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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VOODOO CIRCLE – Locked & Loaded

January 5, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Voodoo Circle is one of the side projects of Primal Fear guitarist Alex Beyrodt. Primal Fear bassist Mat Sinner has been with Beyrodt since their self-titled release in 2008. Vocalist David Readman (Pink …READ MORE

GEORGE LYNCH (LYNCH/PILSON, KXM, SWEET/LYNCH, EX-LYNCH MOB, EX-DOKKEN): “We May Do A Whole Series Of [Albums]… One For Every Decade”

January 4, 2021 George Dionne 0

Legendary guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson have teamed up once again for the release of Heavy Hitters [review] through Deadline Records. This time the former Dokken bandmates are putting their own Metal stamp …READ MORE

GEORGE LYNCH & JEFF PILSON – Heavy Hitters

January 4, 2021 George Dionne 1

The Backstory George Lynch and Jeff Pilson go way back to when they were bandmates in Dokken from 1983-1989. They first teamed up as a duo under the name Lynch/Pilson for the 2003 album Wicked …READ MORE

BRIAN WHEAT – Son Of A Milkman: My Crazy Life with Tesla

December 31, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Brian Wheat has been the bassist of the multi-platinum band Tesla for nearly 40 years. While Brian was enjoying successes and excesses of a rock star, he was quietly dealing with physical and …READ MORE

BRIAN WHEAT (TESLA, SOULMOTOR): “I Didn’t Throw Him Out Of The Band, [TOMMY SKEOCH] Was Voted Out Unanimously”

December 31, 2020 George Dionne 0

Cumin’ Atcha in Writing Brian Wheat is a founding member of the multi-platinum Rock band Tesla. The bassist has been there during the good times and the bad times from 1982 through today. Brian decided …READ MORE

MESSENGER – In To Win

December 29, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory In to Win is the third studio album by the 3-piece Christian Hard Rock band Messenger. Hailing from Springfield, Virginia, Messenger touch upon themes of conflict and the Christian life experience. In to …READ MORE

RICKY WAGNER (REZET): “We Try To Write Lyrics… That You Or Someone Else Can Interpret Their Own Way”

December 29, 2020 George Dionne 0

There’s Your Story and Their Story January 29, 2021 sees the release of the 5th studio album by the German band Rezet entitled Truth in Between [review]. The album is being released by Metaville Records and …READ MORE

MARTY MCCOY (THE LONELY ONES, BOBAFLEX): “[LARS ULRICH] Is Always Right, If He Says Something, Write It Down”

December 24, 2020 George Dionne 0

Ohio Rockers Begin a New Chapter From the ashes of Bobaflex has risen The Lonely Ones. Founder and vocalist Shaun McCoy stepped away from Bobflex after a series of concerts last year. He fronted the …READ MORE

MAJESTICA – A Christmas Carol

December 22, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Swedish Power Metal act Majestica is the brainchild of vocalist Tommy Johansson. Then known as ReinXeed, the band got their start in 2004. Their brand of Metal can best be described as Helloween …READ MORE

MARCH IN ARMS – Pulse Of The Daring

December 16, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Pulse of the Daring in the second release by Sioux Falls, North Dakota natives March in Arms. It was originally recorded in 2018, shortly after the release of their debut self-titled album. March …READ MORE