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I Hate Music

Jason Walton
Music
Death Metal
Agalloch
Metal Music
Agaloc
Bolt Thrower
Autechre
Talent
Buckethead
Hell's Heroes Festival
Maryland Deathfest
Atheist
Gatekeeping
2024
Deathcollector
Castle Metal
Patreon
Iron Maiden
Travel
Father's Death

Discussions about music, life, and everything else. Hosted by Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

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Performance anxiety dreams, dreams of seeing bands long gone, or dreams of joining a band on stage. What’s the soundtrack to your dreams? In this episode we talk about how music manifests in your sleep and even get off topic a bit and talk about havi... more

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Episode 20 of I Hate Music was originally released on December 31st, 2018, and featured Don Anderson of Agalloch and Sculptured as guest. To close out the episode, Don performed a live acoustic version of a classic Agalloch song right here in the I H... more

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Today we are joined by a very special guest, David James Knight. David is an old friend from the tape trading days of the ‘90s who recently relocated to Portland. Alongside David, we delve into listener emails discussing topics like Patreon roasts an... more

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Today we revisit Episode 70 from January 31st, 2024. This was part of a larger episode on Record Collecting, but what we are republishing is a semi-exhaustive piece featured on Episode 70 about Napalm Death's classic and divisive track, "You Suffer."... more

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Recent Guests

Don Anderson
Guitarist and member of Agalloch and Sculptured
Agalloch
Episode: Episode 141 - Don Anderson of Agalloch Live in the Studio from 2018
David James Knight
Multi-instrumentalist and computer specialist with a background in '90s tape trading
Episode: Episode 140 - Listener Emails and Current Listening with David James Knight
Jon Rosenthal
Writer for Invisible Oranges and Decibel Magazine
Decibel Magazine
Episode: Episode 139 - [Rewind] Napalm Death’s “You Suffer”
Dylan Neal
Musician with Thief
Thief
Episode: Episode 139 - [Rewind] Napalm Death’s “You Suffer”
Jori Apedaile
Musician behind Eneferens and Hyalithe
Eneferens
Episode: Episode 139 - [Rewind] Napalm Death’s “You Suffer”
Andy Whale
Musician with Bolt Thrower and DeathCollector
Bolt Thrower
Episode: Episode 139 - [Rewind] Napalm Death’s “You Suffer”
Kyle Krause
Professional podcast listener and guest host for this episode
Independent listener, filmmaker/photographer (personal projects)
Episode: Episode 138 - [Podcast Takeover] Kyle Krause Talks Film Sampling in Music
Ashley Spungin
Guest discussing Insect Ark and related projects
Insect Ark and related collaborations
Episode: Episode 135 - [Rewind] Ashley Spungin from Spirit Possession
Jason Walton
Bass player from VBG, the guest for this episode
VBG
Episode: Episode 134 - KGLT Bozeman, MT - 04/26/1993 - Interview with Jason Walton Part 03

Hosts

Jason Walton
Host with a focus on metal scenes, history, and artist interviews; frequently collaborates with Nick Wusz on deep-dive discussions and guest-led episodes.
Nick Wusz
Co-host known for engaging banter, cross-genre exploration, and guest-led storytelling; steers conversations toward production, culture, and scene history.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Ghey

    Serves me right for expecting anything metal from a member of F@galloch.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    carcinogenital
    Canada3 years ago
  • Interesting metal banter and history

    Nick and Jason have a nice banter like Howard and Robin. Very funny and interesting. I find myself stopping during listening because I look up some of these albums they mention and I start listening. I’m hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PNWMetal
    United States3 years ago
  • surely one of the best ways to discover what you didn't know

    Mister Walton and his guests are on a constant quest to expand your mind shoved into your ears.

    Interesting discussions abound about life the universe and everything.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OtherSideofElsewhere
    United States6 years ago
  • Top tier!

    Probably the best music podcast out there. Get your notepad ready, you’re bound to discover some gems of all genres.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reek of Podrefaction
    United States8 years ago
  • You won't know many of these bands

    Jason and many musician guests share super obscure music. Such a simple format leads to fascinating discussion, plus you will find hundres of bizzare and interesting bands through it. Well worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil Wadey
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's willingness to surface obscure bands and regional scenes.
Fans value long-form, thoughtful discussions about music history and production beyond surface-level.curations.
Occasional controversial comments may polarize some listeners but overall the show is seen as a high-quality source for metal culture and discovery.
The banter between hosts is a selling point for many fans, with comparisons to classic radio duos.

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Talking Points

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Episode 112 - Absurdity, Punk, and Oscar Meyer with Food Fortunata (Wheelchair Full of Old Men, Fossil Fuel, Sockeye
Q: What would you recommend as a starting point for new listeners exploring the Wheelchair Full of Old Men ecosystem?
Begin with Fossil Fuel on Bandcamp, then listen to some of the more accessible Sockeye tracks like Boy in Love, and later explore the broader Wheelchair Full of Old Men catalog to understand the mythos and humor that drive the project.
Episode 112 - Absurdity, Punk, and Oscar Meyer with Food Fortunata (Wheelchair Full of Old Men, Fossil Fuel, Sockeye
Q: Nick, where would we start? like what would be a good place to start?
Start with Fossil Fuel self-titled releases on Bandcamp; then expand to Sockeye and Wheelchair Full of Old Men to get a sense of the core absurdity and improvisational energy that defined the scene.
Episode 101 [Updated] - Live Podcasts, Autechre in Darkness, Marc Maron, and Castle Metal?
Q: What was the worst experience at the concert?
Autechre's performance structure felt oppressive at first, with restrictions on movement and lighting, leading to initial discomfort and concerns.
Episode 97 - Grindcrusher, Punk, and Having Enough Bandwidth with Andy Whale (Bolt Thrower)
Q: Do you feel like when you are part of a new project or something that you're expected to play a certain style, is that difficult for you?
A lot of people want their band to sound like Bolt Thrower, but I don't let that dictate my drumming style, as I prefer to explore different styles.
Episode 97 - Grindcrusher, Punk, and Having Enough Bandwidth with Andy Whale (Bolt Thrower)
Q: How did you start getting into electronic music?
I started tinkering with electronic music when I was struggling with not being able to sleep at night, and it became an outlet for venting my frustrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Hate Music

What is I Hate Music about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tightly produced, conversation-heavy show that blends deep-dive discussions about metal history, scene culture, and personal listening habits with occasional guest spotlights from musicians, producers, and label figures. Episodes frequently balance nostalgic band-and-scene storytelling with technical production notes, gear talk, and cross-genre explorations, often laced with witty back-and-forth banter. Notable strengths include a knack for surfacing obscure bands and regional scenes, plus long-form conversations that pull back the curtain on the creative process and industry quirks. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who crave both music discovery and thoughtful context around how metal culture evolves, shines, and markets itself t... more

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2. David James Knight
3. Jon Rosenthal
4. Dylan Neal
5. Jori Apedaile
6. Andy Whale
7. Kyle Krause
8. Ashley Spungin

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