Dr. Justin Sledge holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Memphis and is a researcher and lecturer on philosophy and religion. Through his project and youtube channel Esoterica, he explores and divulges the arcane wisdom of the world’s religious, mystical and esoteric traditions. Being a metalhead as well, Dr. Sledge takes this opportunity to discuss topics such as metal music, its connection to esoteric subjects and its place in the modern world. We also take a deep dive into the lyrics of four metal songs dealing with matters related to his field of study.
Timestamps:
01:05 Early interest in the esoteric
05:59 Heavy metal and occultism
10:09 Music in a dessacralized world
Lyrical analyses:
Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath
21:12 Song
27:31 Analysis
Celtic Frost – Os Abysmi Vel Daath
36:43 Song
43:19 Analysis
Therion – Son of the Sun
49:25 Song
55:02 Analysis
Krallice
1:10:18 Song
1:22:51 Analysis
1:30:20 Final words
