A conversation about learning while in isolation, being the last band out on tour, the soundtrack of his youth, how he got into drums, his first gig, the modern drummers, his favourite young drummers, the viscous 90s drum world, something he wishes he was better at, his new project Neurectomy & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview John was drinking Sixpoint Brewing's "Meltdown" Hazy IIPA that was tropical with citrus characteristics & a soft, easy finish. It clocked in with a 8% ABV. & Matt was drinking Brasserie Artisanale Lagabière's "Ta Meilleur" a Hazy IPA which was juicy, tangy & extremely smooth yet it clocked in with an 7% ABV. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the effects of the COVID- 19 Virus. But Daniel DeFonce, the Vox&Hops Alumni behind Metal Festival Tours & Continental Touring has already managed to secure tour dates for Devastation on the Nation 2021 featuring the exact same lineup. Devastation on the Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer Parties & Events are for the time being either cancelled or postponed. COVID- 19 must be taken seriously & social distancing is the best step towards curving its disastrous effects. We shall all emerge from this stronger, smarter & unified. The impact of the COVID- 19 Virus on the entertainment industry is monstrous. Some of your favourite artists may be struggling to get by right now & desperately need your help. The best way to do that is by buying their music, merchandise & other goods. I have created a list of all of the Vox&Hops Almuni's Merchandise Pages for you to peruse so that you can support your favourite artists. Trust me they need it... It is also essential to support our local Craft Beer Breweries now. If you are going to be drinking craft beer during your time in Social Isolation make sure that it is a Local Craft Beer. It would be a shame if we lost some breweries to COVID- 19...Craft Beer or nothing! Photo Credit: Rodrigo Fredes

A conversation about COVID- 19, social isolation, why drummers tend to be in multiple bands, using drums to make friends, Ritual Dictates, metal bands being altruistic & filling in for Intronaut at the Decibel Metal & Beer festival. Throughout this interview Ash was drinking Driftwood Brewing Company's "Fat Tug" IPA that was hoppy & fruity. & Matt was drinking Sir John Brewing Co's "La Tête Dans Les Nuages" a DDH Double IPA which was juicy, tangy & extremely smooth yet it clocked in with an 8% ABV. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the effects of the COVID- 19 Virus. But Daniel DeFonce, the Vox&Hops Alumni behind Metal Festival Tours & Continental Touring has already managed to secure tour dates for Devastation on the Nation 2021 featuring the exact same lineup. Devastation on the Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer Parties & Events are for the time being either cancelled or postponed. COVID- 19 must be taken seriously & social distancing is the best step towards curving its disastrous effects. We shall all emerge from this stronger, smarter & unified. The impact of the COVID- 19 Virus on the entertainment industry is monstrous. Some of your favourite artists may be struggling to get by right now & desperately need your help. The best way to do that is by buying their music, merchandise & other goods. I have created a list of all of the Vox&Hops Almuni's Merchandise Pages for you to peruse so that you can support your favourite artists. Trust me they need it... It is also essential to support our local Craft Beer Breweries now. If you are going to be drinking craft beer during your time in Social Isolation make sure that it is a Local Craft Beer. It would be a shame if we lost some breweries to COVID- 19...Craft Beer or nothing! Photo Credit: Travis Tutwiler

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his first experience with beer, his first live music experience, his evolution into metal, his first show, a dream tour & how COIVID- 19 is affecting the industry. Throughout this interview Zachary was drinking Cisco Brewers' "Pint Break" a Double IPA that was hoppy & fruity & clocked in at 8.7% ABV and 60 IBU. & Matt was drinking Noctem Brasserie Artisanale's "Hop Rush" a Session IPA which was juicy, tangy & extremely drinkable. It clocked in at a smooth 4.5% ABV. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the effects of the COVID- 19 Virus. But Daniel DeFonce, the Vox&Hops Alumni behind Metal Festival Tours & Continental Touring has already managed to secure tour dates for Devastation on the Nation 2021 featuring the exact same lineup. Devastation on the Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer Parties & Events are for the time being either cancelled or postponed. COVID- 19 must be taken seriously & social distancing is the best step towards curving its disastrous effects. We shall all emerge from this stronger, smarter & unified. The impact of the COVID- 19 Virus on the entertainment industry is monstrous. Some of your favourite artists may be struggling to get by right now & desperately need your help. The best way to do that is by buying their music, merchandise & other goods. I have created a list of all of the Vox&Hops Almuni's Merchandise Pages for you to peruse so that you can support your favourite artists. Trust me they need it... It is also essential to support our local Craft Beer Breweries now. If you are going to be drinking craft beer during your time in Social Isolation make sure that it is a Local Craft Beer. It would be a shame if we lost some breweries to COVID- 19...Craft Beer or nothing!

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, how he started playing drums, his first live experience, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, a Beyond Creation Brew, the Montreal metal scene, modern drummers, a dream tour & making bad decisions on airplanes. This episode was recorded at BreWskey - Pub & Taproom, a marvelous new taproom that is putting out some of the best craft beers here in Montreal. I highly recommend it!!! Throughout the interview we were drinking BreWskey - Pub & Taproom's "Big Vic" a Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with Citra, Azaca, Idaho 7 & Vic Secret hops. It was a hazy, juicy delight that clocked in at a wicked 8.8% ABV. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the effects of the COVID- 19 Virus. But Daniel DeFonce, the Vox&Hops Alumni behind Metal Festival Tours & Continental Touring has already managed to secure tour dates for Devastation on the Nation 2021 featuring the exact same lineup. Devastation on the Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer Parties & Events are for the time being either cancelled or postponed. COVID- 19 must be taken seriously & social distancing is the best step towards curving its disastrous effects. We shall all emerge from this stronger, smarter & unified. The impact of the COVID- 19 Virus on the entertainment industry is monstrous. Some of your favourite artists may be struggling to get by right now & desperately need your help. The best way to do that is by buying their music, merchandise & other goods. I have created a list of all of the Vox&Hops Almuni's Merchandise Pages for you to peruse so that you can support your favourite artists. Trust me they need it... It is also essential to support our local Craft Beer Breweries now. If you are going to be drinking craft beer during your time in Social Isolation make sure that it is a Local Craft Beer. It would be a shame if we lost some breweries to COVID- 19...Craft Beer or nothing! Photo Credit: Michael Alvarez

A conversation about social isolation, the soundtrack of his youth, the Oregon Craft Beer Scene, COVID- 19, recording a new album, how technology helped make a better band, respect for previous band members, his time in Aborted, evolution due to perseverance, surviving a burn out, what he learnt from his time in The Faceless & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Ken was drinking Rogue's "Dead Guy Ale" a German Maibock, made with Pacman yeast. Dead Guy is deep honey in colos, has a malty aroma & a rich, hearty flavor. & Matt was drinking Henderson Brewing Company's "Devastation" the Black Lager it is Dark German Lager with a balance of roasted and smooth malt flavours, medium body, dryness and light hop bitterness makes for dangerously quaffable beer. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the effects of the COVID- 19 Virus. But Daniel DeFonce, the Vox&Hops Alumni behind Metal Festival Tours & Continental Touring has already managed to secure tour dates for Devastation on the Nation 2021 featuring the exact same lineup. Devastation on the Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer Parties & Events are for the time being either cancelled or postponed. COVID- 19 must be taken seriously & social distancing is the best step towards curving its disastrous effects. We shall all emerge from this stronger, smarter & unified. The impact of the COVID- 19 Virus on the entertainment industry is monstrous. Some of your favourite artists may be struggling to get by right now & desperately need your help. The best way to do that is by buying their music, merchandise & other goods. I have created a list of all of the Vox&Hops Almuni's Merchandise Pages for you to peruse so that you can support your favourite artists. Trust me they need it... It is also essential to support our local Craft Beer Breweries now. If you are going to be drinking craft beer during your time in Social Isolation make sure that it is a Local Craft Beer. It would be a shame if we lost some breweries to COVID- 19...Craft Beer or nothing!

