Vox&Hops Metal Podcast

David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, no longer drinking, cannabis, discovering his voice, "Amongst the Low & Empty", working with Bradley Zorgdrager, collabs and how he fights the hops.

Throughout this chat, David smoked Leiffa Brands' "Rosin" while I enjoyed EXP Artisan Brasseur's "Téléportation - Nouvelle Zélande" the 6.5% NEIPA that was hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Rakau Subzero HopKeif 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: Andre Giovanni

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

Signs of the Swarm: https://linktr.ee/signsoftheswarm

Leiffa Brands: https://leiffa.com/

EXP Artisan Brasseur: https://www.expartisanbrasseur.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/

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Vicky Psarakis & Robby J. Fonts of Sicksense & I have a conversation about launching the band in Montreal, Nu Metal, the birth of Sicksense, how they write songs, the best / worst parts of being in a band with your spouse, the end of The Agonist, mental health and how they fight the hops.

Throughout this chat, Vicky drank L'Amère à Boire's "Drak" the 5.8% Polotmavy Pivo, Robby drank their "Müesli" the 5% Oatmeal Stout while I enjoyed their Černá the 5% Bohemian 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: Daniel Carne

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

Sicksense: https://soundescapeagency.com/sicksense/

L'Amère à Boire: https://amereaboire.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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Colin Cadell of Monsters Around Us & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, his 1st shows, damaging his voice, creating Monsters Around Us, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Colin was drinking Blackflag Brewing's "Astro Punk" the 5.1% XPA while I enjoyed Sir John Brewing's "Lemotiv - HBC586" the 7.2% IPA that was brewed as a part of 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!

This episode was recorded at a Thirsty Thursday Virtual Hang.

Photo Credit: Colin Cadell

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

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

Blackflag Brewing: https://www.blackflagbrewing.com.au/

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

Yakima Chief Hops: https://www.yakimachief.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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Blake Wyland of The Tone Mob & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, podcasting, being financially viable, being a part of Sound Talent Media, mental health, Stringjoy & his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Blake showcased (but did not drink) Anchorage Brewing Company's "Bind" the 7% Mixed Culture Ale that aged in in Missouri oak foeders and then finished on handpicked Alaskan blueberries and haskap berries while I enjoyed Celestial Beerworks x Polyphia's "Inferno" the 7.7% Black IPA with Blood Orange.

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: @covers.and.cupcakes

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

The Tone Mob: https://tonemob.com/

Stringjoy: https://stringjoy.com/

Anchorage Brewing Company: https://anchoragebrewing.company/

Celestial Beerworks: https://www.celestialbeerworks.com/home

Polyphia: https://www.polyphia.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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Bretton Melanson, Sean Langlands & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, building Armstrong Metalfest, complications along the way, the future of the festival & their hangover cures.

Throughout this chat, Bretton drank Strange Fellows Brewing's "Jongleur" the 4.5% Belgian Style Wit, Sean drank Whistler Brewing's "Mountaineer Pilsner" the 5% lightly hopped pilsner & I enjoyed LaBrosse's "Groove - Motueka" the 6.5% Mono Hop IPA.

Armstrong Metalfest 2023 that will take place on July 14th & 15th in Armstrong British Columbia. Armstrong Metalfest 2023 will feature performances by: Warbringer, Fallujah, Enterprise Earth, The Zenith Passage, Vale of Pnath, Striker and many more! Tickets are now available here: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/tickets/

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

Armstrong Metalfest: https://armstrongmetalfest.ca/

Strange Fellows Brewing: https://strangefellowsbrewing.com/portfolios/jongleur/

Whistler Brewing: https://www.whistlerbeer.com/mountaineerpilsner

LaBrosse: https://www.labrosse.com/

Artist Spotlight: Nomad: https://nomadbc.bandcamp.com/album/the-mountain

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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Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, "Celebrity Therapist", writing memorable hooks, mental health & how he fights the hops.

Throughout this chat, Carson drank a Monster Energy "Zero Sugar" while I enjoyed Bone Up Brewing x Vox&Hops' "COLLATERAL MOSHING - MISFIT IPA" the 6.1% IPA that was brewed as a part of Metal Injection presents Vox&Hops Pit Culture which is powered by Yakima Chief 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: Nick Zimmer

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

The Callous Daoboys: https://www.thecallousdaoboys.com/

Monster Energy: https://www.monsterenergy.com/

Bone Up Brewing: https://www.boneup.beer/

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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ChaotH of Vvon Dogma I & I have a conversation about being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, his journey towards a 9 string bass, the end of Unexpect. becoming a solo artist, "The Kvlt of Glitch", mental health & what he is doing to fight the hops.

Throughout this chat, ChaotH drank Microbrasserie Vagabond's "Salut Au Soleil" the non-alcoholic Lemon-Ginger Witbier while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing Company x Cryptopsy's "Crisptopsy: Pilsner Supremacy" the 4.8% New World Pilsner that was dry hopped with Mosaic hops.

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!

This episode was recorded a Thirsty Thursday Hang.

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

Vvon Dogma I: https://vvondogmai.bandcamp.com/album/the-kvlt-of-glitch

Microbrasserie Vagabond: https://bierevagabond.com/

Kahnawake Brewing Company: https://kahnawakebrewing.square.site/

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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Anthony Cwan of Without Waves & I have a conversation about pre show rituals, the soundtrack of his youth, his musical identity, "Comedian", mental health & his hangover cure.

Throughout this chat, Anthony drank some water (since he was sitting in his car) while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's "Pizza 2 Pour 1" the 7.6% IPA that was brewed with Bru-1/ Nelson Sauvin / Citra Lupomax / El Dorado Incognito 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: Courtney Hollis

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

Without Waves: https://withoutwaves.bandcamp.com/album/comedian

Nano Cinco: https://nanocinco.com/

Artist Spotlight: Ophidian I: https://ophidiani.bandcamp.com/album/desolate

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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Vespasian & Horaz of Imperium Dekadenz & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, shows, modern black metal, metal health and their hangover cures.

Throughout this chat, Vespasian drank a whiskey coke, Horaz drank a Pale Ale with Fir Tree sprouts while I enjoyed To Øl's "Black Malts & Body Salts" the 9.9% Black Imperial IPA that was brewed with black malts, body salts and french press coffee.

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: Benedikt Walter

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

Imperium Dekadenz: https://imperiumdekadenz.bandcamp.com/album/into-sorrow-evermore

To Øl: https://toolbeer.dk/

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/

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

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

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David Ellefson of Dieth & I have a conversation about being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Dieth, his musical identity, dealing with clickbait press & how he fights the hops.

Throughout this conversation, I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the Lavender Black Tea with 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: Anthony Frisketti

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

David Ellefson: https://davidellefson.com/

Dieth: https://diethofficial.com/

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.