Dani Filth and I have a conversation about being sober, discovering his voice, the future of Harsh Vocals, "The Screaming of the Valkyries" and so much more. Throughout this chat, Dani drank some coffee while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cradle of Filth's "Dark Blood" the English breakfast tea.…
An announcement about the future of Vox&Hops. Photo Credit: Maciej Pieloch 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…
Henry de Jong x Lewis de Jong & Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds of Alien Weaponry & I have a conversation about their first beers, their new album "Te Rā" & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Osmose" the 7% NEIPA that was brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka &…
Fred Calderon of Carnifex & I have a conversation about the Necromanteum Part II tour, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, what is up in the world of Carnifex and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Fred drank some coffee while I enjoyed Messorem Bracitorium's…
Frost and I have a conversation about his first beers, his first shows, evolving as a drummer and craft beers. Throughout this chat, Frost drank some water while I enjoyed Goose Island's "Bourbon County Stout - 2022" the Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels with Intelligentsia Coffee. Photo Credit: Vesa…
Lord Foul and I have a conversation about his 1st beers, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, dealing with the follow up stress and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Lord Foul drank a Coors Light while I enjoyed Bière Boréale x Microbrasserie Jackalhop.'s "Rizpa" the 6.6% Rice NEIPA with…
Jason Greenberg of Emo Night Foufs & I have a conversation about how he ended up working in the Montreal music scene, discovering his voice and Emo Night Foufs. Throughout this chat, we drank Mellön Brasserie's "Pivo 11°" the 4.5% Czech Lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode!…
John Kevill of Warbringer & I have a conversation about our upcoming tour together; the "Infernal Bloodshed Over Europe Tour 2025" & his new album "Wrath And Ruin". Throughout this chat, John drank some water while I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Regard Sur Prague" the 5% Czech / Bohemian lager. This…
Christophe Gagné of the QC Metal Comic Book & I have a conversation about the upcoming QC Metal Comic Book which Cryptopsy is a part of. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's "C'est Tout, C'est Rien" the 5% Rice Lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy…
Scott Hoffman & Avinash Mittur of Nite & I have a conversation about their first beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their first shows, "Cult of the Serpent Sun", working with Season of Mist and their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Avi drank some water and Scott drank Levante Brewing…
Dominic Cifarelli of The Chronicles Of Israfel & I have a conversation about his 1st beer, living with Celiac disease, the soundtrack of his youth, the rise and fall of Pulse Ultra & the birth and evolution of The Chronicles Of Israfel. Throughout this chat, Dom drank Glutenberg's "Stout" while…
Vince Kramer & I have conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a metalhead, getting into writing, Bizarro Fiction, his new book "Let's Kill God" and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Vince drank Wayfinder Beer's "Golden Tiger" the 5.3% Czech Amber Lager while I enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's "La Bohème, La…
Jonas Bryssling of Retromorphosis & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, taking a break from Death Metal, Retromorphosis, collaborating with Season of Mist & so much more. Throughout this chat, Jonas drank some water while I enjoyed Brasserie Dieu du…
Zack Heuff of Bad Bones Beers & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a brewer, his life changing accident, staring Bad Bones Beer, the future and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat we drank Bad Bones Beer's "Pelvis" the 8.2% Extra Hoppy Ale that was hopped with…
Drew Slavik of See You Next Tuesday & I have a conversation about sobriety, discovering music. diving into different styles of music, music production & their very interesting split with Meth called "Asymmetrics". Throughout this chat, Drew drank some water while I enjoyed Avant-Garde Artisans Brasseurs' "Ciel Dégagé" the 5.3%…
Josh Lemke of Surly Brewing & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a metalhead, being an artist, working at Surly, Darkness Day, Pizza and so much more. Throughout this chat Josh drank Surly Brewing x Trve Brewing 's "Deathwestern" the 4.8% Dark Czech Lager while I enjoyed…
Benjamin Guerry of The Great Old Ones & I have a conversation about his first beers, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his love for creating music, embracing Lovecraft, his new album "Kadath", working with Season of Mist & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Benjamin drank some water while…
Stéphane Lévesque of the OSM & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, picking up the bassoon, discovering metal music, beer collabs and working with Voivod. Throughout this chat, Stéphane drank Wills "Ghost Farm IPA" while I enjoyed Messorem's "Clivage Anatomique" the 7% IPA that was brewed with Phantasm,…
2024 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…
Chad Topor & I have a conversation about getting into the music scene, becoming a professional merchandiser and tour manager. Throughout this chat, Chad and I enjoyed Mt. Begbie Brewing's "Full Send IPA" the 6.7% NEIPA. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal…
The Vox&Hops Review Crew & I go through their top albums of 2024. 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…
Simon McKay & I have a conversation about the end of The Agonist, filling in for other bands & his new solo project. Throughout this chat, Simon drank a Peach x Mango Kombucha while I enjoyed 5e Baron's "Two Tales Pils" the 5% Pilsner. This is a Heavy MTL presents…
Daniel DeFonce & I have a conversation about Devastation on the Nation 2024. Throughout this chat, Daniel drank a Celsius "Sparkling Watermelon" while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cradle of Filth's "Dark Blood" the English breakfast tea. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's…
Matt Darcy & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, working in the beer industry, becoming a photographer, "Images from the Pit" and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Matt drank Widowmaker Brewing's "Riff City" the 4.2% American Lager while I enjoyed Relais Boréale de Montréal's "Italian Pilsner". This…