Coen Janssen of Epica & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "The Alchemy Project", making piano cool, Montreal, mental health and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Coen drank Trou du Diable's "MacTavish" the 5% American Pale Ale while I enjoyed their "Les Quatre Surfeurs de l'Apocalypso" the 6.5% White IPA. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier meta...
Nov 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 380
Derek Engemann of Scour & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, a haunted house he lived in, working with Phil Anselmo, the upcoming Pantera Tribute shows & his hangover cure. Luckily, Mark Kloeppel of Misery Index joined the conversation halfway through! Throughout this chat, Derek drank Boulevard Brewing Co.'s "Single-Wide IPA" the 5.7% American IPA, Mark drank Logboat Brewing Co.'s "Snapper IPA" the 7.2% ...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 379
Jesse Schobel, Jason Asberry of Stormruler & I have a conversation about how they have been since DOTN 2022, the evolution of their craft beer palate, "Sacred Rites & Black Magick", having a rotating live lineup, a Stormruler Collab, mental health & their updated hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Jesse drank Boulevard Brewing Co's "Space Camper IPA" the 5.9% IPA, Jason drank Truly's 5% Mango Lemonade Hard Seltzer while I enjoyed OverHop Canada x Deicide's "Legion Lager" the 4.5% ...
Nov 15, 2022•47 min•Ep. 378
Jon Davis of Conan & I have a conversation about how he coped with the time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, growing up near Liverpool, "Evidence of Immortality", the future of Doom Metal, SceneGen & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jon drank Dry & Bitter Brewing x Conan's "Fuzz Throne" the 6% DDH IPA that was hopped with Eldorado & Citra Hops while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire x Vox&Hops' "Brewtal Montreal" the 4% Světlé Výčepní. This is a Heavy Montreal p...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 377
Sébastien Croteau (The Monster Factory / Necrotic Mutation), Pascal Germain-Berardi (Temps Fort / Growlers Choir) & I have a conversation about Extreme & Classical vocals, the major differences between the styles, the world's perception, conducting musicians, their inspirations & so much more. Throughout this chat, we all enjoyed 5e Baron x Vox&Hops' "Ossuary" the 6.5% IPA that was brewed with Phantasm, Mosaic & Galaxy Hops. Phantasm isa residue issued from pressed Sauvignon ...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 376
Andy Thomas of Rivers of Nihil & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, the evolution of his craft beer palate, leaving Black Crown Initiate, joining Rivers of Nihil, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Andy drank Collective Arts Brewing's "Audio/Visual Lager" the 4.9% Lager while I enjoyed their "Life in the Clouds" 6.1% IPA. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host on...
Nov 01, 2022•39 min•Ep. 375
To underline the 4 Year Anniversary of Vox&Hops, I wanted to take a moment to look back on a few key moments that have happened throughout the past year. 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: Susan Moss Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join Th...
Oct 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 374
Scott Carstairs of Fallujah & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, his 1st shows, "Empyrean", member changes, mental health, a Fallujah Collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Scott & I enjoyed Lagerbräu's "Festbier" the 6% Bavarian style lager. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing...
Oct 25, 2022•58 min•Ep. 373
Pierre-Luc Senécal, Jeff Mott, Misha Standjofski & Maude Théberge of Growlers Choir and I have a conversation about how Growlers Choir came to life, building the concept, dealing with a bunch of vocalist egos, their experience on America's Got Talent, their new show, the future of the project & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Pierre-Luc Senécal, Misha Standjofski & Maude Théberge drank Brasseurs Du Monde's "Gamme infusée", Jeff drank Le Bilboquet's "Coup De Canon" the 5% ...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 372
Dave Palenske of Volcandra & I have a conversation about how he coped over the past few years, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Border World", a dream tour, mental health, making collabs and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dave was drinking Against the Grain Brewing's "Citra Ass Down" the 8% Double IPA that was brewed with Citra Hops while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire x Vox&Hops' "Brewtal Montreal" the 4% Světlé Výčepní. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vo...
