I Hate Music

Our listeners have been writing in with a lot to say lately. From suggesting new topics to weighing in on past discussions and sharing personal experiences, the feedback has been incredible. In this episode, we also address some criticism and discuss the Milwaukee Metal Fest.Join us as we dive further into great death metal vocalists, explore more workout metal, and pay the price for speaking our minds. --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for our latest discussion as we explore the purpose of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and  ruminate on the induction process for artists. We will also delve into what defines Rock & Roll, the presence of Rock & Roll bands in 2026, and the paradigms that determine how an artist fits within a specific genre.The conversation will include Jason bringing up the Ramones way too often, along with plenty of the usual detours from our hosts.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we welcome back longtime friend Hamilton Jordan to discuss the much-anticipated new Genghis Tron album, "Signal Fire." We dive into how he and the band have evolved over the last twenty years, and we also explore topics like blast beats, self-taught musicianship, and the process of discovering new music.Genghis Tron’s new album, "Signal Fire," will be released this June on Relapse Records.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meeting your heroes can be a mixed bag. While it offers an invaluable chance to connect with someone you admire, it also carries the risk of damaging your perception of them and their work.In today’s episode, we discuss the environmental and emotional factors involved in approaching a hero, the potential outcomes, and what people hope to achieve from these interactions. We also share the story of when Nick unexpectedly met Steve Harris of Iron Maiden in London.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do bands choose to sing in their native language when it might limit their worldwide appeal? Is it a matter of authenticity, nationalism, or pride? Furthermore, why are many listeners hesitant to engage with lyrics in a language they don't understand, and why was Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance so controversial?Join us as we discuss these topics and listen to Jason get irrationally mad about the appropriation of metal by those outside the community.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nevada City/Sacramento, California scene is rarely recognized as a hub for extreme metal, but Desiccation’s new album, "Legatum Mortuorum," is set to change that.In this episode, we speak with James Bratt, Soell Bratt, and Karl Cordtz about creating music during the pandemic, navigating grief, and the process behind their latest release on Carbonized Records.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s on your gym playlist? What pumps you up to blast those quads and pump iron?In this episode, Nick explains the concept of "workout metal," and we debate how much mood and environment affect what you listen to. Grab your dumbbells, hydrate, and join us!--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes a death metal vocalist truly great? Whether they are guttural, raspy, or barely intelligible, we are exploring the qualities that allow certain vocalists to stand out from the crowd of cookie-cutter, and cookie monster, styles.In this discussion, we share our favorite vocalists and examine the unique elements that make each of them exceptional.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of Mortiis currently being on his "The Witches of Dystopia" tour, we are rewinding to episode 69 and our conversation with him from January 2024.You can also catch Mortiis on tour in North America now with Uada, Rome, and Wraith Knight.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Often overlooked but celebrated by those in the know, Oregon’s Victims of Internal Decay made small waves in the ‘90s. IHM’s own Nick Wusz was a member of the band and shares with us the recordings he was a part of and enlightens us to the band's career as a whole.Join us to hear about Nick’s time with the band, their impact on a young Mr. Wusz, and listen to a couple of their songs.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dear Food,It was an honor to finally have you sit down with I Hate Music for the podcast. As a long-time friend and a true hero of ours, having the chance to discuss your work was a personal highlight.The impact you have made as a pillar of outsider music—through Wheelchair Full of Old Men Records and your work with Sockeye, Fossil Fuel, and The Poops—cannot be overstated. During the episode, we wanted to express how fundamental your label and your music have been to our own creative work and our broader perception of art.Thank you for sharing the history of the label since its inception in 1988 and discussing the evolution of your projects over the years. I am looking forward to sharing this conversation with our listeners.Best regards,I Hate Music--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we listen to and discuss "Drowning in Rain," a 1998 single from Jason’s project, Nothing. We explore the recording process, the equipment used, and the personal context behind the song.We also reflect on whether the track stands the test of time and how this early work relates to Jason’s current projects. So join us for this look at some of his lesser-known work.