Sinopsis
In-depth conversations with metal musicians about life, music & craft beer, hosted by Matt McGachy, frontman of extreme metal band Cryptopsy. Casual conversations with creative people involved in the metal and craft beer scenes. Discussions focus on creative processes, origin stories, learning experiences and touring anecdotes.
Episodios
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Harsh Vocals with Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth
12/06/2025 Duración: 35minDani Filth and I have a conversation about being sober, discovering his voice, the future of Harsh Vocals, "The Screaming of the Valkyries" and so much more. Throughout this chat, Dani drank some coffee while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cradle of Filth's "Dark Blood" the English breakfast tea. Photo Credit: @nachtfrostvisuals 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
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The End with Matt McGachy
05/06/2025 Duración: 07minAn announcement about the future of Vox&Hops. Photo Credit: Maciej Pieloch 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 Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/ Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundta
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Anger and Fury with Frost
29/05/2025 Duración: 58minFrost and I have a conversation about his first beers, his first shows, evolving as a drummer and the The 1349 official beers which were brewed in partnership with Haandbryggeriet from Drammen in Norway. Throughout this chat, Frost drank some water while I enjoyed Goose Island's "Bourbon County Stout - 2022" the Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels with Intelligentsia Coffee. Photo Credit: Vesa Ranta 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 T
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Māori Metal with Henry de Jong x Lewis de Jong & Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds of Alien Weaponry
22/05/2025 Duración: 33minHenry de Jong x Lewis de Jong & Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds of Alien Weaponry & I have a conversation about their first beers, their new album "Te Rā" & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Osmose" the 7% NEIPA that was brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka & Citra 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: Frances Carter Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: http
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Drinking Buddies with Fred Calderon of Carnifex
15/05/2025 Duración: 47minFred Calderon of Carnifex & I have a conversation about the Necromanteum Part II tour, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, what is up in the world of Carnifex and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Fred drank some coffee while I enjoyed Messorem Bracitorium's "Il Était Une Fois : Il Diavolo" the 4.8% 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: Nox Nohi + Sydney Ellis Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eep
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Modern Old-School Death Metal with Lord Foul of Civerous
08/05/2025 Duración: 44minLord Foul and I have a conversation about his 1st beers, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, dealing with the follow up stress and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Lord Foul drank a Coors Light while I enjoyed Bière Boréale x Microbrasserie Jackalhop.'s "Rizpa" the 6.6% Rice NEIPA with Motueka and Strata 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: Laurent Hoffmann Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops
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Liquid Therapy with Jason Greenberg of Emo Night Foufs
01/05/2025 Duración: 40minJason Greenberg of Emo Night Foufs & I have a conversation about how he ended up working in the Montreal music scene, discovering his voice and Emo Night Foufs. Throughout this chat, we drank Mellön Brasserie's "Pivo 11°" the 4.5% Czech Lager. 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: Mihaela Petrescu 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 Emo Nig
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The Power of Lyrics with John Kevill of Warbringer
27/03/2025 Duración: 38minJohn Kevill of Warbringer & I have a conversation about our upcoming tour together; the "Infernal Bloodshed Over Europe Tour 2025" & his new album "Wrath And Ruin". Throughout this chat, John drank some water while I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Regard Sur Prague" the 5% Czech / Bohemian lager. 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: Alex Solca 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.f
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Québec Metal with Christophe Gagné of the QC Metal Comic Book
20/03/2025 Duración: 29minChristophe Gagné of the QC Metal Comic Book & I have a conversation about the upcoming QC Metal Comic Book which Cryptopsy is a part of. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's "C'est Tout, C'est Rien" the 5% Rice Lager. 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 QC Metal Comic Book: On Ulule: https://fr.ulule.c
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Bringing the Light with Scott Hoffman & Avinash Mittur of Nite
13/03/2025 Duración: 36minScott Hoffman & Avinash Mittur of Nite & I have a conversation about their first beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their first shows, "Cult of the Serpent Sun", working with Season of Mist and their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Avi drank some water and Scott drank Levante Brewing Company's "Birra Di Levante" the 4.9% Czech / Bohemian Pilsner while I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Osmose" the 7% NEIPA that was hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka & Citra Hops. This is a Season of Mist presents Vox&Hops episode! I am proud to have teamed up with Season of Mist, Cryptopsy's label, to showcase other artists on their roster. Season of Mist is the biggest independent metal label in the world and I am extremely honored to be working with them. 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: @bam
