Seismic Sounds

Author: Matthew Hartnett

Seismic Sounds on Spotify for Podcasters is a collective of podcasts that focus in heavy rock and metal music: Seismic Sounds OTU - music and interviews that focus on the best new and classic heavy rock across the globe. Rock/metal genres include stoner/doom/grunge/heavy psych/70's proto/alternative metal and more. Heavy Galaxy Show - interviews w/the heaviest hitters in the global heavy rock scene Aftershocks TV - latest discussion and interviews with all things rock and metal (musicians, prodcuers, authors, etc.) Shockwaves Skullsessions- classic metal podcast featuring Bob Nalbandian
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Is Billy Corgan Right About MTV’s Agenda to Kill Rock Music in the 90's?
Wednesday, 8 April, 2026

Matt sits down with Erik Kluiber to break down one of the most controversial claims in modern music culture. Inspired by comments from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, this episode dives straight into the theory that MTV shifted its agenda in the late 90s and changed the trajectory of rock music forever. They explore what was said, why it matters, and how it connects to the broader evolution of mainstream sound.The conversation pushes past surface-level takes and examines whether rock’s decline happened naturally or through deliberate influence. Matt and Erik unpack the idea of institutional power, media control, and cultural redirection, including the controversial mention of the Central Intelligence Agency. They analyze how hip hop rose to dominance, how programming decisions shaped public taste, and whether rock music was pushed out or simply failed to evolve with the times.Drawing from Erik’s experience in bands like White Wizzard, Gypsyhawk, and Void Vator, the discussion brings an insider perspective on what it means to create rock music in a shifting industry. They reflect on industry gatekeeping, changing fan behavior, and the challenges modern rock artists face in reclaiming mainstream attention in a digital-first world.Listen closely, question everything, and decide for yourself whether this is conspiracy, coincidence, or a hard truth about the music business.#rockmusic #billycorgan #smashingpumpkins #mtv #musicindustry #HipHopVsRock #musicdebate #podcastdiscussion #ErikKluiber #WhiteWizzard #Gypsyhawk #VoidVator #alternativerock #musichistory #industrysecrets #culturalshifts #RockIsDead #musicpodcast #RockFans #musicculture **NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. ** Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode!