Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

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Choosing the Right Bandmates with Wayne Lozinak of Hatebreed Jun 08, 2021

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Wayne Lozinak of Hatebreed & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, how Breedbrew came to be, playing Montreal, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, their writing process, Weight Of The False Self, his plan b & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, Wayne was drinking Breedbrew (Witchdoctor Brewing Company )'s "Live For This Lager" while I was enjoying Lasting Brass Brewing Co. ' "Squirrel Master" the 6% ABV Peanut Butter Chocolate Porter. This killer brew poured out with a jet black veil, smashed peanuts on the nose & ripped a sweet chocolatey 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.

Get ready for Vox&Hops Brewtal North America which is presented by IndieMerchstore, fueled by Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. & powered by Yakima Chief Hops!!! 22 Unique Band Collabs which were brewed by Metal Breweries will be dropping all across North America throughout the week of June 21st to the 25th!

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: Matt Walsh

*** Thanks to our friends at IndieMerchstore & Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

Hatebreed: https://www.hatebreed.com/

Witchdoctor Brewing Company: http://witchdoctorbrewing.com/

Lasting Brass Brewing Co.: https://lastingbrass.com/

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

IndieMerchstore: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/

Yakima Chief Hops: https://ychhops.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-JPAZbdZFLYG5PxW?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vzYpbveMkVeRkpZ4mEyqD?si=df47dc68b45b4082

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

The Art of Podcasting with Dewey Halpaus of The Peer Pleasure Podcast Jun 04, 2021

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Dewey Halpaus of The Peer Pleasure Podcast & I have a conversation about his 1st shows, being signed to Equal Vision Records, booking guests, an interview he wishes he could do again, making it profitable & the best advice he received.

Throughout this discussion, Dewey was enjoying a Diet Coca-Cola while I had the pleasure of enjoying the brand new version of Overhop Canada 's "VOX&OVERHOPS" the DDH NEIPA. This killer brew was Hopped with Citra, Vic Secret & Enigma Hops. It was super juicy with a tropical nose & a dank finish. It clocked in with a 7% ABV. Huge thanks to the OverHop Canada family for bringing our Collab back!!

Photo Credit: Kristina Dawn

*** Thanks to our friends at IndieMerchstore & Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

The Peer Pleasure Podcast: http://peerpleasurepodcast.com/

Equal Vision Records: http://www.equalvision.com/artists/peer-pleasure-podcast/

Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.ca/

OverHop Canada: https://overhop.com/

IndieMerchstore: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/

Yakima Chief Hops: https://ychhops.com/

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

We are not a Supergroup with Duane Denison of Tomahawk & The Jesus Lizard Jun 01, 2021

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Duane Denison of Tomahawk & The Jesus Lizard & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, working in a library, his first beers, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, Tonic Immobility, Supergroups, where he finds inspiration, what he thinks of extreme metal, a Tomahawk Beer & his hangover cure.

Throughout this conversation, Duane was drinking Sierra Nevada‘s “Pale Ale” & I was enjoying Microbrasserie À la Fût x Brasserie Harricana ‘s “Rouge 7205”. This blended ale is a combination of Microbrasserie À La Fût’s Rouge de Mékinac & a Foeder aged Grisette as well as Brasserie Harricana’s Brett Porter “7205”. This insane brew poured out with a dark reddish brown veil, slaps earthy sweet cherries on the nose, rips a tart yet malty sweet finish & clocked in with a 5.4% ABV.

