Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

The Warmaster Josh Barnett & I have a conversation about how he strived in 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, being a metalhead, being a fighter, the lack of extreme metal athletes, Josh Barnett's "Bloodsport", a Barnett Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Josh was drinking Rainier Beer while I enjoyed Mellön | Brasserie 's "La Nuit est une Panthère" the 10% ABV...

Craig Sauvé & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st Brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, his time as a musician, making Montreal a City of Excellence in Heavy Metal, how to affect change & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Craig was drinking Les Sans-Taverne - Coop et Brasserie Artisanale 's "LIGNE 71" the 4.5% ABV Stout while I was enjoying my new c...

Laure Le Prunenec of Igorrr & Rïcïnn & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st beers, the soundtrack of her youth, artistic freedom, "Nereïd", if she could make her own beer & her hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Laure was drinking Chela Libre's "Bull Doll" the 9.5% ABV Imperial IPA, while I was enjoying Microbrasserie Les Grands Bois x Boire Grand - WJW Saucissier...

Gabriel Dulong of Bière Boréale & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, how he became a brewer, if he ever listened to metal, his 1st show, IPA du Nord-Est, freedom from flagships, keeping the beer fresh, collabs & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, we were enjoying Bière Boréale x Messorem Bracitorium 's "Tourbillon Polaire" the DDH Double IPA. This gorgeou...

Chris Kells & Mihaela Petrescu & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, joining the Vox&Hops Crew, working on Brewtal North America & if they could create their own unique collab for themselves. Throughout tonight's hang I enjoyed 2 very special brews: Ras L'Bock x Microbrasserie À la Fût 's "L'Anse de Mékinac" & Microbrasserie À la Fût x Ras L'Bock 's "Rouge de L'A...

Wayne Lozinak of Hatebreed & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, how Breedbrew came to be, playing Montreal, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, their writing process, Weight Of The False Self, his plan b & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Wayne was drinking Breedbrew (Witchdoctor Brewing Company )'s "Live For This Lager" while I was enjoying Las...

Dewey Halpaus of The Peer Pleasure Podcast & I have a conversation about his 1st shows, being signed to Equal Vision Records, booking guests, an interview he wishes he could do again, making it profitable & the best advice he received. Throughout this discussion, Dewey was enjoying a Diet Coca-Cola while I had the pleasure of enjoying the brand new version of Overhop Canada 's "VOX&OVERHOPS" the D...

Duane Denison of Tomahawk & The Jesus Lizard & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, working in a library, his first beers, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, Tonic Immobility, Supergroups, where he finds inspiration, what he thinks of extreme metal, a Tomahawk Beer & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Duane was drinking Sierra Nevada‘s “Pale Ale” & I was enjoy...

Pontus Levahn of Horndal & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, Lake Drinker the album & the collab, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, finally playing with his brother, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Pontus was drinking Ingaröpiratens Bryggeri 's "Horndal's Lake Drinker Rusty Ale". This killer brew hopped with Amarillo Hops...

Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour, Zealot RIP & Be Well & I have a conversation about having his 1st beer at 30, how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, Zealot RIP, the Darkest Hour DC Brau brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Mike was drinking a Red Stripe while I enjoyed Silo - Brasserie Montréal 's "Lagerbier". This Franconian Lager...

Todd Haug & Chris Boggess of 3 Floyds Brewing & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, how they got into the world of Craft Beer, the soundtrack of their youth, their 1st shows, the 1st Metal Brewery, the surge of new Metal themed breweries, Collaborating with bands, Dark Lord Day & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Todd was drinking Dark Matter Coffee's "...

Skye Sweetnam & Matt Drake of Sumo Cyco & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, just the right amount of alcohol, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, dropping "Initiation" during a pandemic, why they haven't done a Livestream, filling the void, misogynistic elitists, a Sumo Cyco brew & their hangover cure. During this interview, Skye was drinking Colle...

Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, how he got into extreme vocals, his 1st shows, releasing "Tortured Whole" during a pandemic, a Sanguisugabogg brew, an epic tour story & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Devin was enjoying New Holland Brewing Co. 's "Dragon's Milk" the Bourbon Barrel Aged Sto...

