Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Dave Davidson (Revocation & Gargoyl) Oct 09, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, fueling his motivation, his craft beer journey, A Revocation Craft Beer, the soundtrack to his youth, his new project Gargoyl, a Gargoyl Craft Beer, the Slay at Home Fest, filling his live performance void & his hangover cure.

Throughout this episode Dave was drinking a cocktail made with Beet Juice, Orange Blossom Water & Rum. His roommate is a mixologist who was experimenting with a new menu for a local bar & Dave sadly had to be the guinea pig.

Matt was drinking the collaborative NEIPA by BreWskey - Pub & Taproom & Emporium Microbrasserie called "Hopburglar". This TDH TIPA was hopped with Idaho 7, Strata et Rakau hops. It was juicy, boozy, creamy & ultra sneaky!!! It clocked in with a 10% ABV.

Dave Davidson Guitar:

https://www.davedavidsonguitar.com/

Revocation:

http://revocationband.com/

Gargoyl:

https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/gargoyl/

BreWskey - Pub & Taproom:

https://www.facebook.com/BrasserieBreWskey

Emporium Microbrasserie:

https://www.facebook.com/EmporiumMicrobrasserie

Photo Credit:

Samantha Carcasole

https://samantha.carcasole.com/

Sound Talent Media:

https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

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Thirsty Thursday LIVE with Danny Marino (The Agonist) Oct 08, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, the evolution of his craft beer palate, a band he believes has too much hype, Live Stream shows, advice for new bands on tour, best guitar he has ever played, the best brew he drank on the road, The Agonist Craft Beer, his hangover cure, why he plays Ibanez, what could change due to COVID-19 on tour, the Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. x The Agonist hot sauce, what string brand & gauges he uses, craziest tour story, damaged gear on the road, eating poutine before or after the gig, returning to Ukraine, his go to best guitar tone & the fall of John Finberg.

Throughout this interview Danny was drinking Brasserie Artisanale Gallicus' "Loki". This NEIPA was juicy, creamy & slightly dank. It clocked in with a smooth 6.5% ABV.

Matt was drinking Brasserie Générale's "Réverbère #7”.

This Hazy IPA was brews with wheat flakes, Citra & Cryo Citra hops. It was juicy, creamy, slightly dank & absolutely crushable!!! It clocked in with a 6.5% ABV!

The Agonist:

https://www.facebook.com/TheAgonistOfficial/

http://theagonistband.com

Brasserie Artisanale Gallicus:

http://brasserie-artisanale-gallicus.myshopify.com/collections/bieres-en-canette

Brasserie Générale:

http://www.brasseriegenerale.com/

Sound Talent Media:

https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

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Sebastian Bach Oct 06, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, Cameo, why it is the wrong time to release new music, his beer journey, what strains his voice the most, never using Backing Tracks Live, being an actor, choosing the right roles, a Sebastian Bach Biopic & his hangover cure.

Throughout this episode Matt was drinking Microbrasserie Vox Populi's "Fruit Punch IPA". This "little sister" version of their classic "Double Fruit Punch IPA", was juicy, tropical, slightly dank & ultra clean. It clocked in with a 6% ABV.

Sebastian still had some work to do after our chat so he chose to opt out of sharing an alcoholic beverage during our chat.

Photo Credit:

Mark Weiss

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.

Sebastian Bach:

http://www.sebastianbach.com/

Microbrasserie Vox Populi:

http://microbrasserievoxpopuli.com/

Mark Weiss Photography:

https://thedecadethatrocked.com/

Heavy Montreal:

https://www.heavymontreal.com/en

Sound Talent Media:

https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Drew Stevens (Kahnawake Brewing Company) Oct 02, 2020

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A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, canning their first beer, how he got into brewing, building a brewery on a First Nation's territory, his early influences, their impact on the Quebec craft beer scene, being a Metal Brewer, making a brew with a band, CRISPTOPSY & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview we were drinking Kahnawake Brewing Company's "Beast" which is actually their first can release ever! This NEIPA was juicy, tangy, slightly dank & absolutely beautiful!!! It clocked in with a 7.5% ABV.

Kahnawake Brewing Company:

https://kahnawakebrewing.square.site/

Sound Talent Media:

https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

BLASKO (Ozzy Osbourne & Zakk Sabbath) Sep 29, 2020

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A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, satiating his gig itch, bands performing in 2020, his management company, if bands need a manager in 2020, podcasting, a BLASKO craft beer & his hangover cure.

Throughout this episode BLASKO was drinking a can of Liquid Death Mountain Water because it was far too early for a beer.

Matt was drinking Micobrasserie Pixel's "Springfield Session". This Session IPA was ultra crushable, juicy & had an excellent mouth feel thanks to the added lactose. The can art for this brew was an homage to The Simpsons & was out of this world!!! It clocked in with a 4% ABV.

