Vox&Hops Metal Podcast
Matt McGachy, the vocalist of extreme metal band Cryptopsy, interviews fellow metal musicians about their life & music while sharing a craft beer on his metal podcast Vox&Hops. Here’s your chance to sneak backstage to share a brew & discover exactly what your favourite rockstars are like behind their personas. Matt has been the front man of the legendary Death Metal Band Cryptopsy since 2007. With them, he has contributed to 2 full length albums, 2 EPs & toured all over the globe playing massive festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Brutal Assault, Heavy Montreal, Hell Fest & Summer Breeze to name a few. In 2018, he launched the Vox&Hops Metal Podcast which was inspired by his love of Craft Beer & thought-provoking discussions. The Vox&Hops Metal Podcast has released over 400 episodes, with listeners in over 85 countries & fostered an amazing metal community. Enjoy Life, Metal & Craft Beer!
Episodes
September 19, 2024 • 45 mins
Lukas Nicolai of Mental Cruelty & I have a conversation about the Necromanteum Part II tour, his 1st beers, discovering his voice, joining Mental Cruelty, screaming with emotions and his hangover cure.
Throughout this chat, Lukas drank some water from a Guinness glass while I enjoyed Sir John Brewing's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars.
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September 12, 2024 • 46 mins
Alex Paul of Organectomy & I have a conversation about humor in metal, his first beers, discovering extreme music, being in a band from New Zealand, the Necromanteum Part II tour and so much more.
Throughout this chat, Alex drank a Beers' "Lemonade Sour" while I enjoyed Nano Cinco's "Haze Wars" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars.
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September 5, 2024 • 51 mins
Austin Hayes of Heavy//Hitter & I have a conversation about getting into music, working at Dominos, discovering his voice, the Necomanteum Part II tour and so much more.
Throughout this chat, Austin drank a Caramel Iced Latte while I enjoyed Wills Beer's "IPA 7" which was brewed for Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars.
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August 6, 2024 • 96 mins
Haze Wars 2024 took place at Le Relais Boréale on August 1st and I had the chance to sit down with members of Le Relais Boréale, Yakima Chief Hops, Sir John Brewing, Wills Beer, Kahnawake Brewing, BreWskey, as well as with Philippe Brousseau & PA of the iPA Podcast.
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July 30, 2024 • 55 mins
Bill Muir AKA SGT Vegan & I have a conversation about being a vegan activist and so much more.
Throughout this chat, Bill drank a Liquid Death Sparkling Water while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the black tea with lavender and hops.
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July 23, 2024 • 48 mins
AJ Good of The House of Masks & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, masks, creating The House of Masks, Palefest and how he Fights the Hops.
Throughout this chat, AJ drank a Cola while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the black tea with lavender and hops.
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July 16, 2024 • 30 mins
Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers & I have a conversation about becoming a mother, Phantoma and how she Fights the Hops.
Throughout this chat Brittney drank Main St. Brewing’s "Hula Hula" the Pink Guava Passionfruit Sour while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "Whitestone" the 11% Barrel Aged Imperial Stout.
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July 9, 2024 • 53 mins
Anthony Barone & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, stepping in to play with bands, working with Christian Donaldson, writing drums & how he fights the hops.
Throughout this chat, Anthony drank Other Half's "Forever Ever" the 4.7% Double Dry Hopped IPA while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "High Steel" the 4.20% ABV Lager that was infused with botanically-derived terpenes.
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Marius Prins & Jordi van Putten of Throwing Bricks as well as Shira van der Wouden of Ontaard & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their musical journeys, their split "Oud Zeer" & their hangover cures.
Throughout this chat, Marius drank Kopparberg's Apple Lime & Strawberry Cider, Jordi & Shira both drank Vanderstreek's "Playground" the non-alcoholic IPA while I enjoyed Kahnawake Brewing's "...
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June 25, 2024 • 55 mins
Travis LaBerge of (Splattered & Almost Dead) & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, filling in for bands, being a metal dad, how he fights the hops and his hangover cure.
Throughout this chat, Travis drank Ghost Town Brewing's "Inhume" the 7% West Coast IPA while I enjoyed Messorem's 6.3% IPA with NZ Hops.
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June 18, 2024 • 58 mins
Ryan Felps of Summoning the Lich & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, being mostly sober, the soundtrack of his youth, picking up the guitar, "Under the Reviled Throne", being a mechanic and how he fights the hops.
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June 11, 2024 • 57 mins
Dan Cleary of Striker and I have a conversation about his craft beer evolution, the truth behind the Junos, being an independent band, "Ultrapower", channeling the 80s, writing hooks and so much more.
Throughout this chat, Dan drank Blindman Brewing's "Five of Diamonds Pilsner" while I enjoyed L'Amère à Boire's "Rauchbier".
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June 4, 2024 • 39 mins
Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, Turkey's Metal Scene, Post-Metal, Pelagic Records and his hangover cure.
Throughout this chat Sarp drank a Coca-Cola while I enjoyed Boréale's "Nord-Est" the 6.5% NEIPA.
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May 28, 2024 • 40 mins
Dylan Marks of Atheist & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, joining Atheist, bartending, teaching music to children, new Atheist material and his hangover cure.
Throughout this chat, Dylan enjoyed Dok Brewing Company's "Sour Riesling IPA" while I enjoyed their "Watermelon Gose".
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May 21, 2024 • 19 mins
Muffi of Sunset Bar & I have a conversation about the Swiss Metal scene, running the Sunset Bar in Martigny Switzerland and so much more.
Throughout this chat, Muffi & I enjoyed the "Muffi" Lager that was on tap at his bar.
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May 14, 2024 • 44 mins
Dom Grimard (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony & Ion Dissonance) & I have a conversation about The Unquestionable Blasphemy Tour, his 1st beers, craft beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the end of The Last Felony, switching to bass, being a producer & his hangover cure.
Throughout this chat, Dom drank Van Moll Brewing's "Hoppy Pilsner" while I enjoyed their double IPA.
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May 7, 2024 • 39 mins
Morgan Lander / Esjay Jones of KittiePIG & I have a conversation about their first beers, creating KittiePIG, making it a non-alcoholic, the brewing process, distribution, the future of the brand and their hangover cure.
Throughout this chat, we all enjoyed KittiePIG's "Saskaberry Blonde" the non-alcoholic Saskatoon Berry Blonde.
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March 26, 2024 • 62 mins
Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer & I have a conversation about the soundtrack of her youth, Folterkammer, melding Metal with Opera, discovering harsh vocals, her upcoming collaboration with Growlers Choir & so much more.
Throughout this chat Andromeda dranks some Swiss sparkling water while I enjoyed 5eBaron's "Lucide Dream" the 8.5% Breakfast Stout.
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March 19, 2024 • 54 mins
Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant & I have a conversation about his Craft Beer evolution, the golden ritual, connecting with an audience despite wearing a mask, New York, Folterkammer & so much more.
Throughout this chat, Zachary drank a Red Stripe while I enjoyed L’Espace Public's "Bière de Câlins" the 7% Raspberry Sour Ale.
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March 12, 2024 • 39 mins
Brad Tomlinson of Jackknife Brewing & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, getting into brewing, the soundtrack of his youth, being a metalhead, his 1st shows, how Jackknife Brewing came to be, making great pizza, running a venue & so much more.
Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön's "Confessions Nocturnes" the 4.2% Tmavý Ležák-inspired dark lager.
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