Mark Dean
I'm a 40+ music fan. Fond mostly of rock and metal - my staple musical food delights. Originally from Northern Ireland, I am now based in the UK-Manchester. I have a hectic musical existence with regular shows and interviews. Been writing freelance for five years now with several international websites. Passionate about what I do, I have been fortunate already to interview many of my all-time musical heroes. My music passion was first created by seeing Status Quo at the tender age of 15. While I still am passionate about my rock and metal, I have found that with age my taste has diversified so that now I am actually dipping into different musical genres and styles for the first time.
Concert Review and Photos: SONATA ARCTICA at Club Academy Manchester
Concert Reviews
March 28, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: SONATA ARCTICA at Club Academy Manchester
Sonata Arctica with Thunderstone and Striker at Club Academy Manchester – 22 March 2017 There is a drawback to having…
Interview: Jake Oni of ONI
Interviews
March 25, 2017
Interview: Jake Oni of ONI
In Japanese folklore, the Oni is a malevolent shapeshifting demon, able to take on many guises as it spreads pain…
Interview: Roger Glover of DEEP PURPLE
Interviews
March 23, 2017
Interview: Roger Glover of DEEP PURPLE
Antihero Magazine had the opportunity to chat with a Rock n’ Roll legend. Songwriter, bassist, and producer, Roger Glover, talks…
Concert Review and Photos: GOJIRA at Manchester Academy
Concert Reviews
March 19, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: GOJIRA at Manchester Academy
Gojira with Car Bomb and Code Orange at Manchester Academy – 14th March 2017 French rockers Gojira make a rapid…
Concert Review and Photos: MONSTER TRUCK at Club Academy – Manchester
Concert Reviews
March 19, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: MONSTER TRUCK at Club Academy – Manchester
MONSTER TRUCK with guests THE PICTUREBOOKS at Club Academy – Manchester / 18 March 2017 Saturday Night in Manchester, and while…
Concert Review and Photos: TARJA at the Manchester Academy
Concert Reviews
March 19, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: TARJA at the Manchester Academy
TARJA at the Manchester Academy 2 – 9 March 2017 Tarja is an unique musician with a sense of mystique all…
Concert Review and Photos: BLUE OCTOBER at O2 Ritz Manchester
Concert Reviews
March 14, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: BLUE OCTOBER at O2 Ritz Manchester
I must admit to being a newcomer to the sounds of Blue October. Always open-minded to sonically trying new things,…
Interview: Chris Cheney of THE LIVING END
Interviews
March 10, 2017
Interview: Chris Cheney of THE LIVING END
Shots have been fired. The Living End’s seventh album, Shift, is the hard-line sound of a band on the warpath.…
Interview: Justin Furstenfeld of BLUE OCTOBER
Interviews
March 5, 2017
Interview: Justin Furstenfeld of BLUE OCTOBER
Since the release of their eighth studio full-length, Home, in April of 2016, American alt-rockers Blue October have been touring in…
Interview: Niklas Sandin of KATATONIA
Interviews
March 4, 2017
Interview: Niklas Sandin of KATATONIA
Masters of dark Swedish metal, Katatonia, released their tenth full-length album, titled The Fall of Hearts, in May of 2016.…
Interview: Rich Moss of STONE BROKEN
Interviews
February 27, 2017
Interview: Rich Moss of STONE BROKEN
Stone Broken are a 4-piece hard rock band from Walsall, UK. Formed in late 2013 from the fragments of 2…
Interview: Matt James of BLACKTOP MOJO
Interviews
February 25, 2017
Interview: Matt James of BLACKTOP MOJO
Formed in 2012 by lead vocalist Matt James and drummer Nathan Gillis, Blacktop Mojo are set to release their second…
Interview: Phil Lewis of L.A. GUNS
Interviews
February 22, 2017
Interview: Phil Lewis of L.A. GUNS
“I think we owe this to our fans who have stuck with us during the many ups and downs of…
HELLFEST 2017: Born of Fury, HELLFEST Satisfies All Tastes
Festival News
February 20, 2017
HELLFEST 2017: Born of Fury, HELLFEST Satisfies All Tastes
Hellfest, also called Hellfest Summer Open Air, is a French music festival specializing in heavy metal, held each June in…
Interview: Scott Gorham of BLACK STAR RIDERS and THIN LIZZY
Interviews
February 7, 2017
Interview: Scott Gorham of BLACK STAR RIDERS and THIN LIZZY
“After all, it is a completely different entity to Thin Lizzy. As much as particularly myself and everybody else who…
Interview: Björn Gelotte of IN FLAMES
Interviews
January 24, 2017
Interview: Björn Gelotte of IN FLAMES
Long-standing guitarist (and former drummer) with the band, Björn Gelotte, spent a quick chat with AntiHero Magazine before In Flames…
Concert Review: AVENGED SEVENFOLD with DISTURBED and IN FLAMES at Manchester Arena
Concert Reviews
January 18, 2017
Concert Review: AVENGED SEVENFOLD with DISTURBED and IN FLAMES at Manchester Arena
Entertainment was delivered by one of the new top bands in the rock genre, Avenged Sevenfold. I thoroughly enjoyed all…
Concert Review: STATUS QUO with guests REO SPEEDWAGON at Manchester Arena
Concert Reviews
December 26, 2016
Concert Review: STATUS QUO with guests REO SPEEDWAGON at Manchester Arena
An unusual pairing I thought when this tour was first announced - legendary U.S. band, REO Speedwagon, primarily known for…
Interview: Myles Kennedy of ALTER BRIDGE
Interviews
December 24, 2016
Interview: Myles Kennedy of ALTER BRIDGE
Does Myles Kennedy need an introduction? That was what I asked myself when trying to write this piece. Certainly, he…
Interview: Chuck Garric of BEASTO BLANCO
Interviews
December 23, 2016
Interview: Chuck Garric of BEASTO BLANCO
Rock bassist Chuck Garric has had a varied musical background, playing with artists as diverse as L.A. Guns and Dio.…