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 Review: The Ocean (Collective) and The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die
March 10, 2024
Concert Review: The Ocean (Collective) and The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die
The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die opened with the bittersweet melodies of…
Louder Than Life Festival 2024: Get Ready for an Unforgettable Weekend of Music, Food, and Entertainment
March 2, 2024
Louder Than Life Festival 2024: Get Ready for an Unforgettable Weekend of Music, Food, and Entertainment
Gear up for an electrifying weekend of rock, metal, and culinary delights as Louder Than Life returns to the Highland…
Hellfest 2024: Prepare for the Ultimate Metal Apocalypse in Clisson, France
March 2, 2024
Hellfest 2024: Prepare for the Ultimate Metal Apocalypse in Clisson, France
The gates of metal Valhalla are set to swing wide open once again as Hellfest returns to Clisson, France, from…
Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2024: Prepare for a Metal Invasion Like Never Before
March 2, 2024
Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2024: Prepare for a Metal Invasion Like Never Before
Get ready to raise your horns and embrace the darkness, because Bloodstock Festival is back with a vengeance for its…
Aftershock Festival 2024: A Thunderous Spectacle of Music and Mayhem
March 2, 2024
Aftershock Festival 2024: A Thunderous Spectacle of Music and Mayhem
Prepare yourselves for another electrifying edition of the Aftershock Festival, set to shake the grounds of Sacramento, California, like never…
Concert Review: The Blackout – O2 Academy Birmingham
February 26, 2024
Concert Review: The Blackout – O2 Academy Birmingham
The Blackout – O2 Academy Birmingham – 23rd February 2024 Review by Kristal Barker | Photos by Jack Barker I’ll…
Concert Review: METAL ALLEGIANCE at the House of Blues Anaheim
February 2, 2024
Concert Review: METAL ALLEGIANCE at the House of Blues Anaheim
The Metal Allegiance show at the House of Blues in Anaheim on January 25, 2024, marked the band’s 10th-anniversary celebration.…
NAMM 2024 Review: Innovation, Inspiration, and Musical Mastery
January 28, 2024
NAMM 2024 Review: Innovation, Inspiration, and Musical Mastery
As the dust settles on another exhilarating edition of the NAMM Show, the world’s largest gathering of music merchants, professionals,…
Album Review: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH // F8
December 24, 2023
Album Review: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH // F8
The emperors of modern metal have bestowed the world of music lovers with the Gold Vinyl reissue of the acclaimed…
Concert Review: IGORRR and Melt-Banana in San Francisco, CA
October 16, 2023
Concert Review: IGORRR and Melt-Banana in San Francisco, CA
The Great American Music Hall metamorphosed into an echo chamber of avant-garde resonance, celebrating the limitless realms of music. Both…
Concert Review: ESCAPE THE FATE – Los Angeles, CA
October 2, 2023
Concert Review: ESCAPE THE FATE – Los Angeles, CA
Words by Emmie Ellis | Photos by Mark Ellis Photography Heading to the Belasco theatre is a first for us,…
Festival Review: Stonedead Festival 2023
September 8, 2023
Festival Review: Stonedead Festival 2023
Stonedead Festival 2023 was a one-day rock music festival at the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire, England, on Saturday, August 26th.…
Festival Review: Steelhouse Festival 2023
September 1, 2023
Festival Review: Steelhouse Festival 2023
As we trekked up the mountain top of Ebbw Vale, we were ready for an electrifying experience at the Steelhouse…
Festival Review: Firevolt Festival 2023
August 31, 2023
Festival Review: Firevolt Festival 2023
The Firevolt Rock Festival held in Stockport, England in 2022 was one of the best small festivals I’ve ever attended.…
Bloodstock 2023: A Metal Masterpiece with Unforgettable Performances and Rising Stars
August 24, 2023
Bloodstock 2023: A Metal Masterpiece with Unforgettable Performances and Rising Stars
Bloodstock 2023 was a roaring success, filled with powerful performances and memorable moments that left fans raving. The festival, held…
Concert Review: Guns N Roses at BST – British Summertime Festival
July 10, 2023
Concert Review: Guns N Roses at BST – British Summertime Festival
My history with these legends of rock extends way back into the midst of my musical origins. From buying their…
Concert Review: GOO GOO DOLLS and THOSE DAMN CROWS at Manchester Academy
July 10, 2023
Concert Review: GOO GOO DOLLS and THOSE DAMN CROWS at Manchester Academy
The Goo Goo Dolls have an extensive musical legacy but until now our musical paths have never actually crossed. Promoting…
Black Sabbath – Still Live and Still Evil – 40 years on!
June 25, 2023
Black Sabbath – Still Live and Still Evil – 40 years on!
The ongoing series of Black Sabbath releases continues with the latest edition. This time featuring the live release of Live…
Concert Review: Lamb of God with Kreator and Municipal Waste
March 12, 2023
Concert Review: Lamb of God with Kreator and Municipal Waste
This has been a long time in the making. Covid shenanigans meant that this tour had been rescheduled a grand…
Concert Review: Black Stone Cherry / The Darkness – Leeds, UK
February 6, 2023
Concert Review: Black Stone Cherry / The Darkness – Leeds, UK
Black Stone Cherry / The Darkness – First Direct Arena, Leeds – 3rd February 2023 Review by Kristal Harpur |…