It had been a while since I had to connect with the wonderful humans of the Thirsty Thursday Gang so I decided to do a good old fashioned Q&A session with them. Throughout this chat, I enjoyed 5e Baron 's "Bénédicte" the 5% ABV Dunkel. This gorgeous brew poured out with a reddish copper veil, slapped sweet malts on the nose, ripped a caramel & dry finish. I continued with Ras L'Bock 's "Double Dou...

Chef Brian Tsao of Loss Becomes & I have a conversation about his first brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, music vs cooking, becoming the Metal Chef, Loss Becomes, Beauty & Essex, Mission Subs, a Chef Brian Tsao Brew, how he finds balance & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Brian was drinking Jack's Abby Craft Lagers' "Blood Orange Wheat" the 4% ABV Radler while I was e...

Rick Giordano of The Lion's Daughter & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, creating & releasing "Skin Show" during a pandemic, livestream performances, a dream release tour, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Rick was drinking 4 Hands Brewing Company 's "Warhammer". This 9% ABV Imper...

Félix B. Desfossés & Ian Campbell the creators of No Speed Limit: Québec Metal & I have a conversation about their 1st brews, their 1st shows, the evolution of the Québec Metal Scene, why they chose to write a book, the biggest challenges, translating it to English & their hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Félix was drinking Hopfenstark Brewery x Voivod 's "Lost Machine"! This SteinBier wh...

Eddy Torres of the RRBG Podcast & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, the RRBG Podcast, an interview he would like to redo, the impact of the pandemic on the podcast & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Eddy was drinking Mother Earth Brewing Company 's "Flawless Imperfection" the Hazy IPA which clocked in with a...

A conversation with my promoter & booking agent friends from around the globe to shine some light on the impact of the pandemic on their careers, how they have hustled to stay alive, when they think touring shall return & what they miss the most. Massive thanks to Daniel DeFonce of Continental Touring, Čurby Obscene of Obscene Extreme Festival, Michelle Ayoub of Turbo Haüs, Somprasong Makkhasakul...

Johnny Christ of Avenged Sevenfold & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the Drinks with Johnny podcast, dream guests, an Avenged Sevenfold Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Johnny was drinking Brouwerij West's "Bounce" the 7.1% ABV West Coast IPA that was hopped with Citra, Mosaic & Centennial Hops while...

Derrick Robertson & Zack Heuff of BreWskey & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, how they got into Brewing, how they deal with the Hype, where they find inspiration, healthy competition, the future of Craft Beer, being Metalheads & their Hangover Cures. Throughout this interview, we enjoyed BreWskey x Third Moon Brewing 's "Brew Moon" the DDH DIPA which was hoppe...

Tom Smith of The Acacia Strain & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, being straight edge for 5 years, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, T W Smith Guitars, Flick Filled Land Podcast, dropping Slow Decay during a pandemic, a The Acacia Strain brew, the best part of the pandemic & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Tom was drinking Dssolvr 's Uppercuts &...

Richard Martineau Leclerc & Francis Boisvert of Le Presbytère & I have a conversation about their 1st brews, how they started collaborating together, striving to create unique Metal themed brews, how Francis switched from the Fine Arts to making Beer, how Richard became Metal Richard, their recent success & their hangover cures. Throughout this interview, we were drinking Le Presbytère's "Black Ha...

George Corpsegrinder Fisher of Cannibal Corpse & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, taking a break from alcohol, hoping to find balance if he drinks again, how he gets ready before gigs & the health of his epic neck. Throughout this chat, George enjoyed a refreshing bottle of water while I enjoyed Hoplark HopTea 's "HopTea - The Green One'. This ultra refreshing beverage is made w...

Mark Whelan & Andrew Budwey of Fuming Mouth & I have a conversation about 2020, having great tours taken away, their 1st brews, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, signing to Nuclear Blast, Beyond the Tomb, a Fuming Mouth brew & their hangover cures. Throughout this monstrous chat, Mark & Andrew were drinking 3 Floyds Brewing 's "Zombie Dust" the 6.2% ABV American Pale Ale while I was...