Matt McGachy & Sound Talent Media
Vox&Hops Metal Podcast
Matt McGachy, the vocalist of extreme metal band Cryptopsy, interviews fellow metal musicians about their life & music while sharing a craft beer on his metal podcast Vox&Hops. Here’s your chance to sneak backstage to share a brew & discover exactly what your favourite rockstars are like behind their personas. Matt has been the front man of the legendary Death Metal Band Cryptopsy since 2007. With them, he has contributed to 2 full length albums, 2 EPs & toured all over the globe playing massive festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Brutal Assault, Heavy Montreal, Hell Fest & Summer Breeze to nam...
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Matt McGachy & Sound Talent Media
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Jun 12, 2025
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Episodes
Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity) 10.11.2020 53:42
A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, his craft beer journey, being an avid homebrewer, the Swedish Craft Beer Scene, Dark Tranquillity collab brews, enjoying brews on tour, his 1st shows, the Swedish Metal Scene, releasing an album during a pandemic, how he Fights The Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Mikael was drinking Stigbergets Bryggeri's "IPA with Orange"...
Mark Osborne (Adroit Theory Brewing) 06.11.2020 36:30
A conversation about how they have been coping with 2020, how he got into brewing, starting a metal brewery, their brewing playlist, their brew for Pig Destroyer, celebrating with concerts, dabbling with lower ABV brews, the next big style in beer & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview we were enjoying Adroit Theory Brewing's "Now I Am Death, Destroyer Of Worlds" the Hazy Triple IPA. It wa...
Farida Lemouchi (Molassess & The Devil's Blood) 03.11.2020 36:58
A conversation about how she is coping with 2020, "Through the Hollow", the Roadburn Festival, her 1st beer, the soundtrack to her youth, her 1st shows, singing with her family, returning to the stage, facing self doubt, living up to the hype, their writing process & her hangover cure. Throughout this interview Farida started off with drinking Rosso Toscana Biological Red Wine & finished up with B...
Cryptopsy Vocalists featuring Lord Worm, Mike DiSalvo, Martin Lacroix, Matt McGachy & moderated by Bradley Zorgdrager 30.10.2020 2:06:26
A conversation about what we think of each other as vocalists, the overlying lyrical theme, what does the band mean to us, Once Was Not, past members, something we wished we could change, the Montreal Scene & our hangover cures. Throughout this interview Lord Worm was drinking Microbrasserie Dieu du Ciel's "Boire Prague et Mourir". This Czech inspired Pilsner was crisp, perfectly balanced & absolu...
Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle & Secret Chiefs 3) 27.10.2020 43:57
A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, Youri Raymond, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, playing Montreal, working on Imperial Triumphant's "Alphaville", the return of Mr. Bungle, Web of Mimicry & his hangover cure. Throughout this episode Trey was drinking black coffee from a Confusion Hill cup. & Matt was drinking Brewdog's "Ghost Walker IPA". A Non-Alcoholic IPA that...
Mattias Lindeblad & Martin Brändström of Dark Tranquillity (Bandbond) 23.10.2020 38:43
A conversation about coping with 2020, the soundtrack to their youths, their 1st shows, the Swedish Metal Scene, their app Bandbond, making it profitable, if they would ever sell it to Facebook, releasing a record during a Pandemic, bands touring now & their hangover cure. Throughout this interview Mattias & Martin were drinking Pistonhead Brutal Brewing's "Haze Lager". This Hazy Lager was fruity...
Kevin Sharp (Venomous Concept, Primate, Lock Up & Brutal Truth) 20.10.2020 42:20
A conversation about coping with 2020, recording a new Venomous Concept record, no longer drinking, the soundtrack to his youth, the biggest changes from the 80s till now, releasing a record during a Pandemic, filling his on stage void, Dan Lilker leaving the band, drawing inspiration from the study of humans & what used to be his hangover cure. Throughout this episode Kevin was drinking a Beck's...
