It has been a while since we’ve delved into some listener emails, and since Hunter Ginn was in town for Agalloch rehearsals, we asked him to join us.  He appears in this episode as a ghostly, disembodied spector.  Regardless, some familiar topics arose such as AI, and Buckthead, but we also reveal our answers to the 666 degrees of separation segment, and discuss comments and questions posed by listeners.

@radical_research 

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Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.

Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.

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Andy Whale and Bolt Thrower defined a genre.  Even in 2025 those names are said with reverence and massive respect.  There is only one Bolt Thrower, and only one Andy Whale.  However, Andy’s career did not stop with Bolt Thrower as he also played with Memoriam, Darkened, and DeathCollector.  

Now, Andy is creating electronic music, drumming for the fun of it, and enjoying family time.  Join us as we discuss touring, the metal scene in Birmingham, The Grindcrusher tour, and Andy’s love/hate relationship with the drums.

@mynameiswhale1964 @deathcollector_official @memoriamuk @darkeneddeathmetal

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Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.

Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.

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Kelly Shaefer and Atheist blazed a trail in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s that has inspired throngs of technical metal bands to this day.  The band was entrenched in the Floridian Death Metal scene in its heyday, yet Atheist remained one of a kind; truly unique.  In 2025 Atheist is more popular than ever.  They are working on a new album and hitting the road hard.

In this very special episode we talk to Kelly about the longevity of Atheist, his stint with Velvet Revolver, dog food, and being grateful for every moment.  Join us.

@atheistband @kellyshaefer 

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Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.

Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.

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Johnny Valles is a rising star in the extreme metal scene.  He is currently drumming for, or has drummed for, many spectacular metal bands and is possibly best known as Blackbraid’s live drummer and for drumming for Max Cavalera’s Go Ahead and Die.  Most importantly, Johnny is a really great guy, a good friend, an awesome drummer, and we are delighted to have him join us.

So, grab a drumstick, put on your helmet, crack open a Waterloo, and join us for a discussion on Death Metal, sobriety, motocross, exercise, and touring.

@goaheadanddieband @johnny_valles_drums @blackbraid_kvlt @blisteringrot @maxcavaleraofficial 

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Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.

Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.

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Apparently Australia loves us, and we definitely love them. More letters from down under, some music from our koala loving friends, and hopefully the last time we will ever talk about Dethklok.

Join us for listener emails, music, and a brand new segment. Kyles and Gwar rejoice!

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Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.

Ending song "The Ballad of Tyson Birnbaum" written and performed by MoonBladder.

Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.

Watch the video version of this podcast on our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠

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**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

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Here at I Hate Music we love love. Today is Valentine's Day so maybe today we will even love music! Most musical genres are known, and perhaps even defined by, love songs. But what about metal? Are ballads the only type of song in metal that has the theme of romantic love? Do bands like Cannibal Corpse have love songs? What defines a love song? What are some great love songs?

In this episode we dive into love in metal, love in music, some listener emails, and even listen to a love song or two.

Don't pass the aux, that's old school. Sit down, shut up, listen - and if you have something to say to us, email us. We love you.

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Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.

Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.

Watch the video version of this podcast on our ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠

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**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

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You mustard about the ketchup! More ketchup over here, please! Yes, more ketchup, but also talks about the Paul Masvidal (Cynic) and MoonBladder tour, listener emails, what we've been doing and what we've been listening to, and our main man Jason Walton is now 50!

Join us for some good conversation, good music, and good times.

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Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli (we forgot to play it!).  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.

Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.

Watch the video version of this podcast on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠

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**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

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Don't let the door hit ya, 2024! We talk about our highs and lows in 2024 as well as discuss our favorites from the year in music, film, literature, and food.

Of course, we also dive into some listener emails and a play a couple of our favorite songs from this past year.

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Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.

Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.

Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel

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Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM Patreon

Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree

Email and listener suggestions to: [email protected]

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**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

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R.I.P. Bill Walton - I Love you.