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!
MANTAR’s Post Apocalyptic Depression – A Raw, Unfiltered Sludge-Punk Onslaught – Album Review
February 10, 2025
MANTAR’s Post Apocalyptic Depression – A Raw, Unfiltered Sludge-Punk Onslaught – Album Review
A Nihilistic Soundtrack to Burnout Few bands wield the sheer force of raw, unfiltered power like Mantar. The German duo—Hanno…
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’s This Consequence Delivers Ferocity, Melody, and a Renewed Sense of Purpose – Album Review
February 10, 2025
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’s This Consequence Delivers Ferocity, Melody, and a Renewed Sense of Purpose – Album Review
Metalcore pioneers Killswitch Engage are back with their ninth full-length album, This Consequence, set for release on February 21, 2025,…
THIS GIFT IS A CURSE Unleashes Unrelenting Darkness with HEIR – Album Review
February 10, 2025
THIS GIFT IS A CURSE Unleashes Unrelenting Darkness with HEIR – Album Review
Sweden’s THIS GIFT IS A CURSE have long been at the forefront of blackened sludge metal, crafting sonic landscapes that…
MAGNUM’s A Passage in Time – A Powerful and Emotional Tribute to Tony Clarkin at Manchester Academy – Concert Review & Photos
February 10, 2025
MAGNUM’s A Passage in Time – A Powerful and Emotional Tribute to Tony Clarkin at Manchester Academy – Concert Review & Photos
Magnum was always a band that played Belfast when I was growing up—at a time of political conflict when many…
Nihility Across America Tour Devastates Greensboro – DECAPITATED, INCANTATION, DARKEST HOUR, and EXMORTUS Deliver a Night of Relentless Metal – Concert Review & Photos
February 9, 2025
Nihility Across America Tour Devastates Greensboro – DECAPITATED, INCANTATION, DARKEST HOUR, and EXMORTUS Deliver a Night of Relentless Metal – Concert Review & Photos
On February 6, 2025, the Nihility Across America Tour descended upon Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, NC, delivering a night of…
CRYPTOSIS Unleashes a Dystopian Masterpiece with Celestial Death – Album Review
February 8, 2025
CRYPTOSIS Unleashes a Dystopian Masterpiece with Celestial Death – Album Review
CRYPTOSIS Unleashes a Dystopian Masterpiece with Celestial Death – A Sonic Evolution of Dark Metal Cryptosis, the Dutch powerhouse that…
SEPULCHRAL CURSE Ascends with Ferocious Evolution on Crimson Moon Evocations – Album Review
February 8, 2025
SEPULCHRAL CURSE Ascends with Ferocious Evolution on Crimson Moon Evocations – Album Review
Sepulchral Curse has returned with their third full-length opus, Crimson Moon Evocations, set to be unleashed upon the world via…
RETROMORPHOSIS Resurrects Death Metal with Psalmus Mortis – A Haunting and Technical Triumph – Album Review
February 4, 2025
RETROMORPHOSIS Resurrects Death Metal with Psalmus Mortis – A Haunting and Technical Triumph – Album Review
Even in the lawless wasteland of death metal, some exceptions prove the rule. Retromorphosis, a band born from the legendary…
DREAM THEATER’s Parasomnia – A Nightmarish Progressive Masterpiece Marking Portnoy’s Triumphant Return – Album Review
February 3, 2025
DREAM THEATER’s Parasomnia – A Nightmarish Progressive Masterpiece Marking Portnoy’s Triumphant Return – Album Review
Fifteen years in the making, Parasomnia marks a historic moment for progressive metal titans Dream Theater. With drummer Mike Portnoy’s…
Metal Meets Activism – SAVAGE LANDS’ Army of the Trees Fuses Crushing Riffs with a Call to Action – Album Review
February 2, 2025
Metal Meets Activism – SAVAGE LANDS’ Army of the Trees Fuses Crushing Riffs with a Call to Action – Album Review
