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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Voice as an Instrument with Tristan Shone of Author & Punisher
12/07/2022 Duración: 59minTristan Shone of Author & Punisher & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Krüller", Drone Machines, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Tristan drank Hofbrauhaus Wolters GmbH's "Peter's Brand Classics" the 5% Dutch Style Pilsner while I enjoyed Bières Jukebox's "American Pilsner" the 5.5% old-school American style pilsner. 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 been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either S
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Diving into the mind of Stephanie E. Jensen the Author and Journalist
08/07/2022 Duración: 01h09sStephanie E. Jensen the Author and Journalist & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020/2021, her 1st beers, the soundtrack of her youth, journalism, becoming a writer, where she draws inspiration & her hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Stephanie drank Archibald's "Chipie" the 5% Red Pale Ale while I enjoyed Folly Brewing x Vox&Hops' "After Dark" the 7.666% Imperial Black Lager that was brewed with Columbus & Mittelfruh Hops. "After Dark" was brewed for Devastation on the Nation 2022. 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 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: Javier Pena Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List
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Taking a Step Back with Kathrine Shepard of Sylvaine
05/07/2022 Duración: 01h07minKathrine Shepard of Sylvaine & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020/2021, the soundtrack of her youth, her first shows, discovering her voice, creating "Nova", Mental Health, being a vocal coach, a Sylvaine Collab & the silver lining of her pandemic. Throughout this chat, Kathrine drank some water while I enjoyed 5e Baron's "L’été sans fin" `the 7.5% mixed fermentation Saison that was aged in a Sauvignon Blanc barrel with pineapples. 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 been curated by the Metal Architect Jer
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Writing what they Feel with Rikke Emilie List of Konvent
28/06/2022 Duración: 52minRikke Emilie List of Konvent & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2021/2022, her craft beer evolution, Konvent's hype, her 1st shows, "Call Down the Sun", a Konvent Beer Collab, mental health and her hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Rikke was drinking To Øle's "Implosion" the Non-Alcoholic beer while I enjoyed Sookram's Brewing's "Coffee Pilsner" the 5% Coffee Pilsner which was brewed with roasted coffee beans from Little Sister Coffee Maker. 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 been curated by the Metal Arc
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The Art of Balance with Jordan James of Disentomb
24/06/2022 Duración: 55minJordan James of Disentomb & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, the soundtrack of his youth, being a metal dad, the new Disentomb EP "Nothing Above", running, mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Jordan was drinking Burleigh Brewing's "Twisted Palm" the 4.2% Tropical Pale Ale while I enjoyed Ghost Town Brewing's "Zest for Death" the 5.5% mixed fermentation was oak aged with California kumquats & grapefruits. 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 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: Clare Molnar This episode was recorded at June's Thirsty Thursday Virtual Hang. Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Ho
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Praise the Freaks with John Carbone of Moon Tooth
21/06/2022 Duración: 50minJohn Carbone of Moon Tooth & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, switching from drums to vocals, "Phototroph", clean vocals in metal, their collab with Thin Man Brewery & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, John drank Brooklyn Brewery's "Summer Ale" the 5% Sunny Pale Ale while I enjoyed 5e Baron's 2nd Anniversary version of "Two Tales Pils" that was aged in French oak barrels. 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 been curated by the Metal A
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The New Blood Roundtable with Becoming The Bully, Bloodprint, Casket Robbery, Diabology & Féleth
17/06/2022 Duración: 57minSteven Nadeau of Becoming The Bully, Barrett Lindsay-Botten of Bloodprint, Megan Orvold-Scheider of Casket Robbery, Matt Morales of Diabology, Espen Dagenborg of Féleth & I have a conversation about why they play in a metal band, the piece of gear that made them take it seriously, what their goals are, what if this is the end of the line, how they handle inner band disputes, collabs, the pros/cons of modern technology and their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Co.'s "Crisptopsy - Pilsner Supremacy" the New World Pilsner that was hopped with Mosaic hops. 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 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!!! Episode Links: Websi
