BREWTAL

Episode Track List:

• Intro (:33)
• Corpus Christi: Diamonds to Dust (3:09)
• Good People: Mugshot feat. Peter Rono (9:57)
• Eternal Change: Nothing Noble (16:47)
• Agenda: Akkadian (22:53)
• Silence (In the Place Where Heaven Should Be Found): Monasteries (31:15)
• Outro (35:29)

Synopsis:

Welcome to Episode Three of Brewtal Bands To Watch For RECAP April 2021.

We've been fortunate enough to have so many sick bands thus far in Brewtal's lifespan support the show and we wanted to make sure they got one more episode of airtime!

Each month either Todd or Arie will recap the songs that were featured on Brewtal, give a little more insight into the track, and let you hopwolves do the beer sippin and head bangin!

Don't forget that you can crank these jams, and future ones, up anytime on our Bands To Watch For Playlist!

Band Bios:

Diamonds to Dust

(E15) The Power of Beer Compels you feat. Diamonds to Dust | Independence Brewing Co's Power and Light and Indiana City Brewing Co's Bramble Fruit Craft Beer Reviews

Diamonds to Dust is a 5 piece Christian Metalcore/Deathcore band consisting of Barry Hogue, Melvin Hogue, Christian Roche, Brandon Whitaker and Brandon Zablocki. Our goal is to spread our faith in God as well as our different experiences to anyone who will listen. We are currently working on or self-titled album.

Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok

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Mugshot

(E16) Don't Call It A Throwback feat. Mugshot | Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer and Altered Genius Brewing Co's Winter Winds Craft Beer Reviews

Mugshot started as a band in 2015 when we met our guitarist Michael. Our vocalist Eli and our drummer/producer Connor had been friends/band mates for years before this, but Michael was responsible for creating what Mugshot would eventually become. We released our debut album Dull Boy in 2016 and have been touring consistently every since then. Empty Heaven is our first album release in 4 years so we’re really excited for people to hear it. Our music has always been about standing up against discrimination and bigotry, as well fighting mental illness and making sure that everyone knows that that there is someone out there that knows how you feel.

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Nothing Noble

(E17) Corridor of Covers feat. Nothing Noble | Oskar Blues Brewery's Dale's Pale Ale and Equilibrium Brewing's Energy Equals Craft Beer Reviews

Copenhagen-based progressive metalcore outfit NOTHING NOBLE provide neck-breaking, bouncy grooves that grow ever heavier and darker with every frustrated yell and growl from the gut of vocalist Cornelius Qvist. The quartet is now, after 3 years of intense writing, ready to release their unrelenting sophomore album "Modern Dismay". 

"Modern Dismay" is an exhibition of excessively groovy and deliciously dissonant, disgusting and catchy choruses, added guest performances by prominent vocalists from the international metal scene (COUNTERPARTS, END, MØL). The album is to be released on August 6th through Prime Collective.

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram

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Akkadian

(E18) Bock From The Grave feat. Akkadian | Twisted X Brewing Co's Kreische Bluff Bock and Warpig's Foggy Geezer IPA Craft Beer Reviews

Named after the ancient Mesopotamian Empire, ”Akkadian” are a five piece metal band from Cambridge, UK, who bring fast, hard hitting, groovy songs, with a psychedelic undertone. Akkadian expresses a deep interest in ancient history, from the Sumerians to the Egyptians, with a dash of inter-dimensional travel. These elements are then woven into the branding, theme and story telling of their songs. Akkadian’s goal is to create a dynamic portfolio of music, as well as a new culture within the metal genre.

The band currently have three singles released: “BLACK SAND”, “EMANATION”, and recently "AGENDA", which you can download and stream on all major platforms.

Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | Website

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Monasteries

(E19) Everything Comes From Silence feat. Monasteries | Karbach Brewing Co's Strawberry Fields and RAR Brewing's Nanticoke Nectar Craft Beer Reviews

Monasteries are a Technical Deathcore band from Wolverhampton, England. We like writing ridiculous riffs and creating songs that are chaotic but still super fun to listen to. We tend to try and experiment as much as possible within one track, whilst also making it "make sense". The EP is totally filled with this, and our next releases are going to be even more chaotic, but we're super happy with Silence as our latest landmark in the Monasteries timeline, and if you're into metal, we can guarantee there's something in our tracks for you.

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Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

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Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

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What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

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Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode 21 Breakdown:

• Catching up with the boys (:48)
• What we’re drinking/Beer news (7:16) (Victoria Mexican Lager and Toxic Words DIPAw/honey)
• Metal news (16:06)
• Upcoming Tours (20:09)
• Brewtal Alumni Updates (26:11)
• New music (30:08)
• Featured band (46:06) (Smile on the Sinner)

Synopsis:

Todd spirals into a rant about an exciting interview opportunity while Arie crawls into a new “village” like a zombie. As always, we bring the heavy with craft beer and metal news! Speaking of brews, Arie strolls down 18th Street spewing toxic words while Todd studies español with his cerveza of choice. In the metal world, we cover Brewtal alumni highlights, bands returning to live shows and some continuing with livestreams, selling plaques for charity, a vocalist in dire new of funds for health issues, as well as new albums and songs to jam! Last but not least, our featured band from Arizona, who grins when then sin, open their wounds to talk mental health and sound heavy in doing so!

Featured Band:

This week's episode features Wounds from Smile on the Sinner.

Bio:

Smile on the Sinner is a 5-piece metalcore band from Phoenix, Arizona. Our latest single, Wounds, is streaming everywhere now, and our upcoming Extended Play, Nihilist, releases June 18th via Modern Empire. 

What the band is drinking:

Out of our band mates, Kris (guitar) and Alexis (bass) are the most prominent fans of beer. Kris says, "German lagers are amazing. Pilsners, nitro beers, any kind of shandy and all kinds of ales. Beer is my favorite. Alexis says, "Definitely an IPA dude. I like my stuff more on the bitter, hoppy side."

Make sure to give Smile on the Sinner some love via any of the following:

Merch | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Jam Wounds and other gnarly tracks from previous Featured Bands on our Bands to Watch For playlist

Beers fueling this week's episode include Grupo Model's Victoria (Todd's pick) and 18th Street Brewing's Toxic Words (Arie's pick.)

• Victoria is an easy drinking Vienna-style Lager. Crisp and clean from, Victoria comes in at 4.4% ABV.  Grupo Modelo is located in Mexico City, Mexico.
• Toxic Words is a Double IPA, DIPA, brewed with El Dorado hops with honey added to it that brings forth fruity notes on the front end and a hoppy finish on the back end. Toxic Words comes in at 8.6% ABV. 18th Street Brewery is located in Hammond, Indiana.

Videos Referenced in the Episode:

• Smile on the Sinner - Wounds (Official Music Video)
• Ill Nino - "All Or Nothing" feat. Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D (Official Music Video)
• DEADVECTORS - MY HAPPY PLACE [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] SW EXCLUSIVE
• August Burns Red - Composure (Official Music Video)

Links Refrenced in the Episode:

• Defiler Vocalist Jacob Shaw's Health/Funding Update
• Defiler Drummer Craig Ledbetter's Family GoFundMe

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram 

What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Start a circle pit from the comfort of your own home with this week's Brewtal Songs of the Week 

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

Apple | Facebook 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode 20 Breakdown:

• Catching up with the boys (:48)
• What we’re drinking/Beer news (8:11) (Family Buisness Beer Co's Golden Age and Revolution Brewing's 2020 Cafe Deth)
• Metal news (19:37)
• New music (39:35)
• Featured band (58:01) (blindwolf)

Synopsis:

Todd gets shot (with a vaccine) in San Antonio while Arie taps into Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff” on the set of a film shoot in Bloomington, Indiana. As always, we bring the heavy with craft beer and metal news! Speaking of brews, Arie starts a coffee revolution while Todd tries entering the “Supernatural” family business of learned brewers. In the metal world, we cover a band breaking silence by jumping into the ring of livestreams, a troublesome planetary band member, top notch music video productions, as well as new albums and songs to jam! Last but not least, our featured band revive the OC scene by bringing the dissonance and more! They’ve already got points with us for their name!

