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Jason Walton hosts I Hate Music, a music show with 116 episodes published.
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 addr
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
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 als
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
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 i
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 Bra
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. Gra
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 cooki
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 wit
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 e
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 ha
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 o
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. Specifical
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 s
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 sinc
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
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 M
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
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 reco
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 yo
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I Hate Music is hosted by Jason Walton. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 116 episodes.
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