Videos

April 28, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP259- It All Started with the Prog Rock & Biker Shows with No Speed Limit

Félix B. Desfossés & Ian Campbell the creators of No Speed Limit: Québec Metal & I have a conversation about their 1st brews, their 1st shows, the evolution of the Québec Metal Scene, why they chose to write a book, the biggest challenges, translating it to English & their hangover…

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April 28, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP260- The 9 Year Old Metal Elitist with Rick Giordano of The Lion's Daughter

Rick Giordano of The Lion's Daughter & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, creating & releasing "Skin Show" during a pandemic, livestream performances, a dream release tour, how he has been filling the void &…

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April 25, 2021

VOX&HOPS Ep257- I Miss My Friends with Promoters & Booking Agents From Around the Globe

A conversation with my promoter & booking agent friends from around the globe to shine some light on the impact of the pandemic on their careers, how they have hustled to stay alive, when they think touring shall return & what they miss the most. Massive thanks to Daniel DeFonce…

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April 25, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP258- Do I Keep Asking Questions Or Do I Save the Cat with Eddy Torres of the RRBG Podcast

Eddy Torres of the RRBG Podcast & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, the RRBG Podcast, an interview he would like to redo, the impact of the pandemic on the podcast & his hangover cure.…

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April 25, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP256 with Johnny Christ of Avenged Sevenfold

Johnny Christ of Avenged Sevenfold & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the Drinks with Johnny podcast, dream guests, an Avenged Sevenfold Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Johnny was drinking Brouwerij West's…

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April 16, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP255- From Banging Heads to Brewing Hype with Derrick Robertson & Zack Heuff of BreWskey

Derrick Robertson & Zack Heuff of BreWskey & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, how they got into Brewing, how they deal with the Hype, where they find inspiration, healthy competition, the future of Craft Beer, being Metalheads & their Hangover Cures. Throughout…

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April 16, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP254- Between Slayer & Taylor Swift with Tom Smith of The Acacia Strain

Tom Smith of The Acacia Strain & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, being straight edge for 5 years, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, T W Smith Guitars, Flick Filled Land Podcast, dropping Slow Decay during a pandemic, a The…

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April 8, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP253- Keep it Old School w/ Richard Martineau Leclerc & Francis Boisvert of Le Presbytère

Richard Martineau Leclerc & Francis Boisvert of Le Presbytère & I have a conversation about their 1st brews, how they started collaborating together, striving to create unique Metal themed brews, how Francis switched from the Fine Arts to making Beer, how Richard became Metal Richard, their recent success & their…

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April 6, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP252- George Corpsegrinder Fisher of Cannibal Corpse

George Corpsegrinder Fisher of Cannibal Corpse & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, taking a break from alcohol, hoping to find balance if he drinks again, how he gets ready before gigs & the health of his epic neck. Throughout this chat, George enjoyed a refreshing…

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April 2, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP250- Thirsty Thursday LIVE with Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers

Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers & I have a conversation about how she has been since we last spoke, being nominated for a JUNO Award, what her plan B would be, the upcoming Willow TV Series, the best thing to happen thanks to Covid, which song she would like…

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March 29, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP251- Grinding So F*cking Hard with Mark Whelan & Andrew Budwey of Fuming Mouth

Mark Whelan & Andrew Budwey of Fuming Mouth & I have a conversation about 2020, having great tours taken away, their 1st brews, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, signing to Nuclear Blast, Beyond the Tomb, a Fuming Mouth brew & their hangover cures. Throughout this monstrous chat,…

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March 28, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP249- Post-Rock & Black Metal with JJ of Harakiri for the Sky

JJ of Harakiri for the Sky & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the Austrian Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering extreme vocals, finding balance on tour, Maere, staying in contact with their fans, the joys of…

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March 26, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP248- Death Metal Love Songs with Josh Richter of Bather

Josh Richter of Bather & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being an independent band, Phantom Guilt, Riffin' Ain't Easy & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Josh was drinking coffee from Rost Coffee from Chillicothe, Ohio &…

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March 25, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP247- Life, Metal & Cold Adaptation with Mark Jansen of Epica

Mark Jansen of Epica & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beer, his 1st shows, releasing a record during a pandemic, getting Vicky Psarakis on Omega, how he has been filling the void, cold adaptation training & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Mark…

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March 25, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP246- Winning a Juno & a Striker craft brew made 2020 bearable with Dan Cleary of Striker

Dan Cleary of Striker & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, being an independent artist, working on some new music, livestream concerts, getting back on stage, keeping his voice in check, winning a Juno Award & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Dan was drinking Central…

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March 19, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP245- A Full Year of Thirsty Thursdays

A year ago, I started hanging out with some of my closest friends, some of the Vox&Hops Alumni & Vox&Hops' Heads on Zoom each Thursday. I called it Thirsty Thursdays. Little did I know at the time, just how important these hangs would become. The community, the family, the group…

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March 18, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP244- Never Being Booed Off the Stage with Dale Crover of The Melvins

Dale Crover of The Melvins & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1s brews, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the power of Canadian beer vs Nirvana, the soundtrack of his youth, playing in Montreal, crafting eclectic tour packages, writing solo, extreme metal drumming…

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March 12, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP243- Appreciating What we Lost with FT Hordé of Déluge

FT Hordé of Déluge & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beer, the France Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, a pandemic release, a dream tour, why it took 5 years, a Déluge Craft Beer, how he has been…

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March 11, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP242- I Hate Releasing Singles with Johannes Persson of Cult of Luna

Johannes Persson of Cult of Luna & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the ups & downs of playing festivals, the soundtrack of his youth, Red Creek Recordings, collaborating with artists & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Johannes was drinking Trocadero !!! This caffeinated apple…

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March 9, 2021

VOX&HOPS EP240- Thirsty Thursday LIVE with Charles Elliott & Eliseo Garcia of Abysmal Dawn

Charles Elliott & Eliseo Garcia of Abysmal Dawn & I have a conversation about being one of the last bands on tour before the pandemic, if they have become more of a craft beer enthusiasts, how they have been filling the void, remaining in contact with their fans, when will…

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March 4, 2021

VOX&HOPS Ep241- Hail the Metal Community with Rob Wharton of Cognitive

Rob Wharton of Cognitive & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, the return of gigs, the new Cognitive record, a perfect release tour, Fresh 2 Deaf Productions, a Cognitive Brew &…

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March 3, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP239- Sacrificing for the Love of Metal with Prika Amaral of Nervosa

Prika Amaral of Nervosa & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st brews, the Brazilian Craft Beer Scene, the soundtrack to her youth, gravitating towards the guitar, the Brazilian Metal Scene, her 1st shows, staying healthy on the road, Perpetual Chaos, a new lineup, young…

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Feb. 25, 2021

VOX&HOPS Ep238- Enjoying Life, Metal & Beer since the age of 6 with Jeremy Gomez of Red Method

Jeremy Gomez of Red Method & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, growing up in Gibraltar, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, staying healthy on the road, the future of touring, the resurgence of Nu Metal & his hangover cure. Throughout…

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Feb. 25, 2021

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MONTREAL EP237- From American Idol to The Beast Awakens with James Durbin

James Durbin & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, what he learnt on American Idol, how he lured Zakk Wylde on Idol, being a spokesperson for Autism & Tourette's Syndrome, his late night adventures with Chris Jericho, his…

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