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  • #277: Ozzy Endorsed Yungblud But Others HATE Him!?

    #277: Ozzy Endorsed Yungblud But Others HATE Him!?
    Jun 30 2026
    In episode 277 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas analyzes criticisms of Yungblud coming from rock stars like Justin Hawkins of the Darkness, Machine Gun Kelly, and Ronnie Radke. Is Yungblud a poser? Disloyal? A rich kid? Does it even matter when he makes pop rock? Let me know what you think!

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    #Yungblud #metal #rock
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    15 mins
  • #276: I Went To The Most Boujee Venue To See Extreme Metal

    #276: I Went To The Most Boujee Venue To See Extreme Metal
    Jun 23 2026
    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 a fish out of water! Stay awhile and listen.

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    #metal #modernmetal #fancy
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    14 mins
  • #275: Is This Peak Modern Death Doom? | Fires In The Distance Interview

    #275: Is This Peak Modern Death Doom? | Fires In The Distance Interview
    Jun 16 2026
    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!

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    #deathdoom #progressivemetal #existentialism
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    23 mins
  • #274: What Happens When Interviews Get Too DEEP?

    #274: What Happens When Interviews Get Too DEEP?
    Jun 9 2026
    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 like cosmic horror and heavy metal? You're in the right place, join us!

    Khemmis links;
    https://khemmis.bandcamp.com/music
    https://www.instagram.com/khemmisdoom/
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    #doommetal #metal #existentialism
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    51 mins
  • #273: Jack Osbourne Claps Back At Metal YouTubers?!

    #273: Jack Osbourne Claps Back At Metal YouTubers?!
    Jun 2 2026
    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 Ai to be placed in ads. Shockingly, Jack Osbourne himself commented on the video and a debate ensued. I had Uncle Melty on the podcast (episode 273) to talk about what happened. Join us!

    The Metal Meltdown YouTube Channel and Instagram:
    www.youtube.com/@UC6DrrBx7gJ5fKAJFN0p19Ng
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    The Original Ozzy AI video:
    https://youtu.be/rxQCfHtS1N4?si=KHNftZLgj-kmkjxI

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    #AI #ozzyosbourne #metal
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    47 mins
  • #272: The BIG Names Behind King Ultramega's Chris Cornell Tribute!

    #272: The BIG Names Behind King Ultramega's Chris Cornell Tribute!
    May 26 2026
    In episode 272 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas sits down with Mark Menghi (from Metal Allegiance) and Brann Dailor (from Mastadon) to chat about King Ultramega, the all-star collective paying tribute to Chris Cornell. This super group ranges from players like Kim Thayil, Alissa White-Gluz, Charlie Benante, Joe Satriani, Bill Kelliher, Angel Vivaldi, William Duval, and many others including this week's guests Mark and Brann. We'll talk all about the inspiration behind the project, the joys the challenges, and a brief aside about our love of Black Sabbath. Join us!

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    https://musicares.org

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    #ChrisCornell #metal #soundgarden
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    28 mins
  • #271: I Shot The Most Evil Metal Concert Ever & It Proved My Theory True!

    #271: I Shot The Most Evil Metal Concert Ever & It Proved My Theory True!
    May 19 2026
    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!

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    #metal #blackmetal #deathmetal
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    15 mins
  • #270: Brutal Death Metal Bands Are Selling More Tickets Than Pop Stars?!

    #270: Brutal Death Metal Bands Are Selling More Tickets Than Pop Stars?!
    May 12 2026
    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 what you think in the comments!

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    #bluedot #metal #pop
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    16 mins