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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STARDUST – Highway To Heartbreak

October 10, 2020 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Riding high off the success of their independent EP release, it wasn’t long before Stardust was signed by Frontiers Records. The label believed in the band so much they teamed them up with …READ MORE

NASSON (SINNER’S BLOOD): “I Think In Some Way, SINNER’S BLOOD Reflects A Lot Of The Struggles That The Songs Talk About”

October 10, 2020 George Dionne 1

Sinner’s Blood is the brainchild of Chilean multi-instrumentalist and producer Nasson. Nasson knew that when he was putting together the band that there was only one man for the vocalist position, his close friend James …READ MORE

JIM PETERIK (PRIDE OF LIONS, IDES OF MARCH, EX-SURVIVOR): “I Didn’t Know [PRIDE OF LIONS] Would Last 17 Years… That Has To Do With The Faith Of FRONTIERS [RECORDS]”

October 9, 2020 George Dionne 0

Jim Peterik is a legend in the world of Rock music. In 1964 Peterik formed the band Ides of March. In 1970 the group released their hit single “Vehicle.” Even if the band name or …READ MORE

NORMAN SKINNER III (NIVIANE): “We Felt Our First Release Was A Bit Too Polished And Wanted A Heavier Sound For The Next Release”

September 29, 2020 George Dionne 0

Dark and Melodic Power Metal That’s Sure to Raise Some Eyebrows Niviane isn’t a band I would have sought out on my own. There are just so many bands out there to check out. Hell, …READ MORE

Articles by George Dionne

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STARDUST – Highway To Heartbreak

NASSON (SINNER’S BLOOD): “I Think In Some Way, SINNER’S BLOOD Reflects A Lot Of The Struggles That The Songs Talk About”

JIM PETERIK (PRIDE OF LIONS, IDES OF MARCH, EX-SURVIVOR): “I Didn’t Know [PRIDE OF LIONS] Would Last 17 Years… That Has To Do With The Faith Of FRONTIERS [RECORDS]”

PRIDE OF LIONS – Lion Heart

PUSTULUS MAXIMUS (GWAR): “[Scumdogs Of The Universe] Is The First Real GWAR Record. Anything Else Is Just A Demo”

WRECK-DEFY – Powers That Be

HOLLY HINES FREED (HYDROGYN): “You Give Them The Middle Finger And Go About Your Business”

CHRILLI WAHLGREN (FREAKS AND CLOWNS): “We Want To Cheer Up People, We Want To Tell Stories”

BYFIST – In The End

NORMAN SKINNER III (NIVIANE): “We Felt Our First Release Was A Bit Too Polished And Wanted A Heavier Sound For The Next Release”