I Hate Music

Birmingham, England, is arguably the birthplace of heavy metal, home to legendary bands such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Napalm Death. From the founding forefathers of the genre to the epicenter of grindcore, Birmingham has long been a point of intrigue for metal musicians and fans alike. In this episode, we explore the history of the area and the factors that contributed to this genre-def...

In today's discussion, we explore the intersection of humor and music, featuring artists such as Weird Al, Dethklok, Gwar, and more. We will examine when humor in music succeeds and when it fails, discussing our own personal limits and preferences. Additionally, we'll explore why some bands might take things too far and whether humorous elements have a place within serious art. Gwar rules and Deth...

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...

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 o...

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 Relaps...

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...

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 abo...

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...

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. -------------------- Suppor...

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...

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 p...

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. ------------...

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...

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. ----------------...

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 ar...

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! -----------------...

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 dread...

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 W...

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 lineu...

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...

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...

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 att...

*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...

*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 wher...