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#285: MTV Killed The Rock/Metal VMA Category. Here's What It Really Means!
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- Heavy Metal Philosophy
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- 701
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Summary
In episode 285 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas analyzes what it means for rock and heavy metal that MTV has officially removed the Best Rock and Metal categories from the VMAs for the first time in 37 years. See why this decision matters for the future of rock music. We examine why excluding rock and metal is a significant cultural moment for music fans. Get 10% off Hear's Earplugs here: https://www.hears.com/HEAVYMETALPHILOSOPHY Get Heavy Metal Philosophy Merch! https://jonbarbas-shop.fourthwall.com/ Heavy Metal Philosophy Contact; https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heavymetalphilosophy https://www.spreaker.com/show/heavy-metal-philosophy [email protected] https://mobile.twitter.com/heaviestdoyen https://www.facebook.com/HeaviestDoyen https://www.instagram.com/heavy_metal_philosophy/ https://www.threads.net/@heavy_metal_philosophy https://bsky.app/profile/jonbarbas.bsky.social Substack Articles https://substack.com/@jonbarbas #MTV #vmas #metal