The Most Unexpected Band Went Viral. Now What Are They Doing?
In episode 293 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas chats with viral sensation Tunnels. They just went viral on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube with their recent “Songs In The Canyon” live performance. When sudden notoriety hits, what does a band do to capitalize? Let’s find out what their plans are and have a whole lot of laughs along the way!
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@tunnelsband420
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Man, those guys are WEIRD!!!
🤪
Thanks so much for having us Jon, you’re a gentleman and a scholar. Looking forward to the album review soon. We will get back to you with a list of names we can give your audience… we’re all workshopping it here at Tunnels Corp.™️
Much love ❤🫡🤘
@hoogen_boom
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
LOVING THE BANTAAAA
@Lexluther555
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
It’s cool to see. Kinda sad the only way to get recognition now is to multitrack and heavily mix and compress your live sound and produce an edited film for anyone to care.
This band does not sound like this live, but as a heavily edited and processed recording then they do.
@seanfaherty
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
I dunno if it’s the new drummer, Pedro or the pizza but holy fuck
@ShadowCommander1167
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Keanu Reeves interviewing Jack Black.
@PxNxWxGxW
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
So many bands like this exist. People just need to get off Spotify and go digging on YouTube.
@LiminalEulipion
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Id totally see them with Red Fang.. Thatd be a heluva party lol
@SchallyWag-c3n
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
so good to have honest musicians.. not so serious main purpose is to bring joy to others… yeah!
@Lightning-p2w
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
I believe when you die that's it. Nothing exists after that. Also, the immaculate conception is complete BS. A teenage girl was impregnated by ghost? GTFOH
@kylemiller7334
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Heck yeah dudes
@Vølkien-13
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Phenomenal band
@robertraymond9107
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
THE TUNNELUTION HAS BEGUN
@neilholmes9902
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Everything about this rules!
@CarlosSilva-qn5ge
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
I ll say only that i liked and enjoyed that magical concert very much indeed
Guys you have to hit the road man , Theres no other option 😊
Thanks for the interview Jon , Nice shot 👍😉💪
@gurnblanston5000
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
They know about Cronos?? Wild!!!
@13JDOG666
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Jack Black finally formed a real band. Great stuff too. Good for him.👏
@alexanderson9210
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
These guys are absolutely amazing! I saw the viral clip and had to fly to Long Beach to see them play at the Alex's Bar show! Everyone should go see these guys.
@PedroMancillas-A1
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
I told these guys only one slice of pizza. 🍕💀
@bftvclips8925
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
These guys would be perfect on jam band festival scene. They can be major players in that underground scene.
@Pleasantdreamss
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Isn’t that song phantom of the opera
@CraigMader
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
The Jack Blackish guy they cant think of who's actually awesome is Adam And The Metal Hawks. They're a shitload of fun if youre wired for rock. Jack has even promoted them himself.
@Rob90-z1j
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Best Metal Voice in Deathcore
@CorpseD.Licioso72
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
😂😂😂 " I feel weird Pedro.."
Every band member ever thats done a " weird" booking
Dude has sick tone for a "jam in the park w the fam." gig.
Edit: Kudos to Pedro!
@Vikingson59
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Best of luck ! refreshing to hear something other then screamo !!
@EddieTheIV22
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
These boiz kick ass🫡
@VuTrinh-c9n
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Man, these gentlemen seems like such fun guys to hang out and have some beer with
@neogotham2k39
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Awesome interview!
"Life is short, enjoy the little things."
@acaDamiens
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Great interview. Time to go check out their 2021 album now.
@robert48044
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
The pizza is starting to kick in
@DanielFerrellTrio
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Awesome interview!!! Love Tunnels! 🤘🏻
@markstewart515
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Good interview Jon
@rickpage8147
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
I absolutely love eating pizza in the mountains!!.. (I happen to live in the mountains lol)
@OvenTender
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Best of luck to them dudes 🤘🤘🤘🍻🍻🍻🍻🫡 Thank you everyone for your time and the content.
@heydad-c9b
October 21, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Thanks for having Tunnels on Jon! Big things are coming! – Joel