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, we don’t mean “Human” and “Eternal Nightmare.” We are raising a question regarding whether actual violence and death associated with music and art changes your perception of the artist and the work itself.Specifically, does Burzum sound different to you knowing Varg killed Euronymous? Can you still listen to Burzum? More broadly, how do the actions of artists affect your enjoyment of their art, whether positively or negatively?Ultimately, can you separate the art from the artist, and does Mayhem's music sound better to you given their history of violence.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In preparation for Earth in Sound’s debut comedy night last December, we were discussing our upcoming sets when Nick decided to ask AI to generate a ten-minute comedy routine centered around metal. We found the results so entertaining that we wanted to share them with you.Please enjoy this short episode filled with laughs, metal stereotypes, and burritos. Happy April Fool's Day!--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of I Hate Music, we revisit two extremely divisive albums: Sepultura’s "Chaos A.D." and Entombed’s "Wolverine Blues." Both were records we disliked upon their release and haven’t spent much time with since.We discuss whether it was even possible for these albums to follow their predecessors and how we feel about them now in retrospect.So grab your comic books, grow out your dreads, and join us for the conversation.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a special short episode for those curious about Nick’s cassette collection. You’ve heard him mention them and seen them in the background of our videos; now, he provides a brief tour of his favorites and rarities.Join us on platforms that support video to see the footage, or listen in as Nick shares a glimpse into his world of cassettes.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve toyed with an idea for a while that seemed just crazy enough to work: "What similarities are there between Iron Maiden switching vocalists from Paul Di’anno to Bruce Dickinson, and Faith No More moving from Chuck Mosley to Mike Patton?" Despite the unusual premise, we found more parallels than expected.In this piece, we compare and contrast both bands before and after their respective lineup changes. We discuss the catalysts for these transitions, the resulting impact on the music, and how a band can survive such a potentially catastrophic shake-up. We also explore the merits of singers who may not be technically proficient, like Chuck Mosley, and how vocal character can often make all the difference.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We fired up Mike Browning’s time machine to go back to the pre-pandemic era and visit this old episode with our now co-host Nick Wusz in celebration of his birthday today!  Happy Birthday Nick Wusz!Come marvel at our old format and witness Nick as a guest, not as a host, as we delve into music, life, the universe and everything else.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #comedy #comedynight #amateurcomedy #bestof2025- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I dare you to take this down, Spotify!  I dare you!  Yes, we played two songs on this episode in fair use, and I dare you to take it down!  You can’t stop us!  Regardless, we here at IHM suffered an unplanned break from recording, but now we are back and ready for 2026!  We have lots of changes and ideas for this coming year so hang on - a new and improved IHM is coming soon!In this very special episode we discuss and play some excerpts from the now legendary Amateur Comedy Night at Azoth in December that we hosted.  We also share our favorites from 2025 and even play a couple of songs to see if Spotify is going to take us down again.@comedy @comedynight @bestof2025  --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #comedy #comedynight #amateurcomedy #bestof2025- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve seen her behind the mixing board working with bands such as Front Line Assembly, Corrosion of Conformity, Blood Incantation, and Agalloch.  She’s toured with Alice Cooper and Judas Priest.  She consistently makes your concert experiences sound better and you should thank her for it.  She gives the craft the respect it deserves, and furthers the craft itself with her care, precision, and attitude.  You should thank her for that too.  Sarah Woods is a world class audio engineer who has been making waves in the audio world lately.  From killing it at FOH in small venues, to large arenas and huge festivals, to small mixing desks in the forest, Sarah has skills rarely seen, an unbelievable ear, and a passion for the craft that makes her stand out from the apathetic over-worked cliche’ soundperson.  Sarah has a fascinating story.  Starting as a music-lover and musician herself, to finding her feet as an audio engineer working for places like ESPN, and now touring the world with her favorite bands, Sarah seems to have it all.  We discuss the joys and hardships of living off of music, the pleasures of touring, and what it’s like to live your dream.  Join us.  @sarahwoodsaudio @judaspriest @cocband @robhalford @agalloch --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #sarahwoods #robhalford #judaspriest #FLA #agalloch #deathmetal #metalpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*UPDATE* It happened again!  