Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

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...

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 wi...

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...

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...

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 promote...

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 presen...

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 He...

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. T...

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% Port...

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. "BREAKDO...

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...

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...

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/ R...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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'A...

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 amazin...

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 on...

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...

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 & M...

 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...

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 ep...

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 & e...