On episode 178 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down the new Opeth album, The Last Will and Testament. He got an advanced review stream of the album and all your questions can be answered here. Is there screaming on more than just the one song? Is it heavy? What's the story about? How's the new drummer? Watch this episode for more!

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On episode 177 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas gives 5 reasons why Gojira's historic show at the Olympic opening ceremony won't be the catalyst that gets Metallica to play the Super Bowl Halftime Show. There's a multitude of factors at play here. Also we'll celebrate the amazing performance and what it means for metal culture.

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#gojira #olympics #metallica

On episode 176 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas discovers Atlanta's underground metal scene. I've been covering shows in Atlanta for a few years now, but always at big venues.  I went to Atlanta to see Tomb Mold and Horrendous. It took place in a small bar called Boggs Social. I didn't know about this scene but I immediately felt at home. This is where my kind of people go. Here I report what I saw complete with pictures of the event. 

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#metal #concertphotography #undergroundmusic

On episode 175 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is going meta. It's an inception of music reactions. Rick Beato released a video titled 'The Real Reason Why Music Is Getting Worse', igniting a firestorm of controversy. Anthony Fantono then released his reaction video titled, 'Rick Beato Is Wrong'.

THEN! Become The Knight reacted to Anthony's video with a video titled, 'Boomer vs Coomer: a response to "Rick Beato is Wrong' 

I have agreements and disagreements with all three gentlemen. Join me in the discussion! 

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#rickbeato #anthonyfantano #musictech

On episode 174 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas recounts the opening night of Fallujah's Flesh Prevails 10th Anniversary Tour in Atlanta at the Masquerade. You'll see the shots he got from the photo pit and hear the story of each band's performance. Fallujah was joined by the progressive metal of Persefone, the deathcore Vulvodynia, and the progressive post black metal of Dawn of Ouroboros. Plus we weigh the worth of Spotify monthly listeners and debate the use of tracks when playing live. Join us!

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Bands;
Fallujah - https://fallujah.bandcamp.com/
Persefone - https://persefone.bandcamp.com/
Vulvodynia - https://uniqueleaderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/entabeni
Dawn of Ouroboros - https://dawnofouroboros.bandcamp.com/album/velvet-incandescence

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#techdeath #concertphotography #vulvodynia

Episode 173 of Heavy Metal Philosophy! I've been saying the past few years that we're living in a death metal renaissance! Well, don't take my word for it. I talked to one of the bands in the vanguard of this movement, Tombstoner. I had a few beverages with the band while they gave me first-hand accounts of today's scene. It may have gone off the rails several times, but it was fun when it did. You'll see. 

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#deathmetal #hardcore #metal

On episode 172 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, join Jon Barbas as we dive into the latest thoughts and insights shared by Nik Nocturnal on the metal scene in 2024. From new trends to controversial opinions, we'll react, analyze, and discuss the ever-evolving world of metal music with a fresh perspective, plus Jon plays guitar riffs that illustrate why rap metal sucks.

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#heavymetal #metalcore #niknocturnal

On episode 171 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, we dive deep into the roots of modern metal and explore why it can't seem to shake off its past. David Burke (a PhD candidate in Metal Studies), joins us to discuss the philosophical underpinnings that continue to influence today's popular metal scene. From the metal history origins to its evolution over the decades, we examine how political context shapes the music and culture of metal today.

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#hardcore #numetal #punk

On episode 170 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, we explore the fascinating similarities between Metallica fans and Star Wars Fans. Join Jon Barbas as we delve into the shared traits and experiences that make Metallica and Star Wars fans more alike than you might think.

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#metal #metallica #starwars

On episode 169 of Heavy Metal Philosophy we delve into the controversial statement made by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek regarding the cost of making music. Join us as we explore the implications of this statement on the music industry and the artists who create the music we love. I also recruited Sarah King who just independently funded an LP to break down the costs. She provides facts, figures, and thought-provoking discussion on the value of music creation in the digital age. Don't miss out on this important conversation!

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