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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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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

In episode 260 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is combining two separate interviews! Jon recently interviewed both Chuck Billy and Alex Skolnick of Testament and Metal Allegiance. In those two interviews, obviously similar questions were asked, even though they were both on for different reasons. The result is an interesting contrast in their experiences. Chuck tells a fond memory of Dio and Alex tells a fond memory of playing with Ozzy Osbourne. Then both of them give very different takes on Free Will.  Hear what happens and let me know what you think! Get Testament tour info here: https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/ Get Metal Allegiance info here: https://www.metalallegiance.com/ 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 [email protected] 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 #thrashmetal #ozzyosbourne

In episode 259 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas shows his love for the metal community, but points out 4 places we could do better. These are things that could help the heavy metal image with the mainstream and things we can do better for ourselves. Did I miss any? Let me know, join the conversation! 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 [email protected] 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 #metalhead #metalfans *This episode includes paid promotion*

In episode 257 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas compares the things that make each sub-genre of metal cheesy and cringe. All of us have a genre of metal we look at as silly, but do we overlook the excesses of our own favorite styles? I'm even going to criticize my beloved death-metal! 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 [email protected] 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 #cringe

In episode 257 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas compares the public's response to  misconduct from rock stars versus people in the Epstein files. Both cases seem to be above the law thanks to their fame and wealth, but people like Marilyn Manson and Till Linderman face much different public controversy and cancel culture than Bill Gates and Elon Musk. Why? Let's discuss it. Tell me what you think! 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 [email protected] 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 #epsteinfiles #metal #cancelculiure

In episode 256 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas is breaking down the best new metal albums that released in January 2026! From Black Metal, Progressive Death Metal, Post Metal, Metalcore, Technical Death Metal, and everything in between! If you want some new metal to listen to, check out this month's lineup!  Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Bands; The Ruins of Beverast - https://theruinsofbeverast.bandcamp.com/album/tempelschlaf Denominate - https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/restoration  Møl - https://moeldk.bandcamp.com/album/dreamcrush  Urne - https://music.apple.com/us/album/setting-fire-to-the-sky/1836416932 Eximperitus - https://eximperitus.bandcamp.com/album/meritoriousness-of-equanimity  Eximperitus AKA - Eximperituserqethhzebibšiptugakkathšulweliarzaxułum Hér - https://hersom.bandcamp.com/album/monochrome  Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy [email protected] 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  #newmetal

In episode 255 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas explains how Megadeth's retirement is a sign of the decline of heavy metal. Who is next to retire? Judas Priest? Iron Maiden? Metallica? Who will take up the mantle and carry the torch for the next generation of heavy metal bands? What happens to a sub-genre when all of it's standard bearers leave a vacuum? Let me know what you think in the comments! Dave Mustaine Book: https://amzn.to/49IQ5Jr 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 [email protected] 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 #heavymetal #megadeth #metal

In episode 254 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas breaks down the AI music policies of Bandcamp versus Spotify. We then analyze how payment incentives shape each company's stance on generative AI Music. These factors help explain why each company has different rules concerning AI music. Are you happy or angry that Bandcamp banned AI Music? Let me know in the comments. Stephen Brewer 'Beyond Desire' https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stephenbrewer/beyond-desire-feat-jesse-leach?ref=release https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVXhEfFKmtQ  Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Sources: https://blog.bandcamp.com/2026/01/13/keeping-bandcamp-human/ https://stereogum.com/2485199/bandcamp-bans-ai-music/news https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/bandcamp-takes-a-stand-against-ai-music-banning-it-from-the-platform/ https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-25/spotify-strengthens-ai-protections/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-industry-news/bandcamp-bans-ai-music-on-platform-1236473722/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy [email protected] 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 #ai #bandcamp #spotify

In episode 253 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas reacts to "10 Modern Metal Trends That Need To Stop In 2026" by MetalBIRB. We made a lot of these same criticisms about modern metal and metalcore a little over year ago. It looks like the core kids are starting to agree with me. Let me know what you think! MetalBIRB's video; https://youtu.be/7cmEcXP8XSg?si=6z0hQQ1xFByy7CN1 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 [email protected] 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 #modernmetal #metal #metalcore