In episode 275 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with one half of Fires In The Distance to discuss the philosophy and choices behind their latest album, Circadian Promise. From existential philosophy to the challenges of having a new singer, join us! Fires In The Distance Links; https://firesinthedistance.bandcamp.com/album/circadian-promise […]
Jon Barbas of Heavy Metal Philosophy is breaking down the best new metal albums of the weekend, from June 12th, 2026! From Avant Garde Metal, Symphonic Metal, Doom Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Thrash Metal, Crust Punk, Heavy Metal, Death Doom, OSDM, Sludge Metal, and everything in between! If you want […]
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 June 5th, 2026! From Alternative Metal, Metalcore, Metallic Hardcore, Ambient Synth, Goth, Modern Metal, Progressive Metal, Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Death Metal, Post Black Metal, Post Hardcore, and everything in between! If […]
Recently The Metal Meltdown YouTube channel aired a video criticizing the Osbourne family for investing in an Ozzy Osbourne Ai that will supposedly act like Ozzy and interact with fans. The Metal Meltdown took particular issue with the part of the article that made claims about the ability of the […]
Jon Barbas of Heavy Metal Philosophy is breaking down the best new metal albums of the weekend, from May 29th, 2026! From Stoner Metal, Progressive Metal, Doom Metal, Psychedelic Metal, Black Metal, Thrash Metal, Metalcore, Avant Garde, Post Metal, Sludge Metal, Death Metal, and everything in between! If you want […]
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% […]
Jon Barbas of Heavy Metal Philosophy is breaking down the best new metal albums of the weekend, from May 15th, 2026! From Progressive Metal, Djent, Death Metal, Stoner Metal, Metalcore, Sludge Metal, Black Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Groove Metal and everything in between! If you want some new metal to […]
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 […]
