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!
Nothing to Prove, Everything to Burn: Lamb of God Return with Their Sharpest Record in Years – Album Review
March 13, 2026
Nothing to Prove, Everything to Burn: Lamb of God Return with Their Sharpest Record in Years – Album Review
Twenty-five years deep, five Grammy nods, two million albums sold — Lamb of God have nothing left to prove, and…
Alter Bridge Reaffirm Their Legacy With a Powerful, Self-Defining Statement – Album Review
January 9, 2026
Alter Bridge Reaffirm Their Legacy With a Powerful, Self-Defining Statement – Album Review
Alter Bridge is a name that needs no introduction. Forming in 2004, Myles, Mark, Flip, and Brian have been traveling…
Trivium, Jinjer, and Heriot Unleash a Relentless Night of Modern Metal – Concert Review & Photos
December 12, 2025
Trivium, Jinjer, and Heriot Unleash a Relentless Night of Modern Metal – Concert Review & Photos
Uptown Theater — Kansas City, MO | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Words and photos by Thomas Woroniak Kansas City has…
Bloodstock’s First Winter Gathering Turns KK’s Steel Mill into a Midwinter Metal Haven – Festival Review & Photos
December 9, 2025
Bloodstock’s First Winter Gathering Turns KK’s Steel Mill into a Midwinter Metal Haven – Festival Review & Photos
Words by Sam Jones || Photos by John Inglis “Christmas may be around the corner, but metal is eternal.” This…
Dark Chapel, Bonfire, and Zakk Sabbath Ignite a Night of Darkness, Fire, and Metal Fury at the Sherman Theater – Concert Review & Photos
December 7, 2025
Dark Chapel, Bonfire, and Zakk Sabbath Ignite a Night of Darkness, Fire, and Metal Fury at the Sherman Theater – Concert Review & Photos
Words and Photos by Nick Scalera “From the first note to the final riff, the night was an unrelenting lesson…
Headbangers Boat 2025 – Raising Hell Between Miami and Cozumel
November 7, 2025
Headbangers Boat 2025 – Raising Hell Between Miami and Cozumel
Words and Photos by Thomas Woroniak | Antihero Magazine When the world’s loudest vacation sets sail, you know it’s not…
Trivium Strike Hard with “Struck Dead”: A Short, Sharp, and Unrelenting Testament to Power – Album Review
October 29, 2025
Trivium Strike Hard with “Struck Dead”: A Short, Sharp, and Unrelenting Testament to Power – Album Review
“From the first note, this EP reinstates its heavy nature and Trivium’s undeniable mastery of their craft.” Trivium is one…
Transcendence Through Chaos: Agriculture Channels Enlightenment on The Spiritual Sound – Album Review
October 23, 2025
Transcendence Through Chaos: Agriculture Channels Enlightenment on The Spiritual Sound – Album Review
Album Review: Agriculture – The Spiritual Sound Label: The FlenserRelease Date: October 3, 2025Words by Scott Martin | Antihero Magazine…
Unrelenting and Unholy: Vader, Kataklysm, Malevolent Creation, and Skeletal Remains Bring Death Metal to Life in Vegas – Concert Review & Photos
October 20, 2025
Unrelenting and Unholy: Vader, Kataklysm, Malevolent Creation, and Skeletal Remains Bring Death Metal to Life in Vegas – Concert Review & Photos
Carnival of Death TourBackstage Bar & Billiards, Las VegasOctober 14, 2025 Words and Photos by Rocky Kessenger | Antihero Magazine…
The Metal Gods Still Reign: JUDAS PRIEST Lead a Triumphant Night with Alice Cooper and Corrosion of Conformity – Concert Review & Photos
October 20, 2025
The Metal Gods Still Reign: JUDAS PRIEST Lead a Triumphant Night with Alice Cooper and Corrosion of Conformity – Concert Review & Photos
Concert Review: Judas Priest, Alice Cooper & Corrosion of Conformity – Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA – October 14, 2025…
