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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MAGNUS KARLSSON (MAGNUS KARLSSON’S FREE FALL): “I Have To Admit It Wasn’t Easy This Time To Sing After Guys Like DINO [JELUSICK] And REN [ZONTA]”

June 24, 2020 George Dionne 1

Magnus Karlsson’s Free Fall released their third album We Are The Night on June 13, 2020 [read review]. As our own Stevie Shred said, “We Are The Night is a serious contender for the best …READ MORE

MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO – More Machine Than Man

June 23, 2020 George Dionne 0

80s shred and virtuoso guitar fans know Michael Angelo Batio as the “Fastest Guitarist on the Planet.” He is also the inventor of the MAB string dampener, the world’s first double neck guitar, and the …READ MORE

JOHAN “J.J.” JONASSON (STARBLIND): “It’s Just Vocals, Guitar, Bass, And Drums. Nothing More, Nothing Less”

June 20, 2020 George Dionne 0

Swedish Heavy Metal band Starblind are ready to release their fourth album Black Bubbling Ooze on July 31, 2020 through Pure Steel Records. Starblind’s sole purpose is to bring Heavy Metal that pierces the heart …READ MORE

EMLEE JOHANSSON (THUNDERMOTHER): “The Songs I Am Most Proud Of Are The Songs That Allow Me To Fully Bloom Out As The Drummer I Am”

June 19, 2020 George Dionne 0

Thundermother are coming out swinging on their fourth full-length album Heat Wave, set to be released on July 31, 2020. “Thundermother don’t just play rock ‘n’ roll. Thundermother are rock ‘n’roll!” The group promises 13 …READ MORE

BPMD – American Made

June 16, 2020 George Dionne 0

Long before random musicians were jamming their favorite cover tunes through video conferencing, BPMD were born. The idea for the group was spawned by Metal Allegiance songwriter and producer Mark Menghi’s 8 year old son. …READ MORE

MARK BRAVI (VIRTUAL SYMMETRY): “As A Band We All Share A Common Love For All That Is DREAM THEATER”

June 15, 2020 George Dionne 0

Virtual Symmetry will release their first concept album on June 30, 2019 entitled Exoverse [read review]. The album tells the story of a hero that travels to a new dimension beyond what is known in …READ MORE

GREYHAWK – Keepers of The Flame

June 10, 2020 George Dionne 0

Keepers of the Flame is the debut album by Seattle-based Power Metal mavens Greyhawk. The intro instrumental “Gates of Time” kicks things off with a climbing keyboard run that transitions to the shredding riffs of …READ MORE

GRAVE DIGGER – Fields of Blood

June 3, 2020 George Dionne 0

German metal act Grave Digger is celebrating their 40th Anniversary with the release of their 20th album Fields of Blood. It’s the third and final album of their Highland Saga Trilogy. The first in the …READ MORE

VANDENBERG – Vandenberg 2020

May 27, 2020 George Dionne 0

Adrian Vandenberg may be known to most rock fans as the guitarist for Whitesnake at the height of their career. Prior to that he released three albums under the Vandenberg moniker; Vandenberg (1982), Heading For …READ MORE

CARL CANEDY (CANEDY, THE RODS): “After Doing Forty Albums, Producing Myself Was… I Was The Worst Artist I’ve Ever Worked With”

May 24, 2020 George Dionne 0

Carl Canedy has led a storied career. Not only has he been a member of The Rods since 1980, but he’s also an accomplished producer. He’s produced albums by Anthrax, Overkill, Blue Cheer, Roxx Gang …READ MORE