ice Road and appeared on the accompanying soundtrack album.[5][6] The song reached the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in July 2021,[7] and an animated music video for the song was also released.[8]

As of late 2021 it is unclear if the supergroup will record any additional music.[9][10]

Band Members

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Main.
[7]
"I've Been Everywhere"[11] 2021 11 The Ice Road soundtrack

References
  1. Squires, John (20 May 2021). "Rob Zombie Forms New Band L.A. Rats With Nikki Sixx and First Song Will Debut Tomorrow!". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  2. Trapp, Philip. "Zombie-Sixx-John 5 Supergroup L.A. Rats Release "I've Been Everywhere" Cover". Loudwire. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
  3. Schube, Will (2021-05-22). "The 'Ice Road' Soundtrack Debuts Rock Supergroup L.A. Rats". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  4. Rolli, Bryan. "Nikki Sixx, Rob Zombie Supergroup L.A. Rats Release First Single". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  5. Hollabaugh, Lorie (19 May 2021). "Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Jason Isbell, More On New 'Ice Road' Soundtrack". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  6. "Listen to "I've Been Everywhere" from LA Rats for the Netflix movie "The Ice Road"". ROB ZOMBIE. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  7. "Mainstream Rock Charts: Week of July 24, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  8. Blabbermouth (2021-06-05). "L.A. RATS Feat. NIKKI SIXX, ROB ZOMBIE, JOHN 5 And TOMMY CLUFETOS: 'I've Been Everywhere' Animated Music Video Available". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  9. "Rob Zombie, Nikki Sixx, John 5 Supergroup: Hear L.A. Rats' Debut Song". Revolver. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  10. Childers, Chad. "Rob Zombie, Nikki Sixx Lead New Soundtrack Supergroup L.A. Rats". Loudwire. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  11. "Nikki Sixx, Rob Zombie & others form new band L.A. Rats; cover country classic "I've Been Everywhere"". KSHE 95. Retrieved 12 June 2021.


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