Featured Band:

This week's episode features Living with my ghosts from blindwolf.

blindwolf is a metalcore band from Orange County CA. with former members from I of Helix, On The Shoulders Of Atlas, and Carried Weight.

Debut EP "REVIVAL" came out just over a month ago featuring some of your favorite vocalists including Juan Guiterrez from Youtube, Shayley Bourget of Dayshll and Ex-Of Mice & Men, Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker, and Ryan Halvaks from On the Shoulders of Atlas

What the band is drinking;

Minju (guitar/bass): West Coast Double IPAs and Pilsners

Diego (drums): Hazy IPAs

Nathan (vocals): Loved beer, but doesn't drink alcohol anymore.

Make sure to give blindwolf some love via any of the following:

Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram  

Jam Living with my ghosts and other gnarly tracks from previous Featured Bands on our Bands to Watch For playlist

Beers fueling this week's episode include Family Buisness Beer Co's Golden Age (Todd's pick) and Revolution Brewing's 2020 Cafe Deth (Arie's pick.)

• Golden Age is an award winning German-Style Pilsner that is both crisp and lively on the tongue. At 4.5% ABV Todd says this is perfect for a float trip down the river with your friends. Fun fact: Jensen Ackles from the hit TV show Supernatural is one of the owners of the brewery located in Dripping Springs, Texas.
• Cafe Deth is a heavy hitting Barrel-Aged Imperial Coffee Stout that incorperates freshly roasted coffee from Dark Matter Coffee Roasters without overshadowing the base beer. Cafe Deth is part of Revolution's Deep Wood Series coming in at a very small 14.8% ABV. Revolution Brewing is located in Chicago, Illinois.

Videos Referenced in the Episode:

• Cane Hill - Blood and Honey: Part 1 (Official Music Video)
• VCTMS: HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
• DISTANT - Rituals: Rakva & Vermilion Rivers (Official Video)

Arie is on the new Horror Hub Marketplace with some of his films and shirts for sale! Don't be shy, pick somethign sick up from him and a ton of other amazing horror related vendors HERE!

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram 

What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Start a circle pit from the comfort of your own home with this week's Brewtal Songs of the Week 

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

Apple | Facebook 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode 19 Breakdown:

• Catching up with the boys (:48)
• What we’re drinking/Beer news (7:31) (Karbach Brewing Co's Strawberry Fields and RAR Brewing's Nanticoke Necter)
• Metal news (14:53)
• New music (37:44)
• Featured band (44:10) (Monasteries)

Synopsis:

Your hosts Arie and Todd celebrate 1K downloads — thanks to all of our listeners aka hopwolves! Life updates make way for brewtally-exciting craft beer and metal news. Drink! Speaking of brews, Arie consumes the nectar of Nanticoke from a RARe bucket while Todd drinks his berries from a straw in a field. In the metal world, we cover one of our favorite bands reuniting, a new venture for an agonizing vocalist, eco-friendly bands, bands going independent, as well as new albums and songs to jam! Last but not least, our featured band from the UK likes to have fun while keeping it technical! There’s a moment of “silence” in their single but hold out till the end!

Featured Band:

This week's episode features Silence (In The Place Where Heaven Should Be Found) from Monasteries.

Monasteries are a Technical Deathcore band from Wolverhampton, England. We like writing ridiculous riffs and creating songs that are chaotic but still super fun to listen to. We tend to try and experiment as much as possible within one track, whilst also making it "make sense". The EP is totally filled with this, and our next releases are going to be even more chaotic, but we're super happy with Silence as our latest landmark in the Monasteries timeline, and if you're into metal, we can guarantee there's something in our tracks for you.