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Bringing Joy with Jostein Austvik (Trollmannen) of TrollFest
14/06/2022 Duración: 42minJostein Austvik (Trollmannen) of TrollFest & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st Brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Flamingo Overlord", being a party band, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jostein drank a killer Homebrew IPA that his friend made while I enjoyed Sookram's Brewing Co's "Cult Classic" the 5% Pilsner. 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: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 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 pl
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Craft Beer Angels with Kamron Khannakhjavani of Mother Earth Brewing
10/06/2022 Duración: 50minKamron Khannakhjavani of Mother Earth Brewing & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2021/2022, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, his brewer story, metal / craft beer, distribution vs hype, his time writing for Lambgoat & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Kamron drank Mother Earth Brewing's "Wolf Mother" the 6.7% Hazy IPA that was hopped with Citra, Sabro & Bru4 Hops while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Co's "Hell's Gate" the 10.2% Barleywine that was aged for 22 months in Wild Turkey Barrels with Vanilla. "Hell's Gate" was created in honor of Kahnawake Brewing Co's 4th Anniversary. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 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 we
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Still Looking for a Gimmick with John Goblikon of Nekrogoblikon
07/06/2022 Duración: 45minJohn Goblikon of Nekrogoblikon & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, his youth, his 1st show, "The Fundamental Slimes and Humours", Gimmicks, getting too big for the band, partying, touring with GWAR & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, John was not drinking because he didn't want his boss Brad to notice how shitfaced he already was while I enjoyed Sookrams Brewing's "Espresso Star Beast" the 10.5% Imperial Stout with Dogwood Coffee’s Colombia El Meridiano Coffee. 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: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist
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Relieving the Pressure with Rik Zander of Evergrey
03/06/2022 Duración: 38minRik Zander of Evergrey & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)", his solo work, keyboards in metal and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Rik enjoyed Odd Island Brewing's "Hazy Dizzie" the 6% Hazy IPA while I enjoyed Ghost Town Brewing x Vox&Hops' "Devastation on the Nation" the 6.66% Hazy IPA that was hopped with Mosaic & Ekuanot Hops. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 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: Patric Ullaeus Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Ho
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Quitting Drinking Gave Me Superpowers with Bill Hudson of NorthTale / Doro / I am Morbid
31/05/2022 Duración: 57minBill Hudson of NorthTale / Doro / I am Morbid & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, taking time to write NorthTale, being Sober, life as a hired gun, how he has been filling the void and the silver lining to his pandemic. Throughout this conversation, Bill drank Pitch Black North's "Anti Christ Pumpkin Spice" while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "NUN SO VILE" the Lavender Black Tea with Hops. This Vox&Hops Sober Episode is sponsored by Pitch Black North, the Satanic Tea Company. They make the most sinful, ethically sourced, expertly crafted small batch Specialty Tea and Coffee. I am a huge fan of them & if you use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 at checkout you will receive 15% OFF of your entire purchase. 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 involve
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Manitoba Metalfest with Jesse Mathewson of KEN mode, Daniel Dekay of Exciter & Chris Soutsos of Thrashed
27/05/2022 Duración: 39minJesse Mathewson of KEN mode, Daniel Dekay of Exciter, Chris Soutsos of Thrashed & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, Winnipeg, Monetizing Metal, Metal Health & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat we enjoyed Sookram’s Brewing's "Tribute" the 6.66% Vanilla Stout. This episode was recorded LIVE at Sookram’s Brewing. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 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!!! 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 KEN mode: https://kenmode.bandcamp.com/ Exc
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The Nature of Creative Collaboration with Matt Medeiros of Kalopsia / Ruinous
