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Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

455 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

Matt McGachy, the vocalist of extreme metal band Cryptopsy, interviews fellow metal musicians about their life & music while sharing a craft beer on his metal podcast Vox&Hops. Here’s your chance to sneak backstage to share a brew & discover exactly what your favourite rockstars are like behind their personas. Matt has been the front man of the legendary Death Metal Band Cryptopsy since 2007. With them, he has contributed to 2 full length albums, 2 EPs & toured all over the globe playing massive festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Brutal Assault, Heavy Montreal, Hell Fest & Summer Breeze to name a few. In 2018, he launched the Vox&Hops Metal Podcast which was inspired by his love of Craft Beer & thought-provoking discussions. The Vox&Hops Metal Podcast has released over 400 episodes, with listeners in over 85 countries & fostered an amazing metal community. Enjoy Life, Metal & Craft Beer!

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Episodes

Melding Opera & Metal with Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer

March 26, 2024 04:05 - 1 hour

Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of her youth, Folterkammer, melding Metal with Opera, discovering harsh vocals, her upcoming collaboration with Growlers Choir & so much more. Throughout this chat Andromeda dranks some Swiss sparkling water while I enjoyed 5eBaron's "Lucide Dream" the 8.5% Breakfast Stout. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Fes...

Ritualistic Decadence with Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant

March 19, 2024 04:05 - 54 minutes

Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant & I have a conversation about his Craft Beer evolution, the golden ritual, connecting with an audience despite wearing a mask, New York, Folterkammer & so much more. Throughout this chat, Zachary drank a Red Stripe while I enjoyed L’Espace Public's "Bière de Câlins" the 7% Raspberry Sour Ale. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countle...

Pizza & Craft Beers with Brad Tomlinson of Jackknife Brewing

March 12, 2024 04:05 - 39 minutes

Brad Tomlinson of Jackknife Brewing & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, getting into brewing, the soundtrack of his youth, being a metalhead, his 1st shows, how Jackknife Brewing came to be, making great pizza, running a venue & so much more. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön's "Confessions Nocturnes" the 4.2% Tmavý Ležák-inspired dark lager. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either S...

Demon Time with Jason Nitts of Warforged & Spent Case

March 05, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour

Jason Nitts of Warforged / Spent Case & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, touring together, the soundtrack of his youth, his first shows, his new band Spent Case, writing material with Warforged, our mutual love of Crocks and so much more. Throughout this chat, Jason drank Miskatonic Brewing x Phase Three Brewing's "NITTS BLITZ" is a 5.5% concert-crushing Hazy IPA brewed and dry-hopped with tons of Experimental and Cryo Hops, "NITTS BLITZ" was brewed as a part of Metal Injection pres...

Born to Perform with Zach Weed & Tony Rolandelli of Almost Dead

February 27, 2024 05:05 - 48 minutes

Zach Weed & Tony Rolandelli of Almost Dead & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youth, their 1st shows, becoming musicians, "Destruction Is All We Know", The Unquestionable Blasphemy Tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Tony drank Elysian Brewing Company’s "Elysian Space Dust IPA" the 8.2% Double IPA, Zach drank Unibroue's "La Maudite" the 8% dubbel while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Lake Monster" the 8.6% Double NEIPA. This is a Heavy MTL presents ...

Making Movies with François Simard of RKSS FILMS

February 20, 2024 05:05 - 58 minutes

François Simard of RKSS FILMS & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the movies of his youth, getting into cinema, the success of Turbo Kid, the fear of a follow up, working in a group and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, François drank Herman Brasserie Artisanale's "Zaffiro" the 4.6% Italian (Inspired) Pilsner while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Hard Day's Work" the 5% ESB. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host...

Creating Atmosphere with Ethan McCarthy of Primitive Man & Vermin Womb

February 13, 2024 05:05 - 58 minutes

Ethan McCarthy of (Primitive Man & Vermin Womb) & I have a conversation about drinking less, the soundtrack of his youth, his first shows, creating a sense of dread during live shows and so much more. Throughout this chat, Ethan drank some coffee while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Bammer" the 4.5% Stout. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events durin...