Photo Credit:

Andrew Stuart

Ozzy Osbourne:

https://www.ozzy.com/

Zakk Sabbath:

http://blacklabelsociety.net/zakk-sabbath/

Liquid Death Mountain Water:

https://liquiddeath.com/

Microbrasserie Pixel:

https://www.facebook.com/Microbrasserie-Pixel-340469396584843/

Andrew Stuart Photography:

http://www.andrewstuartphotos.com/

Heavy Montreal:

https://www.heavymontreal.com/en

Sound Talent Media:

https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

GAEREA Sep 25, 2020

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A conversation about how he is coping with 2020, the Portuguese Metal Scene, finding like minded musicians to create with, GAEREA's visual aesthetic, releasing LIMBO during a Pandemic, scratching his live performance itch & a dream lineup for LIMBO's record release show.

Throughout this interview the member of GAEREA was drinking black coffee.

Matt was drinking Brasseur de Montreal's "Longue Pointe". This New World Pilsner was crisp, clean & ultra crushable. It clocked in with a 5.1% ABV.

Photo credits: Catarina Rocha

GAEREA:

https://gaerea.bandcamp.com/

Brasseur de Montreal:

https://www.brasseurdemontreal.com/

Sound Talent Media:

https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Dave Shapiro (Sound Talent Group, Velocity Records & Sound Talent Media) Sep 24, 2020

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A conversation about how he has been coping with 2020, being a modern Jerry Maguire, being straight edge, becoming a booking agent, Sound Talent Media, bands playing shows in 2020 & Live Stream Concerts.

Throughout this interview Dave was drinking a Blackberry Blubly Sparkling Water.

Matt was drinking Brewdog's "Ghost Walker IPA". A Non-Alcoholic IPA that was brewed in collaboration with Lamb Of God. It was slightly sweet, mildly bitter & surprisingly non-alcoholic! It clocks in at 0.5% ABV.

Sound Talent Group:

https://www.soundtalentgroup.com/

Velocity Records:

https://www.facebook.com/velocityrock

Sound Talent Media:

https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Bubly Sparkling Water:

https://www.bubly.com/

Brewdog USA:

https://brewdog.com/usa/

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Stephane Barbe (Kataklysm & Ex Deo) Sep 22, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his first shows, his early impressions of Kataklysm, the 90s Montreal Metal scene, Unconquered, staying in touch during a pandemic, livestream gigs & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview Stephane was drinking Brasseurs RJ's "Death Valley". This Belgian inspired IPA was dry hopped with 4 varieties of hops including Amarillo. It was bitter, sweet & malty. It clocked in with a 8% ABV.

Matt was drinking Broadway Microbrasserie's "Milkshake NEIPA" which was juicy, sweet, creamy & absolutely delicious. It clocked in with a 5.6% ABV.

Kataklysm:

https://www.kataklysm.ca

Ex Deo:

https://exdeo.bandcamp.com/

Brasseurs RJ:

http://brasseursrj.com/

Broadway Microbrasserie:

http://www.bwmicrobrasserie.com/

Heavy Montreal:

https://www.heavymontreal.com/en

Sound Talent Media:

www.SoundTalentMedia.com

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Chris Dodge (Trappist & No Corporate Beer for Decibel Magazine) Sep 18, 2020

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A conversation about his first beer, his craft beer journey, the soundtrack of his youth, Trappist, No Corporate Beer, Metal Brewers & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview Chris was drinking Brouwerij West's "Bounce IPA". This West Coast style IPA was hopped with Citra, Mosaic & Centennial hop was piney, dank & ultra crushable. It clocked in with a 7.1% ABV.

Matt was drinking a brew he received as a gift from Jorge A. Villanueva of the Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang. This delicious gift was Bellwoods Brewery's "Donkey Venom" the Barrel-Aged Dark Sour. This complex sour brew was tart, slightly sweet & had subtle hints of Caramel. It clocked in with a mighty 8.5% ABV.

Shout Out to Dan Klajncar, another member of the Thirsty Thursday Gang, for inspiring me to setup this interview!!

Photo Credit:

Jvh013Photo

Trappist:

https://trappist213.bandcamp.com/

No Corporate Beer for Decibel Magazine:

https://www.decibelmagazine.com/category/no-corporate-beer/

Brouwerij West:

https://www.brouwerijwest.com/

Bellwoods Brewery:

http://bellwoodsbrewery.com/

Jvh013Photo:

https://www.facebook.com/jvh013photo/

Sound Talent Media:

www.SoundTalentMedia.com

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:

https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/

Bruce Lamont (Yakuza, Led Zeppelin 2, Brain Tentacles, Corrections House, Circle of Animals & Bloodiest) Sep 15, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, his craft beer journey, the soundtrack of his youth, his hunger to create, the new Yakuza album, Led Zeppelin 2, playing Parking Lot Shows, a Personal Craft Brew & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview Bruce was drinking green tea. He was taking a break from alcohol for the time being to help reset his body so that he can punish it again in the future.

Matt was drinking Sir John Brewing Co.'s "La Tête Dans Les Nuages". This Double Dry Hopped Double IPA was juicy, creamy, fruity & had just the right boozy bite. It clocked in with a 8% ABV.

Photo Credit: Anna Michal Paul

Yakuza:

https://yakuza.bandcamp.com/

Led Zeppelin 2:

https://www.facebook.com/LedZeppelin2

Corrections House:

https://correctionshouse.bandcamp.com/

Circle of Animals:

https://circleofanimals.bandcamp.com/

Bloodiest:

https://bloodiest.bandcamp.com/

Sir John Brewing Co.: