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: BLUE OYSTER CULT in Manchester, UK
March 6, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: BLUE OYSTER CULT in Manchester, UK
I have only previously seen legendary rock band Blue Oyster Cult on one occasion and that was only briefly at…
Concert Review and Photos: GODSMACK in Manchester, UK
March 5, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: GODSMACK in Manchester, UK
Initially, Godsmack’s UK dates were postponed at the end of last year for tragic reasons. However, the rescheduled shows quickly…
Concert Review and Photos: GHOST and CANDLEMASS in Stockholm, Sweden
March 2, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: GHOST and CANDLEMASS in Stockholm, Sweden
Today, not ten years after their first album, Ghost is a Grammy-winning band that plays sold-out arenas, and with a…
Concert Review and Photos: IN FLAMES with ALL THAT REMAINS and ALL HAIL THE YETI in Charlotte, NC
February 24, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: IN FLAMES with ALL THAT REMAINS and ALL HAIL THE YETI in Charlotte, NC
Jesterheads from Charlotte and the surrounding areas converged on the Fillmore for a night of sweet Swedish metal as the…
Concert Review and Photos: SOULFLY with KATAKLYSM, INCITE, and ALUKAH in Kansas City, MO
February 23, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: SOULFLY with KATAKLYSM, INCITE, and ALUKAH in Kansas City, MO
2019 has started off with a bang, seeing countless rock/metal bands bringing their tours to Kansas City en masse, especially…
Album Review: GATEKEEPER – Grey Maiden
February 20, 2019
Album Review: GATEKEEPER – Grey Maiden
Jeff Black, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, started Gatekeeper in 2009 as a solo project. The band’s core roots include…
Album Review: UNGRAVEN – Language of Longing
February 20, 2019
Album Review: UNGRAVEN – Language of Longing
Most know Jon Davis as the front man for über-elite Doom outfit Conan. Since that band formed back in 2006…
Album Review: RUSH – Rush In Rio – (Vinyl Edition)
February 15, 2019
Album Review: RUSH – Rush In Rio – (Vinyl Edition)
Rush in Rio was a release that I invested in when it was originally released back in 2003. At that…
Concert Review and Photos: CANCER BATS with BLEED FROM WITHIN and UNDERSIDE in London, UK
February 13, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: CANCER BATS with BLEED FROM WITHIN and UNDERSIDE in London, UK
Review by Nadira Cee | Photos by Fernando Bonanfont Cancer Bats embarked on The Spark That Moves UK tour spreading hardcore…
Concert Review and Photos: BUCKCHERRY with HOOBASTANK and ADELITAS WAY in Manchester, UK
February 12, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: BUCKCHERRY with HOOBASTANK and ADELITAS WAY in Manchester, UK
An unusual triple American bill rolled over to UK shores. Opening tonight was Adelitas Way, despite a ten-plus-year musical legacy they…
Album Review: BATTLE BEAST – No More Hollywood Endings
February 10, 2019
Album Review: BATTLE BEAST – No More Hollywood Endings
The moment I saw Battle Beast live when they were on tour with Leaves’ Eyes and Sabaton back in 2017,…
Concert Review: MARTY FRIEDMAN in Dallas, TX
February 7, 2019
Concert Review: MARTY FRIEDMAN in Dallas, TX
Veteran guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN brought his explosive instrumental show to Trees in Dallas, TX on Saturday, February 2nd as part…
Concert Review and Photos: BEHEMOTH in Stockholm, SE
February 6, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: BEHEMOTH in Stockholm, SE
Ecclesia Diabolica Europa 2019 E.V. is the name of the devastating new tour which brought Behemoth around Europe, together with…
Concert Review and Photos: AVATAR in Manchester, UK
January 23, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: AVATAR in Manchester, UK
It’s an absolutely FREEZING night in Manchester but the queue started forming early for tonight’s sold-out Avatar show. The atmosphere…
Concert Review: THEM EVILS in Dallas, TX
January 21, 2019
Concert Review: THEM EVILS in Dallas, TX
Is there a study pinpointing locations where talent (or lack thereof, for that matter) comes from? I would like to…
Concert Review and Photos: AMORPHIS and SOILWORK in Stockholm, SE
January 20, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: AMORPHIS and SOILWORK in Stockholm, SE
A few days ago, the European tour began for two of the finest Scandinavian bands, Amorphis and Soilwork, joined by…
Album Review: SWALLOW THE SUN – When a Shadow is Forced into the Light
January 13, 2019
Album Review: SWALLOW THE SUN – When a Shadow is Forced into the Light
First, I’m going to come clean and say that I came into this review as a non-fan of the band. …
Interview: Ryan Policky of GENESSIER
January 9, 2019
Interview: Ryan Policky of GENESSIER
Horror industrialists Genessier are renowned for the unrestrained terror experience that they deliver to their fans during live shows; think…
Concert Review and Photos: CLUTCH in Manchester, UK
January 2, 2019
Concert Review and Photos: CLUTCH in Manchester, UK
The show started and The Inspector Cluzo walked on stage. They announced, “We are from France, but not from Paris.”…
Top 25 Metal Albums of 2018
December 31, 2018
Top 25 Metal Albums of 2018
Judas Priest – Firepower: Like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest had also been putting out mediocre albums on average post-2000. While…