# #288: This Band Has To Negotiate With The Government To Play Metal?!

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Podcast: [Heavy Metal Philosophy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heavy-metal-philosophy-3841647)
Published: 2026-09-15T09:01:08+00:00
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## Resource

In episode 288 of Heavy Metal Philosophy, Jon Barbas chats with Krimh from Septicflesh about the intricacies and logistics of playing a huge symphonic death metal band. From getting visas and clearance to play in historical sites, to how to play with an orchestra without a click track. Septicflesh are about to embark on the Wrath Across America tour with Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile. Get all the details here and let us know what you think in the comments! Tour Details: https://www.metalblade.com/us/news/the-black-dahlia-murder-and-arch-enemy-announce-co-headlining-tour/ Septicflesh Website: http://www.septicflesh.com/ 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 JonBarbas@heavymetalphilosophy.com 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 #septicflesh #symphonicmetal #deathmetal

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