Spotify, our podcast host, removed this episode from streaming services throughout the world.  You can still find the original episode with all music intact on YouTube, but we’ve had to remove all music from this episode to keep it on streaming.  We are currently looking for a new podcast host to alleviate this issue.—-------------------------------------------------We don’t know exactly what happened with Episode 101, but we share what we do know, explain the situation, theorize on why it happened, and cross our fingers it doesn’t happen again with this episode.  We also dive into some listener emails, answer the latest 666 Degrees of Separation, as well as discuss our favorite movie soundtracks and extreme metal literature.Pro Tools rears its ugly head and crashes Nick’s system a couple times during this one, but we offset that bad news with listening to some killer tunes including a couple bands from Romania that we had never heard of before.  In the absence of Marc Maron’s WTF, what the heck else are you going to listen to?@ihatemusicpodcast @fetud @bjork @robhalford --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #fetud #robhalford #bjork #yorgoslanthimos #cynic #deathmetal #metalpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We don’t know exactly what happened with Episode 101, but we share what we do know, explain the situation, theorize on why it happened, and cross our fingers it doesn’t happen again with this episode.  We also dive into some listener emails, answer the latest 666 Degrees of Separation, as well as discuss our favorite movie soundtracks and extreme metal literature.Pro Tools rears its ugly head and crashes Nick’s system a couple times during this one, but we offset that bad news with listening to some killer tunes including a couple bands from Romania that we had never heard of before.  In the absence of Marc Maron’s WTF, what the heck else are you going to listen to?@ihatemusicpodcast @fetud @bjork @robhalford --------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #fetud #robhalford #bjork #yorgoslanthimos #cynic #deathmetal #metalpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*UPDATE* The original version of this episode was removed from all streaming services worldwide due to “recent changes with the music rightsholder.”  This was the case with all three songs we played on this episode.  This has never once happened to us before.  Our only recourse was to remove the songs and re-publish.  If you want to hear this episode with the songs, please visit us on YouTube where you can find it there.  --------------------------In this very special episode of I Hate Music, we field a litany of listener emails and end up discussing various topics such as Autechre’s current tour, the My Favorite Murder podcast, the importance of Marc Maron, and explore the question on everyone’s mind - does Castle Metal even exist?Ghosts came up again and killed Nick’s mic about 20 minutes in, but don’t worry, we fixed it, we got this.@ihatemusicpodcast @autechre @myfavoritemurder @marcmaron @castlemetal --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #autechre #myfavoritemurder #marcmaron #castlemetal- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this very special episode of I Hate Music, we field a litany of listener emails and end up discussing various topics such as Autechre’s current tour, the My Favorite Murder podcast, the importance of Marc Maron, and explore the question on everyone’s mind - does Castle Metal even exist?Ghosts came up again and killed Nick’s mic about 20 minutes in, but don’t worry, we fixed it, we got this.@ihatemusicpodcast @autechre @myfavoritemurder @marcmaron @castlemetal --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #autechre #myfavoritemurder #marcmaron #castlemetal- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are ghosts in the machine, metal in our hearts, and Beherit in our ears.  On this episode we discuss a wide variety of topics from metal comic books, to IHM’s 8th birthday, Dave Matthews and Idles, advocacy for the Recording Academy, and we celebrate our 100th episode!Tune in, turn up, and drop out.@ihatemusicpodcast @protools @davematthews @nflcomics @idles @beherit --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back after an unintentional summer break!  Sometimes life gets in the way, and we had a very busy summer so in this episode we share stories of our summer travels featuring places such as The U.K. for Fortress Fest, California for the Agalloch/Emperor shows, Serbia, Montana, as well as Brazil, Mexico and more.  We discuss the shows we saw and performed, the food we enjoyed and did not enjoy, the beers we quaffed and possibly the world’s worst hotel.  At the end of the episode we reveal a very curious discovery that leaves us pondering and perplexed.  Do it up!@ihatemusicpodcast  --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been a while since we’ve delved into some listener emails, and since Hunter Ginn was in town for Agalloch rehearsals, we asked him to join us.  He appears in this episode as a ghostly, disembodied spector.  Regardless, some familiar topics arose such as AI, and Buckthead, but we also reveal our answers to the 666 degrees of separation segment, and discuss comments and questions posed by listeners.@radical_research  --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Whale and Bolt Thrower defined a genre.  