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Suffering with Dominic Cifarelli of The Chronicles Of Israfel
06/03/2025 Duración: 01h06minDominic Cifarelli of The Chronicles Of Israfel & I have a conversation about his 1st beer, living with Celiac disease, the soundtrack of his youth, the rise and fall of Pulse Ultra & the birth and evolution of The Chronicles Of Israfel. Throughout this chat, Dom drank Glutenberg's "Stout" while I enjoyed Brasserie Dieu du Ciel's "Sentinelle" the 5% Kölsch. 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: Joe Pacheco Joy & Soul Photography Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Ma
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Bizarro Fiction with Vince Kramer
27/02/2025 Duración: 52minVince Kramer & I have conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a metalhead, getting into writing, Bizarro Fiction, his new book "Let's Kill God" and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Vince drank Wayfinder Beer's "Golden Tiger" the 5.3% Czech Amber Lager while I enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's "La Bohème, La Bohème" the 5% Czech / Bohemianlager that was hopped with Saaz & Sladek 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! Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http:/
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Back to Dirty Death Metal with Jonas Bryssling of Retromorphosis
20/02/2025 Duración: 35minJonas Bryssling of Retromorphosis & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, taking a break from Death Metal, Retromorphosis, collaborating with Season of Mist & so much more. Throughout this chat, Jonas drank some water while I enjoyed Brasserie Dieu du Ciel's "Ça Mon Ami, C’est Une Pinte!" the 5% Blonde Ale. This is a Season of Mist presents Vox&Hops episode! I am proud to have teamed up with Season of Mist, Cryptopsy's label, to showcase other artists on their roster. Season of Mist is the biggest independent metal label in the world and I am extremely honored to be working with them. 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
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Head On with Zack Heuff of Bad Bones Beers
13/02/2025 Duración: 01h07minZack Heuff of Bad Bones Beers & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a brewer, his life changing accident, staring Bad Bones Beer, the future and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat we drank Bad Bones Beer's "Pelvis" the 8.2% Extra Hoppy Ale that was hopped with Citra x Nectaron Hops as well as "Bed Ridden" the 9.2% Extra Hoppy Ale that was hopped with Pacific Sunrise x Rakau 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! 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 Bad Bones Beer: https://www.badbonesbeer.com/ Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/ Sound Talent Media:
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Distractions with Drew Slavik of See You Next Tuesday
06/02/2025 Duración: 01h23sDrew Slavik of See You Next Tuesday & I have a conversation about sobriety, discovering music. diving into different styles of music, music production & their very interesting split with Meth called "Asymmetrics". Throughout this chat, Drew drank some water while I enjoyed Avant-Garde Artisans Brasseurs' "Ciel Dégagé" the 5.3% Wild Ale. 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 Thurs
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Metal x Pizza & Craft Beers with Josh Lemke of Surly Brewing
30/01/2025 Duración: 28minJosh Lemke of Surly Brewing & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a metalhead, being an artist, working at Surly, Darkness Day, Pizza and so much more. Throughout this chat Josh drank Surly Brewing x Trve Brewing 's "Deathwestern" the 4.8% Dark Czech Lager while I enjoyed Surly Brewing's "Octoberfest" the 6% Märzen Lager. 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: Surly Brewing 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 Surly Brewing: https://surlybrewing.com/ Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Evergree
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A Taste of Freedom with Benjamin Guerry of The Great Old Ones
23/01/2025 Duración: 40minBenjamin Guerry of The Great Old Ones & I have a conversation about his first beers, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his love for creating music, embracing Lovecraft, his new album "Kadath", working with Season of Mist & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Benjamin drank some water while I enjoyed Boréale x Sir John Brewing's "Bébelles" the 5.1% NZ Pilsner. This is a Season of Mist presents Vox&Hops episode! I am proud to have teamed up with Season of Mist, Cryptopsy's label, to showcase other artists on their roster. Season of Mist is the biggest independent metal label in the world and I am extremely honored to be working with them. 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: Thierry Bouriat Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing Lis
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Classical Music & Metal with Stéphane Lévesque of the OSM
16/01/2025 Duración: 56minStéphane 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/hp
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Top 10 Québec Microbreweries of 2024 with Craig Thorn (BAOS Podcast), Noah Forrest (Beerism) & Nathan Lefebvre (Nathan Does Beer)
13/01/2025 Duración: 27min2024 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
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Slinging Cotton with Chad Topor
09/01/2025 Duración: 31minChad 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.c