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his first live music experience, his brewery Edgemont Brew Works, how he started brewing, August Burns Red brews, how he has handled COVID- 19, a tour he would like to relive & his hangover cure. Throughout this episode Dustin was drinking The Veil Brewing Co & Jester King's collab "Petalz Fred" a mixed Framhouse ale brewed with raw wheat, Virginia corn grits, spelt, and aged whole leaf hops. This version of Petalz was fermented and aged in Danish cherry wine barrels lending incredible impressions of cherry pie, white pepper, and orange blossom. & Matt was drinking Henderson Brewing Company's "Devastation" the Black Lager it is Dark German Lager with a balance of roasted and smooth malt flavours, medium body, dryness and light hop bitterness makes for dangerously quaffable beer. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the effects of the COVID- 19 Virus. But Daniel DeFonce, the Vox&Hops Alumni behind Metal Festival Tours & Continental Touring has already managed to secure tour dates for Devastation on the Nation 2021 featuring the exact same lineup. Devastation on the Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer Parties & Events are for the time being either cancelled or postponed. COVID- 19 must be taken seriously & social distancing is the best step towards curving its disastrous effects. We shall all emerge from this stronger, smarter & unified. The impact of the COVID- 19 Virus on the entertainment industry is monstrous. Some of your favourite artists may be struggling to get by right now & desperately need your help. The best way to do that is by buying their music, merchandise & other goods. I have created a list of all of the Vox&Hops Almuni's Merchandise Pages for you to peruse so that you can support your favourite artists. Trust me they need it... It is also essential to support our local Craft Beer Breweries now. If you are going to be drinking craft beer during your time in Social Isolation make sure that it is a Local Craft Beer. It would be a shame if we lost some breweries to COVID- 19...Craft Beer or nothing!

A conversation about his first experience with beer, how he got into craft beer, Vitriol's hype, the soundtrack of his youth, being the only one in Vitriol who drinks, getting robbed at gun point & the pressure of writing a follow record. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal's premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "La Repentante" a White Belgian Ale which was smooth, crisp & ended with a nice banana finish. It clocked in at a very reasonable 5.5 % ABV. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the effects of the COVID- 19 Virus. But Daniel DeFonce, the Vox&Hops Alumni behind Metal Festival Tours & Continental Touring has already managed to secure tour dates for Devastation on the Nation 2021 featuring the exact same lineup. Devastation on the Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer Parties & Events are for the time being either cancelled or postponed. COVID- 19 must be taken seriously & social distancing is the best step towards curving its disastrous effects. We shall all emerge from this stronger, smarter & unified. The impact of the COVID- 19 Virus on the entertainment industry is monstrous. Some of your favourite artists may be struggling to get by right now & desperately need your help. The best way to do that is by buying their music, merchandise & other goods. I have created a list of all of the Vox&Hops Almuni's Merchandise Pages for you to peruse so that you can support your favourite artists. Trust me they need it... It is also essential to support our local Craft Beer Breweries now. If you are going to be drinking craft beer during your time in Social Isolation make sure that it is a Local Craft Beer. It would be a shame if we lost some breweries to COVID- 19...Craft Beer or nothing!

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, the limitations of being from Rome, his first concert experience, building the band up brick by brick, his day job as a laryngologist, studying the effects of screaming & the Italian craft beer scene. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal's premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "J'te DIPA" a juicy, tangy yet slightly boozy Double IPA that clocked in at 7.9% ABV. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the effects of the COVID- 19 Virus. But Daniel DeFonce, the Vox&Hops Alumni behind Metal Festival Tours & Continental Touring has already managed to secure tour dates for Devastation on the Nation 2021 featuring the exact same lineup. Devastation on the Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer Parties & Events are for the time being either cancelled or postponed. COVID- 19 must be taken seriously & social distancing is the best step towards curving its disastrous effects. We shall all emerge from this stronger, smarter & unified. The impact of the COVID- 19 Virus on the entertainment industry is monstrous. Some of your favourite artists may be struggling to get by right now & desperately need your help. The best way to do that is by buying their music, merchandise & other goods. I have created a list of all of the Vox&Hops Almuni's Merchandise Pages for you to peruse so that you can support your favourite artists. Trust me they need it...

