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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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BRIAN TATLER (DIAMOND HEAD): “The Studio Owner Said You Can Have A Week’s Studio Time And I’ll Have Half Your Publishing For 15 Years… And We Signed It Like Idiots”

November 14, 2020 George Dionne 0

Underground NWOBH Legends Update an Influential Classic Diamond Head is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their first album with the release of Lightning to the Nations 2020 on November 27, 2020. Diamond Head released the …READ MORE

MINI REVIEWS – November 14, 2020

November 14, 2020 George Dionne 0

The latest batch of Metal Express Radio Mini Reviews include Eclipse – Viva La VicTOURia, Michae Des Barres – Live at The Hi Hat, Reb Beach – A View From the Inside, and Incursion – The Hunter …READ MORE

MOTÖRHEAD – Ace of Spades [40th Anniversary Edition Deluxe Box]

November 10, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Hot on the heels of last year’s well-received anniversary editions of Motörhead’s Overkill and Bomber albums (1979 Box Set), comes the record that transformed Motörhead into Heavy Metal legends. Ace of Spades gets …READ MORE

SANCTUARY – Into The Mirror Black [30th Anniversary Edition]

November 7, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory On February 27, 1990, Seattle, Washington Power Metal band Sanctuary released their sophomore effort Into the Mirror Black. By all accounts it was the band’s defining album. Of course 1990 wasn’t the best …READ MORE

Ronnie Romero and Tony Hernando of LORDS OF BLACK (Live at Trillians, Newcastle, U.K., December 6, 2016)

TONY HERNANDO (LORDS OF BLACK): “[RONNIE ROMERO And I] Realized That We Are Stronger Together Than Separated”

November 5, 2020 George Dionne 0

Spanish Power Metal Act Decries There is Hope in a World of Chaos Lords of Black was formed by two world class Spanish musicians, guitarist Tony Hernando and vocalist Ronnie Romero. The band self-released their …READ MORE

LENNY RUTLEDGE (SANCTUARY): “It Was Five Guys That Were Young And Hungry”

November 5, 2020 George Dionne 0

Looking Back Into the Mirror Black Sanctuary released their debut album Refuge Denied in 1988. The album was produced by Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine. From there Sanctuary toured relentlessly, sharing stages with Warlock, Savatage, Megadeth, Testament, …READ MORE

ANGELICA RYLIN (THE MURDER OF MY SWEET): “I Trust [DANIEL FLORES] With All My Babies; My Musical Babies And [Our Son]”

November 5, 2020 George Dionne 0

Angelica Rylin is the intoxicating front woman of the Cinematic Metal band The Murder of My Sweet. Together they have released 5 albums since 2010. 2013 saw the release of Angelica’s first solo album Thrive. …READ MORE

ARMORED SAINT – Punching The Sky

November 3, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Punching the Sky is the eighth full-length by Armored Saint. Having burst onto the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in 1982, Armored Saint released their first album March of the Saint in 1984. …READ MORE

DORO PESCH: “I’ve Never Been Longer Than Three Days In One Place”

October 30, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Metal Queen Looks Back on Her Legacy Doro Pesch is all about the fans. While most of the world is locked down and live shows are far and few between, the legendary Metal Queen …READ MORE

SONS OF APOLLO (Live at Gramercy Theatre, New York City, NY, USA, February 6, 2020)

JEFF SCOTT SOTO (SONS OF APOLLO, W.E.T.): “I Care More About Quantity Of People Sharing Or Discussing My Music… It’s Going To Open More Doors For Me Later”

October 30, 2020 George Dionne 0

On November 6, 2020 Jeff Scott Soto is set to release his 7th official solo album Wide Awake (In My Dreamland) through Frontiers Music. Soto, who has more than 85 albums under his belt, has …READ MORE