In support of their new live album and recent reunion, Britny Fox has hit the stage to deliver a set of hits and favorites including the popular "Girlschool" as well as rarities like "Turn On" from the Nintendo White Knuckle Scorin' Soundtrack, both of which are found on the live release Long Way to Live (Spitfire).  And as expected, the band threw in quite a few tracks from their third release Bite Down Hard (Atlantic), which features their current vocalist Tommy Paris. 

When they began the tour in Pittsburgh, PA, the energy was high, the attitude was positive, and most importantly, they gave their fans something to talk about, and certainly something to look forward to, with the promise of a forthcoming fifth album from the band next year.   Shows where bands give 110% are few and far in between, but Britny Fox seems to be the exception to that rule.

Unfortunately, Doro was not able to make it to their Pittsburgh performance, but her guitarist Joe Taylor was, and he joined Britny Fox for an added bonus cover of the KISS classic "Shout it out Loud." But, in Columbus, TPRS.com was able to catch up with the entire band, which also includes longtime bass player Nick Douglas and of course Pesch on vocals.

Doro dug out some surprises as well in the form of "Burning the Witches" from Warlock's same titled debut release and "Hellbound," from their second album of the same name.  In addition, Doro performed several from Warlock's most successful album, Triumph & Agony, including "Metal Tango," "I Rule the Ruins," "East Meets West", and their most well known track, the metal anthem "All We Are."

Bringing to the helm a variety of metal influences, Doro Pesch sites bands like Judas Priest and Saxon as her favorites early on in her career, and interestingly also points out a love for musicians with a straighter edge like Led Zeppelin and Janice Joplin, who she had listened to as a child. Though it was not her first band, she says that things really started rolling for her when she joined Warlock, because the band seemed to “hit a nerve,” bringing her a following both in Europe and in the United States and of course, laying the groundwork for a solo career.

As a musical artist, Pesch’s career has given her the opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented people whom she greatly admires.  Near the top of that list is Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead, who she refers to as a “beautiful human being.”  She sites him as one of the greats, and says that it was an honor to work with him.  Pesch has also come across some unexpected opportunities, like recording a track with Al Pitrelli, who had been on the road with Savatage at the time.  After meeting up after a Savatage performance, the two decided to record “I Give my Blood” the next morning.  She says it was “never planned out” but  “it was meant to be.”

And she also had the chance to work with guitar great Bob Kulick, who she describes as being “a tremendous guitar player, very sweet person, and a greater producer too.” While his abilities on guitar may be overshadowed by his brother’s success, Pesch says that when Kulick played “Love You Forever” she was blown away by his talent, especially since he first approached the solo with an electric guitar, but later picked up an acoustic because it didn’t feel quite right…She says, when he played it again, everybody’s jaws dropped. 

When TPRS.com spoke to Pesch about her core band that joins her on the road, she quickly noted how resourceful her drummer Johnny Dee is by stating, “I think Johnny is doing a hell of a job.” 

Pesch has already written a couple of songs for her next effort, and plans to go back into the studio after making a few more US appearances in June and July and performing during the European Festival season in September.   Last summer, her band performed at the Wacken Open Air festival in her native Germany, and is likely to do a few similar performances this year, though no dates are confirmed.  There are also tentative plans for a live release.  She has already filmed two videos for her current release, both for “White Wedding.” A US version was shot in Boston and a European version was shot in England.  For the latest news, visit www.doro.de and for more information on Britny Fox their official site at www.britnyfox.net and read our interview with Michael Kelly Smith at www.tprs.com/interviews/britnyfox.htm.

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