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!
Concert Review and Photos: KILLING JOKE at Subterania London
August 13, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: KILLING JOKE at Subterania London
On 10th August 2019 gatherers of London descended to the relaunched live music venue Subterania, London to see post-punk/industrial titans…
Concert Review and Photos: BAD RELIGION at the Agora Theatre
August 13, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: BAD RELIGION at the Agora Theatre
On Saturday, August 10th, 2019, The Lawrence Arms and Bad Religion graced The Agora Theatre in Cleveland with their presence…
Album Review: DESTRUCTION – Born to Perish
August 11, 2019
Album Review: DESTRUCTION – Born to Perish
Deutschland is the fabled breeding ground for some of the most prolific artists in music history. From the symphonic bombast…
Concert Review and Photos: DAMON JOHNSON at O2 Academy London
August 9, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: DAMON JOHNSON at O2 Academy London
The name Damon Johnson is famous for his works as a guitarist in bands such as Brother Cane, Thin Lizzy,…
Concert Review and Photos: CLUTCH at Express Live
August 6, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: CLUTCH at Express Live
On Thursday, July 31st, Columbus’ rock station 99.7 The Blitz presented Clutch with Killswitch Engage and Cro-Mags at Express Live.…
Concert Review and Photos: BLOODYWOOD in Manchester, UK
August 3, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: BLOODYWOOD in Manchester, UK
At my time of life, I tend to think that I have generally seen and heard pretty much everything in…
Album Review: TOTAL HATE – Throne Behind A Black Veil
August 2, 2019
Album Review: TOTAL HATE – Throne Behind A Black Veil
Black Metal has roots deeply burrowed in the catacombs of the history of musical evolution. Some 200 years ago, Europeans…
Concert Review and Photos: I PREVAIL in Bethlehem, PA
July 29, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: I PREVAIL in Bethlehem, PA
On Friday, July 26, 2019, fans gathered at the Wind Creek Event Center, formerly known as Sands Bethlehem Event Center,…
Album Review: BLOODY HAMMERS – The Summoning
July 24, 2019
Album Review: BLOODY HAMMERS – The Summoning
A shadow descends over the winding landscape beneath the dominating mountains as a solitary, bloated cloud boldly makes its way…
Concert Review and Photos: ROB ZOMBIE in Bonner Springs, Kansas
July 23, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: ROB ZOMBIE in Bonner Springs, Kansas
The latest incarnation of the notorious “Twins of Evil” tour featuring Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson kicked off on July…
Festival Review: 101 WRIF Presents RIFF Fest 2019
July 17, 2019
Festival Review: 101 WRIF Presents RIFF Fest 2019
RIFF Fest 2019 had an amazing line-up which definitely made everyone okay with being outside in the 90-degree heat and…
Album Review: CLEMENS WIJERS – Parasite Twin
July 16, 2019
Album Review: CLEMENS WIJERS – Parasite Twin
Clemens “Ardek” Wijers is best known as the keyboardist for Netherlands metal trio Carach Angren. Given the success of his…
Concert Review: LYNYRD SKYNYRD at Manchester Arena
July 11, 2019
Concert Review: LYNYRD SKYNYRD at Manchester Arena
With a repertoire spanning 25 live and studio albums over 55 years and several band iterations, Lynyrd Skynyrd had no…
Festival Review and Gallery: NOVA ROCK 2019
July 9, 2019
Festival Review and Gallery: NOVA ROCK 2019
Nova Rock has always had a very special place in my black little heart, and I am sure that in…
Concert Review and Photos: Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals in London
July 3, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals in London
After announcing a string of UK and European tour dates metal heavyweight Philip H. Anselmo brought Choosing Mental Illness 2019…
Concert Review and Photos: STATIC-X at The Firmament
July 3, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: STATIC-X at The Firmament
Static-X returned to South Carolina for the first time since 2012 for the 20th Anniversary Tour of their Wisconsin Death…
Festival Review: HELLFEST OPEN AIR 2019
July 2, 2019
Festival Review: HELLFEST OPEN AIR 2019
Due to travel difficulties last year, I was unable to follow up my debut visit to Hellfest from 2017. However,…
Festival Review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2019
July 1, 2019
Festival Review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2019
Having intentionally avoided returning to Download since my rain-soaked camping experience of 2016, I decided to adopt a different approach…
Album Review: MEMORIAM – Requiem for Mankind
June 21, 2019
Album Review: MEMORIAM – Requiem for Mankind
Albert Einstein once said, “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV…
Album Review: ITHEIST – Itheist
June 21, 2019
Album Review: ITHEIST – Itheist
It seems the lines between Black and Death Metal have blurred yet again. To call Itheist a Blackened Death Metal…