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!
SLAUGHTERSUN’s Black Marrow EP: A Fierce and Unyielding Arrival in Death Metal
December 8, 2024
SLAUGHTERSUN’s Black Marrow EP: A Fierce and Unyielding Arrival in Death Metal
Set for release on January 10, 2025, Black Marrow marks the explosive arrival of Slaughtersun, a death metal band poised…
HELLOWEEN’s Live at Budokan: A Legendary Performance Captured in Stunning Detail
December 8, 2024
HELLOWEEN’s Live at Budokan: A Legendary Performance Captured in Stunning Detail
Helloween’s Live at Budokan is a thunderous celebration of power metal, capturing the iconic band’s sold-out performance at Tokyo’s legendary…
PATRIARKH’s ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ: A Monumental Fusion of Black Metal and Folklore
December 7, 2024
PATRIARKH’s ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ: A Monumental Fusion of Black Metal and Folklore
Five years after the acclaimed Hospodi, PATRIARKH returns with ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Prophet Elijah), a bold and mesmerizing concept album that…
Electric Wizard’s Black Magic Rituals and Perversions, Vol. 1: A Doom Metal Descent into Raw Chaos
December 7, 2024
Electric Wizard’s Black Magic Rituals and Perversions, Vol. 1: A Doom Metal Descent into Raw Chaos
Electric Wizard’s latest offering, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions, Vol. 1, is a harrowing descent into doom metal’s darkest…
Melodic Death Metal Redefined: DRUPARIA’s The River Above Delivers a Powerful Debut
December 7, 2024
Melodic Death Metal Redefined: DRUPARIA’s The River Above Delivers a Powerful Debut
Druparia’s debut full-length, The River Above, is a bold and stirring addition to the melodic death metal genre. Scheduled for…
GREYLOTUS’ Motherwort: A Masterclass in Technical Deathcore and Emotional Depth
December 6, 2024
GREYLOTUS’ Motherwort: A Masterclass in Technical Deathcore and Emotional Depth
Greylotus‘ Motherwort, released on December 6, 2024, under The Artisan Era, marks a pivotal moment in the band’s journey through…
THULCANDRA’s Live Demise: A Raw and Ravaging Tribute to Blackened Death Metal’s Roots
December 6, 2024
THULCANDRA’s Live Demise: A Raw and Ravaging Tribute to Blackened Death Metal’s Roots
Released on December 6, 2024, via Napalm Records, Live Demise is Thulcandra‘s first-ever live album—a celebratory and nostalgic look at…
NECKBREAKKER’s Within The Viscera: A Brutal and Bold Debut in Modern Death Metal
December 5, 2024
NECKBREAKKER’s Within The Viscera: A Brutal and Bold Debut in Modern Death Metal
NECKBREAKKER’s debut album, Within The Viscera, is a relentless assault on the senses, a stunning display of death metal mastery…
Exploring the Cosmic Chaos: Mandroïd of Krypton’s Genre-Bending Cosmic Sarcophagus
November 29, 2024
Exploring the Cosmic Chaos: Mandroïd of Krypton’s Genre-Bending Cosmic Sarcophagus
After nine years in the void, Geneva’s Mandroïd of Krypton returns with Cosmic Sarcophagus, a fierce and adventurous amalgamation of…
Marilyn Manson’s One Assassination Under God: A Dark Triumph of Reflection and Rebellion
November 22, 2024
Marilyn Manson’s One Assassination Under God: A Dark Triumph of Reflection and Rebellion
Marilyn Manson‘s One Assassination Under God represents both a return to his roots and a bold evolution of his sound. This…
CONJONCTIVE’s Misère de Poussière: A Raw and Unrelenting Death Metal Triumph
November 21, 2024
CONJONCTIVE’s Misère de Poussière: A Raw and Unrelenting Death Metal Triumph
Conjonctive’s third full-length album, Misère de Poussière, is a testament to their evolution and dedication to delivering uncompromising death metal.…
DEFEATED SANITY – Chronicles of Lunacy: A Pinnacle of Technical Death Metal Excellence
November 20, 2024
DEFEATED SANITY – Chronicles of Lunacy: A Pinnacle of Technical Death Metal Excellence
Technical death metal often struggles to navigate the fine line between mind-boggling intricacy and coherent songwriting. With Chronicles of Lunacy,…
OPETH’s The Last Will and Testament: A Dark Symphony of Greed, Legacy, and Progressive Metal Brilliance
November 19, 2024
OPETH’s The Last Will and Testament: A Dark Symphony of Greed, Legacy, and Progressive Metal Brilliance
Opeth’s The Last Will and Testament is a profound and multi-layered achievement, presenting the band at its most ambitious and…
Concert Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard with King Stingray
November 10, 2024
Concert Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard with King Stingray
Concert Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard with King Stingray at Frost Amphitheater, Palo Alto, CA – November 4,…
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY The Nothing That Is – Deathcore Evolution with Apocalyptic Brilliance – Album Review
October 25, 2024
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY The Nothing That Is – Deathcore Evolution with Apocalyptic Brilliance – Album Review
Fit For An Autopsy’s seventh studio album, The Nothing That Is, cements their place as one of the most creative…
Through Sonic Dimensions: DEVIN TOWNSEND Charts New Territory with PowerNerd
October 23, 2024
Through Sonic Dimensions: DEVIN TOWNSEND Charts New Territory with PowerNerd
Rare is the visionary who dares traverse the vast expanse of progressive metal’s uncharted waters with such fearless abandon as…
SCHAMMASCH’s The Maldoror Chants: Old Ocean – A Sublime Dive into Avant-Garde Black Metal’s Depths
October 22, 2024
SCHAMMASCH’s The Maldoror Chants: Old Ocean – A Sublime Dive into Avant-Garde Black Metal’s Depths
Swiss avant-garde black metal outfit Schammasch have solidified themselves as one of the genre’s most inventive and dynamic forces. With…
Concert Review: Korn and Gojira Ignite T-Mobile Center – A Night of Metal Mastery
October 21, 2024
Concert Review: Korn and Gojira Ignite T-Mobile Center – A Night of Metal Mastery
On Friday, October 18, 2024, the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City became the epicenter of nu-metal and progressive metal as…
GRAND MAGUS’ Sunraven: A Heroic Heavy Metal Triumph Inspired by Beowulf
October 18, 2024
GRAND MAGUS’ Sunraven: A Heroic Heavy Metal Triumph Inspired by Beowulf
Grand Magus has always stood at the intersection of heavy metal grandeur and Norse mythology, and their latest release, Sunraven,…
Concert Review: KK’s Priest and Accept at The Regency Ballroom
October 12, 2024
Concert Review: KK’s Priest and Accept at The Regency Ballroom
On October 7, 2024, heavy metal fans gathered at San Francisco’s iconic Regency Ballroom for an unforgettable night of metal…