XYZ

July 16, 2023

OOPS … Terry Ilous of XYZ recalls his first days living in West Hollywood; “Someone came to me and said, “Did you know these are Boys Dressed as Women?” and I’m like, “No, I did not.”

“I keep seeing all these beautiful women and I’m like ‘Oh, my God, these girls are gorgeous. They’re all so tall and so beautiful in America. So I went to a bar called The Rage and I’m talking to this girl, and she had a really deep voice. I’m like ‘Wow, that’s a really deep voice’ and she was like six foot-one or six feet-two. I’m like ‘My God. I’m so short, It’s never going[…]

July 21, 2018

STICK IT … Jack Russell expresses condolences to Terry Ilous, unloads on former band Great White

STICK IT Jack Russell expresses condolences to Terry Ilous, unloads on former band Great White Facebook — Former Great White singer Jack Russell has spoken out on the band’s most recent member change. Russell fronts his own version of the group known as Jack Russell’s Great White. Russell writes about the band’s recent firing of their singer Terry llous: “I just wanted to express my condolences to Terry Allous for the deceitful way my[…]

July 10, 2018

NO WARNING … Terry Ilous confirms Great White dropped him, “I was taken by surprise… I am disheartened”

NO WARNING Terry Ilous confirms Great White dropped him, “I was taken by surprise… I am disheartened” Facebook — Terry Ilous has confirmed our recent Metal Sludge story, that he was ousted (virtually overnight) from Great White after 8+ years of service. Ilous was let loose by the band with what amounts to a simultaneous (read receipt) email and press release. According to social media advertisements, and in his own words, the group had just[…]

July 9, 2018

BLINDSIDED … Terry Ilous was not aware he was out of Great White until the press release hit the internet

BLINDSIDED Terry Ilous was not aware he was out of Great White until the press release hit the internet LOS ANGELES, California — Great White has released lead singer Terry Ilous from his duties, and replaced him with Mitch Malloy. But it appears based off a Facebook post, by Ilous‘ better half, the singer was unaware he was being let go from the band. That is, until the press release hit the internet on Monday morning July[…]

July 9, 2018

INSIDE OUT AGAIN … Great White changes their lead singer, Terry Illous has been replaced by Mitch Malloy

INSIDE OUT AGAIN Great White changes their lead singer, Terry Illous has been replaced by Mitch Malloy Blabbermouth — GREAT WHITE has parted ways with singer Terry Ilous and has replaced him with Mitch Malloy (pictured above with guitarist Mark Kendall). Malloy, a celebrated songwriter and artist now based in Nashville, takes the reins as only the third lead vocalist in GREAT WHITE‘s 36-year history. “Mitch is an incredible singer, artist, songwriter and engineer,” GREAT WHITE lead guitarist Mark Kendall said. “We’re beyond excited to stretch our[…]

April 17, 2017

GREAT WXYZ … Terry Ilous of Great White & founder of XYZ to release new solo album

GREAT WXYZ Terry Ilous of Great White & founder of XYZ to release new solo album TERRY ILOUS, lead singer of Great White & founder of XYZ to release new solo album IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Terry Ilous, lead singer for the band Great White, and founder of 80’s metal band XYZ is premiering his third solo venture, Gypsy Dreams, on Friday, April 28th, 2017. A video trailer for the album can be seen below.Terry Ilous relocated[…]

June 20, 2016

XYWHAT? Terry Ilous talks about Great White, XYZ and Replacement Singers

XYWHAT? Terry Ilous talks about Great White, XYZ and Replacement Singers Another FN’ Podcast — Terry Ilous of XYZ fame and current singer for Great White appeared on a live broadcast of Another FN Podcast With Izzy Presley to promote his Pledge Music Campaign for his new flamenco rock album where he and his band will be recording covers ranging from Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Chris Isaak, and many more. The interview, which featured live[…]

June 21, 2015

PAT FONTAINE of XYZ talks Hollywood, his date with Demi Moore and falling in love with porn star Tori Welles

Hollywood — Pat Fontaine in studio with Izzy Presley talking the rise & fall of XYZ, Hollywood in the early 80’s, dating Demi Moore, Susannah Hoffs, and porn goddess Tori Wells, and everything under the sun musically. A very in depth look at the decline of 80’s rock music and the future for XYZ. PJ Farley from Trixter phones in to talk the new record “Human Era”, touring, Cathouse Live, playing with a crimson mask, and much[…]