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.
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…
Interview: Cris Brown from ONE LESS REASON
Interviews
September 8, 2016
Interview: Cris Brown from ONE LESS REASON
One Less Reason songwriter and frontman Cris Brown talks about the band’s unique brand of literate, heartfelt hard rock and…
Interview: GEOFF TATE
Interviews
September 6, 2016
Interview: GEOFF TATE
We had the opportunity to chat with the former Queensrÿche frontman about his current band, Operation:Mindcrime, and the upcoming release…
Interview: Mikey Vujasin from CHAINS OVER RAZORS
Interviews
September 3, 2016
Interview: Mikey Vujasin from CHAINS OVER RAZORS
We talked with Mijey Vujasin, guitarist for Chains Over Razors, about the new album, working with Carmine Appice, and much…
Interview: Mike Spreitzer from DEVILDRIVER
Interviews
September 2, 2016
Interview: Mike Spreitzer from DEVILDRIVER
We chat to DevilDriver's axe-slinger about the tour with Ministry, the latest album "Trust No One," and much more!
Interview with guitar legend STEVE VAI
Video Interviews
August 31, 2016
Interview with guitar legend STEVE VAI
Antihero Magazine's Mark Dean caught up with legendary guitarist extraordinaire, Steve Vai, during his Passion and Warfare anniversary shows in…
Concert Review: MINISTRY and DEVILDRIVER at O2 Ritz Manchester
Concert Reviews
August 31, 2016
Concert Review: MINISTRY and DEVILDRIVER at O2 Ritz Manchester
MINISTRY and DEVILDRIVER at O2 Ritz Manchester – 19 August 2016 Review by Mark Dean || Photos by Christopher James Ryan…
Interview: TWO TALES OF WOE
Interviews
August 29, 2016
Interview: TWO TALES OF WOE
Interview with Dublin's sludge/doom masters, TWO TALES OF WOE
Interview: Jay Jay French of TWISTED SISTER
Interviews
August 24, 2016
Interview: Jay Jay French of TWISTED SISTER
Interview with Jay Jay French of TWISTED SISTER Interview by Mark Dean [separator style=”line” /] I understand that the band…
Interview: Jon Dette of MESHIAAK
Interviews
August 23, 2016
Interview: Jon Dette of MESHIAAK
Interview with Jon Dette of MESHIAAK Interview by Mark Dean || Photos by Scott Martin In a thrash world gone…
Interview: Rasmus Bom Andersen of DIAMOND HEAD
Interviews
August 21, 2016
Interview: Rasmus Bom Andersen of DIAMOND HEAD
Diamond Head are a band that have been around the musical block several times and back. Formed in 1976 in…
Interview: Mikko von Hertzen of the VON HERTZEN BROTHERS
Interviews
August 4, 2016
Interview: Mikko von Hertzen of the VON HERTZEN BROTHERS
Finnish band of brothers, the Von Hertzen Brothers, are a group whose unique style of music has really grown on…
Interview: Joel O’Keefe of AIRBOURNE
Interviews
August 4, 2016
Interview: Joel O’Keefe of AIRBOURNE
In between playing guitar in Airbourne, drinking beer, and climbing stage scaffolding, Joel O’Keefe does the odd interview. We were…
Interview: Jake Smith – THE WHITE BUFFALO
Interviews
August 2, 2016
Interview: Jake Smith – THE WHITE BUFFALO
Interview with Jake Smith aka THE WHITE BUFFALO Interview by Mark Dean “I’ve always loved the combination of things that…
Interview: Darren Wharton of THIN LIZZY and DARE
Ramblin Man
August 2, 2016
Interview: Darren Wharton of THIN LIZZY and DARE
Interview with Darren Wharton of THIN LIZZY and DARE Interview by Mark Dean While attending Ramblin Man Fair last weekend…