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: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in Manchester, UK
November 4, 2018
Concert Review: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in Manchester, UK
Four band bills always appear to offer fans value for money and help to shift ticket sales, but the reality…
Album Review: ARSIS – Visitant
November 1, 2018
Album Review: ARSIS – Visitant
ARSIS is a well-tempered, technically-enhanced band from Virginia that play what could largely be considered as Death Metal in the…
Concert Review: Van Morrison, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters in London, UK
October 31, 2018
Concert Review: Van Morrison, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters in London, UK
On a cold Friday night, the second day of BluesFest brought on stage two of the greatest British singers ever:…
Concert Review and Photos: DEVILDRIVER in Dallas, TX
October 30, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: DEVILDRIVER in Dallas, TX
DevilDriver headlines the “Outlaws Til The End” Tour with Jinjer and Raven Black Wow! This show as a special one,…
Album Review: BLOODBATH – The Arrow of Satan is Drawn
October 27, 2018
Album Review: BLOODBATH – The Arrow of Satan is Drawn
As a fan of Metal including an emphasis on certain musicians as influencers and trailblazers, I’ve always liked the idea…
Concert Review and Photos: AMIGO THE DEVIL in Dallas, TX
October 23, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: AMIGO THE DEVIL in Dallas, TX
Infinite possibilities exist in this world of ours, flat or round, from minute to minute there is an infinite number…
Concert Review and Photos: DAUGHTRY in Manchester, UK
October 23, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: DAUGHTRY in Manchester, UK
Be under no illusions – this was a highly anticipated (and to the loyal fan base in the UK), long…
Concert Review and Photos: GLENN HUGHES in Manchester, UK
October 19, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: GLENN HUGHES in Manchester, UK
The unenviable task of warming-up the diehard 1970s era Deep Purple fans who were packed into the sold-out Academy 2…
Album Review: FIFTH ANGEL – The Third Secret
October 19, 2018
Album Review: FIFTH ANGEL – The Third Secret
For those unfortunately not familiar with Fifth Angel, the band was formed in Seattle, WA by high school friends in…
Album Review: ALL THAT REMAINS – Victim Of The New Disease
October 17, 2018
Album Review: ALL THAT REMAINS – Victim Of The New Disease
Last week, we learned about the untimely passing of OLI HERBERT as a result of an accident at his home in…
Concert Review and Photos: THREE DAYS GRACE with BAD WOLVES in Manchester, UK
October 12, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: THREE DAYS GRACE with BAD WOLVES in Manchester, UK
Arriving early afternoon for my interview with the headliners it was clear that many had got the day off work/school…
Concert Review: VOIVOD in Manchester, UK
October 9, 2018
Concert Review: VOIVOD in Manchester, UK
Noise innovators and legends Voivod recently celebrated 35 years together as a band by releasing a new album, The Wake.…
Concert Review and Photos: SONS OF APOLLO in Manchester, UK
October 9, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: SONS OF APOLLO in Manchester, UK
The combined musical pedigree of the band members is unsurpassed. Quality is guaranteed along with technical virtuosity although with only…
Concert Review and Photos: CARPENTER BRUT in Stockholm, Sweden
October 9, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: CARPENTER BRUT in Stockholm, Sweden
One of the biggest trends in Metal in the last few years is Synthwave…and it’s not even Metal! With its…
Album Review: FIGHT THE FURY – Still Breathing
October 8, 2018
Album Review: FIGHT THE FURY – Still Breathing
ABOUT THE BAND Heavy music provided the perfect vehicle for JOHN COOPER. For as much as writing for FIGHT THE…
Concert Review and Photos: A LIGHT DIVIDED in Greensboro, NC
October 8, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: A LIGHT DIVIDED in Greensboro, NC
Fans from all over the state gathered at The Blind Tiger in Greensboro, NC for a night of local powerhouses…
Album Review: HIGH ON FIRE – Electric Messiah
October 5, 2018
Album Review: HIGH ON FIRE – Electric Messiah
Perhaps I’m dating myself when I say I can’t believe that it has been twenty years since High on Fire…
Concert Review and Photos: SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS in Montclair, NJ
October 5, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS in Montclair, NJ
Slash is a very busy man and so is Myles Kennedy. To my pleasure, both gentlemen found the time in…
Album Review: BEHEMOTH – I Loved You At Your Darkest
October 5, 2018
Album Review: BEHEMOTH – I Loved You At Your Darkest
It must be lonely at the top. After all foes are vanquished, one finds the next competition to be against…
Concert Review and Photos: UNLEASH THE ARCHERS in Raleigh, NC
October 4, 2018
Concert Review and Photos: UNLEASH THE ARCHERS in Raleigh, NC
Metal fans from around the triangle converged on The Maywood in Raleigh, NC for a night of spectacular guitar shredding…