Mike D'Ornellas (Microbrasserie 4 Origines) 16.10.2020 39:29
A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, the inspirations behind their concept, finally diving into the NEIPA game, being transparent with their clients, his first experience with beer, an embarrassing introduction, the evolution of HYPE, great advice for young brewers, if he ever listened to metal, collabs with bands & his hangover cure. Throughout this episode we were drinking Micr...
Diamond Rowe (Tetrarch) 16.10.2020 40:13
A conversation about coping with 2020, the soundtrack to her youth, becoming a musician, signing to Napalm Records, working with Dave Otero, the resurgence of Nu Metal, the sky is the limit & her hangover cure. Throughout this interview Matt was drinking Lupulone's "Biotope". This Wild IPA was brewed with Saccharomyces Bruxelensis yeast & Mosaic, Simcoe, Strata hops. It was dry, earthy & 100% crus...
Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) 13.10.2020 45:33
A conversation about coping with 2020, no longer drinking, the soundtrack to his youth, 1st time playing Montreal, releasing an album during a pandemic, Podcasting, an interview he wishes he could do again, Live Podcasts & how he keeps his hustle going. Throughout this interview Matt was drinking Brewdog's "Ghost Walker IPA". A Non-Alcoholic IPA that was brewed in collaboration with Lamb Of God. I...
Dave Davidson (Revocation & Gargoyl) 09.10.2020 43:58
A conversation about coping with 2020, fueling his motivation, his craft beer journey, A Revocation Craft Beer, the soundtrack to his youth, his new project Gargoyl, a Gargoyl Craft Beer, the Slay at Home Fest, filling his live performance void & his hangover cure. Throughout this episode Dave was drinking a cocktail made with Beet Juice, Orange Blossom Water & Rum. His roommate is a mixologist wh...
Thirsty Thursday LIVE with Danny Marino (The Agonist) 08.10.2020 58:56
A conversation about coping with 2020, the evolution of his craft beer palate, a band he believes has too much hype, Live Stream shows, advice for new bands on tour, best guitar he has ever played, the best brew he drank on the road, The Agonist Craft Beer, his hangover cure, why he plays Ibanez, what could change due to COVID-19 on tour, the Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. x The Agonist hot sauce, what s...
Sebastian Bach 06.10.2020 49:19
A conversation about coping with 2020, Cameo, why it is the wrong time to release new music, his beer journey, what strains his voice the most, never using Backing Tracks Live, being an actor, choosing the right roles, a Sebastian Bach Biopic & his hangover cure. Throughout this episode Matt was drinking Microbrasserie Vox Populi's "Fruit Punch IPA". This "little sister" version of their classic "...
Drew Stevens (Kahnawake Brewing Company) 02.10.2020 34:38
A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, canning their first beer, how he got into brewing, building a brewery on a First Nation's territory, his early influences, their impact on the Quebec craft beer scene, being a Metal Brewer, making a brew with a band, CRISPTOPSY & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview we were drinking Kahnawake Brewing Company's "Beast" which is actually...
BLASKO (Ozzy Osbourne & Zakk Sabbath) 29.09.2020 49:48
A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, satiating his gig itch, bands performing in 2020, his management company, if bands need a manager in 2020, podcasting, a BLASKO craft beer & his hangover cure. Throughout this episode BLASKO was drinking a can of Liquid Death Mountain Water because it was far too e...
GAEREA 25.09.2020 38:20
A conversation about how he is coping with 2020, the Portuguese Metal Scene, finding like minded musicians to create with, GAEREA's visual aesthetic, releasing LIMBO during a Pandemic, scratching his live performance itch & a dream lineup for LIMBO's record release show. Throughout this interview the member of GAEREA was drinking black coffee. & Matt was drinking Brasseur de Montreal's "Longue Poi...
