A conversation about his musical upbringings, what he was like in high school, his first guitar, how he discovered music, his first concerts, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, how he goes about writing riffs, how those riffs turn into new songs, which tour he would love to re-live, what album would he give his 12 year old self, how he felt when Angela left, click-bait headlines on metal news sites & his advice for young metal bands. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout the interview I drank St-Bock's "Saison Mangues Chardo", a sour saison made with Mangos & aged in Chardonay casks. Michael was hoping for a coffee...but sadly their coffee machine was out of order. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with Cryptopsy's original vocalist, the one, the only, LORD WORM!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page! Photo Credit: Mihaela Petrescu for Voir

A conversation about filling in for other bands, how he became a death metal vocalist, if he's a craft beer enthusiast, his local favourite brewery, his stage persona, his pre-show routine, performing live vs studio, the craziest thing he has asked a crowd to do & a tour he wishes he could re-live. Throughout this interview we drank Brasserie du Bas Canada's Los Tabarnacos. Which was a creamy, fruity milkshake NEIPA that was simply fantastic. Also Jason graciously provided me with a Session IPA from his personal favourite hometown brewery the Saranac Brewery. Which was an extremely drinkable Session IPA that fell into a more hoppy bitter palate. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with Cryptopsy's original vocalist, the one, the only, LORD WORM!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page!

A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, how he became a drummer, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, if he is ever satisfied with his playing, his booking agency SWD Presents, why he started booking bands & the tour that he is most proud of. Throughout this interview we drank MaBrasserie's IPA MoMo! A delicious Hazy Ipa from one of my favourite family friendly brewpubs here in Montreal. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with Cryptopsy's original vocalist, the one, the only, LORD WORM!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page! Photo Credit: Hugo Rebelo Fine Art Photography

A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, his metal evolution, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, what would a Conjurer beer be like, staying true to their values, a dream tour lineup & playing cello on a record. Throughout this interview we drank Brasserie du Bas-Canada's Hypa #6 one of Quebec's best Hazy IPAs. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with Cryptopsy's original vocalist, the one, the only, LORD WORM!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page!

A conversation about their excellent barrel aging program, having to dump a tainted product, his best of the worst beers, being inspired by other breweries, the Bears of Legend collab, what is the next big style in craft beer & if he's a metal head. Throughout this interview we drank Microbrasserie À la Fût's QV12. QV12 is a special anniversary brew that was crafted for the breweries 12th anniversary. A lambic style sour aged for 12 months with wild yeast & berries blended with their classic Rouge de Mékinac which itself had spent 5 months aging with Morello cherries. It was delicate yet complex & everyone should experience it at one point in their lives. This episode was recorded at Festival Bières et Saveurs de Chambly in Chambly Quebec. Photo Credit: https://www.alafut.qc.ca/equipe/ Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page!

A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, becoming friends with his idols, why he chose drums, how he became a craft beer enthusiast, his favourite BC breweries, creating a Revocation beer, the top drummers of today & his warmup routine. Throughout this interview we drank Brasserie du Bas-Canada's Hypa #6 one of Quebec's best Hazy IPAs. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page! Photo Credit: Derek Carr

A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his vocal influences, fitting in on extreme packages, facing complete uncertainty, overcoming depression & what fans can expect from the new album. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout the interview we drank MonsRegius bières artisanales' Nocturna Affogato, an imperial dessert stout with flavors of vanilla, cocoa, lactose and coffee. This delectable experience clocked in at a surprising 10% ABV & was brewed in collaboration with Kittel Coffee. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page! Photo Credit: Juergen S. for Time For Metal

A conversation about relocating to Canada, contract brewing in Quebec & Ontario, their excellent branding, where the Quebec beer scene is headed, if she is a metal head, other South American based breweries & what is coming up next. Throughout this interview we were drinking the Sour Juicy IPA with Passionfruit a collaborative brew by Overhop Canada & Mason's Brewing Company. It was an unbelievable delicious, juicy yet tangy delicacy. This episode was recorded at Festival Bières et Saveurs de Chambly in Chambly Quebec. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page!

