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: HIPPOTRAKTOR – Stasis
Mechelen, Belgium post-metal quintet Hippotraktor has experienced tremendous growth since being rounded out by guitarist Sander Rom and percussionist Stefan…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Download Festival 2024: Prepare for a Metal Extravaganza of Epic Proportions – Festival Preview
Get ready to unleash your inner metalhead and rock out like never before as Download Festival returns to Donington Park…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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,…