
An exploration of philosophy with heavy metal themes. The intersection between the dark, powerful, and introspective. Tune in every Tuesday!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 258 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

In episode 254 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down the AI music policies of Bandcamp versus Spotify. We then analyze how payment incentives shape each company's stance on generative AI Music. These factors help explain why each company ... more
In episode 253 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas reacts to "10 Modern Metal Trends That Need To Stop In 2026" by MetalBIRB. We made a lot of these same criticisms about modern metal and metalcore a little over year ago. It looks like the core kid... more
In episode 252 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is counting down his five favorite metal albums that don't fit the normal criteria. This is the episode where we go outside the normal parameters. You know we like it weird here! My favorite oddbal... more
In episode 251 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is counting down his five favorite extreme progressive metal albums of 2025. This is an extreme metal show, and thus my progressive picks are also extreme... and beautiful. Let me know what you thi... more
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This podcast provides an insightful exploration of philosophy through the lens of heavy metal music, engaging listeners in thought-provoking discussions that bridge these seemingly disparate worlds. The conversations frequently center around themes of identity, societal issues, and the cultural implications of genre music, drawing connections between philosophical concepts and the narratives presented in heavy metal songs. With episode topics ranging from the representation of race in metal to discussions about the evolution of genres like thrash, death, and black metal, the content showcases the podcast's unique position at the intersection of music and deep philosophical inquiry.
Listeners can anticipate a lively exchange of ideas as the... more
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Recent guests on Heavy Metal Philosophy include:
1. Scott Lowry
2. Jonny Hawkins
3. Richie Cavalera
4. Matt McGachy
5. Krista Thomason
6. John Jarvis
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8. Val Kleinhans
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