Oct 18, 2022•49 min•Ep. 371
Monte Barnard of Emberthrone / Lesser Animal & I have a conversation about how he has been since the last time he was on the podcast, the end of Casting Metal, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, starting Emberthrone & Lesser Animal, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Monte was drinking Bearded Iris Brewing's "Attention Please!" the 8.2% Double IPA that was brewed with 100% Citra Hops while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire x Vox&Hops' "Brewtal Montreal" the 4...
Oct 11, 2022•57 min•Ep. 370
Stefan Helleblad of Within Temptation & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, touring with Iron Maiden, Montreal, mental health, a perfect collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Stefan was drinking Brutal Brewing's "Sir Taste-a-Lot" the 3.5% lager while I enjoyed Le Fermentor x Undeath's "Rise From the Grave" the 8% Belgian Dubbel. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist w...
Oct 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 369
Dave Davidson of Revocation & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his craft beer evolution, KCBC x Revocation's "NETHERHELLES", "Netherheaven", new Gargoyl music, mental health, a Nike Collab, Dan Mongrain & his updated hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dave & I enjoyed Lagerbräu's "Výčepní" the 4% light Czech Lager. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's ...
Oct 04, 2022•48 min•Ep. 368
Dan Craley of the Getting It Out Podcast & I have a conversation about how he enjoyed his pandemic, his 1st beers, starting Getting It Out, his new website, improving as an interviewer, a potential Collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dan drank Tired Hands Brewing Company's "WeedEater" the 8.4% Imperial IPA while I enjoyed Microbrasserie Mutoïde's "Hélas" the 4.2% Cold Hopped Lager with Ella Hops. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has bee...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 367
Lyn Jeffs & Jason Evans of Ingested & I have a conversation about how they coped with their time at home, becoming sober, signing to Metal Blade Records, "Ashes Lie Still", working with Christian Donaldson, touring as a 3-piece, mental health & the silver lining of their pandemic. Throughout this chat, Lyn drank Ambar's "Triple Zero" the non-alcoholic beer, Jason drank Beck's "Blue" the non-alcoholic Pilsner lager & I enjoyed Wake Brewing x At the Gates' "The Flames of the End" t...
Sep 27, 2022•48 min•Ep. 366
Dave Witte of Municipal Waste & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, falling back in love with IPAs, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Electrified Brain", mental health, fighting the hops, new beer collabs & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dave drank Private Press Brewing's "Ripple In Time" the 14.8% Belgian Quadrupel while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire's "Witbier" the 5% Belgian White Wheat Ale. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode!...
Sep 20, 2022•46 min•Ep. 365
Jason Roberts of Breaths & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the birth of Breaths, using music as a cathartic expression, writing alone, playing live one day, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Jason drank Bold Rock's 4.7% Watermelon Hard Cider while I enjoyed Stone Corral's "Black Beer" the 6% Schwarzbier. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montre...
Sep 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 364
Jason Peppiatt of Psycroptic & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the Tasmanian craft beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the evolution of his voice, "Divine Council", working with Jason Keyser, metal health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jason sipped a Latte while I enjoyed Beauregard Brasserie Distillerie x Vox&Hops x iPA Podcast x Café Pista x Distribution Bucké's "Verticale" the 11% Coffee Stout. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Ho...
Sep 06, 2022•54 min•Ep. 363
Ryan Kennedy & Rob LaChance of Wake & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020/2021, their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, "Thought Form Descent", working with Dave Otero, the struggles of being a Canadian band, Montreal, mental health, a new Wake 2.0 collab & their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Ryan drank The Establishment Brewing Co.'s "Sky Rocket VI" the 7.3% NEIPA, Rob had Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.'s "Cheat Code" the 6.8% NEIPA with P...
Jul 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 362
Balsac the Jaws of Death, Bonesnapper the Cave Troll of GWAR & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2021, time in the studio, their craft beer palates, Montreal, "The New Dark Ages", mental health, how they have been filling the void & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Balsac & Bonesnapper were drinking Devils Backbone Brewing Company x GWAR's "Blood Geyser" the 5.5% Intergalactic Blood Orange IPA while I enjoyed Echo Session Ales' "Enfin Ensemble" the 3.5% Kölsc...
Jul 19, 2022•36 min•Ep. 361
Tristan Shone of Author & Punisher & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Krüller", Drone Machines, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Tristan drank Hofbrauhaus Wolters GmbH's "Peter's Brand Classics" the 5% Dutch Style Pilsner while I enjoyed Bières Jukebox's "American Pilsner" the 5.5% old-school American style pilsner. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy ...