Doing What You Want with Ron Lahyani of Rorcal

February 06, 2024 05:05 - 39 minutes

Ron Lahyani of Rorcal & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, the Swiss scene, Black Metal and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Ron drank some Mint Tea while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Kōkua" the 4.2% Session IPA that was brewed as a part of Maui Brewing Co.'s "Kōkua Project" to raise funds for Maui’s wildfire relief efforts. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North Ameri...

From Trois-Rivières to Wacken with Steve DC & James Foster of Strigampire

January 30, 2024 05:05 - 48 minutes

Steve DC & James Foster of Strigampire & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, Trois-Rivières, working with Christian Donaldson, their experience at Wacken & their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Steve drank a Pabst Blue Ribbon, James drank some water while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing x Mutoïde's “Fighting Giants” the 5.8% India Pale Kölsch. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one ...

Top 10 Québec Microbreweries of 2023 with Craig Thorn (BAOS Podcast), Noah Forrest (Beerism) & Nathan Lefebvre (Nathan Does Beer)

January 27, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour

2023 was such a monumental year for the Québec Microbrew scene that I had to do another year-end wrap up collaborative episode once again with Craig Thorn of the BAOS Podcast, Noah Forrest of Beerism & Nathan Lefebvre of Nathan Does Beer. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!! Photo Cr...

The Art of Perseverance with Kelly Shaefer of Atheist

January 23, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour

Kelly Shaefer of Atheist & I have a conversation about his first beers, his poison of choice, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering harsh vocals, the evolution of production, Till the Dirt, the upcoming Unquestionable Blasphemy tour & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Kelly drank some Jägermeister & Red Bull while I enjoyed Brasserie Harricana x Le Frigo de Bacchus' "5411" the 11.8% Porto Barrel Aged Quadrupel. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's p...

In the Moment with Johannes Eckerström of Avatar

January 16, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour

Johannes Eckerström of Avatar & I have a conversation about being sober, working out while on tour, VIP meet & Greets, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, his podcast MetalBreak and so much more. Throughout this chat, Johannes had some water while I enjoyed L'Ironie du 13's "BREAKDOWN" the 6.2% West Coast IPA that was hopped with Chinook, Cascade, Centennial & Simcoe Hops. "BREAKDOWN" was brewed as a part of Metal Injection presents Vox&Hops Pit Culture which is powered by Yak...

Liquid Violence with Don Viteri of Rooster Beers

January 09, 2024 05:05 - 36 minutes

Don Viteri of Rooster Beers & I have a conversation about the history of Rooster Beers in Vietnam, Vietnam's Craft Beer industry, being a metal head, Rooster Rhythms & the future of Rooster Beers. Throughout this chat we enjoyed Rooster Beers x Cryptopsy's "Pale of the Fathers" the 6% Pale Ale that was hopped with Cascade Hops. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This pl...

Cryptopsy in Saudi Arabia

January 02, 2024 05:05 - 30 minutes

On December 1st, Cryptopsy became the 1st International Metal Band to ever perform in Saudi Arabia. I had the chance to sit down with Ace from the Steel Shout Podcast & Gigi Arabia, the CEO of Heavy Arabia to talk about this momentous experience. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week! Ph...

Top Albums of 2023 with the Vox&Hops Review Crew

December 19, 2023 05:05 - 50 minutes

The Vox&Hops Review Crew & I go through our top albums of 2023. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week! Photo Credit: Andrés Montero Conde Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Review Crew Top Albums 2023 Playlist: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MprXdvw7m2flVE...

After the Dark Days with Lindsay Schoolcraft

November 28, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour

Lindsay Schoolcraft & I have a conversation about her sobriety, the soundtrack of her youth, her 1st shows, being a solo artist, the joys of Patreon, mental health and how she fights the hops. Throughout this chat, Lindsay sipped some Hot Cider with slices of Oranges and some Chai Tea while I enjoyed Josh Barnett x RRBG Podcast's "Black Blood Of The Earth" the 11.5% Barleywine that was aged in Ex-Warbringer Bourbon Barrels. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal'...

