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!
Album Review: ALTER BRIDGE – Live At The O2 Arena + Rarities
September 10, 2017
Album Review: ALTER BRIDGE – Live At The O2 Arena + Rarities
I was lucky enough to see Alter Bridge perform live in Belfast earlier this year, so I had a vague…
Album Review: THE VIRGINMARYS – Sitting Ducks EP
September 3, 2017
Album Review: THE VIRGINMARYS – Sitting Ducks EP
I don’t often write reviews of EPs – I’m not sure why, but I think it boils down to the…
Album Review: BOBAFLEX – Eloquent Demons
September 3, 2017
Album Review: BOBAFLEX – Eloquent Demons
After the release of their 7th studio album in 2015, “Anything That Moves”, rockers Bobaflex are back and have released…
Album Review: NECK OF THE WOODS – The Passenger
September 3, 2017
Album Review: NECK OF THE WOODS – The Passenger
Bands who prioritize diversity in their musical palette will by design create polarizing music. Vancouver metal quintet Neck of the…
Album Review: ELUVEITIE Evocation II – Pantheon
August 28, 2017
Album Review: ELUVEITIE Evocation II – Pantheon
It isn’t very often that I will receive albums in a language other than English but when I was asked…
Album Review: IGORRR – Savage Sinusoid
August 28, 2017
Album Review: IGORRR – Savage Sinusoid
Since 2003, Gautier Serre has crafted an experimental music identity comprising myriad nuanced influences. His primary project is Igorrr, which…
Album Review: THE CONTORTIONIST – Clairvoyant
August 28, 2017
Album Review: THE CONTORTIONIST – Clairvoyant
Indianapolis’s The Contortionist is one of the most lauded and adored bands of today’s experimental metal underground, with a very…
Album Review: ARCH ENEMY – Will To Power
August 25, 2017
Album Review: ARCH ENEMY – Will To Power
In 2014, Swedish melodic death metal darlings Arch Enemy hit new commercial and critical heights with War Eternal. The quintet’s…
Album Review: OCCASVS – Nocturnal Majestic Mysteria
August 24, 2017
Album Review: OCCASVS – Nocturnal Majestic Mysteria
You will be surprised by Occasvs. From the album’s opening notes through its winding, relentless journey, you will be surprised…
Concert Review and Photos: ANATHEMA at The Opera House in Toronto
August 23, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: ANATHEMA at The Opera House in Toronto
Anathema at The Opera House in Toronto, Ontario – 21 August 2017 Review and Photos by DeadFly Media Ana who?…
Concert Review and Photos: MICHAEL SWEET at The Forge, Joliet, IL
August 21, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: MICHAEL SWEET at The Forge, Joliet, IL
The Forge of Joliet, IL (a renowned IL rock club that has gone by different names over the years) hosted…
Album Review: THY ART IS MURDER – Dear Desolation
August 16, 2017
Album Review: THY ART IS MURDER – Dear Desolation
Australia’s Thy Art Is Murder are not the sort of band that pull punches. Their unflinching adherence to doing things…
Festival Review: BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2017
August 14, 2017
Festival Review: BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2017
Bloodstock Open Air 2017 Catton Park, Derbyshire || 10-13 August 2017 Review by Matt Mills || Photos by Mark Ellis…
Concert Review and Photos: METALLICA at CenturyLink Field
August 13, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: METALLICA at CenturyLink Field
Metallica CenturyLink Field || Seattle, WA || 9 August 2017 CenturyLink Field in Seattle is home to many things, most…
Album Review: VENOM INC. – Avé
August 12, 2017
Album Review: VENOM INC. – Avé
When two-thirds of the original Venom line-up decided to forge on as Venom Inc., the fan based easily embraced the…
Album Review: MARINA CITY – Terminal
August 12, 2017
Album Review: MARINA CITY – Terminal
Chicago’s best kept musical secret is getting ready to unleash their next musical masterpiece on August 11th. The EP, Terminal…
Concert Review and Photos: DROPKICK MURPHYS and RANCID – From Boston To Berkeley Tour 2017
August 10, 2017
Concert Review and Photos: DROPKICK MURPHYS and RANCID – From Boston To Berkeley Tour 2017
DROPKICK MURPHYS and RANCID From Boston To Berkeley Tour Ford Amphitheater || Coney Island, NY || August 6, 2017 On…
Album Review: EPICA – The Solace System
August 10, 2017
Album Review: EPICA – The Solace System
From the time you view the intricate and artistic cover of this EP, you know you are in for a…
Album Review: PARADISE LOST – Medusa
August 10, 2017
Album Review: PARADISE LOST – Medusa
Normally, it is customary to begin metal reviews with a quick summary of the history of the band in question,…
Concert Review: SLAYER – Repentless World Tour 2017 at Providence Amphitheater
August 7, 2017
Concert Review: SLAYER – Repentless World Tour 2017 at Providence Amphitheater
Slayer with Lamb of God and Behemoth – Repentless World Tour 2017 Providence Medical Center Amphitheater || Bonner Springs, MO ||…