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!
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THIN LIZZY’s Acoustic Sessions – A Nostalgic Tribute Blending Phil Lynott’s Iconic Vocals With New Acoustic Arrangements – Album Review
Thin Lizzy‘s latest release, “Acoustic Sessions,” is a nostalgic yet refreshing journey through the band’s early catalog, reimagined with a…
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THE GREAT OLD ONES’ Kadath – A Monumental Journey Through Lovecraftian Horror and Black Metal Majesty – Album Review
Six years after the critically acclaimed Cosmicism, French black metal maestros The Great Old Ones return with Kadath, their fifth…
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OBSCURA’s A Sonication – A Display of Technical Brilliance and Precision – Album Review
Obscura has always stood at the crossroads of technical brilliance and progressive ambition, crafting a discography that’s as intricate as…
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APOCALYPSE ORCHESTRA’s “Saint Yersinia” Sets the Stage for a Medieval Epic – Single Review
Apocalypse Orchestra’s latest single, “Saint Yersinia,” released on January 17, 2025, via Despotz Records, is nothing short of a masterpiece…
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NOCTAMBULIST’s “Gevoelsmens” Offers a Striking Fusion of Nostalgia and Ferocity – Single Review
Kicking off 2025 with an evocative debut, Veil of Sound unveils the latest single from Noctambulist, the atmospheric black metal…
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OPEN KASKET’s Trials of Failure – A Relentless Beatdown Death Metal Debut That Leaves No Survivors – Album Review
Little Rock’s own Open Kasket burst onto the scene with Trials of Failure, a beatdown death metal behemoth that revels…
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KERRY KING Brings Thrash Fury to San Francisco with MUNICIPAL WASTE and ALIEN WEAPONRY at the Regency Ballroom – Concert Review
The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco was set ablaze on January 15, 2025, as thrash icon Kerry King launched his…
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CONFESS Redefines Metal’s Emotional Depth with the Harrowing and Defiant Destination Addiction – Album Review
Iranian-Norwegian metal visionaries Confess have delivered a masterful follow-up to their critically acclaimed Revenge At All Costs. With Destination Addiction,…
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KAISER Ignites the Stoner Rock Scene with the Explosive 2nd Sound – Album Review
Kaiser, the Finnish stoner rock trio with riffs heavy enough to shake the Arctic, returns with their sophomore album, 2nd…
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ABDUCTION’s Existentialismus – A Relentless Descent into Nihilism and Despair – Album Review
Abduction’s Existentialismus is not just an album; it’s a visceral mirror held up to the chaos, despair, and contradictions of…
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Sisters Of… Deliver an Emotional Odyssey with Marie / Michel – A Masterpiece of Dark Cinematic Soundscapes – Album Review
Missouri’s instrumental duo, Sisters Of…, returns with Marie / Michel, a stunning 17-minute EP that feels less like a collection…
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RELICS OF HUMANITY Unleash Unprecedented Brutality in Absolute Dismal Domain – A Conceptual Odyssey of Cosmic Annihilation – Album Review
Belarusian brutal death metal titans Relics of Humanity return with their most ambitious project to date, Absolute Dismal Domain. A…
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Exploring the Mystical Depths: Häxkapell’s Om jordens blod och urgravens grepp Blends Black Metal and Folk Mastery – Album Review
Häxkapell‘s latest album, Om jordens blod och urgravens grepp (‘Of earth’s blood and the grave’s grasp’), emerges as a profound…
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TREMONTI – The End Will Show Us How – A Riveting Journey Through Resilience and Rock Mastery – Album Review
Album Review: Tremonti – The End Will Show Us How Mark Tremonti, celebrated guitarist and vocalist known for his work…
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PHRENELITH’s Ashen Womb – A Harrowing Soundtrack to the Apocalypse – Album Review
Copenhagen’s Phrenelith has cemented their place in the underground death metal scene with their third full-length album, Ashen Womb. Known…
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STICK TO YOUR GUNS’ Keep Planting Flowers: A Hardcore Anthem for Growth and Resilience – Album Review
Stick To Your Guns have long been torchbearers of hardcore’s potential to spark both introspection and collective action. Their eighth…
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PALEFACE SWISS Unleash Relentless Brutality and Haunting Beauty on Cursed – Album Review
Swiss heavyweights Paleface Swiss return with Cursed, their third full-length album, and a testament to their dominance in modern extreme…
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Exploring the Future of Industrial Sound: A Deep Dive into AntiMozdeBeast’s The Alien Machine
AntiMozdeBeast’s latest release, The Alien Machine, is a striking departure from the heavy industrial onslaught fans might expect from Gabriel…
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THE HALO EFFECT’s March of the Unheard: A Melodic Death Metal Masterpiece That Honors the Past While Forging Ahead
March of the Unheard sees The Halo Effect cement their position as modern torchbearers of melodic death metal while expanding…