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Gregory

*** Thanks to our friends at IndieMerchstore & Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

Tomahawk: https://tomahawkofficial.bandcamp.com/album/tonic-immobility

The Jesus Lizard: https://thejesuslizard.bandcamp.com/

Sierra Nevada: https://sierranevada.com/

Microbrasserie À La Fût: https://www.alafut.qc.ca/

Brasserie Harricana: https://brasserieharricana.com/

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

IndieMerchstore: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/

Yakima Chief Hops: https://ychhops.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

The Devil Has Returned to Drink Our Lake with Pontus Levahn of Horndal May 28, 2021

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Pontus Levahn of Horndal & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, Lake Drinker the album & the collab, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, finally playing with his brother, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, Pontus was drinking Ingaröpiratens Bryggeri 's "Horndal's Lake Drinker Rusty Ale". This killer brew hopped with Amarillo Hops was created with Lake Water from Horndal. While I was enjoying BreWskey - Pub & Taproom x ZAB café x Vox&Hops' "BREWTAL JUICE" the 8.5% ABV Imperial Fruited Sour with ZAB café Coffee, Black Currants, Black Raspberries, Blackberries & Maple Syrup. The Beast pours out with a thick deep blood red veil, smashes roasted coffee & berries on the nose. This Brewtiful nectar slaps a sweet, tart fruity coffee maple finish.

Photo Credit: Daniel Liljas

*** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

Horndal: https://smarturl.it/Horndal

Ingaröpiratens Bryggeri: https://www.ingaropiratens.se/

BreWskey - Pub & Taproom: http://www.brewskey.ca/

ZAB café: https://zabcafe.com/

Voivod "Hypercube Session II": https://lepointdevente.com/tickets/artscast-voivod-livestream-nothingface

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

500 Kids in a Church with Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour, Zealot RIP & Be Well May 25, 2021

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Mike Schleibaum of Darkest Hour, Zealot RIP & Be Well & I have a conversation about having his 1st beer at 30, how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, Zealot RIP, the Darkest Hour DC Brau brew & his hangover cure.

Throughout this conversation, Mike was drinking a Red Stripe while I enjoyed Silo - Brasserie Montréal 's "Lagerbier". This Franconian Lager was brewed with a very special yeast from the north of Bavaria called Tum-35. It is actually the first beer in Québec to use this classic rediscovered yeast.

Photo Credit: Casandra Marie

*** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

Darkest Hour: https://linktr.ee/DarkestHour

Zealot RIP: https://threeoneg.com/artists/zealot-r-i-p

Be Well: https://linktr.ee/bewellhc

Red Stripe: https://us.redstripebeer.com/

Silo - Brasserie Montréal: http://www.bieresilo.com/

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

Voivod "Hypercube Session II": https://lepointdevente.com/tickets/artscast-voivod-livestream-nothingface

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

The Culture of Beer & Metal with Todd Haug & Chris Boggess of 3 Floyds Brewing May 21, 2021

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Todd Haug & Chris Boggess of 3 Floyds Brewing & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, how they got into the world of Craft Beer, the soundtrack of their youth, their 1st shows, the 1st Metal Brewery, the surge of new Metal themed breweries, Collaborating with bands, Dark Lord Day & their hangover cures.

Throughout this chat, Todd was drinking Dark Matter Coffee's "Vanilla Suburbs", Chris was drinking Devils Backbone Brewing Company's Lager & I was enjoying Beauregard Brasserie Distillerie‘s “Impériale Macadam”! This Imperial Stout was brewed with Macadamia Nuts & Madagascar Vanilla & was aged in Bourbon barrels. It poured out with a pitch black veil, slapped a boozy bourbon nose, smashed an ultra sweet, sticky, nutty & vanilla booze filled finish. It clocked in with a 11.1% ABV.

Photo Credit: Lindsay Gallup

*** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

3 Floyds Brewing: http://www.3floyds.com/

Dark Matter Coffee: https://www.darkmattercoffee.com/

Devils Backbone Brewing Company: https://www.dbbrewingcompany.com/

Beauregard Brasserie Distillerie: http://www.beauregardbrasseriedistillerie.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Misogynistic Elitists Suck with Skye Sweetnam & Matt Drake of Sumo Cyco May 18, 2021

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Skye Sweetnam & Matt Drake of Sumo Cyco & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, just the right amount of alcohol, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, dropping "Initiation" during a pandemic, why they haven't done a Livestream, filling the void, misogynistic elitists, a Sumo Cyco brew & their hangover cure.

