Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers & I have a conversation about how she has been since we last spoke, being nominated for a JUNO Award, what her plan B would be, the upcoming Willow TV Series, the best thing to happen thanks to Covid, which song she would like to play at her 1st gig back, where she would like to tour, her funniest tour story. her most memorable gig & turning a classic Canadia...

JJ of Harakiri for the Sky & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the Austrian Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering extreme vocals, finding balance on tour, Maere, staying in contact with their fans, the joys of a 2 person project, his plan B & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, JJ was drinking a Stiegl while I enjoyed a cup...

Josh Richter of Bather & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being an independent band, Phantom Guilt, Riffin' Ain't Easy & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Josh was drinking coffee from Rost Coffee from Chillicothe, Ohio & I was drinking Echo Session Ales x Broadway Microbrasserie x BAOS Podcast 's "Love Dust" the Session NE...

Mark Jansen of Epica & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beer, his 1st shows, releasing a record during a pandemic, getting Vicky Psarakis on Omega, how he has been filling the void, cold adaptation training & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Mark was drinking a Leffe 's "Blonde" while I was enjoying BreWskey - Pub & Taproom 's "Brew Juice - Peanut Butter & Jelly!...

Dan Cleary of Striker & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, being an independent artist, working on some new music, livestream concerts, getting back on stage, keeping his voice in check, winning a Juno Award & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Dan was drinking Central City Brewing's "Red Racer- Super Solar IPA" which was hopped with Mosaic & Citra Hops & clocked in wit...

A year ago, I started hanging out with some of my closest friends, some of the Vox&Hops Alumni & Vox&Hops' Heads on Zoom each Thursday. I called it Thirsty Thursdays. Little did I know at the time, just how important these hangs would become. The community, the family, the group of friends that has formed all across the globe is truly amazing. I am in awe of what it has become. To honor the 1 Year...

Dale Crover of The Melvins & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1s brews, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the power of Canadian beer vs Nirvana, the soundtrack of his youth, playing in Montreal, crafting eclectic tour packages, writing solo, extreme metal drumming how he has been filling the void, his plan B, what has changed the most in the music industry, why he still play...

FT Hordé of Déluge & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beer, the France Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, a pandemic release, a dream tour, why it took 5 years, a Déluge Craft Beer, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, FT was drinking BRLO's "Naked" the Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale which was hopped with Cit...

Johannes Persson of Cult of Luna & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the ups & downs of playing festivals, the soundtrack of his youth, Red Creek Recordings, collaborating with artists & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Johannes was drinking Trocadero !!! This caffeinated apple & orange flavored soft drink would rival Coca-Cola he claims if it made its way out of Nor...

Rob Wharton of Cognitive & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, the return of gigs, the new Cognitive record, a perfect release tour, Fresh 2 Deaf Productions, a Cognitive Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Rob was drinking Atco Brewing Company's "Rail" & I was drinking Microbrasserie Le...

Charles Elliott & Eliseo Garcia of Abysmal Dawn & I have a conversation about being one of the last bands on tour before the pandemic, if they have become more of a craft beer enthusiasts, how they have been filling the void, remaining in contact with their fans, when will touring return, the impact of the pandemic on the record industry, their hangover cures, Charles' facial hair & meeting Fred A...

Prika Amaral of Nervosa & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st brews, the Brazilian Craft Beer Scene, the soundtrack to her youth, gravitating towards the guitar, the Brazilian Metal Scene, her 1st shows, staying healthy on the road, Perpetual Chaos, a new lineup, young bands we should watch, a Nervosa Brew & her hangover cure. Throughout this interview, we luckily were enj...

Jeremy Gomez of Red Method & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, growing up in Gibraltar, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, staying healthy on the road, the future of touring, the resurgence of Nu Metal & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Jeremy was drinking Beavertown Brewery 's "Bloody 'Ell" Blood Orange IPA & I was enjoying Kahnawake...

James Durbin & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, what he learnt on American Idol, how he lured Zakk Wylde on Idol, being a spokesperson for Autism & Tourette's Syndrome, his late night adventures with Chris Jericho, his time with Quiet Riot, why he left Quiet Riot, The Beast Awakens, if he has ever listened to extreme metal, touring bac...

Dave Sherman of The Road To Rehab & I have a conversation about becoming an addiction counselor, his 1st drink, working in the music industry, why artists trust him, how 2020 affected addicts, helping artists on tour, why alcohol is socially acceptable, helping artists after tour, advice for people who may be struggling & the best part of Covid. Throughout this interview, Dave was drinking Sprouts...

Finn Mckenty of The Punk Rock MBA & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, why he hates beer, no urge to explore alcohol or drugs, why he launched The Punk Rock MBA, what the biggest challenges are to keep it running, learning from the comment section, the best advice he received before he started, why he launched The Punk Rock MBA Podcast,...

Michael Alvarez of Flub & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, being Sober, his last brew, how he was managed to stay Sober, where he has found support, his 1st Sober tour, taking the stage Sober, his advice for anyone who is struggling, how he has been filling the void & what the best part of the pandemic has been for hi...

Jerome Gagnon & Yann Carrière of Bière Sans Alcool (BSA) & I have a conversation about launching their brand in the middle of a pandemic, their 1st brews, why start with an IPA, their origin story, how to make non-alcoholic beer, where they draw inspiration, using natural flavors in beer, if they were ever metalheads & their hangover cure. Throughout this interview, we were enjoying Bière Sans Alc...

Al Bourbouhakis of Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. have a conversation about how we met, how he coped with 2020, taking a break from alcohol, how he got into the Hot Sauce industry, getting his products on Hot Ones, putting flavor first, using Craft Beer in his recipes, collaborating with bands, if he still plays drums & the Heartbeat Hot Sauce factory playlist. Throughout this interview, Al was drinking...

Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, having to quit drinking in order to keep playing guitar, crafting a new identity, his 1st sober gig, some positive changes, if it affected his relationship with his bandmates, what was his plan B, rediscovering his love for guitar, writing a new album as w...

Christian Degen the session bassist of AHAB & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, what exactly happens when we ingest alcohol, being drunk, binge drinking vs low intake everyday, if there are any positive side effects, why we tend to drink too much, the infamous beer gut, Blackouts, breaking the seal, why we get hangovers & the Vox&Hops Alumni Hangover Truth or Myth....

Keith Wampler of The Convalescence & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, if his Craft Beer palate has evolved, getting two movies on Amazon Prime, setting up a movie premier in his hometown of Toledo Ohio, his role as a band manager, his hangover cure, why the band wears makeup, a dream tour, how the music industry has responded to the pandemic & The Return. Throughout this intervi...

Matt Young of King Parrot & CrisisAct & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, launching his new project CrisisAct, becoming Sober, working in a drug & alcohol rehabilitation center, rediscovering his identity, applying the 12 Steps Program to the band, advice for anyone who is struggling, how he will tackle alcohol with his children, a sober stage persona & the silver lining of the p...

Martin Guimond & Philippe Tremblay of Le Saint-Bock & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, creating a new brand to avoid confusion, focusing on Non-Alcoholic products as a way to survive, their brewer stories, what 2021 has in store for us, if Beerbucha is the next big thing, if they listen to Metal & their hangover cure. Throughout this interview we were drinking Le Bazaar Brasse...

Addi Tryggvason of Sólstafir & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the birth of his 1st child, a day job for the 1st time in years, becoming Sober, pretending to be Nick Cave on stage, some advice for people who may be struggling, the Icelandic scene, "Endless Twilight of Codependent Love" & doing sound for films. Throughout this interview, Addi enjoyed a cup of Black Coffee & a Le...