Vox&hops

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" as well as their "Miami Meow DIPA" which is a collaboration alongside J. Wakefield Brewing & All In Brewing Co. which clocked in with an 8% ABV. & Matt was drinking Brasserie Générale's "Grand-Maman Gâteau". This decadent Pastry Stout was brewed with copious amounts of Macadamia Nuts, Roasted Coconut, Cacao, Madagascar Vanilla & lactose. It was absolutely stunning!!! It kicked off sweet, radiated nutty vibes, had a coconut finish & was super silky. It clocked in at a very dangerous 10.9 % ABV. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of N

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 was slightly dank, ultra juicy & dangerously crushable despite its 10% ABV. Matt then wrapped with this chat with Adroit Theory Brewing's "Still on My Grind" the Mexican Style Lager which was crisp, perfectly malt based & ultra crushable. It clocked in with a 4.7% ABV. Adroit Theory Brewing: https://www.adroit-theory.com/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

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 Brouwerij Amai's "Ne Blonde Loemelaer" the Belgian Blonde ale. It clocked in with a 6% ABV. & Matt was drinking Beauregard Brasserie Distillerie's "Impériale Choco-Noisette". This Imperial Stout was brewed with copious amounts of Hazelnuts & was aged in Bourbon Barrels. It was chocolatey, nutty & divinely boozy. It clocked in with a 10.3% ABV. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them in

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 & absolutely crushable. It clocked in with a 5% ABV. Mike DiSalvo was drinking Microbrasserie Pit Caribou's "La Gaspésienne #13". This robust porter was malt driven, radiated roasted coffee & was ultra smooth. It clocked in with a 6.2% ABV. Martin was drinking Microbrasserie Moulin 7's "Imperial ObscurIPA". This brew was made in collaboration with Gorguts & funnily enough Martin is the one who designed the artwork on the label. This Imperial Black IPA was slightly bitter, chocolatey & packed a sweet boozy bite. It clocked in with a 8% ABV. Bradley was drinking Reign Energy's "Sour Apple". & Matt enjoyed specially selec

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 was brewed in collaboration with Lamb Of God. It was slightly sweet, mildly bitter & surprisingly non-alcoholic! It clocks in at 0.5% ABV. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Photo Credit: Buzz Osborne Mr. Bungle: https://mrbungle.bandcamp.com/ Secret Chiefs 3: https://webofmimicry.com/ Brewdog USA: https://brewdog.com/usa/ Heavy Montreal: https://www.h

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 & extremely crushable. It clocked in with a 5.1% ABV. & Matt was drinking Ma Brasserie's "Pilz Polotmavy". This Crispy Pilsner was one of the best offered here in Québec. It was crisp, slightly malty & undeniably crushable. It clocked in with a 5.7% ABV. Banbond: https://bandbond.com/ Dark Tranquillity: https://darktranquillity.com/ Pistonhead Brutal Brewing: http://www.pistonheadlager.com/haze-lager/ Ma Brasserie: https://mabrasserie.com/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

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 "Non Alcoholic 0.0". & Matt was drinking Overhop Canada's "Hopman". This Hazy Double IPA was slightly bitter, a tad malt forward, boozy & yet quite refreshing. It clocked in with a dangerous 8.5 % ABV. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Venomous Concept: https://venomousconcept.bandcamp.com/ Primate: https://primategrind.bandcamp.com/ Lock Up: https://ww

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 Microbrasserie 4 Origines' "Montreal State of Mind". This brand new NEIPA which is available as of today, October 16th, at the Microbrasserie 4 Origines Taproom was hopped with Amarillo, Simcoe & Citra Hops. It was juicy, creamy & radiated tangerine vibes. It clocked in with a 7% ABV. Microbrasserie 4 Origines: https://4origines.com/ Voltaic Photo: https://voltaic.ca/ PREORDER "Vox&Overhops": https://overhop.com/collections/pre-orders Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

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% crushable!! It clocked in with a 6.5% ABV. & Diamond was drinking...nothing...she said that she was alright. Tetrarch: https://www.tetrarchmusic.com/ Lupulone https://www.facebook.com/Lupulone Photo Credit: Jeremy Saffer http://www.jeremysaffer.com/ PREORDER "Vox&Overhops": https://overhop.com/collections/pre-orders Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

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. It was slightly sweet, mildly bitter & surprisingly non-alcoholic! It clocks in at 0.5% ABV. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Photo Credit: Mihaela Petrescu Hatebreed: https://www.hatebreed.com/ The Jasta Show: https://gasdigitalnetwork.com/gdn-show-channels/the-jasta-show/ Brewdog USA: https://brewdog.com/usa/ Heavy Montreal: https://www.heavymontreal

