I Hate Music

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #sarahwoods #robhalford #judaspriest #FLA #agalloch #deathmetal #metalpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

*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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #fetud #robhalford #bjork #yorgoslanthimos #cynic #deathmetal #metalpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

*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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast #autechre #myfavoritemurder #marcmaron #castlemetal- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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: ⁠⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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: ⁠⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠⁠#ihatemusicpodcast**I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**- Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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 Patreon⁠ Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: ⁠I Hate Music Linktree⁠ Email and listener suggestions to: ⁠hate.pod.music@gmail.com⁠ #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production** - Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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 Patreon Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #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.

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 Patreon Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production** - Part of the Distorted Paths Podcast Network -

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 Patreon Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

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 Patreon Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

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 Patreon Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

"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 Patreon Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

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 Patreon Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**

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 Patreon Follow us on socials, donate to support the podcast, listen to our playlist on Spotify, and visit us online: I Hate Music Linktree Email and listener suggestions to: hate.pod.music@gmail.com #ihatemusicpodcast **I Hate Music is an Earth in Sound Production**