Stéphane Lévesque of the OSM & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, picking up the bassoon, discovering metal music, beer collabs and working with Voivod.

Throughout this chat, Stéphane drank Wills "Ghost Farm IPA" while I enjoyed Messorem's "Clivage Anatomique" the 7% IPA that was brewed with Phantasm, Citra, Mosaic T45, Talus Cryo Hops.

This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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.

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!

Photo Credit: Antoine Saito

Episode Links:

Website: 

https://www.voxandhops.com/

Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List:

http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

OSM: https://www.osm.ca/

OSM x Voivod Tickets: https://www.osm.ca/fr/concert/voivod-symphonique/

Wills: https://www.wills.beer/products/ghost-farm-ipa-craft-beer

Messorem: https://messorem.co/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

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Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

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2024 was such a monumental year for the Québec Microbrew scene that I had to do another year-end wrap up collaborative episode once again with Craig Thorn of the BAOS Podcast, Noah Forrest of Beerism & Nathan Lefebvre of Nathan Does Beer.

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!!!

Photo Credit: Tiffany Alexis

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

BAOS Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BAOSPodcast

Beerism.ca: https://beerism.ca/

Nathan Does Beer: https://linktr.ee/nathandoesbeer

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.

Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

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

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Chad Topor & I have a conversation about getting into the music scene, becoming a professional merchandiser and tour manager.

Throughout this chat, Chad and I enjoyed Mt. Begbie Brewing's "Full Send IPA" the 6.7% NEIPA.

This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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.

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!

Photo Credit: Maciej Pieloch

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Chad Topor: https://www.facebook.com/chad.topor

Mt. Begbie Brewing: https://www.mt-begbie.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.

Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

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

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The Vox&Hops Review Crew & I go through their top albums of 2024.

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!

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Vox&Hop Review Crew: https://www.voxandhops.com/blog/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

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Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

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

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Simon McKay & I have a conversation about the end of The Agonist, filling in for other bands & his new solo project.

Throughout this chat, Simon drank a Peach x Mango Kombucha while I enjoyed 5e Baron's "Two Tales Pils" the 5% Pilsner.

This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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.

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!

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Simon McKay: https://www.facebook.com/simon.mckay.129

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

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

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Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

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

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Daniel DeFonce & I have a conversation about Devastation on the Nation 2024.

Throughout this chat, Daniel drank a Celsius "Sparkling Watermelon" while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cradle of Filth's "Dark Blood" the English breakfast tea.

This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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.

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!

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Devastation on the Nation: https://linktr.ee/dotntickets

Celsius: https://www.celsius.com/products/celsius/sparkling-watermelon/

Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.

Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

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

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

Matt Darcy & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, working in the beer industry, becoming a photographer, "Images from the Pit" and his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Matt drank Widowmaker Brewing's "Riff City" the 4.2% American Lager while I enjoyed Relais Boréale de Montréal's "Italian Pilsner".

This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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.

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!

Photo Credit: Matt Darcy

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Images from the Pit: https://bananamasher.com/product/zine-volume-0001-iftp-intro/

Widowmaker Brewing: https://www.widowmakerbrewing.com/

Relais Boréale de Montréal: https://www.boreale.com/relais-boreale-montreal

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.

Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

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

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

Alex Miletich of Vile Rites & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, getting into music, discovering his voice, "Senescence" and his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Alex drank Fogbelt Brewing's "Wet Hop IPA" while I enjoyed Sir John Brewing's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars.

This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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.

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!

Photo Credit: @cursedimages_jpg

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Vile Rites: https://vilerites.bandcamp.com/

Fogbelt Brewing: https://www.fogbeltbrewing.com/

Sir John Brewing: https://brasseriesirjohn.com/

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.

Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

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

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Eric Burnet of Derelict & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, taking a break, deciding to come back, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Eric drank Nine Locks Brewing's "Blueberry Blonde" while I enjoyed Sir John Brewing's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars.

This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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.

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!

Photo Credit: Mat Barbeau

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Derelict: https://derelictmetal.bandcamp.com/album/versus-entropy

Nine Locks Brewing: https://www.ninelocksbrewing.ca/

Sir John Brewing: https://brasseriesirjohn.com/

Cryptopsy Tour Dates: https://www.voxandhops.com/carnifex

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.

Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

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

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Karl Sanders of Nile & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, playing guitar, staying healthy on the road, "The Underworld Awaits Us All" and so much more.

Throughout this chat, Karl drank some Tequila with jalapeño and orange juice while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars.

This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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.

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!

Photo Credit: Dave Buchanan

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/

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

Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022

Nile: https://nile-official.com/ 

Nano Cinco: https://nanocinco.com/

Cryptopsy Tour Dates: https://www.voxandhops.com/carnifex

Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/

Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/

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

Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.

Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

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

Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.