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!
ICE NINE KILLS Slash Through Kansas City With Cinematic Fury on ‘Silver Scream-A-Thon’ Tour – Concert Review & Photos
May 9, 2025
ICE NINE KILLS Slash Through Kansas City With Cinematic Fury on ‘Silver Scream-A-Thon’ Tour – Concert Review & Photos
LIVE REVIEW: ICE NINE KILLS – “SILVER SCREAM-A-THON” TOUR, DAY 2 – WELCOME TO HORRORWOOD “Ice Nine Kills have transformed…
EXODUS Reign Supreme in Kansas City: Swarm of Horror Tour Delivers a Thrash Metal Beatdown – Concert Review & Photos
May 5, 2025
EXODUS Reign Supreme in Kansas City: Swarm of Horror Tour Delivers a Thrash Metal Beatdown – Concert Review & Photos
Live Review: EXODUS, HAVOK, and MISFIRE – The Truman, Kansas City, MO – May 3, 2025Swarm of Horror Tour Kansas…
Goth Reigns Supreme: UNTO OTHERS and TRIBULATION Deliver a Night of Dark Glory in Kansas City – Concert Review & Photos
May 3, 2025
Goth Reigns Supreme: UNTO OTHERS and TRIBULATION Deliver a Night of Dark Glory in Kansas City – Concert Review & Photos
“From shimmering post-punk to occult metal fury, this tour proved that darkness wears many faces.” Kansas City’s recordBar played host…
NIGHTFALL – Children of Eve – Greek Legends Deliver Their Darkest and Most Defiant Album Yet – Album Review
May 1, 2025
NIGHTFALL – Children of Eve – Greek Legends Deliver Their Darkest and Most Defiant Album Yet – Album Review
“Children of Eve is NIGHTFALL’s monumentum—blackened, battered, and beautifully human.” For more than three decades, NIGHTFALL has stood as one…
HATE – Bellum Regiis – A Ritual of Fire and Fury from Poland’s Blackened Death Vanguard – Album Review
April 30, 2025
HATE – Bellum Regiis – A Ritual of Fire and Fury from Poland’s Blackened Death Vanguard – Album Review
“Bellum Regiis oscillates between ritualistic grandeur and punishing efficiency—an ironclad statement from a band that never falters.” For over three…
WEDNESDAY 13 Embraces the Monster Within on Mid Death Crisis – Album Review
April 24, 2025
WEDNESDAY 13 Embraces the Monster Within on Mid Death Crisis – Album Review
“Only Wednesday could have a song to dance to about someone losing their head.” Sometimes, we must come to terms…
MACHINE HEAD’s UNATØNED – A Lean, Relentless, and Defiant Reinvention – Album Review
April 24, 2025
MACHINE HEAD’s UNATØNED – A Lean, Relentless, and Defiant Reinvention – Album Review
Few bands can claim the longevity and sheer resilience that Machine Head has demonstrated over the last three decades. With…
BLACK STONE CHERRY Go All-In for Record Store Day with Explosive Mix of New Tracks, Covers, and Live Classics – Album Review
April 17, 2025
BLACK STONE CHERRY Go All-In for Record Store Day with Explosive Mix of New Tracks, Covers, and Live Classics – Album Review
“Black Stone Cherry created a package that has a solid variety of music including covers, originals, and live performances.” Record…
THOSE DAMN CROWS Strike Gold with God Shaped Hole – A Raw and Emotionally Charged Journey – Album Review
April 11, 2025
THOSE DAMN CROWS Strike Gold with God Shaped Hole – A Raw and Emotionally Charged Journey – Album Review
On their fourth album, God Shaped Hole, Welsh rockers Those Damn Crows deliver a heartfelt, riff-heavy collection that’s both emotionally…
WARFIELD’s With The Old Breed – A Thrash Metal Blitzkrieg That Refuses to Surrender! – Album Review
April 1, 2025
WARFIELD’s With The Old Breed – A Thrash Metal Blitzkrieg That Refuses to Surrender! – Album Review
“Dive-bomb solos, relentless drumming, and sheer sonic carnage—this is a must-listen for any true thrash devotee.” WARFIELD is here to…
