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Heavy Metal Philosophy

Jon Barbas
Death Metal
Metalcore
Metallica
Star Wars
Bad Omens
Hardcore
Live Performances
Philosophy Of Music
Rotting Christ
Tombstoner
Punk Rock
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Folterkammer
The Way Forward
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Pro Xristou
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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 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

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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

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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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Scott Lowry
Colleague from Metal Digest
Metal Digest
Episode: #250: Ten Best Death Metal Albums of 2025!
Jonny Hawkins
Lead singer of Nothing More
Nothing More
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
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Episode: #203: You're Remembering St. Anger Wrong

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Jon Barbas
Host and heavy metal philosopher, known for in-depth discussions that blend heavy metal themes with philosophical inquiries. He engages listeners with a mix of personal anecdotes and cultural critiques.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
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#251: The Five Best Progressive Metal Albums of 2025!
Q: What should I do now that Metal Digest is no more?
The host weighs three options: to have three jobs instead of four, search for another publication needing a writer, or publish reviews on his sub stack.
#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.

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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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