Carlos Cavazo

June 22, 2017

CRAB VS: RATT … John Corabi doesn’t think Blotzer deserves Ratt name, recalls the band’s dysfunction

CRAB VS: RATT John Corabi doesn’t think Bobby Blotzer deserves Ratt name, recalls the band’s dysfunctional ways Blabbermouth — Former MÖTLEY CRÜE and current THE DEAD DAISIES singer John Corabi who had a seven-year stint (2001-2008) as the rhythm guitarist in RATT, has once again commented on the ongoing legal battle between drummer Bobby Blotzer and other members of RATT‘s classic lineup — singer Stephen Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Warren DeMartini — over the[…]

April 30, 2017

OUCH … Stephen Pearcy; “What we really wanted to do was just put the (our) foot… up somebody’s ass!”

OUCH! Stephen Pearcy; “What we really wanted to do was just put the (our) foot… up somebody’s ass!” From The Road — Ratt made a triumphant return to the East Coast over the recent week. The Southern California based band strung together shows throughout the Tri-state area making a statement that they are indeed back for more. The run was highlighted with a stop at the annual M3 Music Festival in Columbia Maryland. Other stops for the[…]

April 19, 2017

DRIVE YOU CRAZY, DRIVE YOU MAD … METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Quiet Riot star Frankie Banali 20 Questions

DRIVE YOU CRAZY, DRIVE YOU MAD METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: 20 questions with Quiet Riot star Frankie Banali Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA — When he first found the limelight in 1983, Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali had already played the US Festival before a California crowd of nearly a half-million, and he was No. 1 on the Billboard album charts with “Metal Health,” roundly regarded as among the greatest debuts in the history of recorded music. That was three-plus[…]

April 5, 2017

SIN CITY JAM … Carlos Cavazo joins Jizzy Pearl and Paul Shortino for a greatest hits set in Las Vegas

SIN CITY JAM Carlos Cavazo joins Jizzy Pearl and Paul Shortino for a greatest hits set in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Sin City Sinners Welcome Back Carlos Cavazo of Ratt (Ex-Quiet Riot) on April 6th to “Vanp’d” in Las Vegas. The band will have a rotation of 3 featured name singers for the evening performing. The band looks to perform all of your favorite’s from the related artists, including hits by RATT and Quiet[…]

March 27, 2017

OWNED … Eddie Trunk calls Bobby Blotzer’s recent online rant; “Juvenile, lame, weak”

OWNED Eddie Trunk calls Bobby Blotzer’s recent online rant; “Juvenile, lame, weak” Eddie Trunk Show — Radio host Eddie Trunk recently blasted Bobby Blotzer about comments the drummer had posted online. Blotzer posted a video of former bandmate Juan Croucier performing live, and added some choice words. The drummer made comments that some might find offensive, then ended his post with a sh!t imoji and “F.Y. J.CASTRO”. As of press time the original comments have been edited out.[…]

February 13, 2017

BACK FOR MORON … Bobby Blotzer hurls insults at Ratt members in new public statement

BACK FOR MORON Bobby Blotzer hurls insults at Ratt members in new public statement Facebook — Former Ratt drummer Bobby Blotzer has spoke out on his Facebook today (February 13th). Blotzer posted for the first time since late January when he was on vacation in Hawaii. The band’s longtime skin basher was expelled by all surviving members of the multi-paltinum selling group in November 2016. Blotzer wrote on his official The Ratt Experience Facebook page; “Just a small bit[…]

February 12, 2017

RATT IS BACK … Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini and Juan Croucier re-launch Ratt to capacity crowd

RATT IS BACK Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini and Juan Croucier re-launch Ratt to capacity crowd Sleazeroxx — Lead vocalist Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Warren DeMartini, bassist Juan Croucier and guitarist Carlos Cavazo made their first appearance as Ratt since the foursome last played with Bobby Blotzer in 2014 as the band played Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minnesota yesterday (February 11, 2017) evening. The foursome had been silent on who their drummer would be but on this[…]

February 3, 2017

CONFIRMED … Bobby Blotzer’s ‘Motion For Reconsideration’ officially denied by Judge in Ratt lawsuit

CONFIRMED Bobby Blotzer’s ‘Motion For Reconsideration’ officially denied by Judge in Ratt lawsuit UPDATED: 10:15PM (PST) Update: Our earlier rumored court decision has now been confirmed. Straight from the Los Angeles Superior Court docket. Bobby Blotzer and his ‘Motion for Reconsideration’ has officially been DENIED by Judge Dean D. Pregerson. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA Case No. CV 15-07251 DDP (JCx) ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION [Dkts. 198, 219] Presently before[…]

January 23, 2017

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Tracii Guns succeeds big-time in L.A. Guns reunion with Phil Lewis at NAMM

METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Tracii Guns succeeds big-time in L.A. Guns reunion with Phil Lewis at NAMM convention ANAHEIM, Calif., USA — For years L.A. Guns has been divided, a long, sad saga that has often included two versions of the band exisiting at the same time. That all ended Friday. Tracii Guns and singer Phil Lewis are reunited again, this time for good they swear, and Guns’ nemesis, longtime drummer Steve Riley, is[…]

January 18, 2017

MONTROSE REMEMBERED AT NAMM … Keith St. John talks 10 Questions with Metal Sludge

MONTROSE REMEMBERED AT NAMM Keith St. John talks 10 Questions with Metal Sludge IRVINE, Calif., USA — It’s that time of year again, as the annual NAMM convention comes to the Anaheim Convention Center this coming week beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 17 and picking up steam for the weekend. Among the highlights — and there figure to be a lot of them — is a live concert Saturday at Yost Theatre organized by ex-Montrose singer[…]