Fleshwater and Chat Pile Deliver Emotional Devastation and Redemption at The Fillmore, San Francisco – Concert Review & Photos
October 17, 2025
Fleshwater and Chat Pile Deliver Emotional Devastation and Redemption at The Fillmore, San Francisco – Concert Review & Photos
Fleshwater & Chat Pile – The Fillmore, San Francisco – October 9, 2025 SOLD OUT Words and Photos by Scott…
Into the Arms of Morpheus: DREAM THEATER Conjure a Night of Vision and Virtuosity – Concert Review & Photos
October 15, 2025
Into the Arms of Morpheus: DREAM THEATER Conjure a Night of Vision and Virtuosity – Concert Review & Photos
Live Review: Dream Theater – The Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO – October 13, 2025 Words by Thomas Woroniak When…
Corrosion of Conformity Reign Supreme in Kansas City – A Night of Groove, Grit, and Southern Steel – Concert Review & Photos
October 11, 2025
Corrosion of Conformity Reign Supreme in Kansas City – A Night of Groove, Grit, and Southern Steel – Concert Review & Photos
Live Review: Corrosion of Conformity with Pure American Filth & Hössferatu – Warehouse on Broadway, Kansas City, MO, October 9,…
W.A.S.P. – Album One Alive Tour, Manchester Victoria Warehouse (27 September 2025) – Concert Review & Photos
October 4, 2025
W.A.S.P. – Album One Alive Tour, Manchester Victoria Warehouse (27 September 2025) – Concert Review & Photos
Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse became a cathedral of heavy metal revival as W.A.S.P. brought their Album One Alive tour to…
CANNIBAL CORPSE Lay Kansas City to Waste: A Night of Death, Thrash, and Chaos at The Truman – Concert Review & Photos
October 1, 2025
CANNIBAL CORPSE Lay Kansas City to Waste: A Night of Death, Thrash, and Chaos at The Truman – Concert Review & Photos
Words and photos by Thomas Woroniak On a late September evening, Kansas City’s Truman opened its doors to a sold-out…
SLAYER’s One-Night-Only East Coast Return Ignites Hersheypark Stadium – Concert Review & Photos
September 23, 2025
SLAYER’s One-Night-Only East Coast Return Ignites Hersheypark Stadium – Concert Review & Photos
On Saturday, September 20th, Hershey, Pennsylvania, traded chocolate for chaos. Hersheypark Stadium, normally home to pop tours and summer festivals,…
Jerry Cantrell Bleeds Past and Present on I Want Blood Tour in Kansas City – Concert Review & Photos
September 15, 2025
Jerry Cantrell Bleeds Past and Present on I Want Blood Tour in Kansas City – Concert Review & Photos
Kansas City’s Uptown Theater has long been a room that thrives on atmosphere. The gilded ceilings, the darkened corners, the…
A New Level in St. Louis: Pantera Lead a Night of Unrelenting Metal – Concert Review & Photos
September 8, 2025
A New Level in St. Louis: Pantera Lead a Night of Unrelenting Metal – Concert Review & Photos
Live Review: Pantera, Amon Amarth & King Parrot Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Maryland Heights, MO — September 6, 2025 On a…
Rock Royalty Reign in Yorkshire: The Dead Daisies, Scarlet Rebels & Dan Byrne at Holmfirth Picturedrome – Concert Review & Photos
September 5, 2025
Rock Royalty Reign in Yorkshire: The Dead Daisies, Scarlet Rebels & Dan Byrne at Holmfirth Picturedrome – Concert Review & Photos
Live Review: Dan Byrne, Scarlet Rebels & The Dead Daisies – Holmfirth Picturedrome, 21 August 2025 On a warm August…
Bloodstock 2025: A Second Home of Metal, Mayhem, and Memories – Festival Review
August 18, 2025
Bloodstock 2025: A Second Home of Metal, Mayhem, and Memories – Festival Review
“For me, Bloodstock Festival is more than a music festival; it really is a Second Home.” Bloodstock goes well. For…