Even in 2025 those names are said with reverence and massive respect.  There is only one Bolt Thrower, and only one Andy Whale.  However, Andy’s career did not stop with Bolt Thrower as he also played with Memoriam, Darkened, and DeathCollector.  Now, Andy is creating electronic music, drumming for the fun of it, and enjoying family time.  Join us as we discuss touring, the metal scene in Birmingham, The Grindcrusher tour, and Andy’s love/hate relationship with the drums.@mynameiswhale1964 @deathcollector_official @memoriamuk @darkeneddeathmetal --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly Shaefer and Atheist blazed a trail in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s that has inspired throngs of technical metal bands to this day.  The band was entrenched in the Floridian Death Metal scene in its heyday, yet Atheist remained one of a kind; truly unique.  In 2025 Atheist is more popular than ever.  They are working on a new album and hitting the road hard.In this very special episode we talk to Kelly about the longevity of Atheist, his stint with Velvet Revolver, dog food, and being grateful for every moment.  Join us.@atheistband @kellyshaefer --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnny Valles is a rising star in the extreme metal scene.  He is currently drumming for, or has drummed for, many spectacular metal bands and is possibly best known as Blackbraid’s live drummer and for drumming for Max Cavalera’s Go Ahead and Die.  Most importantly, Johnny is a really great guy, a good friend, an awesome drummer, and we are delighted to have him join us.So, grab a drumstick, put on your helmet, crack open a Waterloo, and join us for a discussion on Death Metal, sobriety, motocross, exercise, and touring.@goaheadanddieband @johnny_valles_drums @blackbraid_kvlt @blisteringrot @maxcavaleraofficial --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli, cover image by Jori Apedaile, intro video by Fredz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apparently Australia loves us, and we definitely love them. More letters from down under, some music from our koala loving friends, and hopefully the last time we will ever talk about Dethklok. Join us for listener emails, music, and a brand new segment. Kyles and Gwar rejoice!--------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Ending song "The Ballad of Tyson Birnbaum" written and performed by MoonBladder.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here at I Hate Music we love love. Today is Valentine's Day so maybe today we will even love music! Most musical genres are known, and perhaps even defined by, love songs. But what about metal? Are ballads the only type of song in metal that has the theme of romantic love? Do bands like Cannibal Corpse have love songs? What defines a love song? What are some great love songs?In this episode we dive into love in metal, love in music, some listener emails, and even listen to a love song or two.Don't pass the aux, that's old school. Sit down, shut up, listen - and if you have something to say to us, email us. We love you.--------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our ⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You mustard about the ketchup! More ketchup over here, please! Yes, more ketchup, but also talks about the Paul Masvidal (Cynic) and MoonBladder tour, listener emails, what we've been doing and what we've been listening to, and our main man Jason Walton is now 50!Join us for some good conversation, good music, and good times.--------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli (we forgot to play it!).  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our ⁠YouTube Channel⁠--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠IHM Patreon⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠[email protected]⁠#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't let the door hit ya, 2024! We talk about our highs and lows in 2024 as well as discuss our favorites from the year in music, film, literature, and food. Of course, we also dive into some listener emails and a play a couple of our favorite songs from this past year.--------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -R.I.P. Bill Walton - I Love you.--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes life gets in the way.  Nick was is in The U.K., Jason was busy doing whatever Jason does, so no new IHM episodes for a while.  This episode is all about catching up.  Sharing stories and comparing experiences.  Nick tells us all about his travels overseas, and Jason talks about live performances he attended from Blood Incantation and I Am Morbid.  There is more talk about A.I. and we delve into a slew of listener emails. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network ---------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Averill is best known for being the vocalist and front man for Irish Metal legends Primordial, but he is also an engaging, fascinating, intelligent, politically minded, well-read, heavily tattooed bad-ass.  Alan is a singular voice in metal, an anomaly in some ways.  I Hate Music considers him to be one of the best front men in metal, and his voice, and his band, to be one of the most unique and underrated.    With Alan we discuss the erasure of cultures, the significance of travel, the importance of heritage, and the obsessive nerdism that comes with being a lifer in the metal scene.  