Thomas Woroniak

Owner/Editor/Photographer/Journalist at AntiHero Magazine -- Thomas is a concert photographer and writer living in the Kansas City, MO area. When he isn't elbowing people in the photo pit, he makes an actual living as a web developer and freelance motion graphics designer. He is also a guitarist and studied music composition at the University of Illinois at Chicago -- Author: Thomas Woroniak

Concert Reviews
Thomas WoroniakOctober 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…
Concert Reviews
Thomas WoroniakAugust 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 Reviews
Thomas WoroniakAugust 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…
Maryland Deathfest
Thomas WoroniakMay 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…
Milwaukee Metal Fest
Thomas WoroniakMay 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…
Concert Reviews
Thomas WoroniakMay 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 Reviews
Thomas WoroniakApril 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…
Album Reviews
Thomas WoroniakApril 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…
Download
Thomas WoroniakMarch 24, 2024
Download Festival 2024: Prepare for a Metal Extravaganza of Epic Proportions
Get ready to unleash your inner metalhead and rock out like never before as Download Festival returns to Donington Park…
US Tours
Thomas WoroniakMarch 21, 2024
Preview: HEILUNG Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre: An Immersive Journey into Ancient Sounds
Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through time and space as Heilung, the enigmatic experimental folk band, descends upon…
Festival News
Thomas WoroniakMarch 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…
Festival News
Thomas WoroniakMarch 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…
Festival News
Thomas WoroniakMarch 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
Thomas WoroniakMarch 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…
NAMM
Thomas WoroniakJanuary 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,…
Bloodstock Open Air
Thomas WoroniakAugust 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…
Bloodstock Open Air
Thomas WoroniakJune 28, 2023
What to expect at the UK’s best heavy metal festival – Bloodstock Open Air 2023
Bloodstock has earned a strong reputation for being an event created with the fans in mind. The organizers of Bloodstock…
Festival Reviews
Thomas WoroniakSeptember 20, 2022
Festival Review: Bloodstock Open Air 2022
Words and photos by Thomas Woroniak It’s hard to believe that three years have passed since the last time I…
Concert Reviews
Thomas WoroniakSeptember 17, 2022
Concert Review: “The Bay Strikes Back Tour” with TESTAMENT, EXODUS, and DEATH ANGEL in Kansas City
If you could take the debatable “Big Four” list of top thrash metal bands and expand it a bit, these…
Concert Reviews
Thomas WoroniakAugust 5, 2022
Concert Review: ANTHRAX and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY with HATEBREED in Kansas City
East Coast thrash metal titans ANTHRAX kicked off a summer tour celebrating 40 years of headbanging insanity, hitting 24 cities…