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 Americ...
May 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 410
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 ch...
May 19, 2023•43 min•Ep. 409
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 ...
May 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 408
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 P...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 407
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 prese...
May 09, 2023•56 min•Ep. 405
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 ...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 405
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 Link...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 404
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...
Apr 05, 2023•34 min•Ep. 403
Adam Reider the Director of Woodland Grey & I have a conversation about how 2023 has been so far, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, the Montreal music scene, Obey the Flame festival, "Woodland Grey", metal in movies and how he Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat, Adam drank Microbrasserie Le Castor's "Oatmeal Stout" the 5% oatmeal stout while I enjoyed Brasserie Artisanale Gallicus x Metal Minded's "Lorica" the 6% Black IPA. Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2023 i...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 402
Cornelius Althammer of Ahab & I have a conversation about how 2023 has been so far, his 1st beers, the state of the world, the soundtrack of his youth, "The Coral Tombs", mental health, Fight the Hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Corny drank much to his dismay a Wolfscraft's "Super Lager" the 5.3% Lager while I enjoyed 5e Baron x Vox&Hops' "Ossuary" the 6.5% India Pale Ale brewed with Phantasm, a residue from pressed Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand & lightly Dry Hopp...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 401
A.A. Williams and I have a conversation about taking breaks, her first beer, the soundtrack of her youth, her first shows, "As The Moon Rests", mental health, how she Fights the Hops & her hangover cure. Throughout this chat, A.A. drank some Green Tea with Turmeric and Lemon while I enjoyed Stone Corral's "Pope’s Creek" the 8.6% Cherry Wood Smoked Cherry 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 ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 400
The first edition of Ninjacat Productions presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Winnipeg featuring Despised Icon, WAKE, hopscotchbattlescars & Murder Capital was held on February 18th at The Park Theatre in Winnipeg Manitoba. All night long, people enjoyed beers from Sookram's Brewing Company & Kilter Brewing. During my time in Winnipeg, I sat down with Cory Thomas of Ninjacat Productions, Logan Picton of Kilter Brewing, Andrew Sookram of Sookram's Brewing, Dakota Bertholet of Murder Capital, Wy...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 399
Niklas Åström of EF & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "We Salute You, You and You!", post-rock music, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Niklas drank Stigbergets Bryggeri's "GBG Beer Week IPA 2016, 2023 BDAY Version" the 6.5 NEIPA while I enjoyed Sookram's Brewing's "Occult Classic" the 5% Dark Lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 398
Daniel Dekay of Exciter & I have a conversation about how 2023 has been so far, finding balance, being a part of Exciter, metal media, interviews, how he Fights the Hops and so much more. Throughout this chat, Daniel drank Rogue's "Batsquatch" the 6.7 Hazy IPA while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the Black Tea with Lavender & 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 b...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 397
Adam Easterling, Mike White of Orthodox & I have a conversation about how 2023 has been so far, the soundtracks of their youth, their 1st shows, "Learning To Dissolve", Nu Metal in 2023, being sober and how they Fight the Hops. Throughout this chat Adam drank some Humphreys Street Coffee Shop Pour Over Coffee paired with a Polar Seltzer Water, Mike drank a Coca-Cola Cherry Zero Sugar while I enjoyed Pitch Black North's "Throat of Lucifer" the Albertan Peppermint & Lavender tea. This is a...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 396
Blake Louis Prince of TEETH, my co-host Colby Bungay & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, signing to Nuclear Blast, Devils Night, Hamilton is Hell, being Sober, Fight the Hops & a TEETH collab. Throughout this chat, Blake enjoyed a small black coffee, Colby drank Liquid Death's "Mango Chainsaw" while I enjoyed Pitch Black North's "Throat of Lucifer" the Albertan Peppermint & Lavender tea. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vo...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 395
Andrew Gerrity the Tour Manager & I have a conversation about becoming sober, mental health, Fight the Hops and how he has been trying to relax more. Throughout this chat, Andrew drank AHA's "Fuji Apple + White Tea" sparkling water and La Croix's "Cherry Blossom" sparkling water while I enjoyed Pitch Black North's "Throat of Lucifer" the Albertan Peppermint & Lavender tea. Ninjacat Productions presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Winnipeg is happening on February 18th at The Park Theatre . Brew...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 394
Melissa Cross & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of her youth, her first shows, becoming a voice teacher, setting into the world of extreme vocals, The Zen of Screaming, modern extreme vocal coaches & being sober. Throughout this chat Melissa enjoyed a bottle of Poland Spring water while I enjoyed Pitch Black North's "Throat of Lucifer" the Albertan Peppermint & Lavender tea. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal ...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 393
Wednesday 13 & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, writing for pleasure, "Horrifier", no longer drinking & mental health. 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 events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Ninjacat Productions p...
