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THE RATCHETS

About Me

Old friends, played-out scenes and ultimately the will to make timeless music are the threads that brought THE RATCHETS together. Taking their name from a lyric in The Slicker's song "Johnny Too Bad" they fuse rock-n-roll, punk and reggae music with their very own explosive blend of songwriting. With a common goal, this four piece has set their eyes on creating music with both substance and sound, something music journalists love to write about but bands rarely accomplish. They walk the line with yesterday's ghosts, and yet somehow also manage to bleed new blood into their redefinition of rock-n-roll. It is this pursuit, the want to raise the bar and create music that will resonate for years to come, that they've hinged their career upon. Ready or not, THE RATCHETS are here to deliver the promise inherent in all great rock-n-roll groups, a promise to get out on the ledge...to walk though the fire...to pray like the hunted.
Visit us online at www.theratchets.com

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Member Since: 5/25/2004
Band Website: theratchets.com
Band Members: Jed Engine - Vocals/Guitar
Zak Kaplan - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Desimoni - Bass
Scott Golley- Drums

Influences: drugs & money
Record Label: Pirates Press Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Ratchets Take Hiatus

Hello all from Ratchet-City. It's with much dragging of the feet that we must say that The Ratchets are taking a hiatus for the rest of 2007 effective midnight on Monday August 27, 2007. What comes of...
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:56:00 PST

NEW DRUMMER!

We have some exciting news to announce. The Ratchets have a new member! Mr. Scott "Gobots" Golley of Lifetime fame is our new drummer and we couldn't be happier. Thank you so much to all the drummers ...
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:47:00 PST

stuff & things

Hello! Hello! Ahh...back from tour and settling back into things over here at Camp Ratchet. Our little jaunt out was quite pleasant. The Hold Steady surely did not disappoint and were quite friendly a...
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 01:33:00 PST

Glory Bound is CMJ album of the day today & now available on iTunes

So, Glory Bound was selected as album of the day on the CMJ website: www.cmj.com. There's also a cool review of the record which is pasted below. Also, our whole record is availabe for download now on...
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 11:46:00 PST

Check out this event: The Ratchets live on WFMU

Hosted By: WFMU 91.1(nj) - 90.1(nyc)When: Thursday Jan 11, 2007 at 11:00 PMWhere: WFMU 91.1fmJERSEY CITY, NJ 07302United StatesDescription:WFMU 91.1(nj) - 90.1(nyc) Click Here To View Event...
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:23:00 PST

2006 Wrap Up!

Hey everybody! We just got back from our little West Coast stint and it was a pretty good time. A huge thanks to The Lucky Stiffs for, not only sharing the stage with us, but also sharing their equi...
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:46:00 PST

GLORY BOUND - 6 panel digipak CD / limited edition gatefold colored vinyl LP

THE RATCHETS - GLORY BOUND - IN STORES OCT. 24, 2006PRE-ORDER GLORY BOUND AT THE RATCHETS ONLINE STORE. LISTEN TO "HUMAN AMPLIFIERS" ONLINE. DO THESE THINGS WE TELL YOU TO DO AND THINGS WILL WORK OU...
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:43:00 PST

Punkshit.org Interview/Poster Contest!

We just did an interview with the fine folks over at www.punkshit.org. They've got photos from last Fridays show at the Church and they're also running a contest for some signed Glory Bound posters wh...
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:32:00 PST

Ratchets Interview with Mutiny Zine

Hey everyone,Zak and I did an Interview last week with Mutiny Zine, and it's up on their website. You can check it out at: www.mutiny.co.nr.-Jed
Posted by THE RATCHETS on Wed, 21 Jun 2006 10:22:00 PST

April 22nd Asbury Lanes Show Poster


Posted by THE RATCHETS on Mon, 27 Mar 2006 08:39:00 PST