Make sure to give Monasteries some love via any of the following:

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | Facebook | Instagram

Jam Silence (In The Place Where Heaven Should Be Found) and other gnarly tracks from previous Featured Bands on our Bands to Watch For playlist

Beers fueling this week's episode include Karbach Brewing Co's Strawberry Fields (Todd's pick) and RAR Brewing's Nanticoke Necter (Arie's pick.)

• Strawberry Fields is a light bodided Strawberry Blonde Ale that brings forth the sweetness of strawberries and bright notes to make this seasonal beer ever so crushable at 5.2% ABV. Karbach Brewing Co is located in Houston, Texas.
• Naticoke Necter is a well-blanced classic IPA with crispness on the front end matched with the bitterness on the back end. Naticoke Necter comes in at 7.4% ABV and is available year-round. RAR Brewing is located in Cambridge, Maryland.

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram 

What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Start a circle pit from the comfort of your own home with this week's Brewtal Songs of the Week 

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

Apple | Facebook 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode 18 Breakdown:

• Catching up with the boys (:48)
• What we’re drinking/Beer news (3:12) (Twisted X Brewing Co's Kreische Bluff Bock and Warpig's Foggy Geezer IPA)
• Metal news (11:31)
• New music (18:49)
• Featured band (40:24) (Akkadian)

Synopsis:

Your hosts Arie and Todd spare little time about themselves to dive into everything exciting about what craft beer they’re drinking and what metal tunes they’re blasting! Speaking of brews, Arie gathers masses of war pigs while Todd raises the flag for a historical Texas Hill Country classic. In the metal world, we cover new tours, album updates and artists creating change in the world! Last but not least, our featured band from the U.K. has a fantastic and mythical “agenda” with their heavy sound. Love this journey for us!

Featured Band:

This week's episode features Agenda from Akkadian.

Named after the ancient Mesopotamian Empire, ”Akkadian” are a five piece metal band from Cambridge, UK, who bring fast, hard hitting, groovy songs, with a psychedelic undertone. Akkadian expresses a deep interest in ancient history, from the Sumerians to the Egyptians, with a dash of inter-dimensional travel. These elements are then woven into the branding, theme and story telling of their songs. Akkadian’s goal is to create a dynamic portfolio of music, as well as a new culture within the metal genre.

The band currently have three singles released: “BLACK SAND”, “EMANATION”, and recently "AGENDA", which you can download and stream on all major platforms.

Make sure to give Akkadina some love via any of the following:

Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | Website

Jam Agenda and other gnarly tracks from previous Featured Bands on our Bands to Watch For playlist

Featured Beers:

Beers fueling this week's episode include Twisted X Brewing Co's Kreische Bluff Bock (Todd's pick) and Warpigs' Foggy Geezer Hazy IPA. Warpigs is  a collab brewery between 3 Floyds and Mikkeller (Arie's pick.)

• Kresiche Bluff Bock is a traditional German style Bock, brewed with all German malts and hops, with a long standing history in Texas! This 150 year old recipe comes in at 4.7% ABV. Twisted X Brewing is located in Dripping Springs, Texas.
• Foggy Geezer is a Hazy IPA brewered in collaboration with two world renowned breweries that brings a juicy, and perfectly balanced, beer that is extremly drinkable at 6.8% ABV. 3 Floyds is located in Munster, Indiana and Mikeller is located in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Videos Referenced in the Episode:

• TO THE GRAVE - Kill Shelter (Official Lyric Video)
• Akkadian - Agenda (Music Video)
• Animal Schoolbus - I Can Do One-Handed Cartwheels OFFICIAL VIDEO

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram 

What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Start a circle pit from the comfort of your own home with this week's Brewtal Songs of the Week 

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

Apple | Facebook 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode Breakdown:

• Catching up with the boys (:48)
• What we’re drinking/Beer news (9:57) (Oskar Blue Brewery's  Dale's Pale Ale and Equilibrium Brewing's Energy Equals)
• Metal news (16:34)
• New music (30:16)
• Featured band (41:45) (Nothing Noble)

Synopsis:

Episode 17 starts off somber with the remembrance of Hip-Hop artist Earl Simmons aka the dog himself, DMX. RIP Legend. Arie gets shot (with a vaccine) while diving into adulting. Todd has an exciting life update and shares his experience at a local beer/distillery. Speaking of brews, Todd gets the Oskar Blues while Arie finds Equilibrium. In the metal world, we cover crossovers and artists branching out into new mediums! We got a great bunch of songs to go along, which are featured in our “Songs of the Week” playlist! Last but not least, our featured band from Europe released a new single that’s sure to make you bounce off the walls with their tight riff and songwriting!

Featured Band:

This week's episode features Eternal Change from Nothing Noble.

Bio:

Copenhagen-based progressive metalcore outfit NOTHING NOBLE provide neck-breaking, bouncy grooves that grow ever heavier and darker with every frustrated yell and growl from the gut of vocalist Cornelius Qvist. The quartet is now, after 3 years of intense writing, ready to release their unrelenting sophomore album "Modern Dismay". 

"Modern Dismay" is an exhibition of excessively groovy and deliciously dissonant, disgusting and catchy choruses, added guest performances by prominent vocalists from the international metal scene (COUNTERPARTS, END, MØL). The album is to be released on August 6th through Prime Collective.

What the band is drinking:

Beer of choice as a band: Classic

Adam (drummer): IPA & sours

Cornelius (vocalist): Kriek / sours / heavy stouts

Lui (guitarist): Imperial stout

Uzay (bassist): Some cherry beer he tried in Belgium. He does not remember the name nor brand. 

Make sure to give Nothing Noble some love via any of the following:

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram

Jam Eternal Change and other gnarly tracks from previous Featured Bands on our Bands to Watch For playlist

Beers fueling this week's episode include Oskar Blue Brewery's Dale's Pale Ale (Todd's pick) and Equilibrium Brewing's Energy Equals (Arie's pick.)

• Dale's Pale Ale is a trailblazer for American Pale Ales with a with a punch of hops on the front followed by well balanced malts and floral notes on the back end. Coming in off the mountain at 6.5% ABV. Oskar Blues Brewery is located in Longmont, Colorado.
• Energy Equals is an extremly juicy DIPA with some nice citrus notes in the nose, and taste, while maintaing a hop bite one might love from a DIPA. Opaque, hoppy, and flavorful beer hailing from the East Coast at 8% ABV. Equilibrium Brewery is located in Middletown, New York.

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram 

What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Start a circle pit from the comfort of your own home with this week's Brewtal Songs of the Week 

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

Apple | Facebook 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode Breakdown:

• Catching up with the boys (:48)
• What we’re drinking/Beer news (8:18) (Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer and Altered Genius Brewing Co's Winter Winds Winter Warmer)
• Metal news (18:38)
• New music (34:24)
• Featured band (51:10) (Mugshot)

Episode (Sweet) 16 is here! Todd unravels his travels to the Pacific Northwest including what breweries he checked out while Arie brings new light to the show with new equipment. That's not all! We've got celeb-backed seltzers, beer that'll alter the mind of a genius, new band change ups, a  zombie double feature, music with a universal message, nu-metal and screamo influences and revivals, and last, but not least, our featured band which hits harder than a shot to your mug! Cheers hopwolves!

Featured Band:

This week's episode features Good People from Mugshot.

Bio:

Mugshot started as a band in 2015 when we met our guitarist Michael. Our vocalist Eli and our drummer/producer Connor had been friends/band mates for years before this, but Michael was responsible for creating what Mugshot would eventually become. We released our debut album Dull Boy in 2016 and have been touring consistently every since then. Empty Heaven is our first album release in 4 years so we’re really excited for people to hear it. Our music has always been about standing up against discrimination and bigotry, as well fighting mental illness and making sure that everyone knows that that there is someone out there that knows how you feel.

