Episodes
Before Riki Rachtman hosted Headbangers Ball on MTV He opened one of rock n roll's most notorious club CATHOUSE. It all started with an idea when Riki and his roomate Taime Downe ( Faster Pussycat) were drunk and well the rest is history and in this episode you will here how Riki & Taime met and what led top opening a haven for Raunch n roll, sleaze and debauchery GET CATHOUSE MERCH at www.cathousehollywood.com
Published 03/25/24
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. PLUS RARE AUDIO of Guns n Roses with Axl Rose on stage at Cathouse Hollywood   .Anybody that went to Cathouse will agree .The Cathouse attracted so many beautiful women wearing the the most...
Published 10/11/23
The Headbangers Ball was watched by millions across the globe. On Episode 4 former host Riki Rachtman takes us not only into the origin of the show but who first said the word HEADBANGER Who was the first host? Who first said the word Headbanger ? How did Riki Rachtman get the job What killed the Headbangers Ball Ya you have heard it before please download this episode go back and listen to the older ones too. Ya like the show subscribe,give it a good review and most important tell your...
Published 10/02/23
Time to travel back to a more innocent time. OK it was not a more innocent time not even close. It was down right decadent and sleazy and most of that rock n roll decadence went down at the Cathouse Rock Club. Even though the Cathouse has been closed for decades there are still legendary stories that resyrface time to time. The Cathouse opened in 1986 by Riki Rachtman ( Headbangers Ball ) & Taime Downe ( Faster Pussycat) It was not opened as a money maker. It was a way Riki & Taime...
Published 09/29/23
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...
Published 09/28/23
UPDATED 9/23/23 Riki Rachtman's World famous Cathouse was one of the most notorious and infamous nightclubs in the Hollywood rock scene. The club was opened in 1986 by Riki Rachtman (Headbangers Ball) and Taime Downe Faster Pussycat. Today Riki takes us back to Feb. 1990. Pat Muzinga ( Junkyard) recalls the night they ventured into the CATHOUSE to see this band that they would eventually have open up for them. What most patrons didn't know was it was the only band to pay to play at Cathouse....
Published 09/27/23
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...
Published 07/17/23
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...
Published 05/05/23
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...
Published 04/21/23
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...
Published 03/28/23
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...
Published 03/23/23
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...
Published 03/16/23
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
Published 07/21/22
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
Published 05/08/22
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
Published 03/26/21
This is Cathouse Hollywood podcast episode 22 Ep 22 Exodus-Zetro guest /  Hollywood Sleaze vs Bay area Thrash The Night things got heavy at the Cathouse host RIKI RACHTMAN
Published 06/23/20
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...
Published 06/23/20
Riki & Friends share stories from lockdown CORONA SPECIAL
Published 04/04/20
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...
Published 04/04/20
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
Published 01/13/20
Gilby Clarke was just another one of the regulars at the  Cathouse Hollywood nightclub. He shares a few tales with Riki Rachtman about the good ol days and the surprising turn of events that led him to getting the gig as the guitarist fro Guns n Roses. Every stone is turned over including the time Riki had a hand in a move that almost destroyed Gilby's musical career. The usual raunch and roll sleaze and debauchery told by two guys that were there
Published 12/13/19
Motley Crue signed a contract 4 years ago . A legal contract stating they would never tour again. NEVER EVER....This summer The Crue will be back playing LIVE. Some are glad, some feel they have been had. Former MTV Headbangers Ball Host, Cathouse owner and FORMER Motley Crue friend Riki Rachtman gives his very uncensored comments about his history with Motley Crue and the details on the upcoming tour. THIS IS NOT AN EPISODE of the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast it's an unscripted rant by Riki.
Published 11/19/19
Prior to Riki hosting the Headbangers Ball he ran the notorious rock club Cathouse, even before that Riki met Ryan Roxie the two came up in the Hollywood rock scene of 1986. Today Ryan is the guitarist for Alice Cooper. Together the two share some wild stories about the decadent lifestyle of an era in rock n roll that will never be duplicated. Unbelievable stories. You will wish you were there but this is the next best thing. Riki also shares the importance of Alice Cooper
Published 10/11/19
Headbangers Ball was one of the most popular shows on MTV. Even though there were several hosts. Riki Rachtman has always been the face of the program. It's what the Cathouse owner is most recognized for yet he has been quiet about his whole time on MTV...Until now Part 1. Riki goes into the origin of the word "Headbanger" and "Headbangers Ball" What does Howard Stern,Ozzy,Sam Kinison & Riki have in common. What role did Axl Rose play in landing Riki his gig.
Published 08/18/19