I Hate Music

Episode 138 - [Podcast Takeover] Kyle Krause Talks Film Sampling in Music

This is the first in a new series we are calling Podcast Takeover. We hand the reins over to listeners and let them do the work. For this one, long time listener and yes,

Episode 137 - Comparing Bjork’s “Bachelorette” to Self Spiller’s “Fountain of Blood”

In 2014 Jason Walton did the unthinkable by attempting to cover Bjork’s gorgeous and heartbreaking masterpiece “Bachelorette” off of her stunning 1997 album “Homogenic.”

Episode 136 - Nick Wusz’s Unchained Vengeance

A warrior and his sword. Fresh blood fell on the snow-covered hills. This is heavy metal—this is Unchained Vengeance. This episode explores Nick’s new metal band and the

Episode 135 - [Rewind] Ashley Spungin from Spirit Possession

Let’s go all the way back to Episode 10 from March 10, 2018. These days, Ash is best known as the drummer for Spirit Possession, one of the most vivid and forward-thinki

Episode 134 - KGLT Bozeman, MT - 04/26/1993 - Interview with Jason Walton Part 03

Welcome to the third and final installment of our trip down memory lane, featuring Jason Walton’s 1993 KGLT Radio interview from the height of the death metal era. While

Episode 133 - Fire in the Mountains and Listener Emails

East Glacier, Montana.  Fire in the Mountains.  What a glorious experience and amazing festival.  Jason tells us all about it, from Agalloch performing “Ashes Against the

Episode 132 - Soldiers of Steel Festival & Current Listening

Brandish your swords, don your chainmail, and join us as Nick shares his experience at Seattle’s Soldiers of Steel festival!   Jason and Nick also share some music that

Episode 131 - KGLT Bozeman, MT - 04/26/1993 - Interview with Jason Walton Part 02

Join us for Part 02 of this journey into the past. The year was 1993 in Bozeman, Montana. A young Jason Walton is graduating from high school and being interviewed on th

Episode 130 - [Rewind] Ramin Hosseinabad Curated by Dan Swanö

Let's rewind to Episode 36 from September 10th, 2019, which was recorded on location in Lincoln, Nebraska. In this episode, Ramin and I listen to specially curated tracks

Episode 129 - Current Listening: Ando San, Dead Pioneers, Forbidden, Liege Lord and more.

Based on listener feedback and our own love for sharing music, we have decided to record more of these current listening episodes as a recurring feature. In this new epi

Episode 128 - KGLT Bozeman, MT - 04/26/1993 - Interview with Jason Walton Part 01

We recently unearthed two cassettes from our archives containing a live recording of an interview on Bozeman, Montana’s KGLT radio show at Montana State University. Recor

Episode 127 - Crypt Walk with Neon Wizard

Join us for a journey through digital dreams and neon-laced clouds as Nick Wusz introduces his Dungeon Synthwave project, Neon Wizard, to the listeners of I Hate Music. N

Episode 126 - Headbangers Ball

Before the internet, streaming, and YouTube, MTV’s Headbangers Ball was debatably the most wide-spread source for bringing heavy and extreme metal into our homes. Hosted

Episode 125 - Examining Andy Winter’s “Uncountably Infinite”

Today we decided to delve into an obscure track from Andy Winter, the Norwegian musician known for his work with Winds, Age of Silence, and Sculptured. Following his 201

Episode 124 - Why Birmingham?

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 forefathe

Episode 123 - Humor in Music

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 s

Episode 122 - MMF and The Return of the Listener Emails

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

Episode 121 - The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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 wh

Episode 120 - Cryptopsy, Downstairs Dormmates, and Knowing When to Blast with Hamilton Jordan (Genghis Tron)

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 h

Episode 119 - Meeting Your Heroes: When Nick Met Steve Harris of Iron Maiden

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 t