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#224: I Met a Guy Who Went to 12 Metallica Shows This Year! How He Did It!
Episode 224
In episode 224 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas met the most dedicated Metallica fan he's ever encountered - this guy attended 12 different Meta…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
#223: The Philosophy of Cryptopsy: Turning Online Toxicity Into Brutal Art!
Episode 223
In episode 223 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas got an early preview of the upcoming Cryptopsy album 'An Insatiable Violence'. After analyzing t…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
#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…
1 year 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…
1 year 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 '…
1 year 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…
1 year 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month ago