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

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."   Subscribe on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@SonicInsurgency:4  Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITFNnxPtaeP1eStDVTLuTA Mentioned in the Show:   "The Emerging American Policy State"  https://odysee.com/@libertyweekly:3/The-Emerging-American-Police-State_-Liberation-Library--5-:7

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.    Be sure to subscribe and watch the video versions:  Odysee: https://odysee.com/@SonicInsurgency:4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITFNnxPtaeP1eStDVTLuTA Subscribe to Sonic Insurgency:  Website: http://www.libertyweekly.net/sonicinsurgency Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/liberty_weekly  #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

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?    Be sure to subscribe and watch the video versions: Odysee: https://odysee.com/@SonicInsurgency:4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITFNnxPtaeP1eStDVTLuTA Subscribe to Sonic Insurgency:  Website: http://www.libertyweekly.net/sonicinsurgency Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/liberty_weekly  #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

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. Be sure to subscribe and watch the video versions: Odysee: https://odysee.com/@SonicInsurgency:4 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCITFNnxPtaeP1eStDVTLuTA Subscribe to Sonic Insurgency: Website: http://www.libertyweekly.net/sonicinsurgency Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/liberty_weekly