Britny Fox

March 6, 2023

PHILADELPHIA … Michael Kelly-Smith comes out of hiding to speak on Britny Fox, Cinderella, Kiss and ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson quitting the band

Metal Sludge — After many years in obscurity, the stars have aligned and Michael Kelly-Smith of Britny Fox has finally given a lengthy interview. Kelly-Smith spoke to The Bay Ragni Show for more than 2 hours and covers all the bases. Below is a bullet point break down of what Bay covers with Michael in this brand new interview. ———————————– Michael Kelly Smith just sat down with The Bay Ragni Show for over 2 hours[…]

December 13, 2022

2023 … M3 Rock Festival Announces 2-Day Event Feat; Styx, Kix, Extreme, Warrant, Winger, Great White, Lita Ford, Slaughter and Quiet Riot

Metal Sludge — The annual M3 Rock Festival have officially announced their 2023 lineup. M3 which turns 14 in 2023 will be 2 days and is set to showcase nearly 20 rock acts on Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th. This year Styx will headline the Saturday May 6th, with direct support from Extreme. Also appearing on day #1 is Winger, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, Lita Ford, Britny Fox, Child’s Play and Count 77 opening[…]

April 5, 2021

NO THANKS … John Corabi confirms turning down singer auditions for both Skid Row and Britny Fox

Sleazeroxx — Ex-Mötley Crüe and The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi was recently interviewed by Chuck Shute for the Chuck Shute Podcast. during which he revealed being asked to audition for both Skid Row and Britny Fox. Wikipedia states the following: “Bolan claimed in 2020 interview on the Chuck Shute Podcast that, before settling with Bach on vocals, then-future Mötley Crüe singer John Corabi auditioned for Skid Row. The band began playing shows in clubs[…]

February 26, 2021

A DAMN GOOD TIME … Metal Sludge catches up with “Nothing But a Good Time” book author Richard Bienstock

LOS ANGELES — In an era of google-copy-and-paste disguised as hard work, it is nice to see folks put their heart and soul into a passion project. That’s just what co-author Richard Bienstock has pulled off with new book ‘Nothing But a Good Time: The Uncensored History of The ’80s Hard Rock Explosion.” The book, co-written by Tom Beaujour, took three years and is 99 percent quotes — which is incredibly time-consuming if you happen[…]

February 17, 2020

ROBBIN GUY GETS THE AXE … RATT give guitarist CHRIS SANDERS the axe and his replacement is…

ROBBIN GUY GETS THE AXE RATT give guitarist CHRIS SANDERS the axe and his replacement is… Update: 2/18/2020 (2:00PM PST) Blabbermouth is now sharing a radio interview where Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy tells KATT Rock 100.5 FM Radio when asked about the lineup and guitarist rumor of Chris Sanders being let go; “Our guitar player was Chris (Sanders). He’s a little M.I.A. right now, so… It”s not concerning at all – it’s not a big[…]

March 25, 2019

TUFF DIARIES #11 … Hello 1990, Texas Strippers, Hells Angels, the Britny Fox Tour and Atlantic Records signs Tuff

TUFF DIARIES #11 Hello 1990, Texas Strippers, Hells Angels, the Britny Fox Tour and Atlantic Records signs Tuff ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson, Dangerous Toys, Pariah, Troubadour, Jani Lane, X-Poseur 54, Axl Rose, Marq Torien — It’s a new decade, the 90’s have officially begun and the 80’s are in the rearview mirror. Everyone was stoked for the 90’s. Little did we know what was waiting around the corner? Tuff are entering the 5th year as a group and we’re[…]

July 25, 2018

OFFENDED … Eddie Trunk says the terms hairband or hair metal are derogatory, disparaging. |Vote-Poll|

OFFENDED Eddie Trunk says the terms hairband or hair metal are derogatory, disparaging. |Vote-Poll| Metal Sludge — Eddie Trunk is very vocal about things he likes and dislikes. He loves all things Kiss, UFO and of course himself. He also dislikes Steel Panther along with the terms hairband and hair metal. Trunk has been very vocal about Steel Panther over the years. On multiple occasions, Trunk has voiced what could be perceived as his displeasure, of the famous Hollywood[…]

July 17, 2018

Stephen Pearcy: “Regardless of whether it’s Warren (DeMartini) or somebody else, they can take a hike.”

RATT Stephen Pearcy: “Regardless of whether it’s Warren (DeMartini) or somebody else, they can take a hike.” Metal Sludge — We’re sticking to our original story as published on March 21st 2018. The story is, that Warren DeMartini was in fact fired from Ratt. In a recent posting on Blabbermouth (also shared by Sleazeroxx) Pearcy says: “I can’t speak for the guy [Warren DeMartini]… The guy didn’t wanna go out there. I wouldn’t even[…]

July 5, 2018

NEW BREED OF RATT REVEALED – Metal Sludge have industry sources saying the new Ratt members are as follows: Pete Holmes (Black N’ Blue) on drums, Jordan Ziff (Razer) and Chris Sanders (Knight Fury) on guitars

NEW BREED OF RATT REVEALED Metal Sludge have industry sources saying the new Ratt members are as follows: Pete Holmes (Black N’ Blue) on drums, Jordan Ziff (Razer) and Chris Sanders (Knight Fury) on guitars From The Inside — After months of speculation… we feel confident that we have the news you have all been waiting for. Multiple (unrelated) sources have revealed to Metal Sludge, that the line up for the NEW breed[…]

June 20, 2017

ROCK N’ ROLL 101 … Listen to Erik Turner of Warrant talk in depth with Dean Delray on Let There Be Talk

Erik Turner of Warrant talks in depth with Dean Delray on Let There Be Talk podcast Let There Be Talk — On today’s episode of LET THERE BE TALK Erik Turner lead guitarist for the 80’s Rock n Roll band Warrant stops by and talks about Hollywood in the 80’s,Record Deals,Red Wine and or course Cherry Pie. Erik and the band Warrant have a brand new record out called Louder Harder Faster available right[…]