Scott Lewis of Carnifex & I have a conversation about drinking again, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, The Necromanteum Tour Part II and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Scott drank a Margarita while I enjoyed BreWskey's "Raid" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars. 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 co...
Sep 26, 2024•57 min•Ep. 470
Lukas Nicolai of Mental Cruelty & I have a conversation about the Necromanteum Part II tour, his 1st beers, discovering his voice, joining Mental Cruelty, screaming with emotions and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Lukas drank some water from a Guinness glass while I enjoyed Sir John Brewing's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host...
Sep 19, 2024•46 min•Ep. 469
Alex Paul of Organectomy & I have a conversation about humor in metal, his first beers, discovering extreme music, being in a band from New Zealand, the Necromanteum Part II tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Alex drank a Beers' "Lemonade Sour" while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North Americ...
Sep 12, 2024•47 min•Ep. 468
Austin Hayes of Heavy//Hitter & I have a conversation about getting into music, working at Dominos, discovering his voice, the Necomanteum Part II tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Austin drank a Caramel Iced Latte while I enjoyed Wills Beer's "IPA 7" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars. 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 & pr...
Sep 05, 2024•52 min•Ep. 467
Haze Wars 2024 took place at Le Relais Boréale on August 1st and I had the chance to sit down with members of Le Relais Boréale, Yakima Chief Hops, Sir John Brewing, Wills Beer, Kahnawake Brewing, BreWskey, as well as with Philippe Brousseau & PA of the iPA Podcast. 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...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 466
Bill Muir AKA SGT Vegan & I have a conversation about being a vegan activist and so much more. Throughout this chat, Bill drank a Liquid Death Sparkling Water while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the black tea with lavender and 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 events during the rest of the year. I am truly honor...
Jul 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 465
AJ Good of The House of Masks & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, masks, creating The House of Masks, Palefest and how he Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat, AJ drank a Cola while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the black tea with lavender and 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 amaz...
Jul 23, 2024•49 min•Ep. 463
Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers & I have a conversation about becoming a mother, Phantoma and how she Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat Brittney drank Main St. Brewing’s "Hula Hula" the Pink Guava Passionfruit Sour while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Whitestone" the 11% Barrel Aged Imperial 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 ...
Jul 16, 2024•31 min•Ep. 463
Anthony Barone & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, stepping in to play with bands, working with Christian Donaldson, writing drums & how he fights the hops. Throughout this chat, Anthony drank Other Half's "Forever Ever" the 4.7% Double Dry Hopped IPA while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "High Steel" the 4.20% ABV Lager that was infused with botanically-derived terpenes. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Mo...
Jul 09, 2024•54 min•Ep. 462
Marius Prins & Jordi van Putten of Throwing Bricks as well as Shira van der Wouden of Ontaard & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their musical journeys, their split "Oud Zeer" & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Marius drank Kopparberg's Apple Lime & Strawberry Cider, Jordi & Shira both drank Vanderstreek's "Playground" the non-alcoholic IPA while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Hatskwi" the Morning Pilsner that was brewed ...
Jul 02, 2024•52 min•Ep. 461
Travis LaBerge of (Splattered & Almost Dead) & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, filling in for bands, being a metal dad, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Travis drank Ghost Town Brewing's "Inhume" the 7% West Coast IPA while I enjoyed Messorem's 6.3% IPA with NZ 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 be...
Jun 25, 2024•55 min•Ep. 460
Ryan Felps of Summoning the Lich & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, being mostly sober, the soundtrack of his youth, picking up the guitar, "Under the Reviled Throne", being a mechanic and how he fights the 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 events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have t...
Jun 18, 2024•58 min•Ep. 459
Dan Cleary of Striker and I have a conversation about his craft beer evolution, the truth behind the Junos, being an independent band, "Ultrapower", channeling the 80s, writing hooks and so much more. Throughout this chat, Dan drank Blindman Brewing's "Five of Diamonds Pilsner" while I enjoyed L'Amère à Boire's "Rauchbier". 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...
Jun 11, 2024•58 min•Ep. 458
Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, Turkey's Metal Scene, Post-Metal, Pelagic Records and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Sarp drank a Coca-Cola while I enjoyed Boréale's "Nord-Est" the 6.5% NEIPA. 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 ye...
Jun 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 457
Dylan Marks of Atheist & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, joining Atheist, bartending, teaching music to children, new Atheist material and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dylan enjoyed Dok Brewing Company's "Sour Riesling IPA" while I enjoyed their "Watermelon Gose". 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 & prese...
May 28, 2024•40 min•Ep. 456
Muffi of Sunset Bar & I have a conversation about the Swiss Metal scene, running the Sunset Bar in Martigny Switzerland and so much more. Throughout this chat, Muffi & I enjoyed the "Muffi" Lager that was on tap at his bar. 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 21, 2024•20 min•Ep. 455
Dom Grimard (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony & Ion Dissonance) & I have a conversation about The Unquestionable Blasphemy Tour, his 1st beers, craft beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the end of The Last Felony, switching to bass, being a producer & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dom drank Van Moll Brewing's "Hoppy Pilsner" while I enjoyed their double IPA. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host...
May 14, 2024•45 min•Ep. 454
Morgan Lander / Esjay Jones of KittiePIG & I have a conversation about their first beers, creating KittiePIG, making it a non-alcoholic, the brewing process, distribution, the future of the brand and their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, we all enjoyed KittiePIG's "Saskaberry Blonde" the non-alcoholic Saskatoon Berry Blonde. 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. ...
May 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 453
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 ...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 452
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 & pr...
Mar 19, 2024•55 min•Ep. 451
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...
Mar 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 450
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 pre...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 449
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 pres...
Feb 27, 2024•49 min•Ep. 448
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...
Feb 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 447
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...
Feb 13, 2024•59 min•Ep. 446
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 ...
Feb 06, 2024•40 min•Ep. 445
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. T...
Jan 30, 2024•49 min•Ep. 444
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!!!...
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 443
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...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 442
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 p...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 441
