Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

Oliver Aleron of Archspire & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, writing way more lyrics than most, "Bleed the Future", his love of boxing, his online persona, voice acting & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Oli enjoyed 12 raw eggs while I enjoyed Ras L'Bock's “Gose Piñata” the 6.1% Gose that was aged in Tequila barrels. It poured...

Professor H Shayne Hawke & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, becoming a wrestler, the IWS Training Center, Montreal's love for wrestling, coming back from an career ending injury, a Professor H Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Professor H enjoyed a Stella Artois while I enjoyed La bière Belle Gueule 's "Kellerbier Lager". This 5.2% brew poured out wi...

Yngve "Bolt" Christiansen of Blood Red Throne & I have a conversation about how he coped during the pandemic, being gluten intolerant, his 1st beers, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, becoming a vocalist, taking a break from the band, "Imperial Congregation", what happened to Blastfest, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation BOLT was drinking H...

George Panayi of the Meet Me For Coffee Podcast & have a conversation about podcasting. The struggles, the joys, our best interviews & so much more. I even tried to convince him to create his own coffee so that we can create a Collab beer with it. Throughout our chat George was drinking Joseph Bloor Brewery 's Joe Blo' the 4.7% Bohemian Pilsner while I enjoyed Overhop Canada x Beyond Creation's "E...

Sam Bean of Werewolves & I have a conversation about how he coped during the pandemic, being allergic to beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Werewolves, his extreme lyrics, his vocal surgery, a Werewolves brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Sam was drinking Pirate Life Brewing 's 5.4% Pale Ale while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Company x Cryptopsy 's "Cold Haze Warm Blood"...

Garrett Jamieson of Heavy Metal Hitchhiker & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being a comedian, how he made that happen, Heavy Metal Hitchhiker, RÄGR brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Garret enjoyed a ERDINGER Weissbräu's "Weissbier" while I enjoyed Brasserie Maltco x GMPQ Media ‘s “Lager LIVE”. Thi...

On Saturday September 11th, I was invited to Bière Garden 's "MONTREAL, BY THE WATER"! To make this event special, I invited Danny Marino of The Agonist to be my co-host for a bunch of interviews. During this exclusive Craft Beer fest we had the chance to talk to Dave Roberge one of the creators of Bière Garden, Vincent Ménard of Messorem Bracitorium, Max Bergeron of BG Brasserie Urbaine, Keegan K...

Andy Dowling of LORD & the Andy Social Podcast & I have a conversation about his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, podcasting, LORD's "UNDERCOVERS VOL.1", how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Andy was drinking a Nort 's "Refreshing Ale" the Non-Alcoholic Ale while I enjoyed Third Moon Brewing x BRAND OF SACRIFICE 's "LIFEBLOOD" wh...

Duncan Bentley of Vulvodynia & I have a conversation about how he coped with the pandemic, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the South African Metal Scene, discovering his voice, "Praenuntius Infiniti", working with Chris Donaldson, Bob the Butcher, how he has been filling the void, his hangover cure & so much more. Throughout this chat Duncan was drinking a Carling Black...

Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage & Times of Grace & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, playing Montréal, "Songs of Loss and Separation'", their Vaccinated + Intoxicated Livestream, "Blue Medusa" the new Times of Grace x Departed Soles x Islla Street Brewing beer, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Adam enjoyed a n...

PCP Crazy F'N Manny of IWS & I have a conversation about how he coped through the pandemic, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, fighting, his 1st wrestling shows, extreme wrestling, watching peers succeed, Blood Sweat & Beers, an IWS Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation Manny drank a Bubly 's "Lime" while I enjoyed Henderson Brewing Co x Chris Soutsos of Thrashed's "Suds...

Alex Erian & Marc-André Filion of Messorem Bracitorium & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, the brewery's identity, their 1st brews, the soundtrack to their youths, managing the their success, creating unique art under pressure, their 2 year anniversary, filling the void & their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Marc-André was drinking Messorem Bracitorium's "SINGLE TOUCH: CI...

