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
November 25, 2016
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
November 22, 2016
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
November 20, 2016
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
November 17, 2016
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
November 13, 2016
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
November 13, 2016
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
November 4, 2016
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
November 3, 2016
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
October 29, 2016
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
October 23, 2016
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
October 23, 2016
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
October 20, 2016
Interview: Edsel Dope of DOPE
Edsel Dope - Paying the Price of Blood Money for his Art
Interview: KEE MARCELLO
Interviews
October 13, 2016
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
October 10, 2016
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
October 8, 2016
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
October 7, 2016
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
October 1, 2016
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
September 17, 2016
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
September 10, 2016
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
September 10, 2016
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…