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.
Interview: Matt Heafy of TRIVIUM
Interviews

Interview: Matt Heafy of TRIVIUM

Trivium frontman, Matt Heafy, looked back on the band’s musical legacy to date, and gave us his views on the…
Interview: PHIL CAMPBELL
Interviews

Interview: PHIL CAMPBELL

Following a cancelled interview slot at the summer's Bloodstock Festival, we were fortunate to be able to reschedule when the…
Concert Review: 3 DOORS DOWN with POP EVIL and THE FALLEN STATE at Manchester Academy
Concert Reviews

Concert Review: 3 DOORS DOWN with POP EVIL and THE FALLEN STATE at Manchester Academy

A veritable explosion of musical delights on fireworks night. All three bands served up a bright and noisy performance which…
Interview: GIRLSCHOOL
Interviews

Interview: GIRLSCHOOL

A recent British classic era metal tour rolled through the UK. Joining headliners Saxon and Fastway were long-standing legendary band…
Concert Review: SAXON with FASTWAY and GIRLSCHOOL at O2 Ritz Manchester
Concert Reviews

Concert Review: SAXON with FASTWAY and GIRLSCHOOL at O2 Ritz Manchester

The bill would feature Saxon, along with former Motörhead guitarist Fast Eddie’s Fastway, and former friends and touring pals, Girlschool.…
Interview: FAST EDDIE CLARKE of Fastway and ex-Motörhead
Interviews

Interview: FAST EDDIE CLARKE of Fastway and ex-Motörhead

When old rockers refer to Motörhead’s best period it usually means the classic trio lineup of Lemmy, Fast Eddie, and…
Concert Review: BAD COMPANY with guests RSO at Manchester Arena
Concert Reviews

Concert Review: BAD COMPANY with guests RSO at Manchester Arena

BAD COMPANY with RSO – Ritchie Sambora & Orianthi at Manchester Arena – 24 October 2016 Review by Mark Dean ||…
Concert Review: STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena
Concert Reviews

Concert Review: STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena

STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena – 18 October 2016 Review by Mark Dean ||…
Interview: David Bryan and Tico Torres of BON JOVI
Interviews

Interview: David Bryan and Tico Torres of BON JOVI

Bon Jovi Teleconference David Bryan & Tico Torres attended by Mark Dean On September 30, 2015, Jon Bon Jovi announced…
Interview: WEDNESDAY 13
Interviews

Interview: WEDNESDAY 13

“For me Alice Cooper has been my rock and roll hero – his path, from how he started to where…
Interview: Jason Rockman of SLAVES ON DOPE
Interviews

Interview: Jason Rockman of SLAVES ON DOPE

Slaves On Dope unleashed their latest release, HORSE, on October 7th, 2016, via the ILS Group (ILS). Heavy yet melodic,…
Interview: Edsel Dope of DOPE
Interviews

Interview: Edsel Dope of DOPE

Edsel Dope - Paying the Price of Blood Money for his Art
Interview: KEE MARCELLO
Interviews

Interview: KEE MARCELLO

When Kee Marcello was in the UK recently, we had the opportunity to have a chat with him about a…
Interview: Jeremy Widerman of MONSTER TRUCK
Interviews

Interview: Jeremy Widerman of MONSTER TRUCK

We had the opportunity to chat with Monster Truck guitarist Jeremy Widerman while the band were in the middle of…
DVD Review: SCORPIONS – Forever And A Day
Film/DVD Reviews

DVD Review: SCORPIONS – Forever And A Day

This is actually a double DVD. The first documents the longevity and history of the band from their early beginnings…
Interview: DAVID REECE
Interviews

Interview: DAVID REECE

Antihero Magazine’s Mark Dean spoke with rock vocalist DAVID REECE about the industry, his musical legacy, and upcoming plans.
Interview: JOHN 5
Interviews

Interview: JOHN 5

John 5 will be landing his Creatures on UK soil next week to play a series of dates and we…
Interview: IAN GILLAN of Deep Purple
Interviews

Interview: IAN GILLAN of Deep Purple

We spoke with legendary vocalist IAN GILLAN about his musical legacy, the upcoming release of a Gillan vinyl box-set, and…
Interview with AIRBOURNE drummer, Ryan O’Keefe
Video Interviews

Interview with AIRBOURNE drummer, Ryan O’Keefe

We had a chat with Airbourne drummer, Ryan O’Keefe, about the upcoming release of Breakin’ Outta Hell, the band’s fourth…
Interview: Ryan O’Keefe of AIRBOURNE
Interviews

Interview: Ryan O’Keefe of AIRBOURNE

We had a chat with Airbourne drummer, Ryan O'Keefe, about the upcoming release of "Breakin' Outta Hell," the band's fourth…
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