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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JOHN DALLAS – Love & Glory

September 26, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory After cutting his chops in After Life and Red Burn, John Dallas set out on his own. In 2015 he released his debut solo album Wild Life. 2021 marks the release of John …READ MORE

ARMORED SAINT (Livestream From The Whisky A Go Go, Hollywood, USA, October 10, 2020)

JOHN BUSH (ARMORED SAINT): [On Recording Symbol of Salvation] “It Was A Special Time, Even Though It Was A Time Of Uncertainty”

September 24, 2021 George Dionne 0

Saints Will Conquer To honor the 30th anniversary of Armored Saint’s career-defining album Symbol of Salvation, the Los Angeles Heavy Metal quartet hit the road in 2018 to play the album in its entirety and …READ MORE

MR. BIG (Live at Northumbria University, Newcastle, U.K., November 17, 2017)

ERIC MARTIN (MR. BIG): “[Atlantic Records] Didn’t Even Believe In “To Be With You””

September 15, 2021 George Dionne 0

Addicted To That Rush 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Mr. Big’s second studio album Lean In To It . To celebrate the occasion, the band’s landmark album is getting the remastering treatment, complete with …READ MORE

MR. BIG – Lean Into It [30th Anniversary Edition]

September 15, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Mr. Big’s second studio album Lean In To It. To celebrate the occasion, the band’s landmark album is getting the remastering treatment, complete with bonus studio tracks, …READ MORE

BROTHERS IN ARMS – Sunset And Clark

September 14, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory Heavy Metal mainstay and axeman Jack Frost (Burning Witches) channels his inner Jake E. Lee (Badlands) with his latest all-star project Brothers In Arms. Unlike past projects Frost is known for, Jack and …READ MORE

ALCATRAZZ (at Trillians, Newcastle, U.K., November 28, 2021)

JIMMY WALDO (BLACKTHORN, ALCATRAZZ): “The Grunge Thing Obviously Killed [BLACKTHORN]”

September 12, 2021 George Dionne 0

Life After Afterlife Graham Bonnet (Alcatrazz, MSG), Bob Kulick (W.A.S.P., Kiss), Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz, New England), Chuck Wright (Quiet Riot), and Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P.). On paper, Blackthone appeared to be the next big …READ MORE

DORO – Triumph and Agony Live

September 8, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory: On September 29, 1987, German Power Metal act Warlock released their fourth (and technically final) studio album Triumph and Agony. Fronted by the incomparable Doro Pesch, the album reached gold status in Germany …READ MORE

M.ILL.ION – Back On Track

September 4, 2021 George Dionne 0

The Backstory To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the band, Sweden’s M.ILL.ION have reunited to release their 8th studio album Back on Track. Joining founding members Hans, CT, Marcus, and BJ, are Henrik Andersson on …READ MORE

DORO PESCH: “[TOMMY BOLAN Said] I Was Waiting For This Call For 30 Years”

August 31, 2021 George Dionne 0

A 35 Year Triumph In 2017 Doro Pesch hit the road with original Warlock guitarist Tommy Bolan to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Warlock’s landmark album Triumph and Agony. One of the tour stops along …READ MORE

AXEL RUDI PELL: “There’s Only One EDDIE VAN HALEN, I Don’t Want To Compete With Him”

August 26, 2021 George Dionne 0

Diamonds In The Rough Axel Rudi Pell’s 18th studio album Sign of the Times [review] was released in 2020. Pell considered putting out new material this year, but he decided to hold off. His thoughts …READ MORE