We also dig into a listener email, and catch up on some current happenings.**Note:  This was recorded before the American Presidential Election in 2024. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Artificial Intelligence.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buckethead has always been one of those artists that garners deep respect, and everyone knows he is a mysterious genius that prefers to lurk in the background, but until we met IHM mainstay Sebastian, we had never known anyone that would mention him when asked about favorite bands.  Buckethead is a virtuoso, no doubt, and an artist that is not content to color within the lines.  He is constantly pushing on boundaries and re-inventing himself.  So, we decided to get a passionate Bucketbot on the podcast to share his enthusiasm and knowledge about the only guitarist who was born in a coop.  Buckets up!   --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz with special guest Sebastian."I Hate Music" theme by Sebastian.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Adam Stacey and R. Hunter.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is a hot topic right now, especially within the arts.  This episode does not take a stance either way on the issue, rather explores it's capabilities and power.  We experience online A.I tools in real time and also discuss the positives, and the negatives, of artificial intelligence in the arts.   --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I haven't listened to Sepultura since Roots."  "I never bothered to check out any Tiamat after A Deeper Kind of Slumber."  "What does Opeth sound like these days anyway?"These are comments we've been saying to ourselves and each other for a while, and we decided to remedy it.  We check out newer material from bands we used to love that we just never kept up with.  We listen to some clips and discuss.Of course there are some great listener emails this time around and we dive headlong into a FMK as well. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Jori Apedaile and R. Hunter.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another current listening episode!  We discuss the music we've been listening to, why we are listening to these artists, and the stories around why they are hitting us hard.  Nine Inch Nails, Genghis Tron, Fen Walker, Lorde, MC Breed, Cold Sanctum, Blood Incantation, Coil, D.B.C., and more are discussed.  We each share a song that we've been vibing with as well. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while, so we caught up on life.  Agalloch in Australia, MoonBladder mini-tour, Travellers Rest shows, Recording Academy Board meeting, concerts we've seen in the last month, and concerts we will see soon.We also spend a mighty section of this episode on listener emails.  We've been getting lots of them, with lots of questions and comments, so we decided to dive in!  There has also been some push back from listeners on bands we have mentioned we don't like.  We address some of these and listen to some bands that we've never listened to before because of it in a sort of "Virgin Listen" section of this episode.We've never had an episode quite like this one, so join us, listen, then email us and complain. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another current listening episode.  People seemed to enjoy the first one, Episode 81, so we asked Hunter Ginn to join us for another installment.  We each discuss music that has been floating our boats and we each share a track that has been hitting us hard lately. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz with special guest Hunter "Salad Villain" Ginn."I Hate Music" theme by Sebastian Leonard.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunter Ginn.  Canvas Solaris, Plague Psalm, Agalloch, Dolven, Sculptured, Radical Research, Deserts of Hex.. what can this man not do?  We decided to try and find out by inviting him to join us on IHM.  Hunter wanted to discuss two albums that are very special to us; Primus' "Frizzle Fry" and Prong's "Beg to Differ."  Both released in 1990, both helped usher in a new sound and new era for metal and alternative music.  We delve into these records and related subjects.Of corpse, we also indulge in a few segments, and a few listener emails.  So, call up Mike Browning and set the time machine to 1990, and join us. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz with special guest Hunter "Snack Doctor" Ginn."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Jori Apedaile and Adam Stacey.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been getting some comments here and there over the last few months about how listeners miss the aspect of sharing music that we've been listening to that the old format had.  When our friend Nick Loiacano texted me about it, I decided to do it.  So, here we are, the first "Current Listening" episode!  We discuss music we've been listening to, and we add it to the I Hate Music Spotify playlist.  Grimes, Autopsy, 200 Stab Wounds, Lana Del Rey, Human Barbie, and much more is on the menu for today and we each play one song that has been hitting us hard.  Join us for this new experiment and let us know what you think! --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is nerd culture, and how does it apply to music?  In the '80's there was little worse than having a class mate call you a nerd, now they tend to be celebrated.  