Sinopsis
In-depth conversations with metal musicians about life, music & craft beer, hosted by Matt McGachy, frontman of extreme metal band Cryptopsy. Casual conversations with creative people involved in the metal and craft beer scenes. Discussions focus on creative processes, origin stories, learning experiences and touring anecdotes.
Episodios
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Designing your Universe with Coen Janssen of Epica
22/11/2022 Duración: 54minCoen Janssen of Epica & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "The Alchemy Project", making piano cool, Montreal, mental health and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Coen drank Trou du Diable's "MacTavish" the 5% American Pale Ale while I enjoyed their "Les Quatre Surfeurs de l'Apocalypso" the 6.5% White IPA. 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. 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!!! This episode was recorded at Place Bell in Laval, Québec, Canada. Photo Cre
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The Ghost Hour with Derek Engemann of Scour
18/11/2022 Duración: 01h03minDerek Engemann of Scour & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, a haunted house he lived in, working with Phil Anselmo, the upcoming Pantera Tribute shows & his hangover cure. Luckily, Mark Kloeppel of Misery Index joined the conversation halfway through! Throughout this chat, Derek drank Boulevard Brewing Co.'s "Single-Wide IPA" the 5.7% American IPA, Mark drank Logboat Brewing Co.'s "Snapper IPA" the 7.2% American IPA while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire x Vox&Hops' "Brewtal Montreal" the 4% Světlé Výčepní. 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: Lefty Rob Rasillo Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: htt
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Building Little Sweden in St. Louis with Jesse Schobel & Jason Asberry of Stormruler
15/11/2022 Duración: 47minJesse Schobel, Jason Asberry of Stormruler & I have a conversation about how they have been since DOTN 2022, the evolution of their craft beer palate, "Sacred Rites & Black Magick", having a rotating live lineup, a Stormruler Collab, mental health & their updated hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Jesse drank Boulevard Brewing Co's "Space Camper IPA" the 5.9% IPA, Jason drank Truly's 5% Mango Lemonade Hard Seltzer while I enjoyed OverHop Canada x Deicide's "Legion Lager" the 4.5% Lager. 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. 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
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Certainty with Jon Davis of Conan
08/11/2022 Duración: 01h15minJon Davis of Conan & I have a conversation about how he coped with the time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, growing up near Liverpool, "Evidence of Immortality", the future of Doom Metal, SceneGen & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jon drank Dry & Bitter Brewing x Conan's "Fuzz Throne" the 6% DDH IPA that was hopped with Eldorado & Citra Hops while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire x Vox&Hops' "Brewtal Montreal" the 4% Světlé Výčepní. 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. 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: Charle
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Extreme vs Classical Vocals with Sébastien Croteau (The Monster Factory / Necrotic Mutation) & Pascal Germain-Berardi (Temps Fort / Growlers Choir)
04/11/2022 Duración: 01h10minSébastien Croteau (The Monster Factory / Necrotic Mutation), Pascal Germain-Berardi (Temps Fort / Growlers Choir) & I have a conversation about Extreme & Classical vocals, the major differences between the styles, the world's perception, conducting musicians, their inspirations & so much more. Throughout this chat, we all enjoyed 5e Baron x Vox&Hops' "Ossuary" the 6.5% IPA that was brewed with Phantasm, Mosaic & Galaxy Hops. Phantasm isa residue issued from pressed Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. 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!!! This episode was recorded at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Québec, Canada. Photo Credit: Mihaela Petrescu Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook
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The Signs of the Universe with Andy Thomas of Rivers of Nihil
01/11/2022 Duración: 39minAndy Thomas of Rivers of Nihil & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, the evolution of his craft beer palate, leaving Black Crown Initiate, joining Rivers of Nihil, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Andy drank Collective Arts Brewing's "Audio/Visual Lager" the 4.9% Lager while I enjoyed their "Life in the Clouds" 6.1% IPA. 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. 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!!! This episode was recorded at Eggspectation (Complexe Desjardins) in Montreal, Québec, Canada. Photo Cre
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Looking Back at 4 Years of Vox&Hops