During this interview, Skye was drinking Collective Arts Brewing's "Circling the Sun" the craft cider & Matt was enjoying Collective Arts Brewing x Soundbox Productions x The OBGMs "Audio/Visual Lager". I had the pleasure of drinking Lagabière's "Florilège" the Blended Sour with Hibiscus, pink pepper & ginger. It poured out with a gorgeous light red veil, slapped earthy & wild vibes on the nose, smashed a tart, sweet & tangy finish & clocked in with a 4.6% ABV.

Photo Credit: Francesca Ludikar

*** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

Sumo Cyco: https://sumo-cyco.myshopify.com/

Collective Arts Brewing: https://collectiveartsbrewing.com/

Lagabière: https://lagabiere.com/fr/

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

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Partying Till 10am with Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg May 14, 2021

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Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, how he got into extreme vocals, his 1st shows, releasing "Tortured Whole" during a pandemic, a Sanguisugabogg brew, an epic tour story & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, Devin was enjoying New Holland Brewing Co. 's "Dragon's Milk" the Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout which clocked in with a 11% ABV while I enjoyed L'Apothicaire 's "Polotmavý" the dark Czech lager which poured out with a light brown veil, radiated sweet malts on the nose, slapped a slightly sweet crisp caramel finish & clocked in with a 5% ABV.

Photo Credit: Mark Valentino

*** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

Sanguisugabogg: https://sanguisugabogg.lnk.to/TorturedWhole

New Holland Brewing Co.: https://www.newhollandbrew.com/

L'Apothicaire: https://fr-ca.facebook.com/brasserielapothicaire

Mark Valentino: https://www.instagram.com/markvalentino/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Thirsty Thursday Q&A May 13, 2021

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It had been a while since I had to connect with the wonderful humans of the Thirsty Thursday Gang so I decided to do a good old fashioned Q&A session with them.

Throughout this chat, I enjoyed 5e Baron 's "Bénédicte" the 5% ABV Dunkel. This gorgeous brew poured out with a reddish copper veil, slapped sweet malts on the nose, ripped a caramel & dry finish. I continued with Ras L'Bock 's "Double Double 100% Galaxy" the 8.4% ABV TDH Double IPA. This sick beer poured out with a light orange veil, smashed dank fruity vibes on the nose, crushed a somewhat boozy delicate hop burn finish.

Photo Credit: Mihaela Petrescu

*** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

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

Ras L'Bock: https://www.raslbock.com/

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/mihaontour

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de

Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/

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

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Killer Food For Backstage Passes with Chef Brian Tsao of Loss Becomes May 11, 2021

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Chef Brian Tsao of Loss Becomes & I have a conversation about his first brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, music vs cooking, becoming the Metal Chef, Loss Becomes, Beauty & Essex, Mission Subs, a Chef Brian Tsao Brew, how he finds balance & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, Brian was drinking Jack's Abby Craft Lagers' "Blood Orange Wheat" the 4% ABV Radler while I was enjoying BreWskey - Pub & Taproom x Messorem Bracitorium 's "Last Wish". This Cheesecake Sour was packed with Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Oreos, Cream Cheese & Vanilla. It poured out with a thick reddish purple veil, smashed raspberries & strawberries on the nose, slapped a sticky sweet, creamy & fruity finish. It clocked in with a sneaky 10% ABV.

I am super stoked to have had the chance to play "Moments" Loss Becomes' brand new track which dropped today during the intro of this episode!

Photo Credit: Selwyn Tungol

*** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! ***

Episode Links:

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

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

Chef Brian Tsao: https://www.chefbriantsao.com/

Loss Becomes: https://linktr.ee/lossbecomes

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

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-aZb0N5xt1Bo4bEV

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i5jcH7WUwdX4sq46Hrb1g?si=7d888bf9c1b547de