Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

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Thirsty Thursday LIVE with Charles Elliott & Eliseo Garcia of Abysmal Dawn Mar 11, 2021

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Charles Elliott & Eliseo Garcia of Abysmal Dawn & I have a conversation about being one of the last bands on tour before the pandemic, if they have become more of a craft beer enthusiasts, how they have been filling the void, remaining in contact with their fans, when will touring return, the impact of the pandemic on the record industry, their hangover cures, Charles' facial hair & meeting Fred Armisen.

Throughout this chat Charles was drinking North Coast Brewing's "Scrimshaw" pilsner, Eliseo was drinking 4 Buds Brewing's "Dinosaur Hair" & Matt was drinking Mellön 's "Ce Soir Lager est dans tes yeux" which was a glorious India Pale Lager that was hopped with Motueka & Nelson Sauvin Hops. This brand-new brewery are basically my neighbors & I was very stoked to be invited to visit them tonight. This brew pours out with a light yellowish veil, smashed a sweet melon nose & slaps a crisp cereal malty finish & 5e Baron 's "Améthyste". This fantastic NEIPA clocked in with a 7% ABV & poured out with a hazy yellow veil, smashed ripe mangoes on the nose, slapped tropical pineapple vibes on the finish & was an absolute delight!

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: Rodrigo Fredes

Episode Links:

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

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

Abysmal Dawn: https://abysmaldawn.bandcamp.com/

North Coast Brewing: http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/

Mellön: https://mellonbrasserie.ca/

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

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-76oNkyyFv5GzV3N?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36wA6NRmFxnfiBRwDDtHpX?si=0bdede52aafa48d1

Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/phototerco/

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

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

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

Sacrificing Everything for the Love of Metal with Prika Amaral of Nervosa Mar 09, 2021

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Prika Amaral of Nervosa & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st brews, the Brazilian Craft Beer Scene, the soundtrack to her youth, gravitating towards the guitar, the Brazilian Metal Scene, her 1st shows, staying healthy on the road, Perpetual Chaos, a new lineup, young bands we should watch, a Nervosa Brew & her hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, we luckily were enjoying OverHop Canada & OverHop Brazil's "Reddish" the Hoppy Double Red Ale!!! This brew poured out with a dark red veil, radiated a sweet malty nose, slammed a bitter sugary finish!! It clocked in with a surprising 7.9% ABV. Mad love to the OverHop crew for making this possible!!!

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.

*** 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

Nervosa: https://www.nervosaofficial.com/

OverHop : https://overhop.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-76oNkyyFv5GzV3N?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36wA6NRmFxnfiBRwDDtHpX?si=0bdede52aafa48d1

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

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

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

Enjoying Life, Metal & Beer since the age of 6 with Jeremy Gomez of Red Method Mar 05, 2021

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Jeremy Gomez of Red Method & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, growing up in Gibraltar, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, staying healthy on the road, the future of touring, the resurgence of Nu Metal & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, Jeremy was drinking Beavertown Brewery 's "Bloody 'Ell" Blood Orange IPA & I was enjoying Kahnawake Brewing Co.'s "Jaromir Lager" the Světlý Ležák!!

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

Photo Credit: Scott Chalmers

Episode Links:

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

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

Red Method: https://redmethod.bigcartel.com/

Beavertown Brewery: http://www.beavertownbrewery.co.uk

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

Photo Credit: http://www.chalmersphoto.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-V9D7vdpH3z6J7Y1?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JLafjWifXeKIC6NjD2dMb

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

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

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

From American Idol to The Beast Awakens with James Durbin Mar 02, 2021

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James Durbin & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, what he learnt on American Idol, how he lured Zakk Wylde on Idol, being a spokesperson for Autism & Tourette's Syndrome, his late night adventures with Chris Jericho, his time with Quiet Riot, why he left Quiet Riot, The Beast Awakens, if he has ever listened to extreme metal, touring backyards & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, James was drinking Sierra Nevada 's "Hazy Little Thing IPA" while I enjoyed Le Bazaar - Brasserie Artisanale inc.'s "Wow". This Non-Alcoholic NEIPA it poured out with a light veiled haze, radiated pineapple on the nose, it slammed a lightly sweet somewhat tangy finish & it is ultra refreshing. It is quite a unique brew & it is absolutely delicious.

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

Photo Credit: Heidi Durbin

Episode Links:

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

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

James Durbin Website: https://www.jamesdurbinofficial.com/

Sierra Nevada: https://sierranevada.com/

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

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-V9D7vdpH3z6J7Y1?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JLafjWifXeKIC6NjD2dMb

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

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

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

It's a Breakdown or Breakthrough Year with Dave Sherman of The Road To Rehab Feb 26, 2021

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Dave Sherman of The Road To Rehab & I have a conversation about becoming an addiction counselor, his 1st drink, working in the music industry, why artists trust him, how 2020 affected addicts, helping artists on tour, why alcohol is socially acceptable, helping artists after tour, advice for people who may be struggling & the best part of Covid.

Throughout this interview, Dave was drinking Sprouts Farmers Market's "Lime Sparkling Water" & Matt was enjoying Hoplark HopTea's "The Calm One". This sparkling water beverage was brewed with Chamomile Tea as well as with Citra Hops. It has no calories, no sugar & no alcohol. It is an excellent substitution if you do not want the alcohol but still crave the Hops!

