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!
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Taking the Lead with Vicky Psarakis of The Agon...
Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist & Sicksense & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st shows, being a part of Brewtal North America, streaming on Twitch, "Day Before the World Wept", working with Chris Donaldson, Sicksense, Sound Escape Agency, her own brew & her hangover cure.
64 min
152
Doing the Right Thing with Bryan Giles of Red Fang
Bryan Giles of Red Fang & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, Red Fang's killer videos, Wayfinder's "Malt Liquor", pulling the plug on their fall tour, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure.
42 min
153
Looking Back at 3 Years of Vox&Hops
To underline the 3 Year Anniversary of Vox&Hops, I wanted to take a moment to look back on a few key moments that have happened throughout the past years. From the very first episode up till today a lot has changed & I thought it would be interesting to examine these important episodes more closely.
33 min
154
Extreme Vocals with David Benites of Extreme Vo...
David Benites of (Extreme Vocal Institute & Renesans) & I have a conversation about how he got through 2020, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, becoming a vocal coach, the modern extreme vocal coaching scene, Renesans, an Extreme Vocal Institute Brew & his hangover cure.
57 min
155
Creating Ambush Predator with Blake Harrison / ...
Blake Harrison / Jason Hamacher of Zealot RIP & Jeff Hancock of DC Brau & I have a conversation about how our Collab "Ambush Predator" came to life. We cover every aspect of the beer creation from the very beginning, why a Mexican Inspired Lager, the brew day, the can art, the release party and so much more.
45 min
156
Poking the Bear with Oliver Aleron of Archspire
Oliver Aleron of Archspire & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, writing way more lyrics than most, "Bleed the Future", his love of boxing, his online persona, voice acting & his hangover cure.
67 min
157
Never Giving Up with Professor H Shayne Hawke o...
Professor H Shayne Hawke & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, becoming a wrestler, the IWS Training Center, Montreal's love for wrestling, coming back from an career ending injury, a Professor H Brew & his hangover cure.
60 min
158
Focusing on the Present with Yngve "Bolt" Chris...
Yngve "Bolt" Christiansen of Blood Red Throne & I have a conversation about how he coped during the pandemic, being gluten intolerant, his 1st beers, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, becoming a vocalist, taking a break from the band, "Imperial Congregation", what happened to Blastfest, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure.
56 min
159
Coffee vs Craft Beer with George Panayi of the ...
George Panayi of the Meet Me For Coffee Podcast & have a conversation about podcasting. The struggles, the joys, our best interviews & so much more. I even tried to convince him to create his own coffee so that we can create a Collab beer with it.
59 min
160
Crossing the Line with Sam Bean of Werewolves
Sam Bean of Werewolves & I have a conversation about how he coped during the pandemic, being allergic to beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Werewolves, his extreme lyrics, his vocal surgery, a Werewolves brew & his hangover cure.
51 min
161
Laughing is the Best with Garrett Jamieson of B...
Garrett Jamieson of Heavy Metal Hitchhiker & I have a conversation about his 1st beers, how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being a comedian, how he made that happen, Heavy Metal Hitchhiker, RÄGR brew & his hangover cure.
45 min
162
Vox&Hops Bière Garden Special
On Saturday September 11th, I was invited to Bière Garden 's "MONTREAL, BY THE WATER"! To this event special, I invited Danny Marino of The Agonist to be my co-host for a bunch of interviews. During this exclusive Craft Beer fest we had the chance to talk to Dave Roberge one of the creators of Bière Garden, Vincent Ménard of Messorem Bracitorium, Max Bergeron of BG Brasserie Urbaine, Keegan Kelertas of Microbrasserie 4 Origines & Drew Stevens of Kahnawake Brewing.
72 min
163
The Art of Conversation with Andy Dowling of LO...
Andy Dowling of LORD & the Andy Social Podcast & I have a conversation about his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, podcasting, LORD's "UNDERCOVERS VOL.1", how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure.
52 min
164
Thirsty Thursday LIVE - For the Love of Memes w...
Duncan Bentley of Vulvodynia & I have a conversation about how he coped with the pandemic, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the South African Metal Scene, discovering his voice, "Praenuntius Infiniti", working with Chris Donaldson, Bob the Butcher, how he has been filling the void, his hangover cure & so much more.
61 min
165
A Return to Normalcy with Adam Dutkiewicz of Ki...
Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage & Times of Grace & I have a conversation about how he coped with 20202, his 1st beers, playing Mpnotreal, "Songs of Loss and Separation'", their Vaccinated + Intoxicated Livestream, "Blue Medusa" the new Times of Grace x Departed Soles x Islla Street Brewing beer, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure.
39 min
166
Real Fighting isn't Fun with PCP Crazy F'N Mann...
PCP Crazy F'N Manny of IWS & I have a conversation about how he coped through the pandemic, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, fighting, his 1st wrestling shows, extreme wrestling, watching peers succeed, Blood Sweat & Beers, an IWS Brew & his hangover cure.
46 min
167
Striving for Greatness with Alex Erian & Marc-A...
Alex Erian & Marc-André Filion of Messorem Bracitorium & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, the brewery's identity, their 1st brews, the soundtrack to their youths, managing the their success, creating unique art under pressure, their 2 year anniversary, filling the void & their hangover cure.
56 min
168
Two Craft Beer & Metal Podcasters Walk Into a B...
Jon Beatty of the Brewtally Speaking Podcast & I have a conversation about us both having Beer & Metal Podcasts, his 1st beer, the soundtrack of his youth, podcasting, collabs, extreme metal lyrics & his hangover cure.
60 min
169
Conceptual Lyrics with Will Arseneau of Depths ...
Will Arseneau of Depths of Hatred & Shape the Above & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, his 1st shows, Inheritance, working with Chris Donaldson, how he has been filling the void, writing conceptual lyrics, a Depths of Hatred Brew & his hangover cure.
42 min
170
Improvisational Metal with Martin Widholm of Do...
Martin Widholm of Domkraft & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, the soundtrack to his youth, the Swedish scene, his 1st shows, Seeds, the Day of Doom Livestream, how he has been filling the void, a Domkraft brew, the best part of the pandemic & his hangover cure.
34 min
171
For The Love of Metal with Sam Dunn of Banger F...
Sam Dunn of Banger Films & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beers, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, Banger Films, Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, respectful interviews, expanding the brand, how he has been filling the void, another Banger Brew & his hangover cure.
42 min
172
Don't Tell Me What I Can or Can't Do with Megan...
Megan Targett of VEXED & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st beers, the soundtrack of her youth, her 1st shows, discovering her voice, keeping her voice healthy, Culling Culture, a dream release tour, how she has been filling the void, a VEXED brew & her hangover cure.
37 min
173
Starting Again with Ol Drake of Evile
Ol Drake of Evile & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Hell Unleashed, becoming the vocalist, working with Brian Posehn, touring without his brother Matt, playing with Tim Minchin, an Evile Brew & his hangover cure.
34 min
174
Artistic Freedom with Chad Ruhlig of LGND & For...
Chad Ruhlig of LGND & For the Fallen Dreams & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brew, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, staying healthy, LGND's new material, a LGND brew & his hangover cure.
33 min
175
Thirsty Thursday LIVE Matt Origin Story II
I invited three of my oldest friends to be my guests on this month's Thirsty Thursday LIVE!!! One of my very first friends, Chris Flint, Vince Berardinucci & James Arsenian. No topic was off the table & we had a sick time indeed!!
70 min