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

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…
Interview: Cris Brown from ONE LESS REASON
Interviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interview: TWO TALES OF WOE

Interview with Dublin's sludge/doom masters, TWO TALES OF WOE
Interview: Jay Jay French of TWISTED SISTER
Interviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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