Articles by George Dionne

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George Dionne

George was a contributor here at Metal Express Radio, reviewing albums and conducting interviews, out of Massachusetts, USA. George has contributed to numerous music related websites and blogs, and even managed his own from 2004-2009. George's first assignment was covering a live show by the mighty GWAR. By contrast his later assignments featured Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Bon Jovi. George was also the front man for the South Eastern Massachusetts cover band Sound Tower from 2009-2015. Sound Tower played 300+ shows across MA and had two original songs on the Cape Cod radio station PIXY 103. George enjoys a good whiskey, scotch, and/or bourbon and fights crime in his spare time.
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RONNIE ATKINS (PRETTY MAIDS): “It’s Damn Hard To Write About Sex, Drugs, And Rock And Roll When You’re In This Situation… Or Dungeons And Dragons For That Matter”

March 7, 2021 George Dionne 0

One Shot is the debut solo album by Pretty Maids vocalist Ronnie Atkins. Atkins never really had the desire to record a solo album, but after he was given the news his lung cancer had …READ MORE

ISSA OVERSVEEN: “[ALESSANDRO DEL VECCHIO] Knows Me Well. Every Album We Do Is Getting Easier And Easier To Make”

March 6, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Queen Rules Again Queen of Broken Hearts is the sixth studio album by Norwegian Melodic Rock royalty Issa. As with her previous album 2018’s Run With The Pack [review], the songstress teams up again …READ MORE

MINI REVIEWS – March 5, 2021

March 6, 2021 George Dionne 0

The latest batch of Metal Express Radio Mini Reviews include Alice Cooper – Detroit Stories, Damon Johnson – Battle Lessons, Dio – Evil or Divine Live, and Dio – Holy Diver Live. …READ MORE

CHEZ KANE: “Because The World Is So Doom And Gloom With A Lot Of Things, I Feel [80s Style Music] Is Very Uplifting”

March 5, 2021 George Dionne 0

Living On The Edge Of An ‘80s Heart Crazy Lixx front man Danny Rexon was tasked with scouting and producing new talent for Italian record label Frontiers Music. Rexon’s first discovery was British singer Chez …READ MORE

MADAME MAYHEM: “[KEITH WALLEN Of BREAKING BENJAMIN And I] Started Writing Songs And Awesome Songs Just Started Coming Out”

March 5, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Madame Does Not Go Down Easy It’s been a few years since the release of Madame Mayhem’s last studio album, 2017’s Ready For Me, but that doesn’t mean that she hasn’t been feverishly writing for …READ MORE

Vinny Appice of LAST IN LINE (Live at O2 Academy, Newcastle, U.K., December 1, 2016)

VINNY APPICE (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, LAST IN LINE): “I Was Under The Pretense… I Was In The Band Until BILL WARD Came Back”

March 3, 2021 George Dionne 0

Close The City and Tell the People That Something’s Coming to Call Rhino Records celebrates the first two albums from the Ronnie James Dio led Black Sabbath with the release of Heaven and Hell (Deluxe …READ MORE

ATTIKA – Metal Lands

March 2, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Florida based Attika released their debut self-titled album in 1988. They followed it up with 1991’s When Heroes Fall. Attika all but disappeared before reuniting in 2015. Metal Lands is their first studio …READ MORE

U.D.O. – Live In Bulgaria 2020: Pandemic Survival Show [Blu-Ray/DVD]

March 1, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory 2020 was the quietest year for musicians and bands around the world. German Metal act U.D.O. set out to give fans hope for the future with their performance at the stunning Roman Amphitheatre …READ MORE

CHRISTIAN CARLSSON (THE QUILL): “We Are Very Much A Live Band”

February 27, 2021 George Dionne 0

Real, No Frills Rock at Full Throttle The last time we heard new music from The Quill was on their 2017 release Born From Fire. For their 9th studio album Earthrise, the Swedish Rock outfit …READ MORE

JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 – Running Games

February 23, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Running Games is the second album by Joel Hoekstra’s 13. Even though the group bears the name of its lead songwriter and guitarist, “13” is a group effort. Returning alongside the Whitesnake axe …READ MORE