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Ratt made an exclusive appearance at the Oakland Metro before intercepting the Scorpions the next day in Sacramento on their farewell tour where they’ll be presumably playing to a slightly larger crowd than the 300-ish gathered tonight. My first time at the Metro,  it was located in the warehouse district and had a cool industrial vibe and surprisingly good sound and lighting for a club of its size.  The opening acts, Sentinel Beast and The Butlers, were quality bay area thrashers and offered a good balance to the more pop-rock sounds of Ratt.  Due to a reported travel delay, Ratt didn’t take the stage until 11:30 pm after letting the mostly-patient crowd stew for over an hour.  When they finally hit the stage, it felt a little bumpy but by the second song they tightened up and got into their groove.  Despite the late start, it looked like most people stuck it out until the end.

Set List:

• You’re In Love
• Lay It Down
• Lack
• Take a Big Bite
• I Want A Woman
• Slip of the Lip
• Dirty Job
• Last Call
• Best of Me
• Back For More
• Nobody Rides
• Way Cool Jr.
• Wanted Man
• Morning After
• Round and Round

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