Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

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Christian Bonnesen (LLNN) Sep 11, 2020

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A conversation about COVID- 19, the Danish Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, how he copes with his nerves, DEADS, their writing process, harsh vocals, their new album, a dream tour, his worst day on tour, a LLNN Craft Beer & his hangover cure.

Throughout this conversation Christian was drinking Arrogant Consortia's "Enter Night". This Pilsner, brewed in collaboration with Metallica was crisp, clean & crushable. It clocked in with a 5.7% ABV.

Matt was drinking Broken 7's "Vague Parfaite". This American IPA was slightly malt forward with hints of caramel & finished with a crisp hoppy bite. It clocked in at 6.5% ABV.

Photo Credit:

Ole Klein

LLNN:

https://llnn.bandcamp.com/

Arrogant Consortia:

https://www.arrogantconsortia.com/beer/year-round-releases/enter-night-pilsner

Broken 7:

http://broken7.ca/

Ole Klein:

https://olekleinphotography.mypixieset.com/

Sound Talent Media:

www.SoundTalentMedia.com

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Dan Lilker (Nuclear Assault, Stormtroopers of Death, Brutal Truth, Blurring & so many more!!!) Sep 08, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, the evolution of the metal scene, what fuels him to continue, the Rochester NY brew scene, making a Collab with Mikkeller, getting the recognition he deserves, streaming shows, a tour he wishes he could relive & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview Dan was drinking Three Heads Brewing's "Too Kind" Double IPA which was slightly malty sweet, citrusy & finished with a nice hoppy bite. It clocked in with a 8.5% ABV.

Matt was drinking Brasseur de Montreal's "Normanville Hazy IPA". This Hazy IPA was slightly dank, refreshing & had a nice citrusy bite. It clocked in at a smooth 4.8% 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.

Nuclear Assault:

https://www.facebook.com/NuclearAssaultOfficial

Stormtroopers of Death:

https://www.facebook.com/biggerthanthemoshpit/

Brutal Truth:

https://brutaltruth.bandcamp.com/

Blurring:

https://blurring.bandcamp.com/

Three Heads Brewing:

https://threeheadsbrewing.com/

Brasseur de Montreal:

https://www.brasseurdemontreal.com/

Heavy Montreal:

https://www.heavymontreal.com/en

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Sound Talent Media:

https://soundtalentmedia.com/

Casey Hurd & Daniel Vieira (Hinayana) Sep 04, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, the soundtrack of their youths, their first shows, turning a project into a band, the evolution of the band, signing with Napalm Records, a dream tour, a Hinayana Brew & their hangover cure.

Throughout this interview Casey was drinking New Belgium Brewing Co.'s "Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA". This malty, bitter & hop forward brew clocked in at a wicked 9% ABV. Daniel was drinking a Lone Star Beer Mexican Style Lager. It was smooth, inoffensive & clean. It clocked in with a 4.65% ABV.

Matt was drinking Trailway Brewing Co.'s "Dunder". This hazy pale ale was hopped exclusively with Aussie hops. It was juicy, creamy & slightly tangy. It clocked in with a 4.8% ABV.

Hinayana:

https://www.facebook.com/hinayanamusic

New Belgium Brewing Co.:

https://www.newbelgium.com/

Lone Star Beer

https://lonestarbeer.com/

Trailway Brewing Co.:

http://www.trailwaybrewing.com/

Sound Talent Media:

www.SoundTalentMedia.com

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John Espen Sagstad (TrollfesT) Sep 01, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, their songwriting method, falling into success, the Norwegian Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack to his youth, Metallica is Life, having fun on stage, inciting the party, the TrollfesT Brew & his hangover cure.

Throughout this episode John was drinking Arrogant Consortia's "Enter Night". This Pilsner, brewed in collaboration with Metallica was crisp, clean & crushable. It clocked in with a 5.7% ABV.

Matt was drinking Echo Session Ale's "Session Funk". This wild ale was aged in Chardonnay barrels with cranberries, pomegranates, hibiscus flowers & was absolutely to die for!!! It clocked in with a 3.9% ABV.

Photo Credit:

Eirik Folkedal

https://www.facebook.com/megatryn/

TrollfesT:

https://trollfest.com/

Arrogant Consortia:

https://www.arrogantconsortia.com/beer/year-round-releases/enter-night-pilsner

Echo Session Ales:

https://www.echosessionales.com/

Heavy Montreal:

https://www.heavymontreal.com/en

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Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers) Aug 28, 2020

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A conversation about COVID- 19, the evolution of her craft beer palate, a summer at home, Jacob Hansen, Apex, writing a graphic novel, loving being on Twitch, facing nerves when releasing a new record, livestream concerts & her hangover cure.