A conversation about drumming, his early influences, how he started brewing beers, his first home brews, how he balances both worlds, travelling the globe for inspiration, if he is ever satisfied with his brews, his first craft beer & making band brews. This interview was conducted at Brasserie Harricana, one of my personal favourite craft beer bars in Montreal. Throughout our chat we tasted their Lichtenhainer, a classic acidic and lightly smoked Germain beer, that clocked in at a light 3.3% ABV. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page! Photo Credit: Michael Kovacs

A conversation about how he started his agency, the challenges he faces, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, how he discovered extreme music, the moment he knew that his agency was working & the worst experiences on the road. Throughout this episode we tasted Minoh Beer from Osaka Japan's IPA & Black IPA. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA called "Highway to Hops" in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page!

A conversation about how he started brewing beers, what inspired his obsession with sessions, if there are limitations brewing sessions, his new double rooibos hybrid red cream ale, his best of the worst beers & if he's a metalhead. Throughout this interview we were drinking Echo Session Ales' Witbier with whole oranges & Hazy Session IPA. This episode was recorded at Festival Bières et Saveurs de Chambly in Chambly Quebec. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor called "Highway to Hops", selling the first Vox&Hops 9oz Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page!

A conversation about how he started mixing bands, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his favourite Norwegian breweries, the worst things that have happened on the road, his favourite venues & how he deals with delinquent promoters. This episode was recorded at The Crow Bar Pub in Oslo Norway. Throughout the episode we drank The Crow Bar Pub's "I Used to Love IPAs" which was a tasty West Coast IPA! Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page!

A conversation about band names, how he fell into metal vocals, his transition from merch guy to frontman, the soundtrack of his youth, how he discovered his metal voice, craft beer, his worst experience on stage & the art of Blackjack. We recorded this episode at the Protokoll taproom in Berlin, Germany & the beer that we drank during this episode was "Blast Beat" a double NEIPA by the Zagovor Brewery from Moscow. Come out and celebrate Vox&Hops' 1 Year Anniversary with me, some of the Vox&Hops' Alumni & other Vox&Hops' Heads on October 26th at Turbo Haüs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada!!!! I have brewed a NEIPA in collaboration with Microbrasserie Le Fermentor, will be selling the first Vox&Hops Glassware & will be conducting the very first live Vox&Hops interview with an extremely special secret guest!!!! All info on the Vox&Hops Facebook Page!

A conversation about how he started brewing beer, how Vox Populi began, staying true to the quality of your products, his time contract brewing, his new project Pixel, what's next for craft beer, if he is a metalhead & what he listens to when he brews. Throughout this interview we were drinking Microbrasserie Vox Populi's Session Fruit Punch IPA. It is the softer, younger sister of their classic Double Fruit Punch IPA. It was just as fruity, drinkable and as hoppy as the DFP IPA but at a much safer 4.4% ABV. This episode was recorded at Festival Bières et Saveurs de Chambly in Chambly Quebec.

A conversation about how he got into beer podcasting, 365 days of beer, the defining moment for BAOS, how to handle internet Trolls, Beer Mail, his favourite Quebec brewery, the craft beer slippery slope, avoiding a beer gut & his marketing company High Seasons Co. This interview was recorded at BreWskey Pub & Taproom in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is one of the nicest taprooms of Montreal located directly in the Old Port. Throughout this interview we drank L'Espace Public's "Bière de Vacances", which was a tart, crushable sour creamsicle beer that was made in collaboration with the BOAS Podcast. Photo Credit: Tiffany Alexis

A conversation about joining HateSphere, his favourite part of touring, crazy food he has eaten, "Afterlife" HateSpehere's beer, his first experience with alcohol, the soundtrack to his youth, getting sick whilst on tour & Copenhagen's craft beer scene. This interview was conducted in Copenhagen Denmark and the beer that we drank was "Afterlife". This Imperial Stout was created the Fluxxus Brewing Company from Copenhagen in honour of HateSphere's 10th album. It was a boozy, decadent & chocolaty delight that clocks in at 11.7% ABV.

A conversation about how Avant-Garde came to be, "Black Metal" the new Imperial Stout from Bières Jukebox, dumping a product that is not up to par, the next big beer style, contract brewing, releasing a collaboration beer with a band & hosting nomadic brewers. Throughout this interview we were drinking Bières Jukebox's brand new Imperial Stout aptly called "Black Metal". It was a dark, chocolatey & boozy experience. This episode was recorded at Festival Bières et Saveurs de Chambly in Chambly Quebec.

