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#244: Unmasked: Which Metal Bands Are Artists And Which Are Frauds?
Episode 244
In episode 244 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas compares the practices of masked bands like Slipknot, Ghost, Sleep Token, President, Gwar, Mudva…
7 months ago
#243: Agnostic Front Explains The Real History of Hardcore Punk
Episode 243
In episode 243 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with Roger Merit of Agnostic Front to chat about the band's history, their new album E…
7 months, 1 week ago
#242: Why Are Metalheads Hostile Towards Rap?!
Episode 242
In episode 242 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas explores why some metalheads harbor such hatred for rap and hip-hop music. There's one obvious a…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
#241: A Deep South Asian Metalhead Responds To Andrew Lee on Racism In Metal
Episode 241
In episode 241 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas responds to Andrew Lee's video essay titled "How Heavy Metal Upholds White Supremacy." As an Asi…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
#240: One Of The Most Underrated Thrash Bands Is Back After 30 Years!
Episode 240
In episode 240 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with Tommy T. Baron of Coroner to discuss their triumphant return after thirty years! …
8 months ago
#239: The Wildest Band Stunt That Paid Off Big Time!
Episode 239
In episode 239 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas recounts one of his favorite memories covering heavy metal shows. While covering a Behemoth and …
8 months, 1 week ago
#238: Disney Made A Metal Documentary... And It's Good?!
Episode 238
In episode 238 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with the executive producers of Hulu docuseries 'Into The Void' and 'Dark Side of the …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
#237: The Philosophy of Rivers of Nihil: The Work
Episode 237
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 u…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
#236: The Power Of Community: How Metal Scenes Keep Us Sane In Chaos
Episode 236
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 l…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
#235: Igorrr's Amen, The Most Unique & Brutal Metal Album of 2025!
Episode 235
In episode 235 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas shares is overflowing excitement for Igorrr's upcoming album 'Amen.' After seeing Tommy from The…
9 months ago