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Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

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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 mas ...
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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 St…
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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…
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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 da…
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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% …
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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 …
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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 Kahnawa…
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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 epis…
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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 w…
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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 “Fightin…
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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 Jerr…
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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 Harr…
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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 Ch…
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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 o…
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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 Archit…
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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 Epi…
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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 Th…
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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 wit…
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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... Th…
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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 wh…
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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 Fe…
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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…
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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 …
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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 M…
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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%…
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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% Bohemia…
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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 w…
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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 d…
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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 e…
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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 "Gr…
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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 e…
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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…
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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 enjoye…
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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 - Nouve…
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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" t…
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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 w…
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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%…
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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…
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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&H…
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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 n…
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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…
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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…
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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&Ho…
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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 a…
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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 experime…
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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, Simco…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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