Heavy Metal Philosophy

Jon Barbas
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An exploration of philosophy with heavy metal themes. The intersection between the dark, powerful, and introspective. Tune in every Tuesday!

  1. #268: The Book Of Revelation Is Metal AF & the Biz Is Evil w Spirit Adrift

    4D AGO

    #268: The Book Of Revelation Is Metal AF & the Biz Is Evil w Spirit Adrift

    In episode 268 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas chats with Nate Garrett of Spirit Adrift and Neon Nightmare. They talk about the band's final album, how metal The Book of Revelation Is, the corruption in underground metal, and what's next for Nate now that Spirit Adrift is ending. Spirit Adrift and Nate Garrett links; spiritadrift.com https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/album/infinite-illumination 20buckspin.com/neonnightmare www.youtube.com/@UCE2LUdhrZUF58CjsJEQ6xpg  Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social  Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #Metal #Revelation #musicindustry

    44 min
  2. #267: It’s The UFC’s Fault That Concert Tickets Are Expensive!

    APR 21

    #267: It’s The UFC’s Fault That Concert Tickets Are Expensive!

    In episode 267 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas analyzes the business decisions of the UFC that have contributed to not only their own ticket prices rising, but also the cost of music concert tickets. Between monopolistic practices and board of director cross pollination, the rabbit hole is deep.  Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social  Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #ufc #monopoly #livenation

    15 min
  3. #266: When Should Your Favorite Bands Stop Making New Music?

    APR 14

    #266: When Should Your Favorite Bands Stop Making New Music?

    In episode 266 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas looks at examples of legendary bands who retired early like Bolt Thrower, Nirvana, and Spirit Adrift and wonders if other bands should do the same. Don't get it twisted though, some bands still got it and need to keep going. Is it Metallica? Found out who and let me know if you agree or disagree on this week's episode. Get 10% of Hear's Earplugs here: https://www.hears.com/HEAVYMETALPHILOSOPHY Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social  Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #metal #legends

    16 min
  4. #265: Three Reasons Hardcore Is Popular Now. It's Not Underground Anymore!

    APR 7

    #265: Three Reasons Hardcore Is Popular Now. It's Not Underground Anymore!

    In episode 265 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down three reasons why hardcore music has become so popular that it now is featured in pop festivals like Coachella and Late Night Television like Jimmy Kimmel. We even had a hardcore band (Turnstile) win the Grammy for "Best Metal Performance". What do you think? Did we miss any reasons? Let it be known! Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social  Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #HxC #metalcore #pop

    10 min
  5. #264: The Philosophy of Corrosion of Conformity: Good God/Baad Man w Pepper

    MAR 31

    #264: The Philosophy of Corrosion of Conformity: Good God/Baad Man w Pepper

    In episode 264 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is joined by Pepper Keenan of Corrosion of Conformity. We talk about their new double album 'Good God, Baad Man' and the concept of facing the infinite and death. Don't get it twisted though, this isn't a bummer, the record and the conversation is a lot of fun! Join us.  Corrosion Of Conformity Links: https://coc.com/ Corrosion of Conformity - https://corrosion-of-conformity.bandcamp.com/album/good-god-baad-man Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social  Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #CorrosionofConformity #Metal #Southernmusic

    29 min
  6. #263: French Expert Pairs Whiskey with Extreme Metal Albums!

    MAR 24

    #263: French Expert Pairs Whiskey with Extreme Metal Albums!

    In episode 263 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is joined by the host of Greg's Whiskey Guide. Greg has been visiting distilleries and tasting whiskeys for over two decades. He is a passionate whiskey blogger and blender as well as a long-time metalhead. In this episode, he has selected three different whiskeys and paired them with three different extreme metal albums from Insomnium, Rivers of Nihil, and Iotunn. Join us as we compare the characteristics and why they pair well together. Greg's Whiskey Guide Links; https://www.gregswhiskyguide.com/ www.youtube.com/@UChlToN7TfKTdln_FoPX543w  Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Get 10% of Hear's Earplugs here: https://www.hears.com/HEAVYMETALPHILOSOPHY Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social  Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #metal #whiskey #scotch

    55 min
  7. #262: Live Nation Exposed In Court After Staff Joke About Prices

    MAR 17

    #262: Live Nation Exposed In Court After Staff Joke About Prices

    In episode 262 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down the fallout of the Live Nation and DOJ court settlement. Concert ticket prices have gotten extremely unaffordable over the past decade. Is it thanks to a monopoly held by Ticketmaster and Live Nation? Are the jokes employees messaged to each other indicative of company culture? What can be done about rising ticket prices? Join us and see. Get 10% of Hear's Earplugs here: https://www.hears.com/HEAVYMETALPHILOSOPHY Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social  Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #metal #concert #tickets

    16 min
  8. #261: Wait... There's A Hardcore Scene In Alabama?!

    MAR 10

    #261: Wait... There's A Hardcore Scene In Alabama?!

    In episode 261 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas discovers the hardcore punk scene in Alabama. Where is it? Who plays there? Is it happening? Wielded Steel tells us all, plus we discuss the true meaning of deathcore and metalcore. Let me know what you think! Wielded Steel Links: https://wieldedsteel.bandcamp.com/album/sins-of-your-domain https://www.instagram.com/wieldedsteel Get 10% of Hear's Earplugs here: https://www.hears.com/HEAVYMETALPHILOSOPHY Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social  Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #deathcore #hardcore #alabama #hxc

    23 min
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An exploration of philosophy with heavy metal themes. The intersection between the dark, powerful, and introspective. Tune in every Tuesday!

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  • Creator
    Jon Barbas
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jon Barbas
  • Show Website
    Heavy Metal Philosophy

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