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Sonic Insurgency with Patrick MacFarlane

Sonic Insurgency with Patrick MacFarlane

By Patrick MacFarlane

Sonic Insurgency is a podcast about extreme and/or dissident music and the topics they explore with a focus on metal, rock, hardcore, and punk.
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Pernicious Lyricism: Pig Destroyer vs. Black Dahlia Murder Ep. 5

Sonic Insurgency with Patrick MacFarlaneJan 26, 2022

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Pernicious Lyricism: Pig Destroyer vs. Black Dahlia Murder Ep. 5

Pernicious Lyricism: Pig Destroyer vs. Black Dahlia Murder Ep. 5

Lyrics are an oft-overlooked component of extreme music. I compare the work of my two favorite lyricists, each having very different styles.

Jan 26, 202243:33
Brutalist Dystopia and Immolation's "Kingdom of Conspiracy" Ep. 4

Brutalist Dystopia and Immolation's "Kingdom of Conspiracy" Ep. 4

In this episode, I review one of my favorite death metal albums, "Kingdom of Conspiracy" by New York death metal veterans Immolation. In this review, I discuss the album's commentary on George Orwell's "1984" in comparison with Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World."  

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Mentioned in the Show:   "The Emerging American Policy State"  https://odysee.com/@libertyweekly:3/The-Emerging-American-Police-State_-Liberation-Library--5-:7

Jul 22, 202125:49
Ashes of the Wake and Iraq War II Ep. 3

Ashes of the Wake and Iraq War II Ep. 3

Lamb of God's 2004 major-label debut "Ashes of the Wake" was one of the first major metal albums to criticize the US-led invasion of Iraq. It explores the folly of the war, its atrocities, and its effect on the soldiers and civilians it destroyed.   

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#lambofgod #heavymetal #musicreviews #antiwar #iraq

Show Notes:

https://www.revolvermag.com/music/lamb-gods-ashes-wake-mark-morton-dissects-bands-breakout-album#ashes-wake

https://loudwire.com/lamb-of-god-ashes-of-the-wake-anniversary/

https://www.invisibleoranges.com/lamb-of-gods-ashes-of-the-wake-turns-10/

https://genius.com/Lamb-of-god-now-youve-got-something-to-die-for-lyrics#primary-album

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yr-LaMhvro&t

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxEjSr6rYXU&t

Jun 14, 202136:41
Slayer & Nazi Imagery Ep. 2

Slayer & Nazi Imagery Ep. 2

In this episode, we discuss SLAYER, one of the greatest metal bands of all time. More specifically, we discuss Jeff Hanneman's fascination with World War II and Nazi atrocities. What is it about humanity's fascination with the darkest chapters of human history?   

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#slayer #heavymetal #musicreviews #thrash

Show Notes:

https://www.guitarworld.com/magazine/tribute-complete-untold-story-slayers-jeff-hanneman

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/how-slayers-controversial-angel-of-death-changed-thrash-band-forever-192311/

https://genius.com/Slayer-angel-of-death-lyrics

https://www.google.com/search?q=slaytanic+wehrmacht&sxsrf=ALeKk00xqasuKQp0JnKaz_BIARBTaP_6nQ:1623465922822&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=kjiCC_18hmVqKM%252CFJNSo48fO1jzdM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kQReTZ5zFFGibJdA9ZI72Cv1YzLQQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjbyIntiZHxAhXeAp0JHUugBF4Q9QF6BAgSEAE&biw=960&bih=486#imgrc=kjiCC_18hmVqKM

https://www.google.com/search?q=slayer%20eagle&tbm=isch&tbs=isz:l&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CAIQpwVqFwoTCNC66OiUkfECFQAAAAAdAAAAABAC&biw=1427&bih=717#imgrc=lVsf9mJ6x14uiM

Jun 12, 202129:04
Judas Priest & The Outcast Hero Ep. 1

Judas Priest & The Outcast Hero Ep. 1

Sonic Insurgency is a show about extreme and dissident music, its qualities, and the subject matter it explores.   In this episode I discuss the show's format. I also discuss my love for heavy metal and my favorite band, Judas Priest.

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Jun 12, 202122:28