AI has officially entered the pit—and it’s knocking over amps on the way in.
In this topical episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom tackle one of the most divisive conversations in modern music: AI-generated bands, AI music slop, and Spotify’s increasingly sketchy relationship with artificial intelligence.
What starts as a goofy exchange with the Metal Robot quickly spirals into a serious (and occasionally furious) breakdown of how AI-generated “bands” are flooding streaming platforms, exploiting algorithms, and pushing real artists further into the background. The discussion digs into how these fully AI-generated tracks differ from virtual bands like Gorillaz or Dethklok, why artists are especially alarmed by Spotify’s AI remix and training practices, and how consent seems to have quietly vanished from the equation.
Tom brings the artist perspective—what it means to have your own music potentially used as AI training data without permission—while Collin represents the everyday listener who may not even realize this is happening yet. Along the way, they debate whether AI can ever be a legitimate creative tool, where the ethical line should be drawn, and why fully automated music feels hollow no matter how “good” it sounds.
If you care about the future of metal, creativity, or just want to hear a robot call AI music “fucking slop,” this episode is required listening.
Hit play and jump into the chaos.
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