28/10/2022 Duración: 43minTo underline the 4 Year Anniversary of Vox&Hops, I wanted to take a moment to look back on a few key moments that have happened throughout the past year. 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: Susan Moss Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022 Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/ Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops
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Perfection with Scott Carstairs of Fallujah
25/10/2022 Duración: 57minScott Carstairs of Fallujah & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, his 1st shows, "Empyrean", member changes, mental health, a Fallujah Collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Scott & I enjoyed Lagerbräu's "Festbier" the 6% Bavarian style lager. 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. 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!!! This episode was recorded at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Québec, Canada. Photo Credit: Stephanie Cabral Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing Li
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Extreme Vocals with Growlers Choir
21/10/2022 Duración: 01h12minPierre-Luc Senécal, Jeff Mott, Misha Standjofski & Maude Théberge of Growlers Choir and I have a conversation about how Growlers Choir came to life, building the concept, dealing with a bunch of vocalist egos, their experience on America's Got Talent, their new show, the future of the project & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Pierre-Luc Senécal, Misha Standjofski & Maude Théberge drank Brasseurs Du Monde's "Gamme infusée", Jeff drank Le Bilboquet's "Coup De Canon" the 5% Stout while I enjoyed Livingstone Brewing's "Zucchini" the Amber Ale brewed with zucchinis. 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!!! This episode was recorded at a Thirsty Thursday Virtual Hang. Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirs
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For The Love of Video Games with Dave Palenske of Volcandra
18/10/2022 Duración: 48minDave Palenske of Volcandra & I have a conversation about how he coped over the past few years, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Border World", a dream tour, mental health, making collabs and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dave was drinking Against the Grain Brewing's "Citra Ass Down" the 8% Double IPA that was brewed with Citra Hops while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire x Vox&Hops' "Brewtal Montreal" the 4% Světlé Výčepní. 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. 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: Dyna
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Back on Stage with Monte Barnard of Emberthrone / Lesser Animal
11/10/2022 Duración: 57minMonte Barnard of Emberthrone / Lesser Animal & I have a conversation about how he has been since the last time he was on the podcast, the end of Casting Metal, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, starting Emberthrone & Lesser Animal, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Monte was drinking Bearded Iris Brewing's "Attention Please!" the 8.2% Double IPA that was brewed with 100% Citra Hops while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire x Vox&Hops' "Brewtal Montreal" the 4% Světlé Výčepní. 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. 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
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Riding Waves with Stefan Helleblad of Within Temptation
07/10/2022 Duración: 43minStefan Helleblad of Within Temptation & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, touring with Iron Maiden, Montreal, mental health, a perfect collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Stefan was drinking Brutal Brewing's "Sir Taste-a-Lot" the 3.5% lager while I enjoyed Le Fermentor x Undeath's "Rise From the Grave" the 8% Belgian Dubbel. 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: Tim Tronckoe Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022 Within Temptation: https://www.within-temptation.com/ Brutal Brewing: https://www.spendrupsinternational.com/brand/beer/bru
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Hailing the Guitar with Dave Davidson of Revocation
04/10/2022 Duración: 47minDave Davidson of Revocation & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his craft beer evolution, KCBC x Revocation's "NETHERHELLES", "Netherheaven", new Gargoyl music, mental health, a Nike Collab, Dan Mongrain & his updated hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dave & I enjoyed Lagerbräu's "Výčepní" the 4% light Czech Lager. 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. 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!!! This episode was recorded at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Québec, Canada. Photo Credit: Alex Morgan Episode Links: Website: https://w
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Beers & Podcasts with Dan Craley of the Getting It Out Podcast
