Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

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Relieving the Pressure with Rik Zander of Evergrey Jun 03, 2022

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Rik Zander of Evergrey & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)", his solo work, keyboards in metal and his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Rik enjoyed Odd Island Brewing's "Hazy Dizzie" the 6% Hazy IPA while I enjoyed Ghost Town Brewing x Vox&Hops' "Devastation on the Nation" the 6.66% Hazy IPA that was hopped with Mosaic & Ekuanot Hops.

Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022

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 extreme albums each week!!!

Photo Credit: Patric Ullaeus

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Evergrey: https://evergrey.bandcamp.com/

Odd Island Brewing: https://oddislandbrewing.se/

Ghost Town Brewing: https://www.ghosttownbrewing.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

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Quitting Drinking Gave Me Superpowers with Bill Hudson of NorthTale / Doro / I am Morbid May 31, 2022

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Bill Hudson of NorthTale / Doro / I am Morbid & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, taking time to write NorthTale, being Sober, life as a hired gun, how he has been filling the void and the silver lining to his pandemic.

Throughout this conversation, Bill drank Pitch Black North's "Anti Christ Pumpkin Spice" while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "NUN SO VILE" the Lavender Black Tea with Hops. This Vox&Hops Sober Episode is sponsored by Pitch Black North, the Satanic Tea Company. They make the most sinful, ethically sourced, expertly crafted small batch Specialty Tea and Coffee. I am a huge fan of them & if you use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 at checkout you will receive 15% OFF of your entire purchase.

This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal 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 & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022

Photo Credit: Maciej Pieloch

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Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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NorthTale: https://northtale.net/

Doro: https://www.doromusic.com/

I Am Morbid: https://www.facebook.com/IAMMORBIDBand/

Pitch Black North: http://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

Heavy Montreal: https://www.heavymontreal.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

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Manitoba Metalfest with Jesse Mathewson of KEN mode, Daniel Dekay of Exciter & Chris Soutsos of Thrashed May 27, 2022

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Jesse Mathewson of KEN mode, Daniel Dekay of Exciter, Chris Soutsos of Thrashed & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, Winnipeg, Monetizing Metal, Metal Health & their hangover cures.

Throughout this chat we enjoyed Sookram’s Brewing's "Tribute" the 6.66% Vanilla Stout.

This episode was recorded LIVE at Sookram’s Brewing.

Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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KEN mode: https://kenmode.bandcamp.com/

Exciter: https://www.facebook.com/excitercanada

Thrashed: https://www.thrashed.ca/

Sookrams Brewing: https://www.sookrams.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

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The Nature of Creative Collaboration with Matt Medeiros of Kalopsia / Ruinous May 24, 2022

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Matt Medeiros of Kalopsia / Ruinous & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being sober, his time with Tombs, his creative identity & the silver lining of the pandemic.

Throughout this conversation, we enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "NUN SO VILE" the Lavender Black Tea with Hops. This Vox&Hops Sober Episode is sponsored by Pitch Black North, the Satanic Tea Company. They make the most sinful, ethically sourced, expertly crafted small batch Specialty Tea and Coffee. I am a huge fan of them & if you use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 at checkout you will receive 15% OFF of your entire purchase.

Photo Credit: Summer Lacy

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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Kalopsia: https://kalopsia.bandcamp.com/

Ruinous: https://ruinous.bandcamp.com/

Pitch Black North: http://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

Heavy Montreal: https://www.heavymontreal.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

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Blast Beats & Brews Fest May 20, 2022

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A conversation about Blast Beats & Brews Fest that is taking place on May 21st in Avondale Estates, Georgia.

Throughout this conversation, I enjoyed Ghost Town Brewing x Vox&Hops' Devastation on the Nation the 6.66% Hazy IPA that was hopped with Mosaic & Ekuanot Hops, Folly Brewing x Vox&Hops' "After Dark" the 7.666% Imperial Black Lager that was brewed with Columbus & Mittelfruh Hops & Miskatonic Brewing x Vox&Hops' "Death Fog" the 6% Hazy IPA that was brewed with Amarillo, Centennial, Citra, Green Bullet & CTZ Hops.

Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022

Art Credit: Zak Felisko

Episode Links:

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Blast Beats & Brews Fest: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blast-beats-and-brews-tickets-192124017107

Ghost Town Brewing: https://www.ghosttownbrewing.com/

Miskatonic Brewing: https://www.miskatonicbrewing.com/

Folly Brewing: https://follybrewpub.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

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Sharing Control with Nikita Kamprad of Der Weg einer Freiheit May 17, 2022

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Nikita Kamprad of Der Weg einer Freiheit & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Noktvrn", being a producer, how he has been filling the void of performing & his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Nikita enjoyed Würzburger Hofbräu's 4.9% Pilsner while I had 5e Baron's "Citadin" the 4.5% Czech Lager.

Photo Credit: Vincent Grundke

Episode Links:

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Nikita Kamprad: https://www.nikitakamprad.com/

Der Weg Einer Freiheit: https://derwegeinerfreiheit.de/

Würzburger Hofbräu: https://www.wuerzburger-hofbraeu.de/

5e Baron: https://www.5ebaron.com/

Heavy Montreal: https://www.heavymontreal.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

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All In with David Stepanavicius of Atræ Bilis May 13, 2022

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David Stepanavicius of Atræ Bilis & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Apexapien", working with Christian Donaldson, a Atræ Bilis Collab & the silver lining of the pandemic.

Throughout this conversation, David enjoyed a cup of coffee while I drank BG Brasserie Urbaine x Vox&Hops' "C'est Juste D'La Bière - Double West Coast IPA". It poured out with a rich caramel veil, slapped citrus on the nose & ripped a piney yet juicy finish.

Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022

Photo Credit: Rob Zawistowski

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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Atræ Bilis: https://atraebilisdeath.bandcamp.com/

BG Brasserie Urbaine: https://bg.beer/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

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Musical Freedom with Shawter of Dagoba May 10, 2022

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Shawter of Dagoba & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "By Night", a Dagoba Collab, how he has been filling the void of performing & his hangover cure.

Throughout this conversation, Shawter was drinking a Capri-Sun while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Company x Vox&Hops x iPA Podcast x Femdebière x Beer Brit MTL ‘s “Monstrosity- Youngbloods” the 6.66% Smoothie Sour with Carrots, Mangoes, Peach, Marshmallows & Cinnamon. It poured out with a killer thick deep orange/yellow veil, slapped ripe mangoes on the nose & ripped a creamy crushable cinnamon laced tart carrot finish.

Photo Credit: Morgane Khouni

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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Dagoba: https://dagobaofficial.com/

Capri-Sun: https://www.capri-sun.com/

Kahnawake Brewing Company: https://www.facebook.com/kahnawakebrewing/

Heavy Montreal: https://www.heavymontreal.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

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Creating Music vs Touring with Alex Baillie of Cognizance May 06, 2022

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Alex Baillie of Cognizance & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020/2021, his 1st beers. the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, working with Christian Donaldson, "Upheaval", his stomach issues, a Cognizance Collab & the joys of not getting hungover.

Throughout this conversation, Alex enjoyed Biotiful's "Kefir Coffee" while I drank Le Bazaar Brasserie Artisanale's "Chester" the non-alcoholic Black Currant Berliner Weisse Smoothie.

Get your tickets to Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal 2022 featuring Deicide, Kataklysm & Inhuman Condition: https://bit.ly/brewtal2022

Photo Credit: Myles Fearnley

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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Cognizance: https://cognizance.bandcamp.com/

Biotiful: https://biotifulguthealth.com/products/kefir-coffee-mocha/

Le Bazaar Brasserie Artisanale: https://www.facebook.com/Le-Bazaar-Brasserie-Artisanale-inc-100551738439445/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

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Enjoying the Ride with Alexander Jones of Undeath May 03, 2022

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Alexander Jones of Undeath & I have a conversation about how he has been since the last time he was on the podcast, fighting the hops, the explosion of Undeath, getting 5b Management, Breaking the Law PR, It's Time...To Rise from the Grave, tour lessons & how his hangovers have evolved.

Throughout this conversation, Alexander was drinking Rohrbach Brewing Company's "Vanilla Porter" the 6.5% Vanilla Porter while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Company 's "Bridge Zero" the Non-Alcoholic Blonde Ale.

Photo Credit: Errick Easterday

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Undeath: https://www.undeathmetal.com/

Rohrbach Brewing Company: https://www.rohrbachs.com/

Kahnawake Brewing Company: https://www.facebook.com/kahnawakebrewing/

Heavy Montreal: https://www.heavymontreal.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/