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE at The Midland: A Metalcore Masterclass in Kansas City – Concert Review & Photos
April 1, 2025
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE at The Midland: A Metalcore Masterclass in Kansas City – Concert Review & Photos
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, The Midland Theater in Kansas City became the epicenter of high-energy metalcore as Killswitch Engage…
LUNA KILLS’ Deathmatch – A Cybernetic Metal Onslaught That Demands Attention – Album Review
March 28, 2025
LUNA KILLS’ Deathmatch – A Cybernetic Metal Onslaught That Demands Attention – Album Review
“Luna Kills delivers a sonic juggernaut that is both devastatingly heavy and irresistibly melodic.” The Finnish alt-metal disruptors Luna Kills…
ARCH ENEMY’s Blood Dynasty Delivers Power, Precision, and a Bold Evolution of Sound – Album Review
March 27, 2025
ARCH ENEMY’s Blood Dynasty Delivers Power, Precision, and a Bold Evolution of Sound – Album Review
Hailing all the way from Halmstad, Sweden, metal band Arch Enemy is back with their 12th studio album titled Blood…
SHAMAN’S HARVEST & BLACKTOP MOJO Ignite Manchester with a Hard Rock Masterclass – Concert Review & Photos
March 26, 2025
SHAMAN’S HARVEST & BLACKTOP MOJO Ignite Manchester with a Hard Rock Masterclass – Concert Review & Photos
Shaman’s Harvest: Formed in 1996 in Jefferson City, Missouri, Shaman’s Harvest blends alternative metal, hard rock, and post-grunge influences. The…
MESSA’s The Spin – A Bold Evolution of Doom, Gothic Atmosphere, and Sonic Mastery – Album Review
March 26, 2025
MESSA’s The Spin – A Bold Evolution of Doom, Gothic Atmosphere, and Sonic Mastery – Album Review
Italian doom metal visionaries MESSA have long been synonymous with innovation. They effortlessly blend classic doom, jazz, ambient, prog, and Eastern influences into their…
ALIEN WEAPONRY’s Te Rā Cements Their Legacy as Modern Metal Warriors – Album Review
March 25, 2025
ALIEN WEAPONRY’s Te Rā Cements Their Legacy as Modern Metal Warriors – Album Review
Alien Weaponry has been an undeniable force in modern metal since their explosive debut Tū (2018), and their third album,…
Folk Metal Frenzy: KORPIKLAANI, ENSIFERUM, & TROLLFEST Ignite San Francisco with Riffs, Revelry, and Riotous Energy – Concert Review & Photos
March 18, 2025
Folk Metal Frenzy: KORPIKLAANI, ENSIFERUM, & TROLLFEST Ignite San Francisco with Riffs, Revelry, and Riotous Energy – Concert Review & Photos
The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco bore witness to a raucous night of folk metal revelry on March…
SPIRITWORLD’s Helldorado Blazes a New Trail of Thrash, Hardcore, and Western Horror – Album Review
March 17, 2025
SPIRITWORLD’s Helldorado Blazes a New Trail of Thrash, Hardcore, and Western Horror – Album Review
SpiritWorld has never been a band to follow the beaten path. With Helldorado, their third full-length release, the Las Vegas…
CRADLE OF FILTH’s The Screaming of the Valkyries – A Dark and Theatrical Feast for the Senses – Album Review
March 17, 2025
CRADLE OF FILTH’s The Screaming of the Valkyries – A Dark and Theatrical Feast for the Senses – Album Review
Cradle of Filth is a band that has been synonymous with heavy metal for many years, focusing on storytelling through…
ALTER BRIDGE’s One Day Remains 20th Anniversary Edition – A Timeless Classic Reborn – Album Review
March 15, 2025
ALTER BRIDGE’s One Day Remains 20th Anniversary Edition – A Timeless Classic Reborn – Album Review
Alter Bridge is a band that has been around for two decades at this point. They have been touring extensively…