Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

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Seeing What Happens with AJ Peters of Summoner Nov 30, 2021

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AJ Peters of Summoner & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being a part of Brewtal North America, how he has been filling the void, sharing bandmates with bigger bands & his hangover cure.

Throughout this conversation, AJ enjoyed Widowmaker Brewing 's "Between Here &There" the 5% Kolsch while I enjoyed Bone Up Brewing Company x Fuming Mouth 's "The Great Equalizer" the 5.5% Smoked Brown Ale. This killer Collab which was brewed as a part of Brewtal North America poured out with a deep brown veil, smashed smoky malts on the nose & slapped a smoke induced caramel finish.

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. I am stoked to have teamed up with them to bring you Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal featuring Cryptopsy, The Agonist, The Great Sabatini, Necrotic Mutation & Burning the Oppressor. All night long you can enjoy beers from BG Brasserie Urbaine, Messorem Bracitorium, Brassserie du Bas Canada, Brasserie Sir John, 5e Baron & Brasseur de Montreal. Tickets are now on sale so get yours via the link below!!

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!!!

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

Summoner: https://summonerboston.bandcamp.com/

Widowmaker Brewing: https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/

Bone Up Brewing Company: http://www.boneup.beer/

Fuming Mouth: https://www.fumingmouth.com/

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-d2b0koVCL04EorB?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kGdLOxEVCb8tvuuNC7ObG?si=b2fd04805fd14dfe

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

SoundMojo with Joe Pacheco, Frank Pavan & Cassius Morris of the Innersleeve Podcast Nov 26, 2021

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Joe Pacheco, Frank Pavan & Cassius Morris of the Innersleeve Podcast & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st beers, the soundtracks of their youths, SoundMojo, if they are Metalheads, a Innersleeve Podcast brew & their hangover cures.

Throughout this chat, Joe& Frank both enjoyed La Souche's "Cherry Bomb" the 6.5% Black Cherry Saison while I enjoyed 5e Baron's "Mixtape" the 6.5% NEIPA.

I am stoked to have teamed up with Heavy Montreal to bring you Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal featuring Cryptopsy, The Agonist, The Great Sabatini, Necrotic Mutation & Burning the Oppressor. All night long you can enjoy beers from BG Brasserie Urbaine, Messorem Bracitorium, Brassserie du Bas Canada, Brasserie Sir John, 5e Baron & Brasseur de Montreal. Tickets are now on sale so get yours via the link below!!

Watch the Innersleeve Podcast Version of this episode: https://youtu.be/ZqSefiYoOPQ

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

SoundMojo: https://www.youtube.com/soundmojo

The Innersleeve Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXtYorCEjScR7Hjc3CLotRzQyxG_tvLis

La Souche: https://www.lasouche.ca/biere/cherry-bomb

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

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-d2b0koVCL04EorB?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kGdLOxEVCb8tvuuNC7ObG?si=b2fd04805fd14dfe

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Being Patient with Daniel Barter of DVNE Nov 23, 2021

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Daniel Barter of DVNE & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Etemen Ænka, how he has been filling the void, a DVNE Brew & his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Daniel enjoyed Kirkstall Brewery x Magic Rock Brewing 's "Verdita" the 4% fruited sour while I enjoyed La bière Belle Gueule 's "Kellerbier Lager". This 5.2% brew poured out with a nice light yellow veil, slapped sweet malts on the nose & ripped a crisp honey like finish.

Photo Credit: Florian Baudouin

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

DVNE: https://metalblade.com/dvne/

Kirkstall Brewery: http://www.kirkstallbrewerycompany.com/

Magic Rock Brewing: http://www.magicrockbrewing.com/

La bière Belle Gueule: http://brasseursrj.com/belle-gueule/

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-d2b0koVCL04EorB?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kGdLOxEVCb8tvuuNC7ObG?si=b2fd04805fd14dfe

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Going Solo with Jamison Kester of Labored Breath Nov 16, 2021

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Jamison Kester of Labored Breath & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, working in the beer industry, being a part of Brewtal North America, "Dyspnea", a new beer Collab & his hangover cure.

Throughout our chat, Jamison drank Penn Brewery 's "Kaiser Pils" & Dancing Gnome Beer 's "Hazy Pale Ale" while I enjoyed The Agonist x Microbrasserie Le Fermentor 's "Brew as my Guide" which was brewed as a part of Brewtal North America. This 7% DDH IPA poured out with a slightly hazy veil, smashed juicy pineapple on the nose & slapped a resinous crushable finish.

Photo Credit: Krystal Otis

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

Penn Brewery: https://www.pennbrew.com/

Dancing Gnome Beer: http://www.dancinggnomebeer.com/

Microbrasserie Le Fermentor: https://www.lefermentor.com/

The Agonist: http://theagonistband.com/

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-d2b0koVCL04EorB?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kGdLOxEVCb8tvuuNC7ObG?si=b2fd04805fd14dfe

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Thirsty Thursday LIVE - Nun So Vile with Drew Ross of New Level Brewing & Dominic Alvernaz of Pitch Black North Nov 12, 2021

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Drew Ross of New Level Brewing & Dominic Alvernaz of Pitch Black North & I have a conversation about how Cryptopsy's new Collab "Nun So Vile" the the 6% Lavender Tea Sour that was brewed with Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" Lavender Black Tea with hops came to life.

I am stoked to have teamed up Heavy Montreal to bring you Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal featuring Cryptopsy, The Agonist, The Great Sabatini, Necrotic Mutation & Burning the Oppressor. All night long you can enjoy beers from BG Brasserie Urbaine, Messorem Bracitorium, Brassserie du Bas Canada, Brasserie Sir John, 5e Baron & Brasseur de Montreal. Tickets are now on sale so get yours via the link below!!

