Riki Rachtman's Cathouse Hollywood Podcast

Much of this show was aired on an earlier episode of the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast but when Riki Rachtman went on Gimme Metal app do host "The Ball on March 27th he decided it would be a good time to get people re aquatinted with MTV not popular show, Every Saturday night we had Heavy Metal videos but where did this show get it's start. Riki shares the history of not only the Headbangers Ball but the evolution of the term Headbanger

The Night things got heavy at the Cathouse host RIKI RACHTMAN Hollywood had it's 80's-90's Sleaze rock scene, the Bay area had  Thrash . Both rock, both labeled by some as heavy metal but both could not be more different. While Riki Rachtman was hosting Headbangers Ball he was in Cabo San Lucas Mexico, became  friends with the guys in the band Exodus. Somewhere in the story  is a dead body. Riki brings you back to 1987 & the rapidly growing LA scene , he hangs out with Exodus vocalist Zetro they tell the tale of the night the two worlds collided at Cathouse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riki Rachtman (Headbangers Ball ) Gilby Clarke (Guns n Roses ) Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat) These 3 guys were the forefathers of the World Famous Cathouse. Yes you will hear a few stories from "Back in the Day" but during this unique time of Corona Quarantine we find out what these 3 guys are doing while they STAY AT HOME plus a look back at the Cathouse 5th Anniversary the day AIDS made rock headlines. What happened when Riki & Taime crossed the line and didn't talk for years? All that and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Van Halen's David Lee Roth has a little story that Riki Rachtman would like you all to believe but unfortunately he shares the truth. Junkyards Tim Mosher recaps the night  at the Cathouse Guns n Roses  Axl Rose Skid Row Sebastian Bach fought off flying pieces of paper, woman and took over the pit. Plus Riki is on hs way to NAMM and a preview of The Triple R. Want to support this show ? Go check out the cool Cathouse swag at www.cathousehollywood.com

We pick up where Episode 5 left off. Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and TV Goddess Heather Locklear have hired Riki Rachtman to DJ their wedding. We go to the wedding which may have been a spark that ignited Riki to come up with the Cathouse Rock Dance club concept. We take a trip to the wedding then Riki comes up with the concept of the name Cathouse. Now all we need is a location. The decision is an unlikely run down night club that once was the most popular disco in the 70's...Riki also finds DJ Joseph Brooks   This is the stepping stone to what led to the opening of CATHOUSE

Riki Rachtman created the Cathouse and after that he became the host of Headbangers Ball. What about before 86. It's a history of hustle featuring many known players you never expected to be in this tale. Riki goes to his first punk rock show in 1979 with a friend that started a fashion empire that eventually had a tragic ending. We talk to Keith Riki's High school buddy that was a key element to promoting there first night clubs before they were even old enough to drink. What heavy metal album turned it all around? This is not like the other episodes and Riki has said that he had no plans to write a book but if he did. Episode 5 would be what it would be like. It's the story you NEVER heard told by the guy that experienced it all with an intro that he is trying to write in 3rd person

In episode 4 we go back to the night Riki Rachtman wanted to thrash things up a bit.He explains his logic to not having bands play in the Cathouse early days and his disdain for certain type of nightclub door policies .   Megadeth bass player David Ellefson  shares a few Cathouse memories remembering when he frequented the club in 1988. Even though Megadeth had never played any of the Hollywood nightclubs they decided to play the Cathouse at the peak of the bands success.We recall that night in 1991 and even hear a few vintage clips from Dave Mustaine. On that subject in 1990 Riki recounts going from the guy that owned the Cathouse to the guy that hosted MTV's Headbangers Ball and the effect that had at the Cathouse.    Riki also addresses the very public feud that was played out on MTV between himself and Dave Mustaine. Was the rivalry real?   PLUS you will not believe what band opened up for Megadeth that night at the Cathouse. Several years after that show they changed their name and style and sold millions of records on the pop charts. Yes it's that and much more  