Dave Shapiro (Sound Talent Group, Velocity Records & Sound Talent Media) 24.09.2020 39:28
A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, being a modern Jerry Maguire, being straight edge, becoming a booking agent, Sound Talent Media, bands playing shows in 2020 & Live Stream Concerts. Throughout this interview Dave was drinking a Blackberry Blubly Sparkling Water. & Matt was drinking Brewdog's "Ghost Walker IPA". A Non-Alcoholic IPA that was brewed in collaboration with Lamb Of...
Stephane Barbe (Kataklysm & Ex Deo) 22.09.2020 29:39
A conversation about coping with 2020, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his first shows, his early impressions of Kataklysm, the 90s Montreal Metal scene, Unconquered, staying in touch during a pandemic, livestream gigs & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Stephane was drinking Brasseurs RJ's "Death Valley". This Belgian inspired IPA was dry hopped with 4 varieties of hops including Ama...
Chris Dodge (Trappist & No Corporate Beer for Decibel Magazine) 18.09.2020 44:21
A conversation about his first beer, his craft beer journey, the soundtrack of his youth, Trappist, No Corporate Beer, Metal Brewers & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Chris was drinking Brouwerij West's "Bounce IPA". This West Coast style IPA was hopped with Citra, Mosaic & Centennial hop was piney, dank & ultra crushable. It clocked in with a 7.1% ABV. & Matt was drinking a brew he r...
Bruce Lamont (Yakuza, Led Zeppelin 2, Brain Tentacles, Corrections House, Circle of Animals & Bloodiest) 15.09.2020 39:23
A conversation about coping with 2020, his craft beer journey, the soundtrack of his youth, his hunger to create, the new Yakuza album, Led Zeppelin 2, playing Parking Lot Shows, a Personal Craft Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Bruce was drinking green tea. He was taking a break from alcohol for the time being to help reset his body so that he can punish it again in the future....
Christian Bonnesen (LLNN) 11.09.2020 26:48
A conversation about COVID- 19, the Danish Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, how he copes with his nerves, DEADS, their writing process, harsh vocals, their new album, a dream tour, his worst day on tour, a LLNN Craft Beer & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation Christian was drinking Arrogant Consortia's "Enter Night". This Pilsner, brewed in collaboration...
Dan Lilker (Nuclear Assault, Stormtroopers of Death, Brutal Truth, Blurring & so many more!!!) 08.09.2020 33:44
A conversation about coping with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, the evolution of the metal scene, what fuels him to continue, the Rochester NY brew scene, making a Collab with Mikkeller, getting the recognition he deserves, streaming shows, a tour he wishes he could relive & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Dan was drinking Three Heads Brewing's "Too Kind" Double IPA which was slig...
Casey Hurd & Daniel Vieira (Hinayana) 04.09.2020 39:58
A conversation about coping with 2020, the soundtrack of their youths, their first shows, turning a project into a band, the evolution of the band, signing with Napalm Records, a dream tour, a Hinayana Brew & their hangover cure. Throughout this interview Casey was drinking New Belgium Brewing Co.'s "Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA". This malty, bitter & hop forward brew clocked in at a wicked 9% ABV....
John Espen Sagstad (TrollfesT) 01.09.2020 37:02
A conversation about coping with 2020, their songwriting method, falling into success, the Norwegian Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack to his youth, Metallica is Life, having fun on stage, inciting the party, the TrollfesT Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this episode John was drinking Arrogant Consortia's "Enter Night". This Pilsner, brewed in collaboration with Metallica was crisp, clean & cr...
Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers) 28.08.2020 37:43
A conversation about COVID- 19, the evolution of her craft beer palate, a summer at home, Jacob Hansen, Apex, writing a graphic novel, loving being on Twitch, facing nerves when releasing a new record, livestream concerts & her hangover cure. Throughout this conversation Brittney was drinking a Mango White Claw Hard Seltzer. It was the last thing she had in her fridge & even though he abhors White...
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