México Metal Fest

November 21, 2023 05:05 - 26 minutes

On November 10th, Cryptopsy performed at México Metal Fest. I recorded a bunch of segments with the members of Cryptopsy, Aldolfo Torres of BMR & Maty of Gutalax. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week! Photo Credit: Andrés Montero Conde Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/...

Taking Control with Jake Oni of ONI

November 14, 2023 05:05 - 36 minutes

Jake Oni of ONI & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, going solo, "The Silver Line", a potential collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jake was drinking a cold brew coffee while I also enjoyed some coffee because we recorded this episode early in the morning... This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals ...

The Love of Community with Anthony Trapani (Cali Death Podcast, Severed Savior & Odious Mortem)

November 07, 2023 05:05 - 45 minutes

Anthony Trapani (Cali Death Podcast, Severed Savior & Odious Mortem) & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, being a craft beer enthusiast, the Cali Death Podcast, creating new music and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Anthony drank The Monk's Cellar's "Hollywood Sky" the 6.8% West Coast IPA that was hopped with Citra & Simcoe Hops while I enjoyed their "Necessary Evil" the 5.8% New England Hazy Pale Ale. Dry hopped with Mosaic, Strata, & HBC 586. This episode was recorded at Th...

Doing Something Different with Michel "Away" Langevin of Voivod

October 31, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Michel "Away" Langevin of Voivod & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being an artist, the Québec Metal scene, why he still continues, the upcoming Voivod Book & Movie & so much more. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing x Mutoïde's “Fighting Giants” the 5.8% India Pale Kölsch, Le Fermentor's “Toxic Waltz” the 6% West Coast IPA, L'Apothicaire's “Order in Chaos” the 4.8% Hoppy Lager, Jackalhop's “Headbang” the 5.6% NEPA & L'Iron...

The Carnival of Death with Andrew Tremblay (Artist), Evan Welch (Whispers From The Void), Tony Bellis (KCBC) & Sam Riggins (Cosmic Eye)

October 24, 2023 04:05 - 46 minutes

Throughout Cryptopsy's "Carnival of Death" tour, I had the chance to sit down with Andrew Tremblay the visual artist, Evan Welch of the Whispers From The Void podcast, Tony Bellis of KCBC & Sam Riggins of Cosmic Eye Brewing. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involve...

Audio-Technica with Mike Marino of Audio-Technica Canada

October 17, 2023 04:05 - 46 minutes

Mike Marino of Audio-Technica Canada & I have a conversation about Cryptopsy & Vox&Hops' endorsement with Audio-Technica, playing together in 3 Mile Scream and so much more. Throughout this chat, Mike and I were drinking Brasserie Mellön's "Tout léger, tout léger" the 3.7% Czech style lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of t...

Leather & Mead with Travis Sigler of Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery

October 10, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Travis Sigler of Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery & I have a conversation about the 1st Mead he ever drank, the soundtrack of his youth, getting into Leatherworks, making Mead, launching Wyrd & so much more. Throughout this chat Travis drank some water while I enjoyed Pub Brewskey's "Brew Juice - Beermosa" the 5.2% Smoothie Sour with Orange Cara and Mandarins. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either S...

The Dream is Dead with Shane McCarthy of Wayfarer

October 03, 2023 04:05 - 56 minutes

Shane McCarthy of Wayfarer & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, working at Trve Brewing, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "American Gothic", beer collabs & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Shane was drinking Trve Brewing's "Xtra Good" the 4% Light Lager while I enjoyed Messorem Bracitorium's "C'est Peut-être La Vie" the 8% Double IPA that was hopped with Nelson Sauvin & Motueka Hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal...

Worrying Less with Mario Quintero of Spotlights

September 26, 2023 04:05 - 46 minutes

 Mario Quintero of Spotlights & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st beers, his 1st shows, picking up the guitar, working as a producer, signing to Ipecac Records, "Alchemy for the Dead", mental health, how he Fights the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, we both enjoyed L'Amère à Boire's Černá the 5% Bohemian Pilsner. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Me...

