Videos

AJ Good of The House of Masks & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, masks, creating The House of Masks, Palefest and how he Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat, AJ drank a Cola while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun…

Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers & I have a conversation about becoming a mother, Phantoma and how she Fights the Hops. Throughout this chat Brittney drank Main St. Brewing’s "Hula Hula" the Pink Guava Passionfruit Sour while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Whitestone" the 11% Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. This…

Anthony Barone & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, stepping in to play with bands, working with Christian Donaldson, writing drums & how he fights the hops. Throughout this chat, Anthony drank Other Half's "Forever Ever" the 4.7% Double Dry…

Marius Prins & Jordi van Putten of Throwing Bricks as well as Shira van der Wouden of Ontaard & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their musical journeys, their split "Oud Zeer" & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Marius drank Kopparberg's Apple…

Travis LaBerge of (Splattered & Almost Dead) & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, filling in for bands, being a metal dad, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Travis drank Ghost Town Brewing's "Inhume"…

Ryan Felps of Summoning the Lich & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, being mostly sober, the soundtrack of his youth, picking up the guitar, "Under the Reviled Throne", being a mechanic and how he fights the hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL…

Dan Cleary of Striker and I have a conversation about his craft beer evolution, the truth behind the Junos, being an independent band, "Ultrapower", channeling the 80s, writing hooks and so much more. Throughout this chat, Dan drank Blindman Brewing's "Five of Diamonds Pilsner" while I enjoyed L'Amère à Boire's…

Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, Turkey's Metal Scene, Post-Metal, Pelagic Records and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Sarp drank a Coca-Cola while I enjoyed Boréale's "Nord-Est" the 6.5% NEIPA. This is a Heavy MTL presents…

Dylan Marks of Atheist & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, joining Atheist, bartending, teaching music to children, new Atheist material and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Dylan enjoyed Dok Brewing Company's "Sour Riesling IPA" while I enjoyed their…

Muffi of Sunset Bar & I have a conversation about the Swiss Metal scene, running the Sunset Bar in Martigny Switzerland and so much more. Throughout this chat, Muffi & I enjoyed the "Muffi" Lager that was on tap at his bar. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings…

Dom Grimard (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony & Ion Dissonance) & I have a conversation about The Unquestionable Blasphemy Tour, his 1st beers, craft beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the end of The Last Felony, switching to bass, being a producer & his hangover cure. Throughout this…

Morgan Lander / Esjay Jones of KittiePIG & I have a conversation about their first beers, creating KittiePIG, making it a non-alcoholic, the brewing process, distribution, the future of the brand and their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, we all enjoyed KittiePIG's "Saskaberry Blonde" the non-alcoholic Saskatoon Berry Blonde. Make…

Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant & I have a conversation about his Craft Beer evolution, the golden ritual, connecting with an audience despite wearing a mask, New York, Folterkammer & so much more. Throughout this chat, Zachary drank a Red Stripe while I enjoyed L’Espace Public's "Bière de Câlins" the…

Brad Tomlinson of Jackknife Brewing & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, getting into brewing, the soundtrack of his youth, being a metalhead, his 1st shows, how Jackknife Brewing came to be, making great pizza, running a venue & so much more. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön's…

Jason Nitts of Warforged / Spent Case & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, touring together, the soundtrack of his youth, his first shows, his new band Spent Case, writing material with Warforged, our mutual love 2of Crocks and so much more. Throughout this chat, Jason drank Miskatonic…

Zach Weed & Tony Rolandelli of Almost Dead & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youth, their 1st shows, becoming musicians, "Destruction Is All We Know", The Unquestionable Blasphemy Tour and so much more. Throughout this chat, Tony drank Elysian Brewing Company’s "Elysian Space…

François Simard of RKSS FILMS & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the movies of his youth, getting into cinema, the success of Turbo Kid, the fear of a follow up, working in a group and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, François drank Herman Brasserie Artisanale's "Zaffiro"…

Ethan McCarthy of (Primitive Man & Vermin Womb) & I have a conversation about drinking less, the soundtrack of his youth, his first shows, creating a sense of dread during live shows and so much more. Throughout this chat, Ethan drank some coffee while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Bammer" the…

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"…