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!
Concert Preview: Enter the Realm of Horror – King Diamond’s “Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920” Tour
October 7, 2024
Concert Preview: Enter the Realm of Horror – King Diamond’s “Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920” Tour
Enter the Realm of Horror: King Diamond’s “Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920” Tour Prepare to enter a world where metal meets…
Blood Incantation’s “Absolute Elsewhere”: A Cosmic Odyssey Through Death Metal’s Event Horizon
October 4, 2024
Blood Incantation’s “Absolute Elsewhere”: A Cosmic Odyssey Through Death Metal’s Event Horizon
Blood Incantation – Absolute Elsewhere Blood Incantation has long been part of a lineage of death metal pioneers who use…
Concert Review: Metal Legends Ignite the Stage – Judas Priest and Sabaton Conquer Cable Dahmer Arena
October 2, 2024
Concert Review: Metal Legends Ignite the Stage – Judas Priest and Sabaton Conquer Cable Dahmer Arena
On a night when the air crackled with anticipation, metal fans of all ages converged on Cable Dahmer Arena in…
UNTO OTHERS Transcend Their Dark Roots with Never, Neverland—A Bold New Chapter in Gothic Rock
September 20, 2024
UNTO OTHERS Transcend Their Dark Roots with Never, Neverland—A Bold New Chapter in Gothic Rock
Never, Neverland represents a pivotal evolution for Unto Others, the Portland quartet whose previous underground classics, Mana and Strength, cemented…
Concert Review: The Dead Daisies Ignite Wolverhampton – A Night of Unfiltered Rock ‘n’ Roll
September 15, 2024
Concert Review: The Dead Daisies Ignite Wolverhampton – A Night of Unfiltered Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Dead Daisies Ignite Wolverhampton: A Night of Unfiltered Rock ‘n’ Roll It’s been several years since The Dead Daisies…
Bloodstock Open Air 2024: A Metal Odyssey in the Heart of the UK
August 24, 2024
Bloodstock Open Air 2024: A Metal Odyssey in the Heart of the UK
The air crackled with anticipation as the sun set over Catton Park on August 8th, 2024. Bloodstock Open Air (B-O-A),…
Concert Review: ORBIT CULTURE Shakes The Truman – A Night of Unrelenting Metal in Kansas City
August 22, 2024
Concert Review: ORBIT CULTURE Shakes The Truman – A Night of Unrelenting Metal in Kansas City
Orbit Culture delivered a powerful performance at The Truman in Kansas City last night, leaving the crowd buzzing with energy.…
Concert Review: Unleashing the Metal Circus – Avatar Takes Over The Truman in Kansas City
August 17, 2024
Concert Review: Unleashing the Metal Circus – Avatar Takes Over The Truman in Kansas City
On a sweltering evening with temperatures soaring into the 90s, dedicated fans of Avatar began lining up outside The Truman…
Hellfest Open Air 2024: A Sonic Odyssey in the Heart of France – Festival Review
July 6, 2024
Hellfest Open Air 2024: A Sonic Odyssey in the Heart of France – Festival Review
In the storied town of Clisson, France, where cobblestone streets whisper ancient secrets, Hellfest 2024 roared to life like a…
Maryland Deathfest 2024: A Triumph of Extreme Metal Majesty
May 28, 2024
Maryland Deathfest 2024: A Triumph of Extreme Metal Majesty
Maryland Deathfest 2024, held from May 23 to May 26 in Baltimore, was a monumental gathering for metal enthusiasts. The…
Album Review: HIPPOTRAKTOR – Stasis
May 25, 2024
Album Review: HIPPOTRAKTOR – Stasis
Mechelen, Belgium post-metal quintet Hippotraktor has experienced tremendous growth since being rounded out by guitarist Sander Rom and percussionist Stefan…
Unleashing the Metal Fury: Highlights from Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024
May 22, 2024
Unleashing the Metal Fury: Highlights from Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024
Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 was a triumphant celebration of metal’s diverse subgenres, bringing together fans from across the spectrum for…
From Slayer to Solo: Kerry King Rises with Thrash Metal Inferno From Hell I Rise
May 17, 2024
From Slayer to Solo: Kerry King Rises with Thrash Metal Inferno From Hell I Rise
When one of Metal’s most iconic figures steps out from the shadows to unleash his solo debut, the anticipation is…
UFOMAMMUT’s Hidden – A Sonic Odyssey Through Cosmic Shadows
May 17, 2024
UFOMAMMUT’s Hidden – A Sonic Odyssey Through Cosmic Shadows
In their nearly two-and-a-half decades together, Ufomammut’s creative palette has progressively evolved to combine distorted, sludgy riffs, and droning, psychedelic…
Concert Review: Maynard James Keenan’s SESSANTA Tour Defies Storms and Adverse Weather to Triumph
May 4, 2024
Concert Review: Maynard James Keenan’s SESSANTA Tour Defies Storms and Adverse Weather to Triumph
On April 17, Maynard James Keenan marked his 60th birthday with a unique celebration, embarking on a journey to traverse…
Concert Review: The BabyKlok Tour: A Metal Extravaganza Ravages San Francisco
April 28, 2024
Concert Review: The BabyKlok Tour: A Metal Extravaganza Ravages San Francisco
On April 24th, The Masonic transformed into a battleground of sonic fury as the BabyKlok Tour arrived. Dragonforce, Dethklok, and…
Concert Review: Heilung’s Ritual at Red Rocks: An Unforgettable Experience
April 27, 2024
Concert Review: Heilung’s Ritual at Red Rocks: An Unforgettable Experience
Nestled in the majestic landscape of Morrison, Colorado, Red Rocks Amphitheater stands as a symbol of musical reverence, hosting an…
SATANIC NORTH – Satanic North: A Frostbitten Hymn to Blackened Ferocity
April 19, 2024
SATANIC NORTH – Satanic North: A Frostbitten Hymn to Blackened Ferocity
These days, black metal has splintered into many sub and fusion genres, but Finland’s Satanic North have offered a refreshing…
Album Review: Lamb of God – “Wrath”
April 17, 2024
Album Review: Lamb of God – “Wrath”
Marking the fifteenth anniversary of LAMB OF GOD’s ferocious 2009 album Wrath, the five-time Grammy-nominated metal titans are reissuing both Wrath and its impressive…
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN at BRUTAL ASSAULT 2024!
April 11, 2024
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN at BRUTAL ASSAULT 2024!
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN at BRUTAL ASSAULT! Excitement is building as THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN gears up to headline Brutal…