Life is Penance with Tommy Victor of Prong

September 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Tommy Victor of Prong & I have a conversation about being sober, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the modern music industry, a new Prong album, his biggest regrets & mental health. Throughout this chat, Tommy was drinking some peppermint tea while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" Lavender Black Tea with hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Meta...

In Abeyance & Flayed the Swine with Chris Kells

September 12, 2023 04:05 - 48 minutes

Chris Kells & I have a conversation about creating the new Cryptopsy videos for our new album "As Gomorrah Burns". This chat was recorded at Wills Beer in Montreal. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal A...

As Gomorrah Burns with Flo Mounier, Christian Donaldson & Oli Pinard of Cryptopsy

September 05, 2023 04:05 - 53 minutes

Flo Mounier, Christian Donaldson, Oli Pinard and myself have a conversation about our new album "As Gomorrah Burns". Throughout this chat, Flo drank a Coors Light, Christian drank Messorem Bracitorium's "7 Pieds Sous Terre" the 7% IPA, Oli drank a "Bavaria Premium Beer" the 5% Lager that was left in his fridge by a friend the night before while I enjoyed Old Irving Brewing x Bloodletter's "A Different Kind of Helles" the 4.8% Light Lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy M...

Taking Chances with Zach Jeter of Olkoth

September 01, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Zach Jeter of Olkoth & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, growing up in a small town, "At the Eye of Chaos", filling in with Hideous Divinity and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Zach drank Steel Hands Brewing's "Tropical IPA" the 6.8% American IPA while I enjoyed BG Brasserie Urbaine's "Gruau Fatal" the 6.5% Double Dry Hopped Oat Cream IPA that was created for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars. Make sure to check out Vox&...

Caribbean Brutality with Sievan Siewsarran of Lynchpin

July 28, 2023 04:05 - 52 minutes

Sievan Siewsarran of Lynchpin and I have a conversation about coming to Canada to work with Christian Donaldson, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, metal music in the Caribbean, inspiring future generations of musicians & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Sievan drank Angry Orchard "Crisp Apple" the 5% Cider while I enjoyed 5e Baron x BAOS Podcast's "Straya" the 6% Australian Extra Pale. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been...

The Whole Picture with Mallika Sundaramurthy of Unfathomable Ruination / Emasculator

July 25, 2023 04:05 - 59 minutes

Mallika Sundaramurthy of Unfathomable Ruination / Emasculator & I have a conversation about her 1st beers, the soundtrack of her youth, discovering her voice, the end of Abnormality, joining Unfathomable Ruination, running Ultimate Massacre Productions, being a freelance artist & her hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Mallika was drinking Pivovar Muflon's "Muflon 13˚" the 5.3% Red Ale while I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Double IPA Galaxy" the 8% Double IPA that was brewed with Galaxy, Nelson S...

Expanding and Experimenting with Justin McKinney of The Zenith Passage

July 18, 2023 04:05 - 56 minutes

Justin McKinney of The Zenith Passage & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, picking up the guitar, working with Dave Otero, "Datalysium", mental health, how he Fights the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Justin was drinking Offshoot Beer Co.'s "Relax" the 6.8% Hazy IPA while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Golden Gate" the 8.2% Mixed Culture Saison that was aged in wine barrels with must and haskap berries. This is a Heavy MTL p...

A Different Perspective of Deathcore with David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm

July 11, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, no longer drinking, cannabis, discovering his voice, "Amongst the Low & Empty", working with Bradley Zorgdrager, collabs and how he fights the hops. Throughout this chat, David smoked Leiffa Brands' "Rosin" while I enjoyed EXP Artisan Brasseur's "Téléportation - Nouvelle Zélande" the 6.5% NEIPA that was hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Rakau Subzero HopKeif Hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MT...

Embracing Nostalgia with Vicky Psarakis & Robby J. Fonts of Sicksense

July 04, 2023 04:05 - 53 minutes

Vicky Psarakis & Robby J. Fonts of Sicksense & I have a conversation about launching the band in Montreal, Nu Metal, the birth of Sicksense, how they write songs, the best / worst parts of being in a band with your spouse, the end of The Agonist, mental health and how they fight the hops. Throughout this chat, Vicky drank L'Amère à Boire's "Drak" the 5.8% Polotmavy Pivo, Robby drank their "Müesli" the 5% Oatmeal Stout while I enjoyed their Černá the 5% Bohemian Pilsner. This is a Heavy MTL pr...