Jul 12, 2022•59 min•Ep. 360
Stephanie E. Jensen the Author and Journalist & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020/2021, her 1st beers, the soundtrack of her youth, journalism, becoming a writer, where she draws inspiration & her hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Stephanie drank Archibald's "Chipie" the 5% Red Pale Ale while I enjoyed Folly Brewing x Vox&Hops' "After Dark" the 7.666% Imperial Black Lager that was brewed with Columbus & Mittelfruh Hops. "After Dark" was brewed for Devastation...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 359
Kathrine Shepard of Sylvaine & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020/2021, the soundtrack of her youth, her first shows, discovering her voice, creating "Nova", Mental Health, being a vocal coach, a Sylvaine Collab & the silver lining of her pandemic. Throughout this chat, Kathrine drank some water while I enjoyed 5e Baron's "L’été sans fin" `the 7.5% mixed fermentation Saison that was aged in a Sauvignon Blanc barrel with pineapples. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&a...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 358
Rikke Emilie List of Konvent & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2021/2022, her craft beer evolution, Konvent's hype, her 1st shows, "Call Down the Sun", a Konvent Beer Collab, mental health and her hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Rikke was drinking To Øle's "Implosion" the Non-Alcoholic beer while I enjoyed Sookram's Brewing's "Coffee Pilsner" the 5% Coffee Pilsner which was brewed with roasted coffee beans from Little Sister Coffee Maker. This is a Heavy Montreal presents...
Jun 28, 2022•53 min•Ep. 357
Jordan James of Disentomb & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, the soundtrack of his youth, being a metal dad, the new Disentomb EP "Nothing Above", running, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Jordan was drinking Burleigh Brewing's "Twisted Palm" the 4.2% Tropical Pale Ale while I enjoyed Ghost Town Brewing's "Zest for Death" the 5.5% mixed fermentation was oak aged with California kumquats & grapefruits. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal p...
Jun 24, 2022•56 min•Ep. 356
John Carbone of Moon Tooth & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, switching from drums to vocals, "Phototroph", clean vocals in metal, their collab with Thin Man Brewery & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, John drank Brooklyn Brewery's "Summer Ale" the 5% Sunny Pale Ale while I enjoyed 5e Baron's 2nd Anniversary version of "Two Tales Pils" that was aged in French oak barrels. This is a Heavy Montreal pr...
Jun 21, 2022•51 min•Ep. 355
Steven Nadeau of Becoming The Bully, Barrett Lindsay-Botten of Bloodprint, Megan Orvold-Scheider of Casket Robbery, Matt Morales of Diabology, Espen Dagenborg of Féleth & I have a conversation about why they play in a metal band, the piece of gear that made them take it seriously, what their goals are, what if this is the end of the line, how they handle inner band disputes, collabs, the pros/cons of modern technology and their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewin...
Jun 17, 2022•57 min•Ep. 354
Jostein Austvik (Trollmannen) of TrollFest & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st Brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Flamingo Overlord", being a party band, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jostein drank a killer Homebrew IPA that his friend made while I enjoyed Sookram's Brewing Co's "Cult Classic" the 5% Pilsner. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's pr...
Jun 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 353
Kamron Khannakhjavani of Mother Earth Brewing & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2021/2022, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, his brewer story, metal / craft beer, distribution vs hype, his time writing for Lambgoat & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Kamron drank Mother Earth Brewing's "Wolf Mother" the 6.7% Hazy IPA that was hopped with Citra, Sabro & Bru4 Hops while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Co's "Hell's Gate" the 10.2% Barleywine tha...
Jun 10, 2022•50 min•Ep. 352
John Goblikon of Nekrogoblikon & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, his youth, his 1st show, "The Fundamental Slimes and Humours", Gimmicks, getting too big for the band, partying, touring with GWAR & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, John was not drinking because he didn't want his boss Brad to notice how shitfaced he already was while I enjoyed Sookrams Brewing's "Espresso Star Beast" the 10.5% Imperial Stout with Dogwood Coffee’s Colombia El...
Jun 07, 2022•45 min•Ep. 351
