Interviews
Welcome to Antihero Magazine, your ultimate destination for in-depth interviews with the icons, innovators, and rising stars of heavy metal. Dive into the raw, unfiltered stories behind the music as we explore the inspirations, struggles, and triumphs that shape the genre’s heaviest hitters. Whether you’re here to uncover the secrets of songwriting, relive legendary tour tales, or gain a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of heavy metal culture, our interviews deliver the authentic voices that keep the metal spirit alive. Brace yourself for a journey into the heart of the riff!
Roddy Bottum on The Royal We: Faith No More, Queer Identity, and Finding Truth in Chaos – Interview
October 29, 2025
Roddy Bottum on The Royal We: Faith No More, Queer Identity, and Finding Truth in Chaos – Interview
By Mark Dean | Antihero Magazine New from Jawbone Press: The Royal We is a poetic survey of a time…
Stephen “Hamie” Hayman on Heavy Pettin’s Revival: “We’re Not Living Off Our Legacy—We’re Writing a New One” – Interview
October 22, 2025
Stephen “Hamie” Hayman on Heavy Pettin’s Revival: “We’re Not Living Off Our Legacy—We’re Writing a New One” – Interview
Back in the ‘80s, Scottish rock ‘n’ roll warriors Heavy Pettin strode stages worldwide whilst their debut album, 1983’s Lettin…
Rock Legends Unite: Jeff Keith & Miljenko Matijević Cover Foghat’s Classic! – Exclusive Interview
October 6, 2025
Rock Legends Unite: Jeff Keith & Miljenko Matijević Cover Foghat’s Classic! – Exclusive Interview
Jeff Keith (Tesla) & Miljenko Matijević (Steelheart) on Their New Collaboration: “I Just Wanna Make Love To You” Two of…
“No Masks, No Bullies, Just Truth”: PALEFACE SWISS Guitarist Yannick Lehmann on Vulnerability, Tone, and Touring Triumphs – Interview
August 6, 2025
“No Masks, No Bullies, Just Truth”: PALEFACE SWISS Guitarist Yannick Lehmann on Vulnerability, Tone, and Touring Triumphs – Interview
“If you’re bullying people, just fuck off. We don’t want you in the room.” – Yannick Lehmann Paleface Swiss recently…
Interview: Drummer JEFF FABB on Solo Evolution, Listening Deeply, and Finding His Voice
July 30, 2025
Interview: Drummer JEFF FABB on Solo Evolution, Listening Deeply, and Finding His Voice
“We just need to get quiet and listen… the answers are already inside of us.” Highly respected drummer and multi-instrumentalist…
Chaos, Coffee, and CLOCKWORK ECHO: Gabriel Ryan on Touring, Tech, and Twisted Lullabies – Interview
April 22, 2025
Chaos, Coffee, and CLOCKWORK ECHO: Gabriel Ryan on Touring, Tech, and Twisted Lullabies – Interview
Clockwork Echo is the Denver-based project whose style can most appropriately be described as “aggrotech”. They spent a significant part…
Interview: Yngwie Malmsteen – The Maestro Reflects on 40 Years of Shredding and ‘Tokyo Live‘
April 15, 2025
Interview: Yngwie Malmsteen – The Maestro Reflects on 40 Years of Shredding and ‘Tokyo Live‘
The incomparable Yngwie Malmsteen is one of the greatest guitarists to ever walk the earth. So, when the chance arises…
KAONASHI Talks Concept Albums, Writing Process, and Touring with Kim Dracula – Exclusive Interview
April 3, 2025
KAONASHI Talks Concept Albums, Writing Process, and Touring with Kim Dracula – Exclusive Interview
On one perfect Florida night on March 22nd, the band Kaonashi got to open for the amazing Kim Dracula, who…
BLACKTOP MOJO’s Matt James on Touring the UK, Musical Evolution, and Chasing Dreams – Exclusive Interview
April 2, 2025
BLACKTOP MOJO’s Matt James on Touring the UK, Musical Evolution, and Chasing Dreams – Exclusive Interview
