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

    #267: It’s The UFC’s Fault That Concert Tickets Are Expensive!
    Apr 21 2026
    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.

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    #ufc #monopoly #livenation
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  • #266: When Should Your Favorite Bands Stop Making New Music?

    #266: When Should Your Favorite Bands Stop Making New Music?
    Apr 14 2026
    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.

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

    #265: Three Reasons Hardcore Is Popular Now. It's Not Underground Anymore!
    Apr 7 2026
    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!

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    #HxC #metalcore #pop
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    10 min
  • #264: The Philosophy of Corrosion of Conformity: Good God/Baad Man w Pepper

    #264: The Philosophy of Corrosion of Conformity: Good God/Baad Man w Pepper
    Mar 31 2026
    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.

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    #CorrosionofConformity #Metal #Southernmusic
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    29 min
  • #263: French Expert Pairs Whiskey with Extreme Metal Albums!

    #263: French Expert Pairs Whiskey with Extreme Metal Albums!
    Mar 24 2026
    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.

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    #metal #whiskey #scotch
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    55 min
  • #262: Live Nation Exposed In Court After Staff Joke About Prices

    #262: Live Nation Exposed In Court After Staff Joke About Prices
    Mar 17 2026
    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.

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    #metal #concert #tickets
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    16 min
  • #261: Wait... There's A Hardcore Scene In Alabama?!

    #261: Wait... There's A Hardcore Scene In Alabama?!
    Mar 10 2026
    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!

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    #deathcore #hardcore #alabama #hxc
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    23 min
  • #260: Testament Tell Ozzy/Dio Stories & Debate Free Will

    #260: Testament Tell Ozzy/Dio Stories & Debate Free Will
    Mar 3 2026
    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!

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    #metal #thrashmetal #ozzyosbourne
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    29 min