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, discovering music, playing guitar, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the Decibel Metal & Beer Festival, Ash Pearson filling in on drums, working towards Dunable Guitars, the LA Metal scene, why they are performing as a 3 piece, a tour he would like to live through again & the art of writing complex yet cohesive music. Throughout this interview we tasted Bière Boréale`s "Tropic Nord". A delectable NEIPA with strong notes of Mango & Peaches. It clocked in with a reasonable 6.5% ABV. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!! Super stoked to announce that on April 16th, I will be conducting a live interview with Samus Paulicelli (66Samus) at Sookram's Brewing Co at the Manitoba Metalfest Pre-Fest Party!! More information to come about this excellent event in the next few weeks. Photo Credit: Sam Porter

A conversation about the loss of their bassist Brad, meeting Sam Yates, regarding the band as a job, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, recording with Chris Donaldson, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering metal through his father, where the riffs come from, what to expect on the next record, the Ingested brew from Juggernaut Brewing Co & being the father of twins. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "Saison Rouge" a Red Saison which was herbal, smooth & ended with a flowery finish. It clocked in at a very reasonable 5 % ABV. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!! Super stoked to announce that on April 16th, I will be conducting a live interview with Samus Paulicelli (66Samus) at Sookram's Brewing Co at the Manitoba Metalfest Pre-Fest Party!! More information to come about this excellent event in the next few weeks.

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, how music came into his life, his first concert experience, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the essence of classic records, the future of Khoma & if there will be another collab with Julie Christmas. Throughout this interview we enjoyed Lagabière Brasserie Artisanale`s "Ukulele IPA". This is their brand new Double Dry Hopped NEIPA, that was brewed with these two experimental hops: HBC 644 & HBC 342. It was hazy opaque, had a crazy tropical nose & a juicy mango & pineapple finish. It clocked in with a very reasonable 6% ABV. It was absolutely wonderful!! Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!! Photo Credit: Åke Tireland

A conversation about how we met, the soundtrack to his youth, his first impression of Visceral Disgorge, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, how he started playing guitar, what steps he took to improve his playing & his passion for making hand made knives. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "La Repentante" a White Belgian Ale which was smooth, crisp & ended with a nice banana finish. It clocked in at a very reasonable 5.5 % ABV. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!!

A conversation about growing up in a house of musicians, where he discovered metal music, how they crafted their sound, adding clean vocals to the mix, why they have chosen to be an independent band, teaming up with Nick Storch the booking agent & the importance of investing in the band. This episode was recorded at Frite Alors! in Montreal, Québec & throughout it we drank Bière Boréale`s "Boreal du Nord Est". Which is a delectable NEIPA that I have shared during more interviews than any other brew because not only is it delicious...it also available everywhere! Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!!

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his artistic roots, his first experience with alcohol, his early craft beer ventures, how the montreal metal scene grew, respecting musicians despite not being a fan, being charged with attempted murder, a Necronomicon Brew, the perseverance required to keep the band rolling, surviving a horrible crash while on tour & if he is ever proud of what he has accomplished. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Evil Twin Brewing's "Yin" a decadent & boozy imperial stout !! Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!!

