RATT's Stephen Pearcy Drops New Single 'I Need U'

The track will appear on Pearcy's upcoming solo album 'The Dogg Mob'.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:00am

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RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy has released a new single called 'I Need U' that will be featured on his upcoming sixth studio album 'The Dogg Mob', set to drop this summer. Pearcy teased the new music earlier this year and is excited about the special guests that will appear on the record.

Why it matters

As the lead singer of the iconic 80s metal band RATT, Stephen Pearcy's new solo material is highly anticipated by fans. The release of 'I Need U' builds anticipation for his forthcoming album and showcases Pearcy's continued creative output decades after RATT's heyday.

The details

Pearcy has shared that the new single 'I Need U' is available for download now, ahead of the full album release. He has been collaborating with guitarist Erik Ferentinos and producer Matt Thorne on the new material, which Pearcy describes as 'killer.' The Dogg Mob will feature special guest musicians, though Pearcy has only revealed one guest so far - a yet-to-be-named guitarist who will appear on the track 'Drive'.

  • Pearcy previously teased new music in February 2026.
  • The Dogg Mob album is set for release this summer 2026.
  • Pearcy has several solo shows scheduled for 2026, with the next one on May 9 in Tulare, California.

The players

Stephen Pearcy

The lead singer of the iconic 1980s heavy metal band RATT, who is now releasing his sixth solo studio album 'The Dogg Mob'.

Erik Ferentinos

Pearcy's guitarist, who has been collaborating with him on the new material for 'The Dogg Mob' album.

Matt Thorne

The producer working with Pearcy and Ferentinos on the new 'The Dogg Mob' album.

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What they’re saying

“This song's on me—download it before they charge ya!”

— Stephen Pearcy, RATT Frontman

“We've been writing some killer material the last few years. We're fired up about this record. And now with all the special guests coming in... we're looking to start some s***, lol.”

— Stephen Pearcy, RATT Frontman

What’s next

An exact release date for The Dogg Mob has not been announced yet, but fans can look forward to more details and potential single releases in the coming months leading up to the album's summer 2026 debut.

The takeaway

Stephen Pearcy's new solo material shows he is still creatively engaged and eager to deliver fresh music to his loyal RATT fanbase, building on the band's enduring legacy in the heavy metal genre.