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I Hate Music

Jason Walton
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Agaloc
Hell's Heroes Festival
Maryland Deathfest
Death Metal
Gatekeeping
Food Experiences
Baltimore
Eddie Van Halen
Solitude Aeturnus
Candlemass
Twin Tribes
Demolition Hammer
Sodom
Atheist
Prong
Moonbladder
Primus
James Rivera

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

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We have a special short episode for those curious about Nick’s cassette collection. You’ve heard him mention them and seen them in the background of our videos; now, he provides a brief tour of his favorites and rarities.

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We fired up Mike Browning’s time machine to go back to the pre-pandemic era and visit this old episode with our now co-host Nick Wusz in celebration of his birthday today! Happy Birthday Nick Wusz!

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I dare you to take this down, Spotify! I dare you! Yes, we played two songs on this episode in fair use, and I dare you to take it down! You can’t stop us! Regardless, we here at IHM suffered an unplanned break from recording, but now we are back and... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Woods
An audio engineer with extensive experience in live sound mixing and touring.
Episode: Episode 103 - Invasive Plants, Touring, and Passion Killers with Sarah Woods
Johnny Valles
Drummer for Go Ahead and Die and Blistering Rot, passionate about various music genres and health-conscious living.
Go Ahead and Die, Blistering Rot
Episode: Episode 95 - Motocross, Drumming, Self-Care, and Death Metal Love with Johnny Valles (Go Ahead and Die, Blistering Rot)
Hunter Jin
Drummer for Uggalock
Uggalock
Episode: Episode 87 - Dare to be Stupid with Weird A.I.
Hunter Ginn
Drummer for Agalloch and podcaster at Radical Research
Agalloch
Episode: Episode 82 - Prong's "Beg to Differ" and Primus' "Frizzle Fry" ushering in the '90s with Hunter Ginn
Amy Dragon
Mastering engineer and member of The Recording Academy
The Recording Academy
Episode: Episode 75 - Demystifying the Recording Academy/Grammys and Vinyl Pre-Mastering with Amy Dragon

Hosts

Jason Walton
Co-host/Host with frequent appearances; lead personality in discussions about bands, tours, and fan culture.
Nick Wusz
Co-host; known for banter, deep dives into metal subgenres, and personal anecdotes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Ghey

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    carcinogenital
    Canada2 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 States2 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 States7 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 Kingdom7 years ago

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Guest enthusiasm and listener emails add unique flavor beyond standard interviews.
A deep well of obscure bands and contextual insights makes it a go-to for finding new listening paths.
A strong, banter-driven take on metal and music history that's both entertaining and informative.

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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.
Episode 75 - Demystifying the Recording Academy/Grammys and Vinyl Pre-Mastering with Amy Dragon
Q: So I joined the Academy about a year, it's been almost two years now that I joined.
The Recording Academy has made a lot of really overt decisions in the past five to 10 years to make their membership more representative of the people who are actually creating music and consuming music.

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Two hosts explore a wide range of music topics with a core focus on heavy, underground, and classic metal scenes, blending historical context with personal anecdotes, fan interactions, and humorous banter. Episodes frequently compare bands, dissect lineup changes, and spotlight obscure or influential acts, while maintaining a conversational, playful vibe that appeals to deep music fans who enjoy nerdy detail, guest perspectives, and emotionally honest takes on the music world. A standout element is the long-running banter between the hosts, plus occasional guests and audience emails that enrich conversations with lived experiences and varied musical interests.

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