L.A. Rats

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

L.A. Rats
Frontman Rob Zombie
Background information
Years active	2021–present
Labels	Big Machine
Members	Rob 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 action thriller Netflix film The Ice Road.^[3] The supergroup includes frontman Rob Zombie, session guitarist John 5, Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, and Ted Nugent/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

• Rob Zombie – vocals
• Nikki Sixx – bass
• John 5 – guitar
• Tommy Clufetos – drums

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