April 24 2026
Joe Dell says goodbye to yet another freind and brother Matt Pruden
Joe Dell mourns the loss of childhood friend and mentor Matt Pruden. Joe Dell, “Yeah, this has been heavy and this one was evtremely hard. Matt was not only my childhood friend and a true brother, but, he was my mentor. Growing up, Matt was our class Savant. He was extremely intelligent and talented. We go back to 1980. He was the most incredible artist I knew growing up. I looke dup to him and followed his lead. When he told me he went to the art store on Market St, I had my parents take me there. When he got chalk, I got chalk, when he got oils, I got oils, when he got a sketch book, I had to get one. He had such a gift, so creative and also, an eye lik eno other. He could draw a small picture and bring it to life or do a 9 foot mural and make it pop. I can't say enough about him to do him justice. Our families were family. He also played drums, and I believe I offered him the position in Spectrum Green but, he was unable to join. The reason escapes me. We shared the same interests and sense of humor. Man, I am going to miss him dearly. His send off today was a testimony to his life, how many people that were touched by his unique and biliant presence. God rest brother. 'til we meet again.”
March 27 2026
Joe Dell mourns the loss off dear friend Ross “the Boss" Friedman
Joe's long time friend Ross has passed away last night from ALS, Lou Gherig's disease. Joe will give his words. Joe Dell “He was a tue bro all the way. I freakin' love that guy. I have known him for over 30 years but wwe became really close at the Metal Hall of Fame 2017. He was such a good guy and truly loved and cared about his fans. I would wear my man O war sweat jacket out and have people come up to me telling me how big a fan they were or how they saw them back in the day. I would ask, ya wanna talk to Ross. Their faces woul glow and say, yeah! really? i would be like, yeah sure! I would call Ross immediately. he would say, what's up kid? I would say, hey, you have a fan here that wants to talk to you. I would put him on the phone with them and he would sit there and talk as long as they wanted. He would always be so hospitable when I would visit the Cage with Ana and Soldier. I loved hearing him play while I was there. I heard some of his most amazing playing there! When I got the news about his diagnosis, I called him immediately. At first he played it kool, but, I asked if what I heard was true. He just responded , Yes…. He and cried the rest of the phone call. All I kept saying was, I don't what to say but I love you bro. He deteriorated so rapidly after. My heart is broken, I cried for 2 days after I spoke with him. God rest my brother. See ya soon…”
January 10 2026
Joe Dell is saddened by the loss of another childhood friend. Paul Milewski passed on Dec 26th losing his battle with lung cancer. Paul was the drummer of legendary Lodi hard core thrash band Slaughtered Grace. Joe Dell, “My bro Paul was the epitome of the proverbial tortured artist. He was such an amazing talent. I remember meeting him in Lodi High School when I was 14. When I first saw him, he had a shaved head and would be curled up against the wall by the shop classes focusing on something on top of his books. I was a bit intimidated by his appearance. To me he looked like a serial killer or something. But when I first spoke with him, he was one of the most kindest, gentlest people you would ever meet. As far as his art, nothing better. I never saw him using an erasure. Breaks my heart, feel bad for Pete his brother. We were just talking about Paul n I hooking up soon…and then…eh…gonna miss him, another bro gone. God rest.”
December 7 2025
Joe Dell was a guest of his former Organ student Matthew Chisari at the Williams Center open mic in Rutherford NJ summer of 2024. Joe was secretly put on the list to play and ended up opening the show. Joe, with nothing planned performed a 5 minute improv, mostly based around a 5/4 jazz rhythm he had used in the past. He has never been recorded before doing such. There was another talent by the name of Uncle Mugz Jango there. Mugz requested the opportunity to record Joe as he played of which in classic Joe Dell fashion, Joe said, sure, why not. later on, Uncle Mugz told Joe, that there was something about him that made him feel that it was gonna be good. Joe ended up being the highlight of the evening along with Matthew Chisari. Below is the Youtube link to enjoy this offhand and rare performance.
November 26 2025
Sad news at the loss of Ronnie Paci. Ronnie was a close friend of keyboard player Joe Dell and was a part of the band history. Joe will give his words. Joe Dell, “Yeah, it came as a shock. My cousin Rob Morosca had text me early in the morning informing me that Ronnie had passed. We go back a long way. He was always a part of my music. He was a virtuoso guitarist in his own right. I remember asking him to play Diary of a Madman for me because Nick Ot told me he was the 1st kid in town to learn the song when it first was released. He played it for me and to the T. He was mention in the song Sympathy for a Whore back in my Spectrum Green days and the character of Right Arm Ronnie was based off of him on the Gon' Over suite. I remember Dese saying that when Ronne moved to florida, it was like a right arm missing. God rest brother, til we jam again.”
November 15 2025
Joe Dell returns to Sabbath After Midnight with hosts Lionel and Dominick for Part 2! Joe tells more of his supernatural stories and experiences. Kick back and relax and enjoy!
August 3 2025
Joe Dell will be a guest on the NY MLB TALK tomorrow August 4th at 3pm live with Chris Pizzaia! Joe will be talking baseball along with some great Rock n Metal stories! Tune in for the live show if you want to ask Joe any questions or just enjoy the content! (Click below to go direct to youtube link) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL5DVayltps
July 22 2025
Sleepy Hollow mourns the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, esp Joe Dell
Joe “My love for music truly started with Ozzy. After hearing Blizzard. I was very young, back in 1982. I bought my first keyboard so I could learn Mr Crowley back in 1985 when I was 11 years old. My first concert was Ozzy in 1988. I was the biggest Ozzy fan in Nj and probably owned more Ozzy stuff than anyone else. I had the the chance to meet Ozzy with my ex Annie while I had a kidney stone. She asked if I wanted to stay home and I was like, NO, I'm meeting Ozzy! His music got me through so many bad times. It was medicine. I made so made friendships because of mutual love for him. This is truly a sad day and my all time favorite is now with Randy. God rest.”
May 21 2025
Joe Dell releases his new solo song titled Hawk's Song (Empty Nest)
Joe wrote and recorded this several years ago but was holding it in the can. Now he has decided to release the song. It was written in the same style as Later (Empty Home), which is regarded as his masterpiece by many. Now, he introduces the world to Aaron Kellner, who is the lead and backing vocalist on the track. Joe plays piano, organ, Mellotron and orchestral samples on the track and was recorded at Twain Studios with Bob Both and mastered by Tim Boyce.
Buy his new song here exclusively
https://www.patreon.com/joedell/shop/hawks-song-empty-nest-1661895?source=storefront
Watch the new promo video here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSgZMugCuEY
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