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...
Jan 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 440
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...
Jan 02, 2024•30 min•Ep. 439
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/1M...
Dec 19, 2023•50 min•Ep. 438
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 Mont...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 437
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.voxand...
Nov 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 436
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 F...
Nov 14, 2023•37 min•Ep. 435
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 r...
Nov 07, 2023•46 min•Ep. 434
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...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 433
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...
Oct 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 432
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 dur...
Oct 17, 2023•47 min•Ep. 431
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...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 430
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 ...
Oct 03, 2023•57 min•Ep. 429
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...
Sep 26, 2023•46 min•Ep. 428
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 ...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 427
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&am...
Sep 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 426
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 ...
Sep 05, 2023•53 min•Ep. 425
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...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 424
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...
Jul 28, 2023•52 min•Ep. 423
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, Nel...
Jul 25, 2023•59 min•Ep. 422
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 ...
Jul 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 421
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!...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 420
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 M...
Jul 04, 2023•54 min•Ep. 419
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...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 418
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...
Jun 20, 2023•59 min•Ep. 417
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 Metalfes...
Jun 16, 2023•53 min•Ep. 416
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 i...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 415
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 P...
Jun 09, 2023•59 min•Ep. 414
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 p...
Jun 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 413
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 ...
Jun 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 412
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 ...
May 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 411