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

Photo Credit: Gina Cull

Episode Links:

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

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

The Road To Rehab: https://theroadtorehab.com/

Sprouts Farmers Market: https://www.sprouts.com/

Hoplark HopTea: https://hoptea.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-V9D7vdpH3z6J7Y1?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JLafjWifXeKIC6NjD2dMb

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

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

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

Beer is the second most disgusting thing with Finn Mckenty of The Punk Rock MBA Feb 25, 2021

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Finn Mckenty of The Punk Rock MBA & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, why he hates beer, no urge to explore alcohol or drugs, why he launched The Punk Rock MBA, what the biggest challenges are to keep it running, learning from the comment section, the best advice he received before he started, why he launched The Punk Rock MBA Podcast, his new Book, his hangover cure & what the best part of Covid has been for him.

Throughout this interview, Finn was drinking water while I enjoyed Bière Sans Alcool - BSA 's "Sour" which poured out with a very light yellow veil, radiated tropical fruits such as mango & papaya on the nose, slammed citrus & a slightly tangy sour finish. It was extremely refreshing & delicious. It clocked in with a 0.5% 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

The Punk Rock MBA: https://www.thepunkrockmba.com/

Bière Sans Alcool (BSA): https://bieresansalcool.co/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakening Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-mJy8gErtNXD1gZB

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VzBrrn0bRpaWtJNv8qa6k

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

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

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

Your Brain is Always Smarter Than Yourself with Michael Alvarez of Flub Feb 23, 2021

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Michael Alvarez of Flub & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, being Sober, his last brew, how he was managed to stay Sober, where he has found support, his 1st Sober tour, taking the stage Sober, his advice for anyone who is struggling, how he has been filling the void & what the best part of the pandemic has been for him.

Throughout this interview, Michael was drinking Signature SELECT Water Seltzer & I was drinking Ras L'Bock's "Matinée - Extra Light". This non-alcoholic IPA poured out with a slightly milky yellowish veil, snapped ripe oranges on the nose, slammed a mild hoppy bite with a tangerine finish & was an excellent brew!!! I strongly suggest this non-alcoholic option to anyone that is looking for a Hoppy booze free alternative!

This week's Vox&Hops Underrated Gem is Monsters Around Us. I am super stoked to be able to shine some light on them by playing their track "VirusEternus" in the intro of this episode.

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

Photo Credit: Kevin Graft Photography

Episode Links:

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

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

Flub: https://flubmusic.com/

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

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

Photo Credit: https://www.rokfoto.com/index

Monsters Around Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monstersaroundusau

Monsters Around Us Bandcamp: https://monstersaroundus.bandcamp.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-V9D7vdpH3z6J7Y1?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JLafjWifXeKIC6NjD2dMb

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

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

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

Non Alcoholic Craft Beer or Bust with Jerome Gagnon & Yann Carrière of Bière Sans Alcool (BSA) Feb 19, 2021

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Jerome Gagnon & Yann Carrière of Bière Sans Alcool (BSA) & I have a conversation about launching their brand in the middle of a pandemic, their 1st brews, why start with an IPA, their origin story, how to make non-alcoholic beer, where they draw inspiration, using natural flavors in beer, if they were ever metalheads & their hangover cure.

Throughout this interview, we were enjoying Bière Sans Alcool (BSA)'s "IPA Douce". This Smooth IPA, poured out with a slightly milky veil, radiated tropical fruits on the nose, had a lightly bitter smooth fruity finish & was insanely refreshing. It clocked in with a 0.5% 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

Bière Sans Alcool (BSA): https://bieresansalcool.co/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakening Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-mJy8gErtNXD1gZB

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VzBrrn0bRpaWtJNv8qa6k

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

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

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

From Blast Beats to Hot Ones with Al Bourbouhakis of Heartbeat Hot Sauce Feb 18, 2021

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Al Bourbouhakis of Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. have a conversation about how we met, how he coped with 2020, taking a break from alcohol, how he got into the Hot Sauce industry, getting his products on Hot Ones, putting flavor first, using Craft Beer in his recipes, collaborating with bands, if he still plays drums & the Heartbeat Hot Sauce factory playlist.

Throughout this interview, Al was drinking Hill Street Beverage Company 's Non-Alcoholic "Craft Lager" & I was enjoying Le Bazaar - Brasserie Artisanale inc. 's "Wow" Non-Alcoholic NEIPA! This Non-Alcoholic NEIPA poured out with a light veiled haze, radiated pineapple on the nose, it slammed a lightly sweet somewhat tangy finish & it is ultra refreshing. It is quite a unique brew & it was absolutely delicious.

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

Photo Credit: Keenan Kosolowski

Episode Links:

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

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

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

Hill Street Beverage Company: https://hillstreetbeverages.com/

Le St-Bock: http://saintbock.com/

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

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-V9D7vdpH3z6J7Y1?ls

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JLafjWifXeKIC6NjD2dMb

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

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

To Drink or To Play with Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum Feb 16, 2021

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Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, having to quit drinking in order to keep playing guitar, crafting a new identity, his 1st sober gig, some positive changes, if it affected his relationship with his bandmates, what was his plan B, rediscovering his love for guitar, writing a new album as well as potential Solo record & what was his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview Petri was was drinking a Hot Chocolate & I was drinking Bière Sans Alcool - BSA's "Sour Framboise"!!! This Non-Alcoholic brew poured out with a gorgeous red veil, slammed fruity vibes on the nose, smashed a tart yet sweet raspberry finish & was quite refreshing. It clocked in with a 0.5% ABV. Get ready for this Friday because Jerome & Yann of BSA will be my guests on Vox&Hops Episode 233.

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

Photo Credit: Vesa Ranta

Episode Links:

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

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

Join the Vox&Hops Discord Community: https://discord.gg/3YC9HDHm

Ensiferum: https://ensiferum.com/

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

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

Photo Credit: https://www.vesaranta.org/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-V9D7vdpH3z6J7Y1?ls