In episode 200 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas dives into his top ten favorite oddball metal albums of 2024! From experimental sounds to unique blends of genres, these records didn't fit neatly into our normal death metal, black metal, thrash metal, and progressive categories.

Join us as we explore each album, sharing what makes them stand out and why they deserve a spot on your playlist. Don’t forget to let me know your thoughts in the comments—what are your favorite oddball metal albums this year?

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Bands;
Anna Pest - https://annapest.bandcamp.com/album/you-and-me-at-the-end-of-the-fucking-world
Black Tusk - https://blacktusk.bandcamp.com/album/the-way-forward
Boundaries - https://store.boundariesct.com/
Thrown - https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/excessive-guilt
Tribulation - https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/sub-rosa-in-ternum-24-bit-hd-audio
Iotunn - https://iotunn.bandcamp.com/album/kinship
Swamp Coffin - https://swampcoffin.bandcamp.com/album/drowning-glory
Mother of Graves - https://motherofgraves.bandcamp.com/album/the-periapt-of-absence
Better Lovers - https://sharptonerecords.bandcamp.com/album/highly-irresponsible
Barbarian Hermit - https://barbarianhermit.bandcamp.com/album/mean-sugar
Insect Ark - https://insectark.bandcamp.com/album/raw-blood-singing

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#metal #AOTY #2024

In episode 199 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, I share my top 10 picks for the best prog metal albums of 2024! Join me as I explore each album and what makes them must-listens this year. Share your own favorites in the comments below—I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Bands;
Chapel of Disease - https://chapelofdisease.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-light
Octoploid - https://octoploid.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-aeons
Lord Dying - https://lorddying.bandcamp.com/album/clandestine-transcendence
Anciients - https://anciientriffs.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-reach-of-the-sun
Thy Catafalque - https://thycatafalqueuk.bandcamp.com/album/xii-a-gy-ny-r-lmok-ezut-n-j-nnek
Bedsore - https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-the-strife-for-love
M​ú​r - https://murofficialband.bandcamp.com/album/m-r-24-bit-hd-audio
Oceans of Slumber - https://oceansofslumber.bandcamp.com/album/where-gods-fear-to-speak
Opeth - https://www.opeth.com/
Blood Incantation - https://bloodincantation.bandcamp.com/album/absolute-elsewhere

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#ProgressiveMetal #Metal #AOTY

In episode 198 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is counting down his fifteen favorite death metal albums of 2024! That's right, fifteen! It seems the death metal renaissance that we've been enjoying isn't slowing down anytime soon. The most brutal genre deserves the extra love!

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Bands;
Defeated Sanity - https://defeatedsanity.bandcamp.com/album/chronicles-of-lunacy
Brodequin - https://brodequin.bandcamp.com/album/harbinger-of-woe
Terminal Nation - https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-the-devils-den
Tombstoner - https://tombstoner-us.bandcamp.com/album/rot-stink-rip
Cognitive - https://cognitivenewjersey.bandcamp.com/album/abhorrence
Blood Red Throne - https://soulsellerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nonagon
Dååth - https://daathofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-deceivers
Skeletal Remains - https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/fragments-of-the-ageless-24-bit-hd-audio
Undeath - https://undeath.bandcamp.com/album/more-insane
Job For A Cowboy - https://jobforacowboy.bandcamp.com/album/moon-healer
The Black Dahlia Murder - https://theblackdahliamurder.bandcamp.com/album/servitude
200 Stab Wounds - https://200stabwounds.bandcamp.com/album/manual-manic-procedures
Ulcerate - https://ulcerate.bandcamp.com/album/cutting-the-throat-of-god
Vitriol - https://vitriolwarfare.bandcamp.com/album/suffer-become-24-bit-hd-audio
Fulci - https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/duck-face-killings

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#deathmetal #AOTY #2024

In episode 197 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is counting down his ten favorite black metal albums of 2024! For my tastes I prefer my black metal on the more artistic side versus the raw primal side. This list will reflect my tastes, but fret not... there will be plenty of evil. Also a true surprise will be on this episodes "dealer's choice" segment. Join me!

