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#222: Atlanta Disappointed Me During The Metallica Concert!
Episode 222
In episode 222 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas recounts his experience at Metallica's June 3rd, 2025 concert in Atlanta's Mercedes Benz Stadium…
9 months, 1 week ago
#221: What's The Best Metalcore Source Now That Nik Nocturnal Is Gone?
Episode 221
In episode 221 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas wants to hear from the Metalcore community who the go-to guy is for Modern Metal now that Nik No…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
#220: The Philosophy of Rivers of Nihil. Work, Morality, and Anti-War.
Episode 220
In episode 220 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is joined by Andy Thomas from Rivers of Nihil. We both express how important Rivers of Nihil's '…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
#219: Why Do Metal Bands Love Nietzsche? MySpace Deathcore and Nihilism!
Episode 219
In episode 218 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas chats with Andy from the deathcore band Thus Spoke Zarathustra about Nietzsche, MySpace era deat…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
#218: The Philosophy Of Sleep Token Part 2: The Consequences of Obsession
Episode 218
In episode 218 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas analyzes the ideas and themes on Sleep Token's new album, Even in Arcadia. Sleep Token lyrics of…
10 months ago
#217: Is Behemoth Done With High Art Black Metal?
Episode 217
In episode 217 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas previews and analyzes the upcoming new Behemoth record, 'The Shit Ov God'. Is it all toilet poin…
10 months, 1 week ago
#216: How The AI Debate Is Like Abortion
Episode 216
In episode 216 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas compares controversial debates about abortion, birth control, and gun control to the controversi…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
#215: Does Being Alternative Ever Become Normal? Wednesday 13 On Horror!
Episode 215
In episode 215 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with Wednesday 13 about Horror Punk, his new album 'Mid Death Crisis', and being a wei…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
#214: Metalhead Philosophy Professor Says Negative Emotions Are Good!
Episode 214
In episode 214 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is joined by Philosophy Professor and fellow metalhead Krista Thomason. Dr. Thomason is a Profes…
11 months ago
#213: Can Anyone Really Be A Hero or Villain If We Have No Free Will?
Episode 213
In episode 213 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is joined by Sofia Frasz of symphonic blackened power metal band, Exiled Hope. Sofia is currentl…
11 months, 1 week ago