A conversation about being in 14 bands, how he manages to deal with them all, how he keeps friends at home, how he learnt drum so fast, his passion for eating ass, living in positivity, the soundtrack of his youth, why is it always the drummer that is in multiple projects, how he prepares when joining a band, why Shadow of Intent has become so popular, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, believing in life's path, a dream band to play drums for & his youtube channel. This episode was recorded at Frite Alors! in Montreal, Québec & throughout it we drank Bière Boréale`s "Boreal du Nord Est". Which is a delectable NEIPA that I have shared during more interviews than any other brew because not only is it delicious...it also available everywhere! The Vox&Hops Podcast is now a sponsor of Signs of the Swarm Asia Tour 2020. This tour is brought to you by Slamman Booking Asia & T.M. Music! This tour only has 3 more shows left & ends in Tokyo, Japan on February 23rd! Get your tickets today!!! Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!!

A conversation about his first North American tour, the soundtrack to his youth, where he discovered metal, his transition from guitar to vocals, his early influences, how he developed his voice, his typical warmup, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, a dream tour lineup, craziest tour stories, the moment he is most proud of, having amazing guest vocalists on their records, recording themselves & working in digital marketing for music labels. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "La Surprise" a Sour Pilsner. It was light, slightly tart & extremely drinkable!! The Vox&Hops Podcast is now a sponsor of Signs of the Swarm Asia Tour 2020. This tour is brought to you by Slamman Booking Asia & T.M. Music! This tour only has 3 more shows left & ends in Tokyo, Japan on February 23rd! Get your tickets today!!! Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!! Photo Credit: Nikolai Lund

A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, how he got into metal, starting out as a bassist, switching to guitar, taking music seriously, finding likeminded musicians, starting The Artisan Era, how the label organically grew, why the tech death scene is so niche, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his first craft beer experience, an Inferi Craft Beer & a dream tour lineup. This episode was recorded at Brasserie Dieu du Ciel`s Taproom in Montreal, Québec. Through this interview we tasted Brasserie Dieu du Ciel's "Padma Sana" a New World IPA which was fruity, slightly dank & perfectly delicious. It clocked in with a smooth 5.1% ABV. I am proud to announce that the Vox&Hops Podcast is now a sponsor of Signs of the Swarm Asia Tour 2020. This tour is brought to you by Slamman Booking Asia & T.M. Music! This tour begins tomorrow in Bangkok Thailand & runs throughout Asia until February 23rd! Get your tickets today!!! Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!! Photo Credit: Dylan Gould

A conversation about what has change since our previous interview, how Earthshatter came together, why they chose to release their music independently, the soundtrack to his youth, starting out as a guitarist, how he transitioned to vocals, his first concert experience, his first live show, where he fit in in high school, if being a Vox&Hops Alumni changed his perception of craft beer, his vocal recording setup, doing guest vocal spots for other bands & becoming a visual artist. This episode was recorded at Frite Alors! in Montreal, Québec & throughout it we drank Bière Boréale`s "Boreal du Nord Est". Which is a delectable NEIPA that I have shared during more interviews than any other brew because not only is it delicious...it also available everywhere! I am proud to announce that the Vox&Hops Podcast is now a sponsor of Signs of the Swarm Asia Tour 2020. This tour is brought to you by Slamman Booking Asia & T.M. Music! This tour begins tomorrow in Bangkok Thailand & runs throughout Asia until February 23rd! Get your tickets today!!! Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!! Photo Credit: Eduardo Ruiz

A conversation about how this year's lineup came to be, trying to please the masses, Death Metal vs Black Metal crowds, the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties, the DOTN band by band breakdown, what shows are going to sell out, what bands would he love to have next year & the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN Playlists. Throughout this interview, Matt drank Sir John's Brewing Co.'s "Jericho VT DDH IPA" with Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe & Columbus hops. It was a juicy, slightly dank, creamy & slightly floral delight that clocked in with a 6.6% ABV. On the other hand Dan was drinking Independence Brewing from Austin Texas's "Convict Hill" an Oatmeal Stout. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Music or on Spotify. This playlist has been curated by both Dan & Matt. It is the best way for you to get into the Devastation on the Nation mindset!!! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!!