There was no greater rivalry in Hard Rock than Guns n Roses Axl Rose vs Motley Crue's Vince Neil. These guys truly hated each other and the world knew it. Did you know it all stemmed from one night at the Cathouse. We break down what led to the epic battle that never happened .We hear from Vince and Axl. Riki shares the Role Axl played in not only the Cathouse but his job at MTV.    .Anybody that went to Cathouse will agree .The Cathouse attracted so many beautiful women wearing the the most provactive outfits. To the point that it spawned a style Called Cathouse chic. Where did  the girls from Cathouse come from?  A group of them worked at The Hollywood Tropicana we visit the Trop and we are introduced to the Queens of the Cathouse "The Broad Squad" Wait aminute What do the girls from the Tropicana have to do with the Vince and Axl feud..Oh everything  Listen up and you will see how all of this intertwines together  PLUS RARE AUDIO of the night Vince sand with Guns n Roses at the Cathouse    

On the Cathouse Hollywood podcast Riki Rachtman former host of  Headbangers Ball  and creator of the Cathouse shares some of the never before stories from Hollywood's most notorious rock club. On episode 2 We go back to one night 1986 BC (Before Cathouse) How did Taime Downe from Faster Pussycat even meet Riki. Riki takes us back to the Hollywood scene when dance clubs ruled the town.  Special guests include Taime Downe ,Keith Cooper and Trina Ortegon.If it wasn't for one drunken night in a hotel room with a B movie about a jailbreak there may not have ever been a Cathouse. On episode 2 we go back to when Riki met Taime

  Each episode of Cathouse Hollywood Riki recaps 1 night at the Cathouse and he recounts the night with a participant or witness to what took place that evening. His guest could be a a musician that sold 5 million records or the girl that worked the coat check. It doesn't matter at Riki Rachtman's World Famous Cathouse we were all Rock Stars EPISODE 1 We go back to Feb. 1990 with Patrick Muzingo of the band JUNKYARD. That night the only band to ever pay to play the Cathouse performed and within a few months went from obscurity to being the biggest rock band of 1990

Riki Rachtman was the host of the weekly Heavy Metal show HEADBANGERS BALL which aired Satirday nights on MTV. He hosted the show from 1990-1995. In this episode Riki takes you back to before that time. We go back to the evolution of the word HEADBANGER. How was the show created. Who were the hosts before Riki? How did he get the job ? What mega rock star was influential in setting up the audition. Rather than break down the episodes ( That will happen in another show) You will go deep into the shows roots then we answer the burning question. Why did the Headbangers Ball end?    Catch Riki on tour in his one man show "One Foot In The Gutter" To find dates near you and to buy Cathouse and Headbangers to shirt go to www.cathousehollywood.com

Is there a more polorizing band in metal right now than Motley Crue. The band that gave us "Public Enemy One" has become Public Enemy Number One. Theres allegation of lipsynching,fake playing. Mick Mars is out of the band. Theres law suits and a lot of smack talking. On this episode of the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast. Former Headbangers Ball host and Cathouse owner reveals some old stories from Motley Crues past. One event that led to the end of a friendship between Riki and Nikki. This is not the typical Cathouse Hollywood podcast. Riki is a little more opinionated  and I'm sure there will be some backlash. If Motley Crue is damaged can they be repaired? Is MOtley Crue fine the way it is? PLUS DETAILS on Riki Rachtmans One Man Show "ONE FOOT IN THE GUTTER" on tour now. For Riki's Live dates go to www.cathousehollywood.com

The Cathouse is rock n roll's version of Studio 54. Sleaze and Debauchery. A Heavy Metal heaven where anything could and did happen. The club was opened by Riki Rachtman best known as the host of MTV's Headbangers Ball and his room mate Taime Down vocalist of the band Faster Pussycat. There wouldn't have been a Cathouse without Riki & Taime but how did the 2 meet. Hear the true story from the actual conspirators Riki & Taime It's 1986 BC before Cathouse   Catch Riki Rachtman in his one man show "One Foot In The Gutter" For all ticket info and to get Cathouse T shirts visit Cathouse Hollywood.com