Jon Beatty of the Brewtally Speaking Podcast & I have a conversation about us both having Beer & Metal Podcasts, his 1st beer, the soundtrack of his youth, podcasting, collabs, extreme metal lyrics & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jon enjoyed City Built Brewing Company 's x Ascension Brewing Company 's "Rollie On My Wrist" the 10% ABV Pastry Stout which was brewed with 150 Pounds of Swee...

Will Arseneau of Depths of Hatred & Shape the Above & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, his 1st shows, Inheritance, working with Chris Donaldson, how he has been filling the void, writing conceptual lyrics, a Depths of Hatred Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Will was drinking Bière Boréale x BreWskey - Pub & Taproom 's "Toile Nordique" the 8.8%...

Martin Widholm of Domkraft & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, the soundtrack to his youth, the Swedish scene, his 1st shows, Seeds, the Day of Doom Livestream, how he has been filling the void, a Domkraft brew, the best part of the pandemic & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Martin was drinking Carlsberg 's "Pripps Blå" the 2.2% ABV pale ale while...

Sam Dunn of Banger Films & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, Banger Films, Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, respectful interviews, expanding the brand, how he has been filling the void, another Banger Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Sam was drinking Henderson Brewing Co 's "Henderson's Best" their 5....

Megan Targett of VEXED & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st beers, the soundtrack of her youth, her 1st shows, discovering her voice, keeping her voice healthy, Culling Culture, a dream release tour, how she has been filling the void, a VEXED brew & her hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Megan enjoyed a "Ultra Blue" Sugar Free Monster Energy while I enjoyed La Souc...

Ol Drake of Evile & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Hell Unleashed, becoming the vocalist, working with Brian Posehn, touring without his brother Matt, playing with Tim Minchin, an Evile Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Ol enjoyed some refreshing water as he had to wake up in 3 hours but no worrie...

Chad Ruhlig of LGND & For the Fallen Dreams & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brew, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, staying healthy, LGND's new material, a LGND brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Chad enjoyed some coffee while I drank 5e Baron 's "Des Moines". This Glorious 5% ABV Helles poured out with a light yellow transparent ve...

I invited three of my oldest friends to be my guests on this month's Thirsty Thursday LIVE!!! One of my very first friends, Chris Flint, who I met in kindergarten and was in my first band Nixtasm. Vince Berardinucci, who I met in high school and I went to my first concerts with, drank my first beers with & discovered metal with. And finally, James Arsenian, the vocalist of Endast, who taught me a...

Dan Jacobs of Atreyu & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brew, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st show, how he has been filling the void, writing for other musicians, Baptize, an Atreyu brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Dan was drinking a Brown Sugar Oatmilk Coffee while I enjoyed Lagabière 's "Saison Dvala" from their Série Inspiration. This 5.3% ABV...

Jason Asberry & Jesse Schobel of Stormruler & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, the soundtrack to their youths, their 1st shows, Under the Burning Eclipse, the Book of Bring It, a Stormruler Brew & their hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Jason enjoyed Ale Asylum 's "Road Crew" the 5%ABV American Pale Ale & Civil Life Brewing Company "s "Angel & Sword...

An in depth look into how Brewtal North America came to life. Throughout the week of June 21-25, 22 Vox&Hops collaborative beers were released all across the United States & Canada. How exactly did that happen? Vox&Hops Brewtal North America is here!!! Brewtal North America is presented by IndieMerchstore, fueled by Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. & powered by Yakima Chief Hops!!! Massive thanks to BreWsk...

Justin Pearson of The Locust, Dead Cross & Three One G Records & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brew, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Three One G Records, curating a career via collaborations, Planet Satan, the best part of the pandemic & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Justin was drinking JuneShine while I enjoyed Beauregard Brasserie Distill...

Óskar Logi Ágústsson of The Vintage Caravan & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the Icelandic Scene, leaving Iceland & coming back, "Monuments", filling the void, The Vintage Caravan Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Óskar was drinking Gæðingur brugghús 's "Beer with Bubbles" the 4.6% ABV Lager while...