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Oct. 14, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP431- Audio-Technica with Mike Marino of Audio-Technica Canada

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…

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Aug. 23, 2023

VOX&HOPS EP430- Leather & Mead with Travis Sigler of Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery

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 -…

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Aug. 23, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP/429- The Dream is Dead with Shane McCarthy of Wayfarer

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…

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Aug. 23, 2023

VOX&HOPS X HEAVY MTL EP/428- Worrying Less with Mario Quintero of Spotlights

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…

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Aug. 22, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP427- Life is Penance with Tommy Victor of Prong

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…

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Aug. 22, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP426- In Abeyance & Flayed the Swine with Chris Kells

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…

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Aug. 21, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP425- As Gomorrah Burns with Cryptopsy

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…

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Aug. 8, 2023

VOX&HOPS EP424- Taking Chances with Zach Jeter of Olkoth

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…

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July 13, 2023

VOX&HOPS EP423- Caribbean Brutality with Sievan Siewsarran of Lynchpin

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…

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July 13, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP422- Mallika Sundaramurthy of Unfathomable Ruination / Emasculator

Mallika Sundaramurthy of Unfathomable Ruination / Emasculator & I have a conversation about her 1st beers, the soundtrack of her youth, discovering her voice, the end of Abnormality, joining Unfathomable Ruination, running Ultimate Massacre Productions, being a freelance artist & her hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Mallika was drinking Pivovar…

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July 10, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP421- Expanding and Experimenting with Justin McKinney of The Zenith Passage

Justin McKinney of The Zenith Passage & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, picking up the guitar, working with Dave Otero, "Datalysium", mental health, how he Fights the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Justin was drinking Offshoot…

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July 3, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP420- David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm

David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, no longer drinking, cannabis, discovering his voice, "Amongst the Low & Empty", working with Bradley Zorgdrager, collabs and how he fights the hops. Throughout this chat, David smoked Leiffa Brands' "Rosin" while I enjoyed…

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June 13, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP419- Embracing Nostalgia with Vicky Psarakis & Robby J. Fonts of Sicksense

Vicky Psarakis & Robby J. Fonts of Sicksense & I have a conversation about launching the band in Montreal, Nu Metal, the birth of Sicksense, how they write songs, the best / worst parts of being in a band with your spouse, the end of The Agonist, mental health and…

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June 13, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP418- Electronic Metal with Colin Cadell of Monsters Around Us

Colin Cadell of Monsters Around Us & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, his 1st shows, damaging his voice, creating Monsters Around Us, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Colin was drinking Blackflag Brewing's "Astro Punk" the 5.1% XPA while I enjoyed…

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June 12, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP417- Creating New Sounds with Blake Wyland of The Tone Mob

Blake Wyland of The Tone Mob & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, podcasting, being financially viable, being a part of Sound Talent Media, mental health, Stringjoy & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Blake showcased (but…

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June 5, 2023

VOX&HOPS EP416- Armstrong Metalfest 2023 with Bretton Melanson & Sean Langlands

Bretton Melanson, Sean Langlands & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, building Armstrong Metalfest, complications along the way, the future of the festival & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Bretton drank Strange Fellows Brewing's "Jongleur" the 4.5% Belgian Style Wit, Sean drank…

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June 5, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP415- Falling Into It with Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys

Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, "Celebrity Therapist", writing memorable hooks, mental health & how he fights the hops. Throughout this chat, Carson drank a Monster Energy "Zero…

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May 30, 2023

VOX&HOPS EP414- Blending the Unblendable with ChaotH of Vvon Dogma I

ChaotH of Vvon Dogma I & I have a conversation about being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, his journey towards a 9 string bass, the end of Unexpect. becoming a solo artist, "The Kvlt of Glitch", mental health & what he is doing to fight the…

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May 30, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP413- A Thread of Anxiety with Anthony Cwan of Without Waves

Anthony Cwan of Without Waves & I have a conversation about preshow rituals, the soundtrack of his youth, his musical identity, "Comedian", mental health & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Anthony drank some water (since he was sitting in his car) while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's "Pizza 2 Pour…

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May 24, 2023

VOX&HOPS x HEAVY MTL EP- A Serendipitous Life with David Ellefson of Dieth

David Ellefson of Dieth & I have a conversation about being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Dieth, his musical identity, dealing with clickbait press & how he fights the hops. Throughout this conversation, I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the Lavender Black…

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May 24, 2023

VOX&HOPS EP412- Artistic Integrity with Vespasian & Horaz of Imperium Dekadenz

Vespasian & Horaz of Imperium Dekadenz & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, shows, modern black metal, metal health and their hangover cures. Throughout this chat, Vespasian drank a whiskey coke, Horaz drank a Pale Ale with Fir Tree sprouts while I enjoyed To Øl's "Black Malts &…

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May 15, 2023

VOX&HOPS x Heavy MTL EP410- Connected to the Land with Pierre Carroz of Herod

Pierre Carroz of Herod & I have a conversation about being gluten intolerant, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Iconoclast". mental health, Fight the Hops & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Pierre drank his 3% gluten free homebrew while I enjoyed Pub Brewskey's "Brew Juice- Crème d'Ananas"…

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May 11, 2023

VOX&HOPS EP409- This is Haze Wars

On Saturday May 6th at Kahnawake Brewing the 1st edition of Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars took place. Sir John Brewing, Kahnawake Brewing, Microbrasserie Jackalhop, Brasserie du Bas Canada, BG Brasserie Urbaine & Toltèk Brasseur Artisan went head to head to create their best Mono Hop IPA using…

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May 8, 2023

VOX&HOPS X HEAVY MTL EP408- Wearing Many Hats with Bruce Lamont of Yakuza

Bruce Lamont of Yakuza & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, Brewtal North America, "Sutra", multiple musical identities, sax in metal, Brain Tentacles, mental health, Fight the Hops & his updated hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Bruce & I enjoyed Hop Butcher For the World's "Moored Dirigible" the…

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