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RIP … Chris Hager former Rough Cutt and Ratt guitarist Dead at 67

“I am very saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend, guitarist and musician Christopher (Chris) Hager today.” — Stephen Pearcy LOS ANGELES, California — Today we’re breaking some very unfortunate news as we report the passing of rock guitarist Chris Hager. Hager was a founding member of Mickey Ratt in San Diego with Stephen Pearcy after the pair first met nearly 50 years ago. Hager eventually went onto play in Rough Cutt[…]

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QUIET RIOT … Carlos Cavazo says “They haven’t asked” regarding him rejoining the group and adds “Without Kevin DuBrow there is no Quiet Riot”

“The term Bang Your Head actually came from Randy Rhoads.“ — Carlos Cavazo “I don’t know what they did with their money, but I got money. I don’t have to work anymore, I can retire right now.” — Carlos Cavazo Metal Sludge — In a brand new video interview former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo talks in depth about some of his history in heavy metal with The Metal Voice podcast. Cavazo as most know[…]

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TAKE III … Rough Cutt gets ready to release “III” featuring Shortino, Derakh and Thorne with Special Guest former Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo

Metal Sludge — As the world is slowly coming back to life from the Covid craze, there are also some surprises that are popping up in the way of music. One of them is new music from the 80’s heavy metal group Rough Cutt courtesy of the DDR Music Group. Rough Cutt have reemerged featuring classic era members Paul Shortino (Vocals), Amir Derakh (Guitars) and Matt Thorne (Bass). Adding to the surprises, the group have[…]

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LIKE A RAINBOW IN THE PARK … Steven Adler dominates at ‘Ride For Ronnie’ benefit concert

LIKE A RAINBOW IN THE PARK Steven Adler dominates at ‘Ride For Ronnie’ benefit concert      ENCINO, Calif., USA — Steven Adler is a big name again after joining Guns N’ Roses for a series of live performances this past summer, and he was back Sunday as a late add-on for the ‘Ride For Ronnie’ cancer benefit concert at Los Encinos Park. Adler joined forces with Adler’s Appetite/Budderside singer Patrick Stone and a cast of all-stars[…]

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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[…]

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