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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MARTA GABRIEL (CRYSTAL VIPER): “The Cult Album Is Bringing Us To Our Early Days”

January 27, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Viper Strikes Again I had never heard of Crystal Viper until I previewed their upcoming album The Cult. It was hard for me to believe this band has been around for 15 years and …READ MORE

GERRY NESTLER (PHILM, CIVIL DEFIANCE): “We Recorded Most Of [Time Burner] In 2016″

January 27, 2021 George Dionne 1

Unfinished Business When Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo left Philm abruptly in 2016 he proclaimed, “I did not exit Philm, I ended Philm.” Vocalist/guitarist Gerry Nestler kept the band together playing a few live shows after …READ MORE

JASON BIELER (& THE BARON VON BIELSKI ORCHESTRA, EX-SAIGON KICK): “Admit It, You Went In Thinking I Was Going To Do 14 Versions Of “Love Is On The Way” To Try To Sell Out”

January 21, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Baron Is On The Way, You Can See It in His Eyes Drop any preconceived notions you have about Jason Bieler’s latest album Songs For the Apocalypse. I can assure you it sounds nothing …READ MORE

REZET – Truth In Between

January 21, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory German four-piece Rezet released their first album for Metalville Record in 2019 entitled Deal With It!. Wasting no time Rezet returned to the studio to record what they call their “most song oriented …READ MORE

KICKIN VALENTINA – The Revenge Of Rock

January 12, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Atlanta-based Hard Rock act Kickin Valentina got their start in 2013. They named themselves after a dominatrix that was paid to kick men in the balls. In 2015 Kickin Valentina released their first …READ MORE

MINI REVIEWS – January 11, 2021

January 11, 2021 George Dionne 1

The latest batch of Metal Express Radio Mini Reviews include Scarlet – Obey The Queen, Signal Red – Alien Nation, and Clutch Weathermaker Vault Series, Volume 1 …READ MORE

CHRIS HOLMES (MEAN MAN, EX-W.A.S.P.): “I Don’t Hide Anything, The Things I’ve Said, The Things I’ve Done. I Don’t Hide Anything”

January 10, 2021 George Dionne 0

Here Comes Trouble With a Capital C You know Chris Holmes from his time as the guitarist of W.A.S.P. from 1983-1990 (and his subsequent return from 1996-1991). But do you know the real Chris Holmes? …READ MORE

ÅGE STEN “GLAM” NILSEN (WIG WAM, AMMUNITION): “In 2013 I Just Told The Guys This Is Our Last Gig, Goodbye”

January 10, 2021 George Dionne 0

Norwegian Glam is Back, For Now Norway’s Wig Wam broke up in 2014 after 13 years and 5 studio albums together. Members of the band moved on to other projects. Time proves you can’t keep …READ MORE

MATT HARVEY (POUNDER): “We Have Lots Of Material And We’re Already Pretty Much Sitting On What Will Be Album #3”

January 10, 2021 George Dionne 0

Breaking Your Ear Drums It’s only been a year since the release of Uncivilized, the debut album by California metalheads Pounder. The band is back with more in-your-face Heavy Metal anthems on their follow-up album …READ MORE

ALEX BEYRODT (VOODOO CIRCLE, PRIMAL FEAR): “Every Guitar Player Can Play “Smoke On The Water,” But I Play It With Ian Gillan”

January 5, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Circle Has Come Back Around Voodoo Circle is the side project of Primal Fear members Mat Sinner and Axel Beyrodt. Together with vocalist David Readman (Pink Cream 69) the band released their debut self-titled …READ MORE