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!
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Album Review: MISERY INDEX – Complete Control
Admittedly, it was with great anticipation that I approached this new record from Misery Index. Consistently heavy yet polished, the…
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Concert Review: HELLOWEEN and HAMMERFALL – Manchester UK
Helloween were a band that for me growing up represented all the classic elements of what made eighties heavy metal…
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Concert Review: Metal Tour of the Year – Megadeth, Lamb of God, Trivium, and In Flames – Kansas City
Once again two of the world’s great metal bands join forces and hit the road on the Metal Tour of…
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Concert Review: MINISTRY with MELVINS and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY – Kansas City
Growing up in Northern Illinois and then spending the better part of a decade living in Chicago during the ‘90s,…
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Concert Review: ANIMALS AS LEADERS with Intervals – Kansas City
Constantly pushing the boundaries of instrumental heaviness, Animals as Leaders have redefined what is possible in the realm of progressive…
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Concert Review: SEVENDUST with Tetrarch and Dead Poet Society – Kansas City
Sevendust kicked off their 2022 tour on March 4 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and will wrap up the first leg…
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Concert Review: TOOL with The Acid Helps – Kansas City
Looking back now, it’s hard to believe that it’s been 6 years since the last time I photographed Tool, but…
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Concert Review: BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME with Car Bomb – Kansas City
Two nights in a row I found myself at Kansas City music venue The Truman. Friday night with Flogging Molly,…
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Concert Review: FLOGGING MOLLY with RUSSKAJA and VANDOLIERS – Kansas City
After being dormant for over 2 years now, I’ve managed to get out recently to see 5 shows in as…
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Concert Review: KORN with CHEVELLE and CODE ORANGE – Kansas City, MO
KoRn hits the road with Chevelle and Code Orange for a 19-date tour in support of their latest album, Requiem.…
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Album Review: Ronni Le Tekrø – Bigfoot TV
Here we have Ronni’s first solo album in six years and let’s just say it was worth the wait. It’s…
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Concert Review: GHOST and VOLBEAT with TWIN TEMPLE – Independence, MO
It’s been 2 years since I’ve photographed or even seen live music. I spent a few days in New York…
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Antihero Best of 2021
Der Weg Einer Freiheit – Noktvrn Combining introspection with a forward-thinking vision, Germany’s Der Weg Einer Freiheit top the best…
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Concert Review and Photos: MARILLION at Bridgewater Hall
Words by Steve Dunbar || Photos by David Pickles There is a fantastic atmosphere of anticipation in the air of…
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Concert Review and Photos: BRING ME THE HORIZON – Birmingham, UK
Bring Me the Horizon, You Me at Six, Nova Twins – Birmingham Utilita Arena – Saturday 25th September Review by…
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Album Review: BLACK SABBATH – Technical Ecstasy Super Deluxe Edition
Another month and another well-constructed Black Sabbath deluxe box set hits the shelves from BMG. Growing up this was an…
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Concert Review and Photos: BLACK STONE CHERRY – Manchester UK
Exactly eleven months later than planned, Black Stone Cherry were able to return to the O2 Apollo Manchester for the…
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Album Review: INSOMNIUM – Argent Moon
The definition of “insomnium” is up for debate, but the band – Finland’s Insomnium – have been hard at work…
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Album Review: ABORTED – ManiaCult
Listening to the new release from Aborted, some poignant thoughts came to the forefront of my mind. First, a question:…
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Album Review: THIEF – The 16 Deaths of My Master
The streets of L.A. emanate echoes of hedonistic excess as the asphalt exhales its own haze of oppressive humidity. The…