Throughout this conversation Brittney was drinking a Mango White Claw Hard Seltzer. It was the last thing she had in her fridge & even though he abhors White Claws Matt permitted it because he loves Brittney that much!

Matt was drinking Messorem Bracitorium's "Il Était Une Fois : Soiiiif" Pilsner which was crisp, dry & extremely crushable. It clocked in with a 4.4 % ABV.

Photo Credit:

Shimon Karmel

http://www.shimonphoto.com/

Unleash the Archers:

https://unleashthearchers.com/

White Claw Hard Seltzer:

https://www.whiteclaw.com/

Messorem Bracitorium:

http://messorem.co/

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Tadeusz Rieckmann (Týr) Aug 25, 2020

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A conversation about COVID- 19, his ying-yang lifestyle, his first beer, his first experiences on stage, becoming a drummer, staying in contact with their fans, a Týr brew & his hangover cure.

Throughout this episode Tadeusz was drinking Dudák's "Klostermann". This amber lager was malty, caramel driven & a sweet berry finish. It clocked in with a 5.1% ABV.

Matt was drinking Microbrasserie Le Fermentor's "Mountain Dude". This White Ale brewed with Citrus & Coriander was tart, slightly acidic & oh so damn refreshing. It clocked in with a 5.6 % ABV.

Photo Credit:

Peter Hesselø

Týr:

https://tyr.fo/

Dudák:

https://www.pivovar-strakonice.cz/

Microbrasserie Le Fermentor:

https://www.lefermentor.com/

Heavy Montreal:

https://www.heavymontreal.com/en

Photo Credit (Peter Hesselø):

https://ravenrocksite.dk/

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Gabriel Perron (Overhop Canada) Aug 21, 2020

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A conversation about how he started brewing, his first beer, the craft beer community, having free reign, upcoming releases, being a metalhead, his brewing playlist, dealing with the pressure & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview we were drinking Overhop Canada's "Blonditte". This Blonde Ale was crisp, had a pleasant malty bite & was ultra drinkable. It clocked in with a 4.2% ABV. Massive shout out to the entire Overhop Canada team, Paty Rios, Ricardo Rios, Tatiana Fulton, Gabriel Perron & Gab Morello for hooking me up with this brew for this interview!

Overhop Canada:

https://overhop.com/

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Paulo Jr. (Sepultura) Aug 18, 2020

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A conversation about coping with 2020, Cervejaria Bamberg's Sepultura Brews, the Brazilian Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, spreading culture through metal, staying connected with their fans, his bar "BR020" in Amsterdam & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview Matt was drinking OverHop Canada's "Cripster". This Sour Juicy IPA was brewed with Passion Fruit & is collaborative brew with Mason’s Brewing from Maine. It was juicy, tangy, creamy, slightly sour & out of this world!!! It clocked in with a 4.5% ABV. Massive shout out to the entire OverHop Canada team, Paty Rios, Ricardo Rios, Tatiana Fulton, Gabriel Perron & Gab Morello for hooking me up with this brew for this interview!

Paulo Jr. was drinking some Red Wine.

Photo Credit:

Mihaela Petrescu

Sepultura:

https://www.sepultura.com.br/

BR020:

http://www.br020amsterdam.com/

Overhop Canada:

https://overhop.com/

Cervejaria Bamberg:

http://cervejariabamberg.com.br/en/

Heavy Montreal:

https://www.heavymontreal.com/en

Photo Credit:

Mihaela Petrescu

https://www.facebook.com/mihaontour

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Ben Griffiths (Nickel Brook Brewing Co.) Aug 14, 2020

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A conversation about COVID- 19, how he started brewing, why he still brews, his first experiences with beer, where he draws inspiration, the next big beer trend, a healthy sense of competition, Metal Head IIPA, his time as a Metal Head, his brewing playlist, a collaboration with a band & his hangover cure.

Throughout this interview we were drinking Nickel Brook Brewing Co.'s "Juicy Scoops Lactose Pale Ale. This beer was brewed with loads of fresh citrus from a selection of orange purée and zests. It was creamy, had some hints of vanilla, poured out nicely hazy & was unbelievably crushable.

Nickel Brook Brewing Co.:

https://nickelbrook.com/

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Neil Fallon (Clutch) Aug 11, 2020

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Clutch:
http://www.pro-rock.com/

Bell's Brewery:
http://www.bellsbeer.com/

Bench Brewing Co.:
http://benchbrewing.com/

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

Andrew Stuart Photography:
http://www.andrewstuartphotos.com/

Support the Vox&Hops Podcast:
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