Savage Lands isn’t just another metal band—it’s a movement. With Army of the Trees, their debut full-length dropping on February…
SAOR Amidst the Ruins – A Majestic Ode to Scotland’s Past and a Triumph of Atmospheric Black Metal – Album Review
February 1, 2025
SAOR Amidst the Ruins – A Majestic Ode to Scotland’s Past and a Triumph of Atmospheric Black Metal – Album Review
An Epic Journey Through Celtic Landscapes Few bands can evoke the grandeur and sorrow of a land’s past as…
LACUNA COIL’s Sleepless Empire – A Cinematic Journey Through Modern Darkness – Album Review
February 1, 2025
LACUNA COIL’s Sleepless Empire – A Cinematic Journey Through Modern Darkness – Album Review
Lacuna Coil’s Sleepless Empire is not just an album—it’s a vivid, cinematic experience that cements the Italian gothic metal pioneers’…
JINJER – Duél – A Relentless Symphony of Fury, Introspection, and Masterful Groove Metal – Album Review
January 27, 2025
JINJER – Duél – A Relentless Symphony of Fury, Introspection, and Masterful Groove Metal – Album Review
Jinjer’s fifth studio album, Duél, is a testament to the Ukrainian metal quartet’s refusal to rest on their laurels. Building…
PREHISTORIA’s Cryptic Halo Delivers a Bold Fusion of Classic and Modern Heavy Metal – Album Review
January 26, 2025
PREHISTORIA’s Cryptic Halo Delivers a Bold Fusion of Classic and Modern Heavy Metal – Album Review
Prehistoria, the U.S.-based heavy metal quintet, makes a bold statement with their debut full-length album, Cryptic Halo. Following their promising…
NECRAMBULANT Unleashes Relentless Carnage with Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance – Album Review
January 26, 2025
NECRAMBULANT Unleashes Relentless Carnage with Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance – Album Review
After nearly a decade since their debut and a brief foray into experimental territory, Arizona’s Necrambulant has clawed their way…
WATCH MY DYING Returns with Egyenes Kerülő – A Bold Reinvention of Industrial Metal – Album Review
January 24, 2025
WATCH MY DYING Returns with Egyenes Kerülő – A Bold Reinvention of Industrial Metal – Album Review
Hungarian extreme metal stalwarts Watch My Dying return with Egyenes Kerőlő, an album that cements their status as a boundary-pushing…
THIN LIZZY’s Acoustic Sessions – A Nostalgic Tribute Blending Phil Lynott’s Iconic Vocals With New Acoustic Arrangements – Album Review
January 24, 2025
THIN LIZZY’s Acoustic Sessions – A Nostalgic Tribute Blending Phil Lynott’s Iconic Vocals With New Acoustic Arrangements – Album Review
Thin Lizzy‘s latest release, “Acoustic Sessions,” is a nostalgic yet refreshing journey through the band’s early catalog, reimagined with a…
THE GREAT OLD ONES’ Kadath – A Monumental Journey Through Lovecraftian Horror and Black Metal Majesty – Album Review
January 23, 2025
THE GREAT OLD ONES’ Kadath – A Monumental Journey Through Lovecraftian Horror and Black Metal Majesty – Album Review
Six years after the critically acclaimed Cosmicism, French black metal maestros The Great Old Ones return with Kadath, their fifth…
OBSCURA’s A Sonication – A Display of Technical Brilliance and Precision – Album Review
January 21, 2025
OBSCURA’s A Sonication – A Display of Technical Brilliance and Precision – Album Review
Obscura has always stood at the crossroads of technical brilliance and progressive ambition, crafting a discography that’s as intricate as…
APOCALYPSE ORCHESTRA’s “Saint Yersinia” Sets the Stage for a Medieval Epic – Single Review
January 20, 2025
APOCALYPSE ORCHESTRA’s “Saint Yersinia” Sets the Stage for a Medieval Epic – Single Review
Apocalypse Orchestra’s latest single, “Saint Yersinia,” released on January 17, 2025, via Despotz Records, is nothing short of a masterpiece…