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Heavy Metal Philosophy

Jon Barbas
Death Metal
Metalcore
Metallica
Star Wars
Bad Omens
Rotting Christ
Hardcore
Live Performances
Philosophy Of Music
Tombstoner
Punk Rock
Music Production
Folterkammer
Black Tusk
The Way Forward
Pro Xristou
Touring
Power Trip
Gate Creeper
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 237 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is traveling, so the good folks over at the Didn't Go Platinum Podcast were kind enough to let us repurpose Jon's appearance on that show. During this appearance, we discussed the meaning of Rivers... more

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In episode 236 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas recounts a big lesson he learned this weekend. Our country seems more divided than ever, but a local charity gig restored some faith in humanity. Plus a bit of backstory about Jon's past music care... more

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In episode 235 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas shares is overflowing excitement for Igorrr's upcoming album 'Amen.' After seeing Tommy from The Wolff and the Melody react to the song 'Headbutt,' Jon became an instant fan. From their dense compo... more

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In episode 234 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas compares the tour earnings of the now X-Cradle of Filth band members to Tank The Tech's YouTube revenue and his own. Zoe Federoff and Ashok recently posted their contracts online detailing their pa... more

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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
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, exploring the philosophical aspects of heavy metal culture.

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

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#230: How Can A Metal Band Be This Brutal And This Fun At The Same Time?!
Q: Is this a special record or the path going forward?
It feels right and is a dynamic shift for our music.
#230: How Can A Metal Band Be This Brutal And This Fun At The Same Time?!
Q: What inspired the new direction in your music?
We've been inspired by the audience reactions to our live performances.
#230: How Can A Metal Band Be This Brutal And This Fun At The Same Time?!
Q: How are you feeling about changing your sound?
There's still a bit of anxiety connected to releasing anything.
#223: The Philosophy of Cryptopsy: Turning Online Toxicity Into Brutal Art!
Q: Is the new record a continuance of the last?
Yes, it continues the themes from As Gamora Burns, focusing more on social media.
#223: The Philosophy of Cryptopsy: Turning Online Toxicity Into Brutal Art!
Q: What was the inspiration behind the album An Insatiable Violence?
The album reflects the dark aspects of social media and addiction to digital validation, drawing a parallel to Sodom and Gomorrah.

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This podcast offers a unique exploration of the intersection between philosophy and heavy metal music, providing insightful discussions that delve into the cultural and existential themes present in the genre. Each episode typically features critical conversations about philosophical ideas as they relate to heavy metal lyrics, artists, and their lives, often linking these discussions to broader societal issues. Noteworthy topics include the exploration of emotional struggles, the nature of heroism and villainy, and how heavy metal serves as a medium for expressing complex human experiences. The podcast is likely to resonate with listeners who appreciate deep, reflective discourse on both philosophical ideals and the nuances of metal culture... more

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