Electronic Metal with Colin Cadell of Monsters Around Us

June 27, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Colin Cadell of Monsters Around Us & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, his 1st shows, damaging his voice, creating Monsters Around Us, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Colin was drinking Blackflag Brewing's "Astro Punk" the 5.1% XPA while I enjoyed Sir John Brewing's "Lemotiv - HBC586" the 7.2% IPA that was brewed as a part of Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premie...

Creating New Sounds with Blake Wyland of The Tone Mob

June 20, 2023 04:05 - 58 minutes

Blake Wyland of The Tone Mob & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, podcasting, being financially viable, being a part of Sound Talent Media, mental health, Stringjoy & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Blake showcased (but did not drink) Anchorage Brewing Company's "Bind" the 7% Mixed Culture Ale that aged in in Missouri oak foeders and then finished on handpicked Alaskan blueberries and haskap berries while I enjoyed Cele...

Armstrong Metalfest 2023 with Bretton Melanson & Sean Langlands

June 16, 2023 04:05 - 53 minutes

Bretton Melanson, Sean Langlands & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, building Armstrong Metalfest, complications along the way, the future of the festival & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Bretton drank Strange Fellows Brewing's "Jongleur" the 4.5% Belgian Style Wit, Sean drank Whistler Brewing's "Mountaineer Pilsner" the 5% lightly hopped pilsner & I enjoyed LaBrosse's "Groove - Motueka" the 6.5% Mono Hop IPA. Armstrong Metalfest 2023 th...

Falling Into It with Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys

June 13, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, "Celebrity Therapist", writing memorable hooks, mental health & how he fights the hops. Throughout this chat, Carson drank a Monster Energy "Zero Sugar" while I enjoyed Bone Up Brewing x Vox&Hops' "COLLATERAL MOSHING - MISFIT IPA" the 6.1% IPA that was brewed as a part of Metal Injection presents Vox&Hops Pit Culture which is powered by ...

Blending the Unblendable with ChaotH of Vvon Dogma I

June 09, 2023 04:05 - 58 minutes

ChaotH of Vvon Dogma I & I have a conversation about being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, his journey towards a 9 string bass, the end of Unexpect. becoming a solo artist, "The Kvlt of Glitch", mental health & what he is doing to fight the hops. Throughout this chat, ChaotH drank Microbrasserie Vagabond's "Salut Au Soleil" the non-alcoholic Lemon-Ginger Witbier while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Company x Cryptopsy's "Crisptopsy: Pilsner Supremacy" the 4.8% New World Pilsne...

A Thread of Anxiety with Anthony Cwan of Without Waves

June 06, 2023 04:05 - 51 minutes

Anthony Cwan of Without Waves & I have a conversation about pre show rituals, the soundtrack of his youth, his musical identity, "Comedian", mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Anthony drank some water (since he was sitting in his car) while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's "Pizza 2 Pour 1" the 7.6% IPA that was brewed with Bru-1/ Nelson Sauvin / Citra Lupomax / El Dorado Incognito hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. ...

Artistic Integrity with Vespasian & Horaz of Imperium Dekadenz

June 02, 2023 04:05 - 28 minutes

Vespasian & Horaz of Imperium Dekadenz & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, shows, modern black metal, metal health and their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Vespasian drank a whiskey coke, Horaz drank a Pale Ale with Fir Tree sprouts while I enjoyed To Øl's "Black Malts & Body Salts" the 9.9% Black Imperial IPA that was brewed with black malts, body salts and french press coffee. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal ...

A Serendipitous Life with David Ellefson of Dieth

May 30, 2023 04:05 - 52 minutes

David Ellefson of Dieth & I have a conversation about being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Dieth, his musical identity, dealing with clickbait press & how he fights the hops. Throughout this conversation, I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the Lavender Black Tea with Hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing event...

