In episode 278 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas tells four short stories that reveal the current state of our society. As if influencer culture wasn’t bad enough, now we have AI producing even worse versions of it. These stories will illustrate the reality of our current situation, but don’t […]
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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 […]
In episode 274 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas attempted to have a 10 minute interview with Ben Hutcherson of Khemmis about their upcoming self-titled album. Ben and Jon then went on an hour long existential and nihilistic spiral… and they did it with smiles on their faces. Do you […]
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 […]
In episode 271 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is recounting what happened at the Godless IV tour featuring Behemoth, Deicide, Rotting Christ, and Immolation. During Behemoth’s set, a prediction that Jon made last year reviewing their latest album was proven true. Follow along to find out more! Get 10% […]
Today we are ranking the full discography of Darkthrone — from their death metal beginnings on Soulside Journey to their legendary and foundational black metal records, punk/crust years, and surprisingly strong classic metal-inspired later era through 2026’s Pre-Historic Metal. #darkthrone #blackmetal #heavymetal @PeacevilleRecords 00:00 Soulside Journey (1991) 01:08 A Blaze […]
Subscribe to Banger TV: http://bit.ly/1KkhxWW While in England, Sam visits the Crookes Social club in Sheffield, a humble brick building where a plaque affixed to the outside wall tells us was the birthplace of Def Leppard. Inside, Sam meets with Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage, who regales us with tales […]
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 […]
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