Are nerds cool?  How do bands like Weezer fit into this discussion?  Is a nerd simply someone who is passionate about a subject, or does the word connote a myopic obsession that comes with side effects such as ignorance and social awkwardness?   --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Jori Apedaile and Adam Stacey.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gate Keeping.  Why is it bad, can it be good?  Can we finally get along with the jocks?  Not when they threatened me every day for wearing Sepultura shirts in High School and then changed their tune when "Roots" came out.. I mean, F**k those guys... but yeah....  Do we want people wearing hockey jerseys at Suffocation shows?  What ever happened to the separation of sports and music?  Isn't that in the constitution?  Death Metal is MY thing, not yours...  you've never heard "Symphonies of Sickness?"  You weren't born when it came out?  That's no excuse.  Poser!  Lots of gray areas here and lots of nuance.  Just how we like it. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Talent" is a word that is used a lot in the arts, but does it discredit the years of hard work and dedication that people put into their craft?  Does it discourage people to pursue their interests if they are not masterful immediately?  It's a word that has been stuck in my throat for years, and a descriptor I have been hesitant to use for a long time.  Does talent exist?  Are people born naturally adept to be good at certain things?  We discuss this and try to get to the bottom of our feelings on the subject.We also have some great listener emails, we do a couple of segments, and announce our new Patreon membership program as well as announce a fun new contest!  As a side note, the IHM drinking game is now official.  Every time we mention Gwar, Sebastian, or a Kyle, drink up!  We encourage hydration, not inebriation, so alcohol is optional. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Jori Apedaile and Adam Stacey.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: IHM PatreonFollow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the unfamiliar, Body Count is lead by rapper Ice T, and their debut album stirred a lot of controversy in the early '90s.  Most famously, the song "Cop Killer" landed the band in the public eye and garnered the scorn of the PMRC, the Police, and parents everywhere.  Body Count married hip-hop and metal in a way that had never been done before and inspired generations of musicians to become more socially aware.We always have time for listener emails, a segment, and we also talk about Death and Death To All, a lot.  So, join us in the I Hate Music drinking game, and take a sip every time we mention Gwar, or a Kyle, or Sebastian, and enjoy this episode. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Jori Apedaile.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MDF!  Maryland Deathfest!  When Baltimore, Maryland becomes a seething mass of humanity clad in black clothes and wristbands.  MDF returns after two years to host a million and a half bands over five days, and I Hate Music is there, recording on location, day by day, to give everyone the updates.  We know you are dying to know which breweries we hit, what food we consumed, what bands we watched -- so secure your day pass, put those foam insoles in your shoes, and strap in cause this one is a doozy.  We discuss performances by Dismember, Mayhem, Arcturus, Broken Hope, Primordial, Spirit Possession, Gorguts, Atheist and many more.Of course we don't ignore listener emails, and we find time for one segment as well.  Do it up! --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Adam Stacey.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why would I care about The Grammys?  What the hell is The Recording Academy?  What do they even do?  Vinyl albums are made by little magicians and wizards, right?  It's pure magic and no one knows how it's done, right?In this episode our good friend, and all around bad-ass, Amy Dragon joins us to discuss these topics and shed some light on these misunderstood subjects.  We talk about attending The Grammys, how they can be important, and discuss the real-world good that The Recording Academy does outside of the awards show, helping musicians with healthcare, education, and networking.  She also explains what she does for a living; vinyl pre-mastering.  She gets a bit technical and explains how a record is made, from mix to final press.Amy also joins us for some listener emails, some segments, and we don't hear from any Kyles or mention Gwar once.  Join us. --------------------Hosts:  Jason Walton and Nick Wusz with guest Amy Dragon."I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.  I Hate Music image by Jori Apedaile.Segment intro music by Jori Apedaile, Adam Stacey, and Nathanael Larochette.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music LinktreeEmail and listener suggestions to: [email protected]#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**--------------------Hosts: Jason Walton and Nick Wusz.Produced by Jason Walton for Earth in Sound Productions.--------------------Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon member here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IHM Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, and visit us online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.