A converation about his first craft beer, his blog influencers, the hardest part of running a blog, how he developped his palate & descriptive skills, when he felt that the blog was working, lack luster Instagram beer reviewers, if he is into metal, gauging his success & where the quebec beer scene is headed. Throughout this interview, we drank Mikkeller's "Black" which had been aged in Tequila & Speyside barrels. It was a boozy, decadent & dangerous beer, to start our day off with, that clocked in with an alarming 19% ABV. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Concerts USA, and the Vox&Hops Podcast! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!!

A conversation about how he got into the Montreal metal scene, how the scene has evolved, why is it such a hotbed for music, his craft beer path, his first beer at 6, the moment of Neuraxis career he is most proud of, why he left his own band, a misstep he wishes he could take back, becoming a crew member, touring with Slayer in Europe, the toilet bowl pictures & his current projects urban aliens, Idiopathetic & Empathy Denied. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "RIP 2017" a Russian Imperial Porter from 2017 which was a boozy, decadent & deliciously dangerous brew that clocked in with a 14.5% ABV. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Concerts USA, and the Vox&Hops Podcast! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!!

A conversation about how he started brewing, the natural winery Native Species, how metal influenced their brewery, contract brewing, their brewers playlist, why metal & craft beer work together, hosting a metal night, his first craft beer experience, the Michigan craft beer scene, other metal breweries & what band he would like to do a collab with. Throughout this episode we tasted Speciation Artisan Ales' "Mutational Meltdown", a Rye Whiskey barrel aged dark sour with coffee, vanilla, cocoa nibs & orange zest. It was a slightly boozy, sour, chocolatey yet coffee infused delight!!!! One of the most interesting brews I have had on the podcast to date. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Concerts USA, and the Vox&Hops Podcast! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!!

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his path into extreme music, his first concert experiences, his early lyrical process, the progression of his vocals, the Boston Metal & Hardcore scene, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, when he met Cryptopsy, if he imaged he would be in Cryptopsy, learning that Lord Worm left, how he approached taking over, why they simply just didn't write a follow up to NSV, his first/last shows with Cryptopsy, if Akurion will play live after their album is out, how he ended working with Coma Cluster Void & their unique writing process.This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "Samaël" the India Dark Ale au Seigle which was an animal like, malty & decadent treat that clocked in with a 6.9% ABV.Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Concerts USA, and the Vox&Hops Podcast! Cryptopsy's first show of 2020 will be on April 18th at the Manitoba MetalFest!!! Get your tickets to this banger of festival today!!! This year's line up also includes Gatecreeper, Immortal Possession, Inverted Serenity, Numenorean, Cell, Nocturnal Departure Zombie Assault, Entity, Anomalism, Inhumed & Murder Capital!!!

A conversation about beer blogging, his first craft beer, how he got into metal, why craft beer & metal work well together, his blog influencers, honest reviews, how to stay in shape in spite of craft beer & his top quebec Breweries of 2019. This episode was recorded at Beauregard Brasserie Distillerie in Montreal, Qc. It is an amazing up & coming brewery which focus solely on barrel aged & dark beers. Throughout this episode we tasted their Black Czech style "Lager Noire" & their blended "Framboise Imperial" which is a blend of their sour dark raspberry ale & their imperial bourbon stout. Both beers were absolutely phenomenal. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Concerts USA, and the Vox&Hops Podcast!

A conversation about working at Gilgamesh Brewing, the Oregon craft beer scene, why metal & beer work together, his brewer soundtrack, making collaborative beers with bands, the dangers working in a brewery & what Abiosis has coming up. Throughout this interview we tasted Gilgamesh Brewing`s "Old Fashion Barrel Aged Red Ale with Bitters & Aromatics" which was a very interesting brew with a complex palate & over all vibe. The addition of bitters really changed the entire profile of the brew & took it in a whole new direction. I really enjoyed it & am looking forward in tasting more beers like it. The track that was played at the end of the episode was Abiosis' "Angelic Despoilment" taken from their album "Revelations Of Macabre". Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Concerts USA, and the Vox&Hops Podcast!