What Mugshot is drinking:

Bassist Eddie Smith is the main beer connoisseur, and he enjoys Sierra Nevada beers, but overall the band likes a good Mexican-style beer! 

Make sure to give Mugshot some love via any of the following:

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Jam Good People and other gnarly tracks from previous Featured Bands on our Bands to Watch For playlist

Beers fueling this week's episode include Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer (Todd's pick) and Altered Genius Brewing Co's Winter Winds. (Arie's pick.)

• Cacti is an Agave spiked hard seltzer made with all nautral flavors and 100% Premium Blue Agave from Mexico. This seltzer packs a major punch coming in at 7% ABV. Cacti is produced by Meadow Creek Beverage Co. in association with Anheuser-Busch.
• Winter Winds is a Winter Warmer Belgium-Style Ale brewed with honey, Belgian candi, and cherries. Sure to warm you up during the coldest winter nights coming in at 9.3 % ABV. Altered Genius Brewing Co. is located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

Videos Referenced in the Episode:

• Operation Amazonia - Gojira
• PATHWAYS - Great Old Ones (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
• Design the Skyline - Surrounded By Silence
• Talladdin - Friend Like me (Tallah covering Alladdin soundtrack!)

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

Merch | Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram 

What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Start a circle pit from the comfort of your own home with this week's Brewtal Songs of the Week 

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

Apple | Facebook 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode Breakdown:

• Catching up with the boys (:48)
• What we’re drinking/Beer news (3:58) (Independence Brewing Co's Power and Light and Indiana City Brewing Co's Bramble Fruit)
• Metal news (11:27)
• New tracks/albums (24:09)
• Final Remarks (40:33)
• Featured band (42:57) (Diamonds to Dust)

Synopsis:

Episode 15 is here, hopwolves! The podcast is growing up before our eyes but there's no pain in sight except the one in our necks from all the head banging we've been doing to celebrate. How do you heal such an ailment? An ale is what I meant. Cheers! We've got a great lineup for y'all on this one! Todd talks up a trip to the Pacific Northwest and finally claws a W away from Arie in their ongoing duel of who drank the higher ABV. We also cover tributes to a couple guitarists, both living and fallen (RIP), and more metal news! So many releases, but most importantly, we've got a band to feature. Show no doubt, these guys praise one God, but aren't afraid to stare death straight into its core!

Featured Band:

This week's episode features Corpus Christi from Diamonds To Dust.

Bio:

Diamonds to Dust is a 5 piece Christian Metalcore/Deathcore band consisting of Barry Hogue, Melvin Hogue, Christian Roche, Brandon Whitaker and Brandon Zablocki. Our goal is to spread our faith in God as well as our different experiences to anyone who will listen. We are currently working on or self-titled album.

What they're drinking:

DTD goes with the tried and true Miller Lite.

Make sure to give Diamonds to Dust some love via any of the following:

Bandcamp | Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube Music | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok

Jam Corpus Christi and other gnarly tracks from previous Featured Bands on our Bands to Watch For playlist

Beers fueling this week's episode include Independence Brewing Co's Power and Light (Todd's pick) and Indiana City Brewing Co's Bramble Fruit. (Arie's pick.)

• Power and Light is a crisp and refreshing Session IPA coming in at 5.3% ABV. Independence Brewing Co is located in Austin, Texas.
• Bramble Fruit is a fruited Berliner Weisse with Blackberry and Black Currents coming in at 5.2% ABV Indiana City Brewing Co is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Links Referenced in the Episode:

• #Shredfor Jason Becker Fundraiser 
• Corey Steger GoFundMe

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

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What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

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Start a circle pit from the comfort of your own home with this week's Brewtal Songs of the Week 

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

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Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode Track List:

• Intro (:33)
• Phantoms: Design the Void (3:17)
• synthetic dreams: SHIVER (10:11)
• Devil's Head: Nicolas Cage Fighter (16)
• Asocial Media Whore: NECROTTED (22:06)
• Outro (25:14)

Welcome to Episode Two of Brewtal Bands To Watch For RECAP March 2021.

