Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

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The 9 Year Old Metal Elitist with Rick Giordano of The Lion's Daughter May 07, 2021

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Rick Giordano of The Lion's Daughter & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, creating & releasing "Skin Show" during a pandemic, livestream performances, a dream release tour, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Rick was drinking 4 Hands Brewing Company 's "Warhammer". This 9% ABV Imperial IPA looked so sick!!! While I was enjoying Brasserie artisanale Gallicus x BreWskey - Pub & Taproom 's "Icare". This Triple IPA was brewed in honour of Brasserie Artisanale Gallicus' 2nd Anniversary & was simply delicious. It poured out with a somewhat thick hazy veil, smashed pineapple & mango on the nose, had a subtle yet enjoyable hop burn bite & slapped a creamy papaya & pink grapefruit finish. It was glorious & clocked in with a 10.5% ABV.

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!!!

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

Photo Credit: John Mourlas

Episode Links:

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

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

The Lion's Daughter: https://thelionsdaughter.bandcamp.com/

4 Hands Brewing Company: https://4handsbrewery.com/

Brasserie Artisanale Gallicus: https://gallicus.ca/

BreWskey: http://www.brewskey.ca/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

It All Started with the Prog Rock & Biker Shows with Félix B. Desfossés & Ian Campbell May 04, 2021

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Félix B. Desfossés & Ian Campbell the creators of No Speed Limit: Québec Metal & I have a conversation about their 1st brews, their 1st shows, the evolution of the Québec Metal Scene, why they chose to write a book, the biggest challenges, translating it to English & their hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, Félix was drinking Hopfenstark Brewery x Voivod 's "Lost Machine"! This SteinBier which is a traditional German style brew which is made by heating up rocks in a fire that are later placed in the wort was fantastic! Thanks to that unique process it has a more caramel & mineral flavor profile while remaining a crisp & crushable brew! It clocks in with a 5% ABV. Ian was drinking absolutely nothing because that is how Metal he is!!! While I was enjoying Le Trèfle Noir Brasserie Artisanale 's "Chernoe Pivo" the Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels. This phenomenal brew poured out with a thick black veil, smashed a booze driven nose, ripped a slightly sweet, chocolatey & coffee finish with a bourbon bite. It clocked in with a 8.7% ABV.

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.

Photo Credit: Jessica Gagnon

*** 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

No Speed Limit: Québec Metal: https://templeofmystery.ca/shop/no-speed-limit-the-history-of-quebec-metal-1964-1989-pre-order/

Hopfenstark Brewery: http://www.hopfenstark.com/

Voivod: http://voivod.net/

Le Trèfle Noir Brasserie Artisanale: http://www.letreflenoir.com/

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-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

Do I Keep Asking Questions Or Do I Save the Cat with Eddy Torres of the RRBG Podcast Apr 30, 2021

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Eddy Torres of the RRBG Podcast & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, the RRBG Podcast, an interview he would like to redo, the impact of the pandemic on the podcast & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, Eddy was drinking Mother Earth Brewing Company 's "Flawless Imperfection" the Hazy IPA which clocked in with a 7.5% ABV & Fremont Brewing 's "Coffee Cinnamon B-Bomb" the Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Winter Ale with Coffee & Cinnamon which clocked in with a 13% ABV!!!

I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Co. 's "Minotaur" the Hazy IPA which boasted Citra, Simcoe & Mosaic Hops & clocked in with a 7% ABV & BreWskey's "DIPA TEST- LEVURE VERDANT IPA" the 8% ABV DIPA hopped with Citra & Mosaic & packed with Lallemand Yeast!!!

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

Photo Credit: Ariel Gonzalez

Episode Links:

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

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

RRBG Podcast: https://rocknrollbeerguy.wordpress.com/

Watch Part 2 of this interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjkw5K75iMQ

Mother Earth Brewing Company: https://www.motherearthbrewco.com/

Fremont Brewing: http://www.fremontbrewing.com/

Kahnawake Brewing: http://www.kahnawakebrewing.com/

BreWskey: http://www.brewskey.ca/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

I Miss My Friends with Promoters & Booking Agents From Around the Globe Apr 29, 2021

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A conversation with my promoter & booking agent friends from around the globe to shine some light on the impact of the pandemic on their careers, how they have hustled to stay alive, when they think touring shall return & what they miss the most.

Massive thanks to Daniel DeFonce of Continental Touring, Čurby Obscene of Obscene Extreme Festival, Michelle Ayoub of Turbo Haüs, Somprasong Makkhasakul of Slamman Booking Asia, Ronny Frohner of Redback Promotion & Kaltenbach Open Air, Cory Thomas of Ninjacat Productions & Bretton Melanson of the Armstrong MetalFest for being a part of this episode.

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

Photo Credit: Savannah Reta Adeline

Episode Links:

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

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

Continental Touring: https://www.continentaltouring.us/

DanFonce Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danfonce

Obscene Extreme: http://www.obsceneextreme.cz/

Turbo Haüs: https://www.turbohaus.shop/

Slamman Booking Asia: https://www.facebook.com/Slammanbooking

Kaltenbach Open Air: http://kaltenbach-openair.at/

Ninjacat Productions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/176993602400745/

Armstrong MetalFest: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

From Watching Metallica with his Sleeping Grandfather to Opening for Them with Johnny Christ of Avenged Sevenfold Apr 27, 2021

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Johnny Christ of Avenged Sevenfold & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the Drinks with Johnny podcast, dream guests, an Avenged Sevenfold Brew & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, Johnny was drinking Brouwerij West's "Bounce" the 7.1% ABV West Coast IPA that was hopped with Citra, Mosaic & Centennial Hops while I enjoyed 5e Baron's "Cypress". This West Coast IPA poured out with a glorious dark yellow veil, smashed citrus & fresh cut grass on the nose, slapped a piney slightly dank finish & was an absolute crusher! It clocked in with a 6.5% ABV.

