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Necropolis

Lonegoat
Death Metal
Black Metal
Extreme Metal
Swedish Death Metal
Metal
Condemner
Entombed
Dismember
Chilean Extreme Metal
Decibel Magazine
USBM
Deicide
Nihilist
Thrash Metal
Florida Death Metal
Ildjarn
Music Criticism
Heavy Metal
Goatcraft
Music Reviews

Jason/Lonegoat from the Necroclassical project Goatcraft and Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com conduct extreme metal interviews and commentaries.

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Causal chat about the lame institution of metal.

Casual Nietzsche chat with Jakob and Daniel.

Paper presented at the 2026 Bruckner Journal Readers Conference which was co-hosted by the Yale School of Music and the Bruckner Society of America.

www.brucknersocietyamerica.org/

In memory of William Carragan.

Veteran metal writer Christopher Dick joins alongside Shelley for an interview about the inner workings of his writing career and happenings at Decibel Magazine.

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Recent Guests

Christopher Dick
Writer with Decibel Magazine for over 20 years, interviewee on the show
Decibel Magazine
Episode: #12 - Christopher Dick from Decibel Magazine
Mr. Stevens
Guest, from america.org, deathmetal.org, author of Nihilism
america.org, deathmetal.org
Episode: #9 - LGBT of Death Metal
Jacob (Jakob)
Danish philosopher and artist featured on the episode
Danmark-based researcher/artist
Episode: #8 - All Things Evil!
Brett Stevens
Sodomizer, from deathmetal.org and america.org, author
Sodomizer / deathmetal.org
Episode: #5 - Culture of Place
Daniel Lake
Contributing writer for Decibel Magazine and author of USBM, A Revolution of Identity in American Black Metal
Decibel Magazine
Episode: The Hate Meditations Podcast, Episode VIII - On Music Criticism
Joseph April
Co-host and music writer from the Necroclassical project Goatcraft
Episode: The Hate Meditations Podcast, Episode VIII - On Music Criticism
Paul Ledney
The originator of Penis Black Metal and member of Profanatica.
Profanatica
Episode: #107 - Paul Ledney, Pt. IV
Kam Lee
Legendary figure from the bands Massacre and Death
Massacre, Death
Episode: The Hate Meditations Podcast, Episode III - Scene Politics, feat. Kam Lee

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Jason
Host of the Necropolis show; leads discussions and interviews across philosophy, metal history, and culture.
Shelley
Co-host/interviewer focusing on extreme metal interviews and philosophy-driven commentary; often anchors discussions.

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#6 - Sodomized by Technology!
Q: What is your view on education and testing in an AI-dominated landscape?
There is a shared concern about the erosion of authentic learning, with proposals that written tests and practical tasks could better differentiate true understanding from AI-generated output, potentially reshaping how achievement is measured.
#6 - Sodomized by Technology!
Q: One of the central questions is whether we are getting dumber as we rely more on tech—do you think AI contributes to a decline in critical thinking?
The guests suggest that AI is a tool whose impact depends on how people use it; some argue it can accelerate learning if used to augment thinking, while others warn that overreliance without strong foundational skills and critical thinking risks a decline in genuine understanding.
The Hate Meditations Podcast, Episode VI - Tolkien and Metal
Q: What's the difference between how black metal and power metal bands interpret Tolkien?
Black metal often explores the darker themes and elements of Tolkien's world, while power metal tends to focus more on the heroic and adventure aspects, creating narratives based on specific stories or battles.
#104 - Condemner Interview
Q: What is the concept and inspiration for the lyrics?
The lyrics are all about torture and execution, drawing inspiration from the Spanish Inquisition and other historical contexts.
#106 - Liminal Spirit
Q: Do you have any goals beyond conjuring up the atmosphere?
Jerry aims to release music continuously and possibly perform live, but primarily wants to focus on documenting his current musical explorations.

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This show mixes deep philosophy, metal culture, and sharp critique through long-form conversations with philosophers, musicians, writers, and critics. Guests span Danish philosophers, death/black metal authorities, journalists, and scene-independent thinkers, enabling rigorous explorations of topics like Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, Heidegger, and Kant, alongside discussions of metal history, production, regional scenes, and the politics of culture. Across episodes, the format favors exploratory banter, cross-disciplinary context, and opinions grounded in both theory and practice, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want to understand how philosophy and metal intersect in contemporary culture and scene dynamics. A notable strength i... more

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2. Mr. Stevens
3. Jacob (Jakob)
4. Brett Stevens
5. Daniel Lake
6. Joseph April
7. Paul Ledney
8. Kam Lee

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