Interview with Matt James of Blacktop Mojo – Manchester Rebellion, March 2025 Back in 2017, I did what was probably…
Inside Rock’s Wildest Moments: PAUL RAPPAPORT on Dylan, Pink Floyd, and the Stories Behind ‘Gliders Over Hollywood’ – Exclusive Interview
April 1, 2025
Inside Rock’s Wildest Moments: PAUL RAPPAPORT on Dylan, Pink Floyd, and the Stories Behind ‘Gliders Over Hollywood’ – Exclusive Interview
Paul Rappaport on Rock’s Golden Age: Inside Gliders Over Hollywood Few people have had a backstage pass to rock history…
ERIC BASS of Shinedown Talks Debut Solo Album I Had A Name, Mental Health, and the Hero’s Journey in an Exclusive Interview
February 24, 2025
ERIC BASS of Shinedown Talks Debut Solo Album I Had A Name, Mental Health, and the Hero’s Journey in an Exclusive Interview
Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Eric Bass (Shinedown) is thrilled to announce his debut solo album Eric Bass Presents: I Had…
An Interview With Remix Artist, hEADaCHE
February 18, 2025
An Interview With Remix Artist, hEADaCHE
hEADaCHE is the uniquely, remix-only project started by Rob Schubert – also the founder of the project, Secant Prime. He’s…
Into the Heart of Rock: An Exclusive Interview with Josh Hamler of Shaman’s Harvest
December 23, 2024
Into the Heart of Rock: An Exclusive Interview with Josh Hamler of Shaman’s Harvest
In the ever-evolving world of rock music, Shaman’s Harvest has consistently pushed boundaries with their powerful sound, soulful lyrics, and…
Exclusive Interview with Stone Broken at Firevolt Rock Festival 2024
August 26, 2024
Exclusive Interview with Stone Broken at Firevolt Rock Festival 2024
Walsall-based rock four-piece Stone Broken celebrate the release of their brand-new single, titled ‘Remedy‘, supported by a short run of…
Forging New Paths in Metal: An Exclusive Interview with HIPPOTRAKTOR
June 20, 2024
Forging New Paths in Metal: An Exclusive Interview with HIPPOTRAKTOR
In the ever-evolving landscape of metal music, few bands manage to carve out a niche as distinct and compelling as…
Grilling with Gore: An Exclusive Interview with Cleveland’s MUTILATION BARBECUE
April 20, 2024
Grilling with Gore: An Exclusive Interview with Cleveland’s MUTILATION BARBECUE
ANTIHERO: MUTILATION BARBECUE has transitioned from the remnants of Subtype Zero into its formidable entity within the death metal scene.…
Unmasked: Inside the Mind of Guitar Icon Ace Frehley – An Exclusive Interview
April 10, 2024
Unmasked: Inside the Mind of Guitar Icon Ace Frehley – An Exclusive Interview
Over the years there have been very few musicians that have managed to elude me from getting an interview. Ace…
Unveiling the Dark Symphony: Inside the World of SATANIC NORTH – An Exclusive Interview
April 7, 2024
Unveiling the Dark Symphony: Inside the World of SATANIC NORTH – An Exclusive Interview
ANTIHERO: You’ve emphasized the importance of maintaining rawness in your recordings, avoiding too many takes to capture the essence of…
Interview: Legendary Music Producer TOM WERMAN chats about his book, “Turn It Up!”
December 6, 2023
Interview: Legendary Music Producer TOM WERMAN chats about his book, “Turn It Up!”
Growing up in the Boston suburbs, Tom Werman was deeply affected by pop music from a young age. He long…
Diving into the Abyss: Exploring the Depths with ULCERATE – An Exclusive Interview
November 28, 2023
Diving into the Abyss: Exploring the Depths with ULCERATE – An Exclusive Interview
ANTIHERO: Your music often explores dark and introspective themes. How do you personally connect with the themes in your songs,…