Reviews
Welcome to Antihero Magazine, your ultimate hub for everything Heavy Metal and Hard Rock! Here, we deliver passionate, in-depth reviews of the latest and greatest albums, electrifying live shows, and iconic DVDs and films that define the spirit of rock and metal. From thunderous new releases to legendary classics, we analyze every riff, lyric, and performance with the energy and dedication that true fans deserve. Whether you’re looking for your next headbanging anthem, a live show worth catching, or a film that captures the raw essence of metal, we’ve got you covered. Let’s turn up the volume and dive in!
Bloodstock 2023: A Metal Masterpiece with Unforgettable Performances and Rising Stars
August 24, 2023
Bloodstock 2023: A Metal Masterpiece with Unforgettable Performances and Rising Stars
Bloodstock 2023 was a roaring success, filled with powerful performances and memorable moments that left fans raving. The festival, held…
Concert Review: Guns N Roses at BST – British Summertime Festival
July 10, 2023
Concert Review: Guns N Roses at BST – British Summertime Festival
My history with these legends of rock extends way back into the midst of my musical origins. From buying their…
Concert Review: GOO GOO DOLLS and THOSE DAMN CROWS at Manchester Academy
July 10, 2023
Concert Review: GOO GOO DOLLS and THOSE DAMN CROWS at Manchester Academy
The Goo Goo Dolls have an extensive musical legacy but until now our musical paths have never actually crossed. Promoting…
Black Sabbath – Still Live and Still Evil – 40 years on!
June 25, 2023
Black Sabbath – Still Live and Still Evil – 40 years on!
The ongoing series of Black Sabbath releases continues with the latest edition. This time featuring the live release of Live…
Concert Review: Lamb of God with Kreator and Municipal Waste
March 12, 2023
Concert Review: Lamb of God with Kreator and Municipal Waste
This has been a long time in the making. Covid shenanigans meant that this tour had been rescheduled a grand…
Concert Review: Black Stone Cherry / The Darkness – Leeds, UK
February 6, 2023
Concert Review: Black Stone Cherry / The Darkness – Leeds, UK
Black Stone Cherry / The Darkness – First Direct Arena, Leeds – 3rd February 2023 Review by Kristal Harpur |…
Concert Review: ZEAL AND ARDOR in Manchester, UK
November 12, 2022
Concert Review: ZEAL AND ARDOR in Manchester, UK
It’s a surprisingly balmy evening in Manchester, despite it being November, and there is a definite air of excitement in…
Concert Review: COHEED AND CAMBRIA with THRICE and Touché Amoré in Manchester, UK
October 24, 2022
Concert Review: COHEED AND CAMBRIA with THRICE and Touché Amoré in Manchester, UK
Openers Touché Amoré get a reception normally unheard of for an opening act but having formed in 2007 with 8…
Concert Review: THREE DAYS GRACE in Birmingham, UK
September 25, 2022
Concert Review: THREE DAYS GRACE in Birmingham, UK
Review by Kristal Harpur | Photos by Jack Barker While Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may have gotten himself in…
Festival Review: Stonedead Festival 2022
September 25, 2022
Festival Review: Stonedead Festival 2022
Stonedead festival may not be that familiar to you. However, believe me, it soon will be. A small festival based…
Concert Review: MAGNUM in Manchester, UK
September 20, 2022
Concert Review: MAGNUM in Manchester, UK
Growing up in the eighties as a young rock fan in a war-torn country it was quite unusual to have…
Festival Review: Bloodstock Open Air 2022
September 20, 2022
Festival Review: Bloodstock Open Air 2022
Words and photos by Thomas Woroniak It’s hard to believe that three years have passed since the last time I…
Concert Review: “The Bay Strikes Back Tour” with TESTAMENT, EXODUS, and DEATH ANGEL in Kansas City
September 17, 2022
Concert Review: “The Bay Strikes Back Tour” with TESTAMENT, EXODUS, and DEATH ANGEL in Kansas City
If you could take the debatable “Big Four” list of top thrash metal bands and expand it a bit, these…
Concert Review: The Cadillac Three in Nottingham, UK
September 7, 2022
Concert Review: The Cadillac Three in Nottingham, UK
The Cadillac Three – Rock City, Nottingham – Monday 5th September Review by Kristal Harpur | Photos by Jack Barker…
Concert Review: ANTHRAX and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY with HATEBREED in Kansas City
August 5, 2022
Concert Review: ANTHRAX and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY with HATEBREED in Kansas City
East Coast thrash metal titans ANTHRAX kicked off a summer tour celebrating 40 years of headbanging insanity, hitting 24 cities…
Album Review: Conjurer – Páthos
July 1, 2022
Album Review: Conjurer – Páthos
The only constant in life is change. This is evidenced by nature, society, and art. One can easily succumb to…
Album Review: Arthur Brown – Long Long Road
June 24, 2022
Album Review: Arthur Brown – Long Long Road
When surveying the elder statesmen of Rock, the usual suspects repeatedly appear Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Ozzy Osbourne. While…
Album Review: GREG PUCIATO – Mirrorcell
June 24, 2022
Album Review: GREG PUCIATO – Mirrorcell
Greg Puciato unleashed a fury of stormy, Avant Garde vocal acrobatics with his former band, the seminal Dillinger Escape Plan.…
Concert Review: Slipknot – Knotfest Roadshow in Bonner Springs, KS
June 10, 2022
Concert Review: Slipknot – Knotfest Roadshow in Bonner Springs, KS
The second leg of the massive Knotfest Roadshow 2022 tour is close to wrapping up very soon. The first two…
Album Review: Kardashev – Liminal Rite
June 10, 2022
Album Review: Kardashev – Liminal Rite
Besides being the state boasting the most prodigious wonder in the U.S., the Grand Canyon, Arizona is home to a…