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Heavy Metal Philosophy

Jon Barbas
Death Metal
Metalcore
Star Wars
Metallica
Bad Omens
Rotting Christ
Live Performances
Philosophy Of Music
Tombstoner
Hardcore
Punk Rock
Music Production
Folterkammer
Black Tusk
The Way Forward
Pro Xristou
Gate Creeper
Touring
Power Trip
Tech Death

An exploration of philosophy with heavy metal themes. The intersection between the dark, powerful, and introspective. Tune in every Tuesday!

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In episode 246 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down Rick Beato's latest rant about Heavy Metal's declining popularity. What did Rick Beato get right? What did he get woefully wrong? Is metal really on the decline or are times just differ... more

In episode 245 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down the scam that someone used to land an AI song as number 1 on a Billboard chart. Will metal music be next to have AI music on the charts? Then we compare that scam to big business scams ... more

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In episode 244 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas compares the practices of masked bands like Slipknot, Ghost, Sleep Token, President, Gwar, Mudvayne, Gaerea, Dogma, and more to figure out which bands are wearing masks for artistic reasons and whi... more

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In episode 243 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with Roger Merit of Agnostic Front to chat about the band's history, their new album Echoes In Eternity, and what he thinks about the current generation of hardcore punk bands like Knocke... more

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Jonny Hawkins
Lead singer of Nothing More
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Episode: #233: Jonny Hawkins Says AI Only Threatens Bad Artists. Is He Right?
Richie Cavalera
Vocalist of Insight
Insight
Episode: #231: No Gimmicks, No Triggers, No Backing Tracks, Just Metal!
Matt McGachy
Lead vocalist of Cryptopsy
Cryptopsy
Episode: #223: The Philosophy of Cryptopsy: Turning Online Toxicity Into Brutal Art!
Krista Thomason
Professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College and author of Dancing With The Devil.
Swarthmore College
Episode: #214: Metalhead Philosophy Professor Says Negative Emotions Are Good!
John Jarvis
Bass player of Scour
Episode: #207: What Made Pantera's Frontman Go Full Black Metal? Scour Answers!
Alan Averill
Lead singer of the black metal band Primordial
Primordial
Episode: #205a: Black Metal Legend Speaks on Recent Political Chaos! Part 1
Val Kleinhans
Host of the Vigorously Podcast.
Vigorously Podcast
Episode: #204: The Truth About Gatekeeping in Metal: It’s a Myth!
Stephen Brewer
Bass player for Lions At The Gate and as a fill-in for Fear Factory, longtime Metallica fan
Lions At The Gate
Episode: #203: You're Remembering St. Anger Wrong
Defeated Sanity
Brutal Death Metal Band
Episode: #193: Defeated Sanity Make Me Question Time and Linear Thinking.

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Jon Barbas
Host of Heavy Metal Philosophy and writer for Metal Digest. Heavy Metal philosopher with a focus on exploring philosophical themes within heavy music, engaging with musicians and industry voices.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Horns up. Jon is killer.

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#240: One Of The Most Underrated Thrash Bands Is Back After 30 Years!
Q: What did you want to capture in this album?
I want to have everything like perfect this time, you know?
#240: One Of The Most Underrated Thrash Bands Is Back After 30 Years!
Q: So what's the reason nowadays to write an album?
There's not a lot of money in it, and so we wrote it just for ourselves, I guess.
#240: One Of The Most Underrated Thrash Bands Is Back After 30 Years!
Q: Does that put a lot of pressure on this release?
Yeah, I think so. Maybe that's why I put my priorities on different things, maybe, because I was afraid a little bit.
#243: Agnostic Front Explains The Real History of Hardcore Punk
Q: What would you say is probably the biggest difference in the scene now versus when you guys were starting?
The internet has changed how fans interact with music and the scene, taking away some of the intimacy.
#242: Why Are Metalheads Hostile Towards Rap?!
Q: For those of you who do like rap, what's the heaviest and hardest rap song you've heard?
Listeners will respond with their favorite hard rap tracks.

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This podcast engages in thought-provoking discussions at the intersection of philosophy and heavy metal music. Episodes often explore themes such as the societal implications of heavy metal culture, the artistic processes of musicians, and philosophical concepts tied to the music industry. Unique insights from musicians, producers, and philosophers are shared, illustrating how heavy metal can serve as a medium for exploring deep-seated moral and existential questions. Noteworthy discussions include the impact of artificial intelligence on art, the economic realities faced by musicians, and the cultural significance of heavy metal scenes. Potential listeners who appreciate both philosophical inquiry and the music industry's intricacies will ... more

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