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: A Conversation with CHRIS SLADE
Interviews
September 11, 2018
Interview: A Conversation with CHRIS SLADE
Chris Slade is a Welsh rock musician and drummer, best known for playing for the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. He…
THE ROLLING STONES – FROM THE VAULT: NO SECURITY SAN JOSE ’99
Film/DVD Reviews
July 16, 2018
THE ROLLING STONES – FROM THE VAULT: NO SECURITY SAN JOSE ’99
EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT PROUDLY PRESENTS THE ROLLING STONES FROM THE VAULT: NO SECURITY – SAN JOSE 1999 CONCERT FILM OUT 13…
Festival Review: British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park – London
Concert Reviews
July 16, 2018
Festival Review: British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park – London
British Summer Time has been a regular part of London’s gig schedule since Bon Jovi headlined the first night back…
Interview: Glen Matlock
Interviews
July 5, 2018
Interview: Glen Matlock
Glen Matlock is an English musician best known for being the bass guitarist in the original line-up of the punk rock band…
Concert Review and Photos: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES at Manchester Arena
Concert Reviews
June 27, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES at Manchester Arena
A very eclectic mixed three band tour rolled into Manchester Arena. Headliners the Hollywood Vampires – with a couple of…
Concert Review: MONSTER MAGNET at Gorilla Manchester
Concert Reviews
June 26, 2018
Concert Review: MONSTER MAGNET at Gorilla Manchester
I have not seen Monster Magnet for several years, I think it was actually at a festival on a sunny…
Concert Review and Photos: FM & DARE in Manchester
Concert Reviews
June 16, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: FM & DARE in Manchester
When this tour was first announced, I was in musical heaven – two of my favourite British melodic rock bands…
Interview: Alexis Mincolla of 3TEETH
Interviews
June 15, 2018
Interview: Alexis Mincolla of 3TEETH
Transgressive five-piece 3TEETH is thrilled to announce their signing to iconic metal record label Century Media Records. On 3TEETH’s signing, frontman Alexis Mincolla shares: “It was…
Interview: A Conversation with LIZZY BORDEN
Interviews
June 6, 2018
Interview: A Conversation with LIZZY BORDEN
For decades, Lizzy Borden has been one of theatrical rock’s top front-men. And on June 15th, Borden will issue his…
Interview: Kelly Hansen of FOREIGNER
Interviews
April 29, 2018
Interview: Kelly Hansen of FOREIGNER
I Want To Know What Love Is, Cold As Ice, Waiting For A Girl Like You, Hot Blooded, Juke Box…
Interview: Deen Castronovo of THE DEAD DAISIES
Interviews
April 28, 2018
Interview: Deen Castronovo of THE DEAD DAISIES
We last chatted to Deen Castronovo last September when he appeared to be a person who was emerging out of…
Interview: A Conversation with Guitarist Ryan Roxie
Interviews
April 19, 2018
Interview: A Conversation with Guitarist Ryan Roxie
Vocalist/guitarist & songwriter, RYAN ROXIE, is best known as ALICE COOPER’S long-time lead guitarist and collaborator. He has also worked…
Concert Review and Photos: THE DEAD DAISIES at Manchester Academy
Concert Reviews
April 16, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: THE DEAD DAISIES at Manchester Academy
The Dead Daisies turned up the heat in a sold-out venue as they invited the Manchester rock fans to Burn…
Concert Review and Photos: GRETA VAN FLEET at Manchester Academy
Concert Reviews
April 8, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: GRETA VAN FLEET at Manchester Academy
Michigan-based classic rockers Greta Van Fleet stun Manchester with their retro-rock sound and quality musicianship. Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK…
Interview: Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan and Jeff “Mantas” Dunn of VENOM INC
Interviews
April 1, 2018
Interview: Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan and Jeff “Mantas” Dunn of VENOM INC
Venom are an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end…
Interview: Jack Blades of NIGHT RANGER
Interviews
March 29, 2018
Interview: Jack Blades of NIGHT RANGER
US hard rock supremos, Night Ranger, recently played two UK Shows in March 2018, including a co-headlining London date with Skid Row. They also headlined a…
Concert Review and Photos: SKID ROW in Manchester & London – UK
Concert Reviews
March 25, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: SKID ROW in Manchester & London – UK
On finding out that Night Ranger had been added to the Skid Row tour billing as Special Guests only…
Interview: GEOFF TATE – Operation: Mindcrime
Interviews
February 25, 2018
Interview: GEOFF TATE – Operation: Mindcrime
Antihero Magazine recently had the opportunity to chat with legendary vocalist, Geoff Tate. The New Reality is the third and…
Interview: Marco Mendoza of THE DEAD DAISIES
Interviews
February 18, 2018
Interview: Marco Mendoza of THE DEAD DAISIES
Marco Mendoza is quite a legend in the world of hard rock and heavy metal. He is a former member…
Interview: Johnny 3 Tears of HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
Interviews
February 11, 2018
Interview: Johnny 3 Tears of HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
The number five holds a deep significance. We have five senses. Five points adorn a star. Five represents man in…