We've been fortunate enough to have so many sick bands thus far in Brewtal's lifespan support the show and we wanted to make sure they got one more episode of airtime!

Each month either Todd or Arie will recap the songs that were featured on Brewtal, give a little more insight into the track, and let you hopwolves do the beer sippin and head bangin!

Don't forget that you can crank these jams, and future ones, up anytime on our Bands To Watch For Playlist!

Episode Track List:

• Intro (:33)
• Phantoms: Design the Void (3:17)
• synthetic dreams: SHIVER (10:11)
• Devil's Head: Nicolas Cage Fighter (16)
• Asocial Media Whore: NECROTTED (22:06)
• Outro (25:14)

Band Bios:

Design the Void

Episode 11: For Those Who Wish To Get In the Pit

Design The Void was started in 2016 by Josh Johnson, and Koden Thompson, they released the Visionary EP, and Ebon soul with a host a several other members throughout the bands life span. In late 2019 Josh, Jeff and Jesse started a side project called Messages Through Lights, a stranger things themed concept band. After losing a vocalist in DTV though Josh proposed a merger between the side project and DTV, the rest is history. Since the merger they've released the Messages Through Lights EP, and the single phantoms. 

Design The Void in it's current iteration is Joshua Johnson (drums/production), Jeff Pinnachio (guitar/writing), Koden Thompson(guitar), and Jesse Isadore (vocals/lyrics) 

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SHIVER

Episode 12: If It Feels Good In Your Mouth, You Should Drink It

SHIVER is a four-piece Metal band from Erie, PA. Brian, Henry and Joshua formed the band in 2016 because their friendship, love of music, booze, and gear! After multiple vocalist they found their guy Tyler. SHIVER is for fans that are not into NICKELBACK, CREED, and MGK even though those are their top three. 1000 Beers!

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Nicolas Cage Fighter

Episode 13: Let's Get Ready to Rumbbllleeee

Nicolas Cage Fighter was formed in Ballarat in 2011, after a few years of playing shows. We put out our debut EP titled '3350'. We toured heavily off that, playing shows with bands such as Thy Art Is murder, I declare war, Attila and iwrestledabearonce to name a few. The band called hiatus in 2015. In 2019 we were asked to play a reunion show at a local venue that was closing down. After that show we decided to continue. We put out two tracks at the start of 2020 titled 'Hell In Me' and followed it up with our brand new record 'Cast You Out'.

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NECROTTED 

Episode 14: A Death Wall of Pillows

Fast, brutal, slamming and with a distinct message in their music: Necrotted from southern Germany are a bearer of hope for modern death metal!

Founded back in 2008, the band from Abtsgmünd (Baden-Wuerttemberg) still invigorates the scene and continuously convinces its growing fan base as well as the music press. Not only the three full-length albums ‘Anchors Apart’ (2012), ‘Utopia 2.0’ (2014) and ‘Worldwide Warfare’ (2017) and the two EPs ‘Kingdom Of Hades’ (2010) and ‘Die For Something Worthwhile’ (2019) are registered in the band’s history, but also hundreds of live concerts in different countries in which Necrotted already unleashed their pure energy on various stages.

Sweeping and melodic guitar riffs combined with blaring blast beats and rough, stomping slam parts form the brutal mixture of the quintet. The musical sound is rounded off by deep and high-pitched guttural vocals, emphasizing the catchy refrains and lyrical highlights of the songs. The new album ‘Operation: Mental Castration’ follows this trend and consistently enhances the soundscape of the band. Also, the album once again comes up with a sophisticated lyrical concept, characteristic for Necrotted.

Written and recorded in 2020, ‘Operation: Mental Castration’ will be released through the aspiring label Reaper Entertainment Europe in early 2021 and will set a new benchmark for modern, diversified death metal.

