2023 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…
Ron Lahyani of Rorcal & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, the Swiss scene, Black Metal and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Ron drank some Mint Tea while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Kōkua" the 4.2% Session IPA that was brewed as a…
Steve DC & James Foster of Strigampire & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, Trois-Rivières, working with Christian Donaldson, their experience at Wacken & their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Steve drank a Pabst Blue Ribbon, James drank some water while I enjoyed…
Kelly Shaefer of Atheist & I have a conversation about his first beers, his poison of choice, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering harsh vocals, the evolution of production, Till the Dirt, the upcoming Unquestionable Blasphemy tour & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Kelly drank some Jägermeister & Red…
Johannes Eckerström of Avatar & I have a conversation about being sober, working out while on tour, VIP meet & Greets, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, his podcast MetalBreak and so much more. Throughout this chat, Johannes had some water while I enjoyed L'Ironie du 13's "BREAKDOWN"…
Don Viteri of Rooster Beers & I have a conversation about the history of Rooster Beers in Vietnam, Vietnam's Craft Beer industry, being a metal head, Rooster Rhythms & the future of Rooster Beers. Throughout this chat we enjoyed Rooster Beers x Cryptopsy's "Pale of the Fathers" the 6% Pale…
On December 1st, Cryptopsy became the 1st International Metal Band to ever perform in Saudi Arabia. I had the chance to sit down with Ace from the Steel Shout Podcast & Gigi Arabia, the CEO of Heavy Arabia to talk about this momentous experience. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops'…
The Vox&Hops Review Crew & I go through our top albums of 2023. 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…
Lindsay Schoolcraft & I have a conversation about her sobriety, the soundtrack of her youth, her 1st shows, being a solo artist, the joys of Patreon, mental health and how she fights the hops. Throughout this chat, Lindsay sipped some Hot Cider with slices of Oranges and some Chai Tea…
On November 10th Cryptopsy performed at México Metal Fest. I recorded a bunch of segments with the members of Cryptopsy, Aldolfo Torres of BMR & Maty of Gutalax. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either…
Jake Oni of ONI & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, going solo, "The Silver Line", a potential collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jake was drinking a cold brew coffee while I also enjoyed…
Jake Oni of ONI & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, going solo, "The Silver Line", a potential collab & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Jake was drinking a cold brew coffee while I also enjoyed…
Anthony Trapani (Cali Death Podcast, Severed Savior & Odious Mortem) & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, being a craft beer enthusiast, the Cali Death Podcast, creating new music and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Anthony drank The Monk's Cellar's "Hollywood Sky" the 6.8% West Coast IPA…
Michel "Away" Langevin of Voivod & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being an artist, the Québec Metal scene, why he still continues, the upcoming Voivod Book & Movie & so much more. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing…
Throughout Cryptopsy's "Carnival of Death" tour, I had the chance to sit down with Andrew Tremblay the visual artist, Evan Welch of the Whispers From The Void podcast, Tony Bellis of KCBC & Sam Riggins of Cosmic Eye Brewing. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is…
Mike Marino of Audio-Technica Canada & I have a conversation about Cryptopsy & Vox&Hops' endorsement with Audio-Technica, playing together in 3 Mile Scream and so much more. Throughout this chat, Mike and I were drinking Brasserie Mellön's "Tout léger, tout léger" the 3.7% Czech style lager. This is a Heavy…
Travis Sigler of Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery & I have a conversation about the 1st Mead he ever drank, the soundtrack of his youth, getting into Leatherworks, making Mead, launching Wyrd & so much more. Throughout this chat Travis drank some water while I enjoyed Pub Brewskey's "Brew Juice -…
Shane McCarthy of Wayfarer & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, working at Trve Brewing, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "American Gothic", beer collabs & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Shane was drinking Trve Brewing's "Xtra Good" the 4% Light Lager while I enjoyed…
Mario Quintero of Spotlights & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st beers, his 1st shows, picking up the guitar, working as a producer, signing to Ipecac Records, "Alchemy for the Dead", mental health, how he Fights the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this…
Tommy Victor of Prong & I have a conversation about being sober, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the modern music industry, a new Prong album, his biggest regrets & mental health. Throughout this chat, Tommy was drinking some peppermint tea while I enjoyed Pitch…
Chris Kells & I have a conversation about creating the new Cryptopsy videos for our new album "As Gomorrah Burns". This chat was recorded at Wills Beer in Montreal. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's…
Flo Mounier, Christian Donaldson, Oli Pinard and myself have a conversation about our new album "As Gomorrah Burns". Throughout this chat, Flo drank a Coors Light, Christian drank Messorem Bracitorium's "7 Pieds Sous Terre" the 7% IPA, Oli drank a "Bavaria Premium Beer" the 5% Lager that was left in…
Zach Jeter of Olkoth & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, growing up in a small town, "At the Eye of Chaos", filling in with Hideous Divinity and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Zach drank Steel Hands Brewing's "Tropical…
Sievan Siewsarran of Lynchpin and I have a conversation about coming to Canada to work with Christian Donaldson, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, metal music in the Caribbean, inspiring future generations of musicians & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Sievan drank Angry Orchard…