The Cathouse was the most notorious rock n roll club in the 80's and 90's and RATT was one of the biggest rock bands to emerge from the Sunset Strip of Hollywood. They sold millions of records sold out stadiums across the globe but when vocalist Stephen Pearcy sits down with Riki Rachtman there are stories that you won't find on any bio. Stephens altercation with Axl Rose in the Cathouse DJ Booth, Stephen playing guitar for Motley Crue and Stephens idea of keeping the 80 Sunset Strip experience alive. What about that time that Stephen and Riki and a few other rock notables took over another 80's bands record release party. It's all here baby. PLUS Riki Rachtman former Headbangers Ball host and owner of Cathouse has got stories and he is taking them on tour with his one man show "One Foot In The Gutter' for more details and to buy tickets go to www.cathousehollywood.com

Riki Rachtman has brought the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast back. This is episode 1 Riki welcomes you to the club and tells you a brief history of the worlds most notorious Rock Club and how one band's manager actually paid $400 to have his band showcase at the club. That band ended up becoming one of rocks biggest acts. Pat Muzingo from the band Junkyard was there for this historic debut   CATCH RIKI RACHTMAN ON TOUR NOW with his one man show ONE FOOT IN THE GUTTER for tour dates go to www.cathousehollywood.com

Riki Rachtman has a lot of stories. He likes to share them. When he is not on tour with his story telling show One Foot In The Gutter he is behind the mic with an updated version of the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast . True tales from rocks most decadent era. Sure Riki was the host of MTV's Headbangers Ball which featured the biggest names in Heavy Metal. OK he is a veteran of radio and TV but what about the dark seedy past. From 1986-1994. The Notorious CATHOUSE ERA  The Cathouse was at the epicenter of the Hollywood Rock scene. Some of the biggest bands in rock would play unannounced shows at the Cathouse but it wasn't the performances by bands like Guns n Roses, Motorhead, Alice Cooper, Pearl Jam, Faster Pussycat, Black Crows  (the list goes on) that put Cathouse on the map. It was the sleaze and debauchery, the raunch and roll. Riki opened it with his roommate Taime Downe from the band Faster Pussycat with the premise of getting free drinks and meeting girls.     Riki enforced a no camera rule at the Cathouse so anything could and did happen.  While authors and journalists attempt to recreate some of the legendary tales of what really happened at the Cathouse they always fall short because they weren't there. The biggest names in rock roll called Cathouse there home and the same stands for the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast. One episode might feature an artist that sold 11 million records and another might be the coat check girl because when it came right down to it. We were all rockstars.  To get Cathouse shirts and Riki's tour dates go to www.cathousehollywood.com        

This week marks the 35th Anniversary of Guns n Roses Appetite for Destruction. In this episode  Cathouse owner and Headbangers Ball host Riki Rachtman is joined by Marc Canter. Both of them were friends with Guns n Roses before the fame. Marc went to elementary school with Slash. He was also at the first rehearsal and the first gig.  In this episode we go waaaay back to the earliest days of one of the most notorious rock bands of all time with 2 guys that were there

Riki Rachtman celebrates MOTORHEAD day with a few never before told   tales about  about Riki's good friend LEMMY. Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee calls in

While Hollywood had it's 80's-90's Sleaze rock scene, the Bay area had their Thrash or as host Riki Rachtman used to call it Speed metal. Both rock and both labeled by some as heavy metal but both could not be more different. While Riki Rachtman was hosting Headbangers Ball he was in Cabo San Lucas Mexico and became good friends with the guys in the band Exodus. Somewhere in the story of there introduction involved a dead body. Riki brings you back to 1987 and the rapidly growing LA scene and he hangs out with Exodus vocalist Zetro and the two tell the tale of the night the two worlds collided on the Cathouse stage. What was No Wimp night?

Riki Rachtman (Headbangers Ball ) Gilby Clarke (Guns n Roses ) Taime Downe (Faster Pussycat) These 3 guys were the forefathers of the World Famous Cathouse. Yes you will hear a few stories from "Back in the Day" but during this unique time of Corona Quarantine we find out what these 3 guys are doing while they STAY AT HOME plus a look back at the Cathouse 5th Anniversary the day AIDS made rock headlines. What happened when Riki & Taime crossed the line and didn't talk for years. All that and more