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Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

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Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

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What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

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Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family

Episode 14 Breakdown:

• Catching up with the boys :48
• What we’re drinking/beer news 8:43 (Real Ale Brewing Co's Hans' Pils and Deviate Brewing's Peeling Pieces)
• Metal News 17:32
• What we’re jamming this past week 27:26
• Featured band 37:31 (NECROTTED)

Your boys are back in town with them new "bevs" and "hevs" on Episode 14! Todd and Arie are hitting the airwaves with one of their finest episodes to date, aged so well much like the craft beer they drink. All brags aside, new opportunities are swirling about for Todd like a fresh, sweet roundhouse kick to the face. Stayed tuned on his progress! He says, "Happy pils, Hans!" to his beer of choice while Arie doubles down on his milkshake that brings the boys to the pit. To throw down, of course. New tasty jams born of Egyptian gods may or may not be mentioned, while Aussies and Brits chug out hits like clockwork. we also chat industry woes and how some are getting by to fly high. Cue reaction video. Last, but night least, our featured band is a schnell, brutal and slamming "bearer of hope for modern death metal. " What's not to love?

Featured Band:

This week's episode features Asocial Media Whore from NECROTTED.

Fast, brutal, slamming and with a distinct message in their music: Necrotted from southern Germany are a bearer of hope for modern death metal!

Founded back in 2008, the band from Abtsgmünd (Baden-Wuerttemberg) still invigorates the scene and continuously convinces its growing fan base as well as the music press. Not only the three full-length albums ‘Anchors Apart’ (2012), ‘Utopia 2.0’ (2014) and ‘Worldwide Warfare’ (2017) and the two EPs ‘Kingdom Of Hades’ (2010) and ‘Die For Something Worthwhile’ (2019) are registered in the band’s history, but also hundreds of live concerts in different countries in which Necrotted already unleashed their pure energy on various stages.

Sweeping and melodic guitar riffs combined with blaring blast beats and rough, stomping slam parts form the brutal mixture of the quintet. The musical sound is rounded off by deep and high-pitched guttural vocals, emphasizing the catchy refrains and lyrical highlights of the songs. The new album ‘Operation: Mental Castration’ follows this trend and consistently enhances the soundscape of the band. Also, the album once again comes up with a sophisticated lyrical concept, characteristic for Necrotted.

Written and recorded in 2020, ‘Operation: Mental Castration’ will be released through the aspiring label Reaper Entertainment Europe in early 2021 and will set a new benchmark for modern, diversified death metal.

Make sure to give NECROTTED some love via any of the following:

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Jam Asocial Media Whore and other gnarly tracks from previous Featured Bands on our Bands to Watch For playlist

Beers fueling this week's episode include Real Ale Brewing Co's Hans' Pils (Todd's pick) and Deviate Brewing's Peeling Pieces (Arie's pick.)

• Hans' Pils is a German-style Pilsner hoppier than most pale ales and named after the owner's puppo coming in at 5.3% ABV. Real Ale Brewing Co. is located in Blanco, Texas.
• Peeling Pieces is a double milkshake IPA brewer with Tangerines, Vanilla, and Lactose to smooth out the bitterness coming in at 8.1% ABV. Deviate Brewing is located in Indianapolis, IN.

Videos Referenced in the Episode:

• BORN OF OSIRIS - White Nile (Official Music Video)
• NORHTLANE - CLOCKWORK
• Hardcore Keem Channel 

Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! Show him some love, and get something rad, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Intro track by absolute legend Zack Krahe

What's the Hopwolfpack drinking and jamming this week? Let your boys know, and keep up with us, via any of the following:

Instagram | Facebook

Start a circle pit from the comfort of your own home with this week's Brewtal Songs of the Week 

Since you're feeling good from the brews and the jams, why not leave us a review at any of the following? That'd be BREWTAL of you!

Apple | Facebook 

Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey

Brewtal is part of the Death Dealer Production family