Today we are ranking the albums of progressive metalcore/djent titans Periphery, from their groundbreaking self-titled debut through their ambitious newest release A Pale White Dot (2026). #periphery #apalewhitedot #metalcore #djent @Periphery 00:00 Periphery (2010) 01:21 Periphery II: This Time It’s Personal (2012) 02:38 Clear (2014) 03:30 Juggernaut: Alpha/Omega (2015) 05:24 […]
In episode 270 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is breaking down “Blue Dot Fever” and why it’s plaguing pop stars like Meghan Trainor and Post Malone, but not death metal and black metal bands. We go over the numbers, the culture, and what it all means. Let us know […]
#metal #melodicdeathmetal #blackmetal #heavymetal #atthegates What an insane week it’s been for brand new albums. 8 new albums to talk about this week! Check them out below! Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QCIph8gJ7h3SNS4er4pR7?si=e9wlh-u7TwSLXANfAXtelA&pi=Z1ge16eOT82S4 Band Details At The Gates – The Ghost of a Future Dead https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/the-ghost-of-a-future-dead-24-bit-hd-audio Volcandra – Beyond The Will of Mortals […]
Today we are ranking the albums of Panopticon, the groundbreaking atmospheric black metal/folk project led by Austin Lunn. From the raw early experiments of Panopticon and Collapse to genre-defining masterpieces like Kentucky, Roads to the North, and Autumn Eternal, all the way through modern triumphs like The Rime of Memory […]
In episode 269 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is celebrating the five year anniversary of Heavy Metal Philosophy! You all asked me a bunch of really insightful but also unhinged questions. That’s what I love about this community, we can plumb the depths of our minds or the toilet […]
#metal #deathmetal #doommetal #blackmetal #darkthrone 6 brand new albums to add to our collection this week! Check them out below! Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QCIph8gJ7h3SNS4er4pR7?si=e9wlh-u7TwSLXANfAXtelA&pi=Z1ge16eOT82S4 Band Details Darkthrone – Pre-Historic Metal Yoth Iria – Gone With The Devil Draconian – In Somnolent Ruin https://draconian.bandcamp.com/album/in-somnolent-ruin Torchia – They Are Born Under Rules of […]
Today we are diving into another STACKED year in metalcore history: 2006. From genre-defining classics by Killswitch Engage, Norma Jean, Converge, and Underoath to underrated gems from Maroon, Drop Dead, Gorgeous, and Sikth, this year delivered nonstop riffs, breakdowns, gang vocals, and melodic chaos. #metalcore #killswitchengage #normajean @killswitchengage @ConvergeOfficial @underoathmusic […]
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Jon Barbas of Heavy Metal Philosophy is breaking down the best new metal albums of the weekend, from May 8th, 2026! From Traditional Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal, Metalcore, Death Metal, Gothic Metal, Metallic Hardcore, Modern Metal, Deathcore, Sludge Metal, Black Metal, Crossover Thrash, Melodic Punk and everything in between! If […]
#metal #deathmetal #venom #blackmetal #heavymetal 5 brand new albums to add to our collection this week! Check them out below! Grond Album Review – Moshville Times: https://moshville.co.uk/reviews/album-review/2026/04/album-review-grond-the-temple/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QCIph8gJ7h3SNS4er4pR7?si=e9wlh-u7TwSLXANfAXtelA&pi=Z1ge16eOT82S4 Band Details Venom – Into Oblivion https://venomlegions.bandcamp.com/album/into-oblivion Grond – The Temple https://grond.bandcamp.com/album/the-temple-2026 Creeping Flesh – God’s Acres Rife With Flesh […]