*** 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

Avenged Sevenfold: https://avengedsevenfold.com/

Drinks with Johnny: https://drinkswithjohnny.com/

Brouwerij West: https://www.brouwerijwest.com/

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

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-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

From Banging Heads to Brewing Hype with Derrick Robertson & Zack Heuff of BreWskey Apr 23, 2021

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Derrick Robertson & Zack Heuff of BreWskey & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, how they got into Brewing, how they deal with the Hype, where they find inspiration, healthy competition, the future of Craft Beer, being Metalheads & their Hangover Cures.

Throughout this interview, we enjoyed BreWskey x Third Moon Brewing 's "Brew Moon" the DDH DIPA which was hopped with Cascade & Chinook Hops from Ontario as well as Citra Hops. It was a glorious beer & clocked in with a 8% ABV. We wrapped up our chat with their "Birthday Cake Smoothie". This sick brew was made with Cotton Candy...need I say more...it was super dope & clocked in with a 5.7% ABV.

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

Photo Credit: Mihaela Petrescu

Episode Links:

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

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

BreWskey: http://www.brewskey.ca/

Third Moon Brewing: https://thirdmoonbrewing.com/

Pourno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TyXweRLZLo

Vacant: https://www.facebook.com/wearevacant/

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-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

Somewhere Between Slayer & Taylor Swift with Tom Smith of The Acacia Strain Apr 20, 2021

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Tom Smith of The Acacia Strain & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, being straight edge for 5 years, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, T W Smith Guitars, Flick Filled Land Podcast, dropping Slow Decay during a pandemic, a The Acacia Strain brew, the best part of the pandemic & his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Tom was drinking Dssolvr 's Uppercuts & Lazer Tag. This Hazy IPA was hopped with Citra, Vic Secret Enigma, Mosaic, Citra Cryo & Mosaic Cryo Hops & clocked in with a 7.5% ABV. While I was enjoying 5e Baron 's "Néon Beach". This sick Double NEIPA poured out with a thick yellow hazy veil, smashed fresh apricots & tangerines on the nose, ripped a slightly sweet yet perfectly bitter pineapple finish & was simply phenomenal! It clocked in with a 8% ABV!

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

Photo Credit: @nijmeddin on Instagram

Episode Links:

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

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

The Acacia Strain: https://www.bastardcrew.com/

T W Smith Guitars: https://www.facebook.com/TSmith-Guitars-2260455277614989

Flick Filled Land Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flick-filled-land/id1514837316

Dssolvr: http://dssolvr.com/

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

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

Whispers From The Void Podcast: https://linktr.ee/whispersfromthevoidpodcast

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

Keeping it Old School with Richard Martineau Leclerc & Francis Boisvert of Le Presbytère Apr 16, 2021

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Richard Martineau Leclerc & Francis Boisvert of Le Presbytère & I have a conversation about their 1st brews, how they started collaborating together, striving to create unique Metal themed brews, how Francis switched from the Fine Arts to making Beer, how Richard became Metal Richard, their recent success & their hangover cures.

Throughout this interview, we were drinking Le Presbytère's "Black Hand Inn". This brew was made in honor of Running Wild the legendary German Pirate Metal band. This Pastry Robust Porter was brewed with chocolate, cherries, marshmallows, nuts, raisins, lactose & vanilla was aged in rum barrels for 45 days. It poured out with a jet black veil, smashed a boozy rum on the nose, slapped a sticky sweet, chocolate, booze filled finish. It clocked in with a 10.5% ABV.

*** 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

Le Presbytère: https://lepresbytere.ca/

Running Wild: http://www.running-wild.de/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

The Fates Put Me Here to Growl & Headbang with George Corpsegrinder Fisher of Cannibal Corpse Apr 13, 2021

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George Corpsegrinder Fisher of Cannibal Corpse & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, taking a break from alcohol, hoping to find balance if he drinks again, how he gets ready before gigs & the health of his epic neck.

Throughout this chat, George enjoyed a refreshing bottle of water while I enjoyed Hoplark HopTea 's "HopTea - The Green One'. This ultra refreshing beverage is made with Carbonated Water, Green Tea & Mosaic Hops. It has no calories, no sugar & no alcohol. It is the perfect Hoppy drink when you want the Hops but none of the alcohol!!!

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

Photo Credit: Alex Morgan

Episode Links:

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

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

Cannibal Corpse: http://www.cannibalcorpse.net/

Hoplark HopTea: http://hoptea.com/

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-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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

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

Grinding So F*cking Hard with Mark Whelan & Andrew Budwey of Fuming Mouth Apr 09, 2021

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Mark Whelan & Andrew Budwey of Fuming Mouth & I have a conversation about 2020, having great tours taken away, their 1st brews, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, signing to Nuclear Blast, Beyond the Tomb, a Fuming Mouth brew & their hangover cures.

Throughout this monstrous chat, Mark & Andrew were drinking 3 Floyds Brewing 's "Zombie Dust" the 6.2% ABV American Pale Ale while I was enjoying Bière Sans Alcool - BSA 's "IPA". This non-alcoholic IPA, poured out with a slightly translucent yellow veil, slapped tropical fruits on the nose & had a smooth bitter bite with notes of pineapple. It was delicious!! All the flavour with none of the consequences.

*** 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

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

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

Bière Sans Alcool - BSA: https://bieresansalcool.co/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-JPAZbJ3CLYG5PxW

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57BKflAXe8wE8urfP18Z1I?si=d59bb107027345a3

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

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