In episode 276 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas recounts the tale of going to one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Atlanta to see a modern metal show. Jon went to the Buckhead Theatre to photograph Jinjer, Entheos, and Crystal Lake, but the boujee venue made him feel like […]
Amy Lee and Evanescence have been one of the most influential rock and metal bands of the 21st century, blending gothic atmosphere, symphonic elements, alternative rock, industrial textures, and unforgettable melodies. In this video, I rank every Evanescence studio album from worst to best, including their latest release, Sanctuary (2026). […]
Jon Barbas of Heavy Metal Philosophy is breaking down the best new metal albums of the weekend, from May 22nd, 2026! From Symphonic Black Meta, Traditional Heavy Metal, Stoner Metal, Power Metal, Blackened Death Metal, Thrash Metal, Avant Garde Metal, Post Doom Metal, Progressive Metal, Alternative, Sludge Metal, and everything […]
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 […]
Jon Barbas of Heavy Metal Philosophy is breaking down the best new metal albums of the weekend, from May 1st, 2026! From Alternative Metal, Nu-Metal, Metalcore, Black Metal, Sludge Metal, Doom Metal, Technical Death Metal, Stoner Metal, Deathcore, and everything in between! If you want some new metal to listen […]
Jon Barbas of Heavy Metal Philosophy is breaking down the best new metal albums of the weekend, from February 7th, 2025! From black metal, Alternative, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal, Mathcore, Sludge, Stoner Metal, Progressive Death Metal, and everything in between! If you want some new metal to listen to, check […]
Faith No More fans have been asking the same question since the abruptly canceled 2021 reunion dates: is this the end? In a new interview promoting his memoir, co-founder/keyboardist Roddy Bottum says he doesn’t see the band playing again — and that “no one’s up for it.” We break down […]
Jon Barbas of Heavy Metal Philosophy is breaking down the best new metal albums of the weekend, from August 15th, 2025! From Alternative Metal, Metalcore, Black Metal, Deathcore, Melodic Death Metal, Groove Metal, Death Metal, Folk Metal, Death Doom and everything in between! If you want some new metal to […]