Connected to the Land with Pierre Carroz of Herod

May 23, 2023 04:05 - 56 minutes

Pierre Carroz of Herod & I have a conversation about being gluten intolerant, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Iconoclast". mental health, Fight the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Pierre drank his 3% gluten free homebrew while I enjoyed Pub Brewskey's "Brew Juice- Crème d'Ananas" the 5.2% smoothie sour with pineapples and ice cream. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best ...

This is Haze Wars

May 19, 2023 04:05 - 43 minutes

On Saturday May 6th at Kahnawake Brewing the 1st edition of Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars took place. Sir John Brewing, Kahnawake Brewing, Microbrasserie Jackalhop, Brasserie du Bas Canada, BG Brasserie Urbaine & Toltèk Brasseur Artisan went head to head to create their best Mono Hop IPA using HBC586 Hops. HBC586 Hops is an experimental hops that is known to be herbaceous & showcase a large melody of fruity flavours such as mango and citrus. At the event, I had the chance to t...

Wearing Many Hats with Bruce Lamont of Yakuza

May 16, 2023 04:05 - 59 minutes

Bruce Lamont of Yakuza & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, Brewtal North America, "Sutra", multiple musical identities, sax in metal, Brain Tentacles, mental health, Fight the Hops & his updated hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Bruce & I enjoyed Hop Butcher For the World's "Moored Dirigible" the 6.5% IPA that was hopped with Citra, Simcoe, Eclipse hops as well as their "All Sides Are Green" the 8.5% Double IPA which was hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, Riwaka hops.  This is a Hea...

A Part of the Tribe with Dreadnought, n0trixx & FMA + 12 Gage of the Neurodivergent Crew

May 12, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Dreadnought, n0trixx & FMA + 12 Gage of the Neurodivergent Crew & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, being neurodivergent & creating the Neurodivergent Crew. Throughout this chat, Dreadnought drank a Brewdog's "Punk IPA" the 5.2% American IPA, n0trixx & FMA drank some Kombucha while 12 Gage enjoyed a black coffee, an Innocent "Smoothie" and a Stella Artois. I enjoyed 5e Baron x Vox&Hops' "Ossuary" the 6.5% India Pale Ale brewed with Phantasm, a residu...

Creative Limitations with Sefan De Graef of Psychonaut / Hippotraktor

May 09, 2023 04:05 - 56 minutes

Sefan De Graef of Psychonaut / Hippotraktor & I have a conversation about how 2023 has been so far, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, being in multiple projects, mental health, being a teacher, how he Fight the Hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Sefan drank Brouwerij Het Anker's "Gouden Carolus Tripel" the 9% Belgian Tripel while I enjoyed Pub Brewskey's "Citra Madness" the 7.5% NEIPA that was hopped with Citra, Citra Cryo et Citra Spectrum. This is a Heavy MTL presen...

Still Learning with Jei Doublerice of Despite Exile

May 05, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Jei Doublerice of Despite Exile & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, modern deathcore, being a producer, mental health, fight the hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jei drank hot mint tea while I enjoyed Dieu Du Ciel's "Moralité" the 6.9% American IPA. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Mus...

This is Brewtal Montreal

May 02, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour

Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2023 took place on April 15th at MTelus. During the event, I had the chance to talk with members of Clutch, Amigo the Devil, Nate Bergman, evenko and a bunch of Vox&Hops Heads. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!! Episode Links: Website: h...

Kahnawake Brewing x La Cuvée 2023

April 05, 2023 04:05 - 34 minutes

On April 1st, I had an epic craft beer adventure! I attended both Kahnawake Brewing's 5th Anniversary Party & La Cuvée. I had the chance to talk to killer people from Kahnawake Brewing, Jackalhop, Ras L'Bock, Beerism, La Canette, iPA Podcast, Maltéhops, Mellön and more! Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2023 is happening on April 15th at MTelus. Brewtal Montreal 2023 features performances by Clutch, Amigo the Devil & Nate Bergman. Get your tickets to this killer event here: www.vox...