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!
Album Review: ALTER BRIDGE – Walk the Sky
October 18, 2019
Album Review: ALTER BRIDGE – Walk the Sky
It’s been three years since the last Alter Bridge album, The Last Hero, and the need and anticipation for another…
Concert Review and Photos: ALICE COOPER at O2 Arena – London
October 14, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: ALICE COOPER at O2 Arena – London
The legendary Alice Cooper came back to the UK with the Ol’ Black Eyes is Back Tour and tonight he’s…
Concert Review and Photos: LAGWAGON at the Athenaeum – Columbus
October 12, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: LAGWAGON at the Athenaeum – Columbus
On Monday, October 7th, Lagwagon rocked through Columbus along with their Fat Wreck Chords labelmates Face to Face and MakeWar. …
Concert Review and Photos: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY at the Wellmont Theater
October 7, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY at the Wellmont Theater
Black Label Society, The Black Dahlia Murder, Alien Weaponry The Wellmont Theater, in the heart of Montclair, New Jersey, was…
Album Review: GATECREEPER – Deserted
October 4, 2019
Album Review: GATECREEPER – Deserted
Gatecreeper is a force to be reckoned with. After releasing the oppressively heavy debut, Sonoran Depravation in 2016 and endless…
Album Review: TOXIC HOLOCAUST – Primal Future: 2019
October 4, 2019
Album Review: TOXIC HOLOCAUST – Primal Future: 2019
Joel Grind is a Metal lifer if there ever was one. With a rebellious innately predatory sense for expression through…
Concert Review and Photos: STATIC X at the Electric Ballroom – London
September 30, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: STATIC X at the Electric Ballroom – London
Earlier this year Static X announced that they will be bringing the ‘Wisconsin Death Trip 20th Anniversary’ tour to the…
Album Review: WEDNESDAY 13 – Necrophaze
September 27, 2019
Album Review: WEDNESDAY 13 – Necrophaze
In the current world of music, it has become almost impossible for artists to maintain their unique musical identity when…
Concert Review and Photos: PENNYWISE and RANCID at the Agora Theater
September 24, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: PENNYWISE and RANCID at the Agora Theater
On Thursday, September 19th, punk legends Pennywise and Rancid took to the stage at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio.…
Concert Review and Photos: PAUL GILBERT at Manchester Academy
September 24, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: PAUL GILBERT at Manchester Academy
It’s a small venue, the smallest of Manchester Academy’s 4 venues, but it’s packed to the rafters tonight for one…
Ven Scott (Runescarred) Announces Screening Dates for Debut Horror Short, DATE FROM HELL
September 19, 2019
Ven Scott (Runescarred) Announces Screening Dates for Debut Horror Short, DATE FROM HELL
Austin, Texas heavy metal frontman, Ven Scott (Runescarred) has announced screening events and the official release for his debut horror short, Date from…
Concert Review and Photos: SUNN O))) at the Fillmore – San Francisco
September 13, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: SUNN O))) at the Fillmore – San Francisco
To say I have been looking forward to this evenings performance by the mighty Sunn O))) at the Fillmore, would…
Album Review: COLD – The Things We Can’t Stop
September 13, 2019
Album Review: COLD – The Things We Can’t Stop
Greek Philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Nothing is permanent, but change.” The world is constantly in a state of transformation and…
Concert Review and Photos: BREAKING BENJAMIN in Kansas City
September 12, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: BREAKING BENJAMIN in Kansas City
Outdoor summer concerts can be a hit or miss, especially in Kansas in early September. While the mindset can easily…
Album Review: YEAR OF THE GOAT – Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis
September 6, 2019
Album Review: YEAR OF THE GOAT – Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis
Heavy music has been a mainstay in culture for some five decades now. Though popularity has fluctuated with inherent ups…
Album Review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – Another State of Grace
September 6, 2019
Album Review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – Another State of Grace
It feels like it’s been ages since we last had a new Black Star Riders album – and although just…
Concert Review and Photos: SKUNK ANANSIE at Manchester Academy
September 1, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: SKUNK ANANSIE at Manchester Academy
I was quite surprised when this tour was announced as I hadn’t actually realised that the band were still around.…
Album Review: IMPERIUM DEKADENZ – When We Are Forgotten
August 29, 2019
Album Review: IMPERIUM DEKADENZ – When We Are Forgotten
The definition of communication is the imparting or exchanging of information or news. There are obviously myriad ways in which…
Album Review: INFINITY SHRED – Forever, A Fast Life
August 23, 2019
Album Review: INFINITY SHRED – Forever, A Fast Life
Some have posited that existence is merely a simulation. Perhaps somewhere in deep space, large-eyed grey aliens are gathered around…
Concert Review and Photos: PAPA ROACH at Wind Creek Event Center
August 16, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: PAPA ROACH at Wind Creek Event Center
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, fans gathered at the Wind Creek Event Center formerly known as Sands Bethlehem Event Center,…