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Bands;
Mork - https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/album/syv
Dödsrit - https://dodsrit.bandcamp.com/album/nocturnal-will
Hulder - https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/verses-in-oath
Rotting Christ - https://rottingchrist.bandcamp.com/album/pro-xristou
Amiensus - https://amiensus.bandcamp.com/album/reclamation-part-1
Amiensus - https://amiensus.bandcamp.com/album/reclamation-pt-ii
Gaerea - https://gaerea.bandcamp.com/album/coma
Ihsahn - https://www.ihsahn.com/
Folterkammer - https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/weibermacht
Aquilus - https://aquilus.bandcamp.com/album/bellum-ii
Kvaen - https://kvaenblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/the-formless-fires
Agriculture - https://agriculturemusic.bandcamp.com/album/living-is-easy

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#blackmetal #AOTY #heavymetal

In episode 196 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is counting down his five favorite thrash metal albums of 2024! Speed, aggression, and groove are kings in this list. A couple of surprises will be in this episode along with the return of the dealer's choice segment. AOTY season starts now!

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Bands;
Vicious Blade - https://motorpunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/vicious-blade-relentless-force
Body Count - https://berburudomba.bandcamp.com/album/merciless
Exhorder - https://exhorder.bandcamp.com/album/defectum-omnium
Dust Bolt - https://shop.afm-records.de/dust-bolt/
Oxygen Destroyer - https://oxygen-destroyer.bandcamp.com/album/guardian-of-the-universe
Enforced - https://enforced.bandcamp.com/album/a-leap-into-the-dark-ep-24-bit-hd-audio
Life Cycles - https://lifecyclestexas.bandcamp.com/album/portal-to-the-unknown

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#thrashmetal #AOTY #metalhead

In episode 195 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down his ten favorite metal albums from November 2024. Thanks to being away in Germany, we didn't do our normal weekend best new metal album episodes. This episode will make up for lost time and of course, celebrate the past month's amazing metal albums!

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Bands;
The Browning - https://thebrowningofficial.bandcamp.com/album/omni
Qaalm - https://qaalm.bandcamp.com/album/grave-impressions-of-an-unbroken-arc
Disparaged - https://apostasyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/down-the-heavens
Yoth Iria - https://edgedcircleproductions.bandcamp.com/album/blazing-inferno
Tribulation - https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/sub-rosa-in-ternum-24-bit-hd-audio
Defeated Sanity - https://berburudomba.bandcamp.com/album/chronicles-of-lunacy
Thy Catafalque - https://thycatafalqueuk.bandcamp.com/album/xii-a-gy-ny-r-lmok-ezut-n-j-nnek
Bedsore - https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-the-strife-for-love
M​ú​r - https://murofficialband.bandcamp.com/album/m-r-24-bit-hd-audio
Opeth- https://www.opeth.com/

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#metal  #newmetal  #albumart

In episode 194 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, an incredible Irish black metal singer, Alan Averill from Primordial, brings a unique perspective. I was honored to be a guest on his Agitators Anonymous podcast, where we dove into American culture and politics, exploring everything from music influences to social issues.

Discover how our backgrounds shape our views and what navigating the complexities of culture across the Atlantic is like. Whether you're a fan of black metal or just curious about different cultural perspectives, this discussion will surely spark your interest!

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In episode 193 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas interviews Defeated Sanity about their upcoming album, Chronicles of Lunacy. During the conversation which was recorded in August, the topics we discussed made me question my thoughts on more recent episodes of the podcast. It might seem like I'm reinforcing those points but this podcast was actually recorded before I thought of those ideas. Plus, you have to hear this music. Their brand of jazzy and ultra-technical Brutal Death Metal must be heard to be believed!

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#DefeatedSanity #BrutalDeathMetal #techdeath

In episode 192 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas interviews Tamás Kátai of Thy Catafalque, the Hungarian metal band that released two wildly different masterpiece albums in just one year! Alfö​ld was bleak and moody where their upcoming album XII: A gyönyörü álmok ezután jönnek is bright and adventurous!

Join us as we explore the creative process behind these albums, the themes and musical styles that set them apart, and the challenges the band faced along the way. We'll discuss the evolution of their sound, and uncover the decisions that made these albums truly exceptional.

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In episode 191 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas chats with Sabrina from the power metal band Seven Kingdoms. As a long-time death metal freak, I am new to power metal. Seven Kingdoms and their more personal brand of the genre stood out, and so I wanted to chat with them about their take on power metal. You'll definitely want to hear her voice and unique southern story.

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