24/05/2022 Duración: 01h23sMatt Medeiros of Kalopsia / Ruinous & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being sober, his time with Tombs, his creative identity & the silver lining of the pandemic. Throughout this conversation, we enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "NUN SO VILE" the Lavender Black Tea with Hops. This Vox&Hops Sober Episode is sponsored by Pitch Black North, the Satanic Tea Company. They make the most sinful, ethically sourced, expertly crafted small batch Specialty Tea and Coffee. I am a huge fan of them & if you use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 at checkout you will receive 15% OFF of your entire purchase. 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 Brew
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Blast Beats & Brews Fest
20/05/2022 Duración: 43minA conversation about Blast Beats & Brews Fest that is taking place on May 21st in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Throughout this conversation, I enjoyed Ghost Town Brewing x Vox&Hops' Devastation on the Nation the 6.66% Hazy IPA that was hopped with Mosaic & Ekuanot Hops, Folly Brewing x Vox&Hops' "After Dark" the 7.666% Imperial Black Lager that was brewed with Columbus & Mittelfruh Hops & Miskatonic Brewing x Vox&Hops' "Death Fog" the 6% Hazy IPA that was brewed with Amarillo, Centennial, Citra, Green Bullet & CTZ Hops. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 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!!! Art Credit: Zak Felisko Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mail
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Sharing Control with Nikita Kamprad of Der Weg einer Freiheit
17/05/2022 Duración: 43minNikita Kamprad of Der Weg einer Freiheit & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Noktvrn", being a producer, how he has been filling the void of performing & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Nikita enjoyed Würzburger Hofbräu's 4.9% Pilsner while I had 5e Baron's "Citadin" the 4.5% 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. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 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 al
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All In with David Stepanavicius of Atræ Bilis
13/05/2022 Duración: 44minDavid Stepanavicius of Atræ Bilis & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Apexapien", working with Christian Donaldson, a Atræ Bilis Collab & the silver lining of the pandemic. Throughout this conversation, David enjoyed a cup of coffee while I drank BG Brasserie Urbaine x Vox&Hops' "C'est Juste D'La Bière - Double West Coast IPA". It poured out with a rich caramel veil, slapped citrus on the nose & ripped a piney yet juicy finish. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 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: Rob Zawistowski Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing
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Musical Freedom with Shawter of Dagoba
10/05/2022 Duración: 39minShawter of Dagoba & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "By Night", a Dagoba Collab, how he has been filling the void of performing & his hangover cure. Throughout this conversation, Shawter was drinking a Capri-Sun while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Company x Vox&Hops x iPA Podcast x Femdebière x Beer Brit MTL ‘s “Monstrosity- Youngbloods” the 6.66% Smoothie Sour with Carrots, Mangoes, Peach, Marshmallows & Cinnamon. It poured out with a killer thick deep orange/yellow veil, slapped ripe mangoes on the nose & ripped a creamy crushable cinnamon laced tart carrot finish. 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 Montrea
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Creating Music vs Touring with Alex Baillie of Cognizance
06/05/2022 Duración: 48minAlex Baillie of Cognizance & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers. the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, working with Christian Donaldson, "Upheaval", his stomach issues, a Cognizance Collab & the joys of not getting hungover. Throughout this conversation, Alex enjoyed Biotiful's "Kefir Coffee" while I drank Le Bazaar Brasserie Artisanale's "Chester" the non-alcoholic Black Currant Berliner Weisse Smoothie. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 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: Myles Fearnley Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursda
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Enjoying the Ride with Alexander Jones of Undeath
03/05/2022 Duración: 52minAlexander Jones of Undeath & I have a conversation about how he has been since the last time he was on the podcast, fighting the hops, the explosion of Undeath, getting 5b Management, Breaking the Law PR, It's Time...To Rise from the Grave, tour lessons & how his hangovers have evolved. Throughout this conversation, Alexander was drinking Rohrbach Brewing Company's "Vanilla Porter" the 6.5% Vanilla Porter while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Company 's "Bridge Zero" the Non-Alcoholic Blonde 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: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022 Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has bee