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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Festival Review: HELLFEST OPEN AIR 2017
Hellfest Open Air 2017 Clisson, France || 16-18 June 2017 Review by MARK DEAN || Photos by NIWY KOVÁČOVÁ Day 1…
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Concert Review: RAMMSTEIN at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Chicago
Witnessing the legendary industrial metal leviathan known as Rammstein in a live setting is a must for any fan that…
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Album Review: STONE SOUR – Hydrograd
Let’s face it, Corey Taylor might have the biggest mouth in all of music; the man has an opinion on…
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Album Review: THE ACACIA STRAIN – Gravebloom
The Acacia Strain have been grinding their way up through the metal scene for a long time now. Over the…
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Concert Review and Photos: THE LAZYS at North by Northeast (NXNE) Music Festival
THE LAZYS North by Northeast (NXNE) Music Festival Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, Ontario – 22 June 2017 Review and Photos…
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Album Review: CELLAR DARLING – This Is The Sound
Let’s face it, we’ve all been involved in long-term relationships, be it friendships or romantic involvements. Everything is perfect until…
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Album Review: MUNICIPAL WASTE – Slime and Punishment
It’s been five long years since we’ve heard from Virginia-based thrashers, Municipal Waste, having released their fifth studio album, The…
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Concert Review: MR. BIG at Knucklehead’s Saloon
MR. BIG Knucklehead’s Saloon – Kansas City, MO – 19 June 2017 On an unusually mild June night in Kansas…
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Concert Review and Photos: MISS MAY I with CURRENTS, KUBLAI KHAN, and UPON A BURNING BODY at The Blind Tiger
The Shadows Inside Tour MISS MAY I with CURRENTS, KUBLAI KHAN, and UPON A BURNING BODY The Blind Tiger –…
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Album Review: JIBE – Epic Tales Of Human Nature
The early to mid-90s spawned some of the greatest musicians of our generation, giving us artists like Chris Cornell, Kurt…
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Concert Review and Photos: MUSE with THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS at PNC Music Pavilion
MUSE with THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC – 15 June 2017 If you have been…
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Album Review: CKY – The Phoenix
I’ll be honest: I never really got into CKY. At the time their popularity peaked, they were far too weird…
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Album Review: CURRENTS – The Place I Feel Safest
Connecticut 5-piece Currents debut full-length The Place I Feel Safest comes out this Friday, the result of 6 years of…
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Concert Review and Photos: STITCHED UP HEART at the Outland Ballroom
STITCHED UP HEART Outland Ballroom – Springfield, MO – 9 June 2017 Some could argue the full moon had a…
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Album Review: AARON BUCHANAN AND THE CULT CLASSICS – The Man With Stars On His Knees
Normally when I’m doing an album review, I’ll have heard a bit of the band beforehand, so I at least…
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Concert Review and Photos: DESTRUCTION at the Gramercy Theater
Germany’s Destruction Attacks New York City’s Gramercy Theatre 1 June 2017 With summer just around the corner, the weather is…
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Festival Review: 98.9 The Rock – Rockfest 2017
Billed as the World’s Loudest Month, the month of May is full of rock festivals, and the one that is…
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Album Review: WEDNESDAY 13 – Condolences
I have to admit it took me a few tries. I’m not a big fan of heavy, death or whatever…
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Album Review: IAPETUS – The Long Road Home
I’ll be the first to admit it when it comes to listening to death metal, I find more strikes than…
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Concert Review and Photos: THE WILD! at The Mod Club – Toronto
THE WILD! at The Mod Club in Toronto, Ontario – 6 June 2017 Photo and Review by DeadFly Media I…