Feb 07, 2023•49 min•Ep. 392
Andrew Thorp King the Author / Owner of Thorp Records & I have a conversation about his book "Failure Rules!", the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, starting Thorp Records, writing, metal in finance, Fight the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Andrew enjoyed Jefferson's Very Small Batch Bourbon and a My Father Cigars "Bourbon" while I drank 5eBaron's "Nectar" the 9% Double NEIPA brewed with grape must. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Mont...
Jan 31, 2023•46 min•Ep. 391
Timothy Zydek of To Øl Brewing & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a brewer, working for To Øl Brewing, the soundtrack of his youth, metal & beer, mental health, Fight the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Timothy drank To Øl Brewing's "45 Days Organic Pilsner" the 4.7% Pilsner while I enjoyed their "Chitfaced" the 7.5% IPA as well as their "Black Malts & Body Salts" the 9.9% Imperial Black IPA brewed with Coffee. This is a Heavy Montreal presents ...
Jan 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 390
Fang Vonwrathenstein of Lords of the Trident & I have a conversation about Japanese Toilets, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, DIY, Mad with Power Fest, Fight the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Ty drank Central Waters Brewing's "Brewer's Reserve BBA Raspberry Kringle Stout" the 12% Pastry Stout brewed with Raspberries & Kringles while I enjoyed Little Cottage Brewery x Vox&Hops' "A Nightmare on Olive Street" the 10....
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 389
Will Severin and Rob Lindquist of Crazy Swedes & I have a conversation about the past few years, their 1st beers, home brewing, "Good Beers Gone Bad", the soundtrack of their youth, their 1st shows, experimental music, collabs and their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Will drank Vitamin Sea Brewing's "Due North" 7.6% IPA, Rob drank Fiddlehead Brewing's "Aetherium" the 5.3% White Ale while I enjoyed OverHop Canada x Vox&Hops' "Double VOX&OVERHOPS" the 8.5% Double NEIPA as well a...
Jan 20, 2023•57 min•Ep. 388
Dave Carlo & Mike Campagnolo of Razor & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, "Cycle of Contempt", a 25 year break, internet trolls, being from Canada & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Dave & Mike drank some Budweisers while I enjoyed Folly Brewing's "Saisons In the Abyss" the 6.2% Old World Saison. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They h...
Jan 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 387
Robin Staps of The Ocean / Pelagic Records & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, Loic's injury, Pelagic Records, the new The Ocean record & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Robin & I enjoyed Boréale's "IPA du Nord-Est" the 6% NEIPA. This is one of the brews that changed the craft beer market in Québec. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal promoter....
Jan 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 386
2022 was another 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. 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: Noah Forrest Episode ...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 385
The Vox&Hops Album Review Crew & I sat down to discuss our Top 10 Albums of 2022. Throughout this chat, JIMBO drank Craftwerk's "Hop Head⁷" the 8% IPA / Propeller Brewing's "Nachtflug" the 9.1% Imperial Stout, Jerry Monk drank L'Apothicaire x Vox&Hops' "Brewtal Montreal" the 4% Světlé Výčepní / 5e Baron x Vox&Hops' "Ossuary" the 6.5% IPA brewed with Phantasm, Evan Welch drank some Guinnesses / Four Phantoms Brewing x RPM Fest's "Grim Ritual" the 5.5% Czech Pilsner, Philippe Brous...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 384
Bill Gould of Faith No More & I have a conversation about coped throughout the past years, his 1st beers, Yebiga, Koolarrow Records, Brujeria, the 1992 Riot in Montreal, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Bill drank Moonlight Brewing Company's "Death & Taxes" the 5.3% Black Lager while I drank Folly Brewing's "Wolves in the Taproom" the 5.7% California Common. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal promo...
Dec 06, 2022•59 min•Ep. 383
Tom Angelripper of Sodom & I have a conversation about how he coped with their time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "40 Years at War - The Greatest Hell of Sodom", being Old School, the new generation of Thrash, retiring one day & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Tom drank some Rose hip Tea which is an herbal tea that is made from the fruit of the rose plant while I enjoyed 5e Baron x Vox&Hops' "Ossuary" the 6.5% India Pale Ale brewed with Phan...
Nov 29, 2022•48 min•Ep. 382
Michael Centrone & I have a conversation about putting down his microphone and picking up a pen, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, writing poetry, releasing "Powerless Machine" & so much more. Throughout this chat, Michael drank some piping hot green tea while I enjoyed Folly Brewing x Vox&Hops' "KillerBier" the 5.5% Kellerbier. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 381