This episode was recorded at a Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Virtual Hang.

Label Art by: Conner Manning

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

New Level Brewing: http://www.newlevelbrewing.ca/

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

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-d2b0koVCL04EorB?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kGdLOxEVCb8tvuuNC7ObG?si=b2fd04805fd14dfe

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Taking the Lead with Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist & Sicksense Nov 09, 2021

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Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist & Sicksense & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st shows, being a part of Brewtal North America, streaming on Twitch, "Day Before the World Wept", working with Chris Donaldson, Sicksense, Sound Escape Agency, her own brew & her hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Vicky enjoyed 3 Floyds Brewing Co.'s "Yella Rrari" the 13.2% Pale Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels with vanilla beans, blonde roast coffee & cocoa nibs while I enjoyed BreWskey's "Hop Run" the 7.2% IPA that was hopped with El Dorado, Triumph, Belma & Cashmere Hops.

Photo Credit: Eric Sanchez

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

The Agonist: http://theagonistband.com/

Sicksense: https://sickxsense.bandcamp.com/releases

Sound Escape Agency: https://soundescapeagency.com/

3 Floyds Brewing Co: https://www.3floyds.com/beer/yella-rrari/

BreWskey: https://www.brewskey.ca/

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-d2b0koVCL04EorB?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kGdLOxEVCb8tvuuNC7ObG?si=b2fd04805fd14dfe

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Doing the Right Thing with Bryan Giles of Red Fang Nov 02, 2021

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Bryan Giles of Red Fang & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, Red Fang's killer videos, Wayfinder's "Malt Liquor", pulling the plug on their fall tour, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure.

Throughout our conversation, Bryan enjoyed a Lagunitas Brewing Co "Hoppy Refresher" while I enjoyed the Saint-Houblon x Unhuman 's "Chaotic Equilibrium", a 5.6% NEIPA with blueberries and ginger. This beer was brewed as a part of Vox&Hops' Brewtal North America. It poured out with a light orange hazy veil, slapped juicy fruit on the nose and ripped a juicy ginger finish.

Photo Credit: James Rexroad

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

Red Fang: https://redfang.net/

Wayfinder: https://www.wayfinder.beer/

Lagunitas Brewing Co: https://lagunitas.com/

Saint-Houblon: https://www.sainthoublon.com/

Unhuman: https://unhumanofficial.bandcamp.com/album/unhuman

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-e98lGL5TaxdqVGW?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IMYqzDwwyW4mQvorjQU1p?si=24df0d275ff94db0

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Looking Back at 3 Years of Vox&Hops Oct 29, 2021

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To underline the 3 Year Anniversary of Vox&Hops, I wanted to take a moment to look back on a few key moments that have happened throughout the past years. From the very first episode up till today a lot has changed & I thought it would be interesting to examine these important episodes more closely.

Photo Credit: Mihaela Petrescu

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-e98lGL5TaxdqVGW?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IMYqzDwwyW4mQvorjQU1p?si=24df0d275ff94db0

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Extreme Vocals with David Benites of Extreme Vocal Institute & Renesans Oct 26, 2021

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David Benites of (Extreme Vocal Institute & Renesans) & I have a conversation about how he got through 2020, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, becoming a vocal coach, the modern extreme vocal coaching scene, Renesans, an Extreme Vocal Institute Brew & his hangover cure.

Throughout this conversation, David was drinking Peabody Heights Brewery, LLC 's "Unforgivable Curses" the 9% Triple while I enjoyed Microbrasserie Jackalhop. 's "Session NEIPA". This 3.7% Session NEIPA was hopped with Cryo Ekuanot, Hull Mellon & Cashmere Hops. It poured out with a glorious hazy veil, slapped juicy pineapples on the nose & ripped an enjoyably green light citrus finish.

Massive cheers to Kevin from La Canette Villeray for joining David & I for a mini extreme vocal lesson. You rule!

Photo Credit: @xo_rilee

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

Extreme Vocal Institute: https://www.extremevocalinstitute.com/

Renesans: https://www.facebook.com/renesansband/

Peabody Heights Brewery: http://www.peabodyheightsbrewery.com/

Microbrasserie Jackalhop: https://www.facebook.com/Jackalhop/

La Canette Villeray: https://www.instagram.com/_la_canette_villeray_/

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

Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops Brewtal Montreal: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/31005B460F8A3B1C?lang=en-ca&brand=evenko

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-e98lGL5TaxdqVGW?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IMYqzDwwyW4mQvorjQU1p?si=24df0d275ff94db0

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

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Creating Ambush Predator with Blake Harrison / Jason Hamacher of Zealot RIP & Jeff Hancock of DC Brau Oct 22, 2021

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Blake Harrison / Jason Hamacher of Zealot RIP & Jeff Hancock of DC Brau & I have a conversation about how our Collab "Ambush Predator" came to life. We cover every aspect of the beer creation from the very beginning, why a Mexican Inspired Lager, the brew day, the can art, the release party and so much more.

Throughout this chat, Blake was enjoying DC Brau's "Ambush Predator", Jeff was drinking DC Brau's "Octoberfest", I was drinking La Knowlton Co.'s "Mexican Lager" while Jason had a glass of Chlorophyll & Topo Chico Mineral Water.

Can Art: Michael Sikes

Episode Links:

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

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

Zealot RIP: https://zealotrip31g.bandcamp.com/album/self-titled-ep

DC Brau: https://dcbrau.com/

Michael Sikes: https://eyespeak.bigcartel.com/

La Knowlton Co.: https://laknowltonco.com/

Topo Chico Mineral Water: https://www.topochicousa.net/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-e98lGL5TaxdqVGW?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IMYqzDwwyW4mQvorjQU1p?si=24df0d275ff94db0