30/09/2022 Duración: 01h35sDan Craley of the Getting It Out Podcast & I have a conversation about how he enjoyed his pandemic, his 1st beers, starting Getting It Out, his new website, improving as an interviewer, a potential Collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dan drank Tired Hands Brewing Company's "WeedEater" the 8.4% Imperial IPA while I enjoyed Microbrasserie Mutoïde's "Hélas" the 4.2% Cold Hopped Lager with Ella Hops. 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: Dan Craley This episode was recorded at a Thirsty Thursday Virtual Hang. Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022 Getting It Out: http://gettingitout.net/ Tired Hands Brewing Company: https
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A Clean Start with Lyn Jeffs & Jason Evans of Ingested
27/09/2022 Duración: 47minLyn Jeffs & Jason Evans of Ingested & I have a conversation about how they coped with their time at home, becoming sober, signing to Metal Blade Records, "Ashes Lie Still", working with Christian Donaldson, touring as a 3-piece, mental health & the silver lining of their pandemic. Throughout this chat, Lyn drank Ambar's "Triple Zero" the non-alcoholic beer, Jason drank Beck's "Blue" the non-alcoholic Pilsner lager & I enjoyed Wake Brewing x At the Gates' "The Flames of the End" the 8.2% Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA with Cloudberries. 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. 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 wi
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Metal & Craft Beer with Dave Witte of Municipal Waste
20/09/2022 Duración: 45minDave Witte of Municipal Waste & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, falling back in love with IPAs, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Electrified Brain", mental health, fighting the hops, new beer collabs & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dave drank Private Press Brewing's "Ripple In Time" the 14.8% Belgian Quadrupel while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire's "Witbier" the 5% Belgian White Wheat Ale. 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. 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: Dave Witte Episode Link
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Music as a Catharsis with Jason Roberts of Breaths
13/09/2022 Duración: 40minJason Roberts of Breaths & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the birth of Breaths, using music as a cathartic expression, writing alone, playing live one day, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Jason drank Bold Rock's 4.7% Watermelon Hard Cider while I enjoyed Stone Corral's "Black Beer" the 6% Schwarzbier. 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. 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: Breaths Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxa
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Self-Acceptance with Jason Peppiatt of Psycroptic
06/09/2022 Duración: 54minJason Peppiatt of Psycroptic & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the Tasmanian craft beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the evolution of his voice, "Divine Council", working with Jason Keyser, metal health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jason sipped a Latte while I enjoyed Beauregard Brasserie Distillerie x Vox&Hops x iPA Podcast x Café Pista x Distribution Bucké's "Verticale" the 11% Coffee Stout. 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. 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: Domination Campa
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Being an Outlier with Ryan Kennedy & Rob LaChance of Wake
26/07/2022 Duración: 57minRyan Kennedy & Rob LaChance of Wake & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020/2021, their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, "Thought Form Descent", working with Dave Otero, the struggles of being a Canadian band, Montreal, mental health, a new Wake 2.0 collab & their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Ryan drank The Establishment Brewing Co.'s "Sky Rocket VI" the 7.3% NEIPA, Rob had Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.'s "Cheat Code" the 6.8% NEIPA with Phantasm & I enjoyed Bières Jukebox's "Pale Ale 1990" the 5% old-school American style Pale Ale. 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. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm, Inhuman Condition & Undeath: https:
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Offensiveness with Balsac the Jaws of Death & Bonesnapper the Cave Troll of GWAR
19/07/2022 Duración: 35minBalsac the Jaws of Death, Bonesnapper the Cave Troll of GWAR & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2021, time in the studio, their craft beer palates, Montreal, "The New Dark Ages", mental health, how they have been filling the void & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Balsac & Bonesnapper were drinking Devils Backbone Brewing Company x GWAR's "Blood Geyser" the 5.5% Intergalactic Blood Orange IPA while I enjoyed Echo Session Ales' "Enfin Ensemble" the 3.5% Kölsch. 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. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm, Inhuman Condition & Undeath: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has b