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An exploration of philosophy with heavy metal themes. The intersection between the dark, powerful, and introspective. Tune in every Tuesday!
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#287: The Philosophy of Nailbomb: Is This the Perfect Time for a Comeback? (opens the original)
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In episode 287 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with Igor "Amadeus" Cavalera and asks what Nailbomb means and why now is the perfect time for this legendary project to return. This is a tale of metal, family, and hardcore punk; join us! Nailbomb Info: https://www.instagram.com/nailbomb_band_official/ Igor Socials: https://www.instagram.com/fullmoonwizard Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilo
#286: The Philosophy of Prog Metal's Darkest Trilogy! (opens the original)
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In episode 286 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas does lyrical analysis of Green Carnation's "A Dark Poem" trilogy. This isn't just navel-gazing on my part, though; Stein Roger Sordal and Kjetil Nordhus from the band joined to expand on and/or correct my interpretations. We talk dark philosophy, loss, forgiveness, and dystopia. Join us! Green Carnation Links; https://shop.season-of-mist.com/collections/band-music-green-carnation https://greencarnationsom.bandcamp.com/music https://www.instagr
#285: MTV Killed The Rock/Metal VMA Category. Here's What It Really Means! (opens the original)
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In episode 285 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas analyzes what it means for rock and heavy metal that MTV has officially removed the Best Rock and Metal categories from the VMAs for the first time in 37 years. See why this decision matters for the future of rock music. We examine why excluding rock and metal is a significant cultural moment for music fans. Get 10% off Hear's Earplugs here: https://www.hears.com/HEAVYMETALPHILOSOPHY Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fou
#284: I Need To Warn You About 2 Things Before You See Down In Concert! (opens the original)
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In episode 284 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas warns metal concertgoers about 2 issues they might encounter on Down's current North American tour with Spirit In The Room and Helmet. Jon photographed the opening night at Atlanta's The Eastern and encountered 2 significant issues on an otherwise amazing night of rock and metal. HMP highly recommends seeing these bands live, but be prepared. Get Down Tour Tickets Here; https://down-nola.com/pages/tour Get 10% off Hear's Earplugs here: https:/
#283: Do We Still Need Journalists In Metal?! (opens the original)
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In episode 283 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas analyzes why metal media, and media more broadly, are contracting. Do we even still need print journalists now that we have content creators, influencers, and short-form content? Recently, a lot of metal magazines like Metal Injection, Metal Sucks, Brooklyn Vegan, and more experienced massive layoffs. Are these media layoffs the end of music journalism, or will influencers fill the void? Is that a good thing? Let's analyze why this happened an
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