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: SLAVES ON DOPE – Horse
November 20, 2016
Album Review: SLAVES ON DOPE – Horse
Horse sounds a bit more melodic and catchy than previous albums; however, it doesn’t feel pushed or strained at the…
Concert Review and Photos: JIMMY EAT WORLD at Manchester Academy
November 19, 2016
Concert Review and Photos: JIMMY EAT WORLD at Manchester Academy
Playing Manchester Academy tonight are Arizona rockers, Jimmy Eat World, who are celebrating the release of their 9th studio album…
Album Review: THE PRETTY RECKLESS – Who You Selling For
November 19, 2016
Album Review: THE PRETTY RECKLESS – Who You Selling For
In my honest opinion this album is The Pretty Reckless’ best work yet. It took me back to a time…
Concert Review and Photos: FEEDER with REIGNING DAYS at O2 Ritz Manchester
November 13, 2016
Concert Review and Photos: FEEDER with REIGNING DAYS at O2 Ritz Manchester
Feeder are back tonight with an incredible sold-out show. Their UK tour is in full spirit, and Manchester is showing…
Concert Review: SAXON with FASTWAY and GIRLSCHOOL at O2 Ritz Manchester
November 13, 2016
Concert Review: SAXON with FASTWAY and GIRLSCHOOL at O2 Ritz Manchester
The bill would feature Saxon, along with former Motörhead guitarist Fast Eddie’s Fastway, and former friends and touring pals, Girlschool.…
Concert Review and Photos: STRYPER 30th Anniversary Tour at House of Blues, Chicago, IL
November 13, 2016
Concert Review and Photos: STRYPER 30th Anniversary Tour at House of Blues, Chicago, IL
Stryper’s Scary-Great 30th Anniversary To Hell With The Devil Halloween Show at House of Blues, Chicago, IL November 3, 2016 Words &…
Concert Review: AMON AMARTH with TESTAMENT at Manchester Academy
November 8, 2016
Concert Review: AMON AMARTH with TESTAMENT at Manchester Academy
Amon Amarth with special guests Testament Manchester Academy – 31 October 2016 Review by Mark Dean & Donna Craddock ||…
Concert Review: YOU ME AT SIX with VANT at Liverpool Guild of Students
November 7, 2016
Concert Review: YOU ME AT SIX with VANT at Liverpool Guild of Students
You Me At Six return after 18 months being absent from the UK. Tonight, they are playing in Liverpool, bringing…
Concert Review: GOO GOO DOLLS at Albert Hall Manchester
November 7, 2016
Concert Review: GOO GOO DOLLS at Albert Hall Manchester
GOO GOO DOLLS at Albert Hall Manchester – 12 October 2016 Review and Photos by Rob Stuart I’ll be truthful,…
Concert Review: BAD COMPANY with guests RSO at Manchester Arena
November 4, 2016
Concert Review: BAD COMPANY with guests RSO at Manchester Arena
BAD COMPANY with RSO – Ritchie Sambora & Orianthi at Manchester Arena – 24 October 2016 Review by Mark Dean ||…
Concert Review: STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena
November 3, 2016
Concert Review: STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena
STEEL PANTHER with Bowling for Soup and Buckcherry at Manchester Arena – 18 October 2016 Review by Mark Dean ||…
Album Review: DOPE – Blood Money, Part 1
November 3, 2016
Album Review: DOPE – Blood Money, Part 1
There are two kinds of Dope fans: you know every song, or you sort of remember “Die Motherfucker Die.” I…
Album Review: RavenEye – Nova
November 1, 2016
Album Review: RavenEye – Nova
With the amount of touring that RavenEye have been doing, you’d be forgiven for thinking that they’d been around for years and…
Album Review: WOVENWAR – Honor Is Dead
October 29, 2016
Album Review: WOVENWAR – Honor Is Dead
As far as improvements between albums go, this may be the biggest leap forward of the year, but it’s not…
Album Review: THE ANSWER – Solas
October 22, 2016
Album Review: THE ANSWER – Solas
This is a band who aren’t so much back on form (they were never off form), but reminding us just…
Album Review: ALTER BRIDGE – The Last Hero
October 22, 2016
Album Review: ALTER BRIDGE – The Last Hero
If you like rock music in general, this should be a must-buy album for you – with an album this…
Single Review: THE SOUL SHAKERS – “Here To Have A Good Time“
October 22, 2016
Single Review: THE SOUL SHAKERS – “Here To Have A Good Time“
Quite frankly, this is a great song and a great choice for them to have made for their first single.…
Album Review: DARKE COMPLEX – Point Oblivion
October 22, 2016
Album Review: DARKE COMPLEX – Point Oblivion
Darke Complex are a strange, strange band. Their kitchen sink approach to music can yield very satisfying results…but can also…
Album Review: I PREVAIL – Lifelines
October 22, 2016
Album Review: I PREVAIL – Lifelines
I Prevail were catapulted into the spotlight last year thanks to their cover of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” becoming a…
Album Review: DEAD TO ME – I Wanna Die In Los Angeles – EP
October 22, 2016
Album Review: DEAD TO ME – I Wanna Die In Los Angeles – EP
Punk band Dead To Me have been around for a decade, but the last 5 years have been spent in…