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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CONCEPTION – State of Deception

March 31, 2020 George Dionne 0

In 2018 Norwegian Progressive Metal band Conception released their My Dark Symphony EP. This was the first new music by the band in two decades. The EP was so well-received that fans clamored for more. …READ MORE

ARKADO – Never Say Never

March 25, 2020 George Dionne 0

If you blinked in 1983 you might have missed the original incarnation of the band Arkado (then known as BB2). After more than 30 years apart, most of the original members are back together writing …READ MORE

DEADRISEN – DeadRisen

March 18, 2020 George Dionne 0

DeadRisen is the new project by Rivera/Bomma guitarist Rod Rivera and Symphony X bassist Mike LePond. As the group professes, “DeadRisen is an explosive cocktail of older musicians with young new school guys.” Rounding out …READ MORE

SHAGGY – Scarecrow

March 16, 2020 George Dionne 0

Before reading this today, there were only two known Shaggy’s in the entertainment world; Scooby Doo’s best buddy and “Mr. Boombastic.” Believe it or not, this Shaggy formed in 1972 and went on to release …READ MORE

DAVID REECE – Cacophony Of Souls

March 11, 2020 George Dionne 0

David Reece has had a long and storied career in Rock and Roll. Reece debuted as Accept’s new vocalist on their 1989 album Eat the Heat. It’s not easy to please fans when longtime members …READ MORE

VERBAL RAZORS – By Thunder And Lightning

March 9, 2020 George Dionne 0

Despite being around since 2009, it’s not easy finding information on Verbal Razors. What is know is that the group hails from Tours, France and they describe their sound as Thrash Crossover. Verbal Razors has …READ MORE

ROSS THE BOSS – Born of Fire

March 4, 2020 George Dionne 0

Ross “The Boss” Friedman is a New York City guitar legend. In 1973 he formed the local Punk band The Dictators. After releasing three albums together, members went their separate ways. Not long after that, …READ MORE

H.E.A.T – II

February 26, 2020 George Dionne 0

Swedish rockers H.E.A.T have been quite the busy band as of late. In 2017 they released their highly acclaimed album Into the Great Unknown. They followed that up with their 2019 live album Live at …READ MORE