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 who was experimenting with a new menu for a local bar & Dave sadly had to be the guinea pig. & Matt was drinking the collaborative NEIPA by BreWskey - Pub & Taproom & Emporium Microbrasserie called "Hopburglar". This TDH TIPA was hopped with Idaho 7, Strata et Rakau hops. It was juicy, boozy, creamy & ultra sneaky!!! It clocked in with a 10% ABV. Dave Davidson Guitar: https://www.davedavidsonguitar.com/ Revocation: http://revocationband.com/ Gargoyl: https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/gargoyl/ BreWskey - Pub & Taproom: https://www.facebook.com/BrasserieBreWskey Emporium Microbrasserie: https://www.facebook.com/E

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 string brand & gauges he uses, craziest tour story, damaged gear on the road, eating poutine before or after the gig, returning to Ukraine, his go to best guitar tone & the fall of John Finberg.  Throughout this interview Danny was drinking Brasserie Artisanale Gallicus' "Loki". This NEIPA was juicy, creamy & slightly dank. It clocked in with a smooth 6.5% ABV. & Matt was drinking Brasserie Générale's "Réverbère #7”.  This Hazy IPA was brews with wheat flakes, Citra & Cryo Citra hops. It was juicy, creamy, slightly dank & absolutely crushable!!! It clocked in with a 6.5% ABV! The Agonist: https://www.facebook.com/Th

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 "Double Fruit Punch IPA", was juicy, tropical, slightly dank & ultra clean. It clocked in with a 6% ABV. & Sebastian still had some work to do after our chat so he chose to opt out of sharing an alcoholic beverage during our chat. Photo Credit: Mark Weiss This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Sebastian Bach: http://www.sebastianbach.com/ Microbrasserie Vox

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 their first can release ever! This NEIPA was juicy, tangy, slightly dank & absolutely beautiful!!! It clocked in with a 7.5% ABV. Kahnawake Brewing Company: https://kahnawakebrewing.square.site/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

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 early for a beer. & Matt was drinking Micobrasserie Pixel's "Springfield Session". This Session IPA was ultra crushable, juicy & had an excellent mouth feel thanks to the added lactose. The can art for this brew was an homage to The Simpsons & was out of this world!!! It clocked in with a 4% ABV. Photo Credit: Andrew Stuart This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them involved in the pod

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 Pointe". This New World Pilsner was crisp, clean & ultra crushable. It clocked in with a 5.1% ABV. Photo credits: Catarina Rocha GAEREA: https://gaerea.bandcamp.com/ Brasseur de Montreal: https://www.brasseurdemontreal.com/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

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 God. It was slightly sweet, mildly bitter & surprisingly non-alcoholic! It clocks in at 0.5% ABV. Sound Talent Group: https://www.soundtalentgroup.com/ Velocity Records: https://www.facebook.com/velocityrock Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Bubly Sparkling Water: https://www.bubly.com/ Brewdog USA: https://brewdog.com/usa/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

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 Amarillo. It was bitter, sweet & malty. It clocked in with a 8% ABV. & Matt was drinking Broadway Microbrasserie's "Milkshake NEIPA" which was juicy, sweet, creamy & absolutely delicious. It clocked in with a 5.6% ABV.  This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Kataklysm: https://www.kataklysm.ca Ex Deo: https://exdeo.bandcamp.com/ Brasseurs RJ: http://brasseursrj

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 received as a gift from Jorge A. Villanueva of the Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang. This delicious gift was Bellwoods Brewery's "Donkey Venom" the Barrel-Aged Dark Sour. This complex sour brew was tart, slightly sweet & had subtle hints of Caramel. It clocked in with a mighty 8.5% ABV. Shout Out to Dan Klajncar, another member of the Thirsty Thursday Gang, for inspiring me to setup this interview!! Photo Credit: Jvh013Photo Trappist: https://trappist213.bandcamp.com/ No Corporate Beer for Decibel Magazine: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/category/no-corporate-beer/ Brouwerij West: https://www.brouwerijwest.com/

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. & Matt was drinking Sir John Brewing Co.'s "La Tête Dans Les Nuages". This Double Dry Hopped Double IPA was juicy, creamy, fruity & had just the right boozy bite. It clocked in with a 8% ABV. This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Photo Credit: Anna Michal Paul Yakuza: https://yakuza.bandcamp.com/ Led Zeppelin 2: https://www.facebook.com/LedZeppelin2 Corre