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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 2H 29M

Corgan’s Conspiracy & High Fidelity Snobs

from The Heavy Metal Hangover · host Rex and Duff

Is the mainstream rock shortage a corporate hit job? This week on The Heavy Metal Hangover, Rex and Duff are dissecting Billy Corgan’s recent statement that rock music was intentionally and purposefully scrubbed from popular culture by the industry powers-that-be. We look at the validity of his claims, debate whether rock was pushed or if it simply walked away, and ask what it means for the future of guitar-driven music. But if the industry is trying to kill rock, the snobs aren't helping! We close out the show with a lighthearted look at the absolute absurdity of music elitism, using the classic movie High Fidelity as our guide. We laugh at our own inner "Championship Vinyl" clerks, poke fun at the gatekeepers who refuse to let people just enjoy a catchy tune, and remind everyone that at the end of the day, music is supposed to be fun.

Is the mainstream rock shortage a corporate hit job? This week on The Heavy Metal Hangover, Rex and Duff are dissecting Billy Corgan’s recent statement that rock music was intentionally and purposefully scrubbed from popular culture by the industry powers-that-be. We look at the validity of his claims, debate whether rock was pushed or if it simply walked away, and ask what it means for the future of guitar-driven music. But if the industry is trying to kill rock, the snobs aren't helping! We close out the show with a lighthearted look at the absolute absurdity of music elitism, using the classic movie High Fidelity as our guide. We laugh at our own inner "Championship Vinyl" clerks, poke fun at the gatekeepers who refuse to let people just enjoy a catchy tune, and remind everyone that at the end of the day, music is supposed to be fun.

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