A conversation about switching drumming styles, how Mountain Dust came to be, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his style of choice, what Mountain Dust have coming up next & how they write new music. This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Throughout the episode we drank Granville Island Brewing's West Coast IPA, which was graciously given to me to share with my guests by Marie-Mado Langlois from Brasseur de Montreal. Photo Credit: Pat Beaudry

A conversation about the positive response that Where Owls Know My Name received, if he feels pressure to top it, the question he hates answering the most, the soundtrack to his youth, if he’s a craft beer enthusiasts & his first craft beer experience. This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Throughout the episode we drank Brasseur de Montreal's Griffintown Blonde Ale, which was graciously given to me to share with my guests by Marie-Mado Langlois from Brasseur de Montreal. Photo Credit: Chris Joao

A conversation about his time at Heavy Montreal, which defunct Metalcore band he wishes would make a comeback, bringing theatrics back to metal, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his favourite brewery, his merchandise company Rock World Merchandise & ROKK clothing. This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Throughout the episode we drank Brasseur de Montreal's Griffintown Blonde Ale, which was graciously given to me to share with my guests by Marie-Mado Langlois from Brasseur de Montreal. Photo Credit: Pat Beaudry

Special Vox&Hops Brewer Talks Episode! A conversation about brewing beer, S’TOUTÜNSTOUT, the new Spanish Brandy version, if he's a metal head, brews for bands, his best of the worst beers, putting your best products forward, brewing at someone else's facility & where Matera is headed. Throughout this interview we were drinking Matera Brasseurs Tonneliers' "Frau Riesling" which was a delectable experience! This episode was recorded at Festival Bières et Saveurs de Chambly in Chambly Quebec.

A conversation about how he has kept his drive over the years, how they developed their sound, how he discovers music in a modern era, if he's a craft beer enthusiast, how he writes music, the soundtrack to his youth, his development as an artist, his dive into the world of tattooing, his tattoo artist mentors, how he feels about how mainstream tattoos have become & the most ridiculous tattoo request he has turned down. This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Throughout the episode we drank Brasseur de Montreal's Griffintown Blonde Ale, which was graciously given to me to share with my guests by Marie-Mado Langlois from Brasseur de Montreal. I am super stoked to announce that Vox&Hops will be attending this year's BSC - Bières et Saveurs de Chambly as a media which will be taking place in Chambly Quebec Quebec starting today August 30th till September 2nd!!! I am super excited to share my experience with you during the following week's podcast episode. If you live close to Chambly and like craft beer you should most definitely make the trip! Photo Credit: Pierre Bourgeault

A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, why he chose to play drums, if he's a craft beer enthusiast, the craft beer scene in Costa Mesa California, if stoner rock fans smoke more weed than metal fans, his experience at Heavy Montreal & a tour horror story. This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I am super stoked to announce that Vox&Hops will be attending this year's BSC - Bières et Saveurs de Chambly as a media which will be taking place in Chambly Quebec Quebec starting today August 30th till September 2nd!!! I am super excited to share my experience with you during the following week's podcast episode. If you live close to Chambly and like craft beer you should most definitely make the trip! Photo Credit: Nick Sayers

A conversation about his experience at Heavy Montreal, his personal favorite festival to play, if he sides with Manowar or Hellfest, a ridiculous encounter with Joey Demaio, why he chooses not to drink alcohol & his beer of choice when cooking. This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I am super stoked to announce that Vox&Hops will be attending this year's BSC - Bières et Saveurs de Chambly as a media which will be taking place in Chambly Quebec Quebec starting today August 30th till September 2nd!!! I am super excited to share my experience with you during the following week's podcast episode. If you live close to Chambly and like craft beer you should most definitely make the trip! Photo Credit: Benoit Rousseau

A conversation about how he discovered craft beer, his top American craft beer Brewery, his first experience at Dieu du Ciel's pub, his favorite beer places in the world, his first memory of Lord Worm & what Municipal Waste has coming up next. This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Throughout the episode we drank Brasseur de Montreal's Griffintown Blonde Ale, which was graciously given to me to share with my guests by Marie-Mado Langlois from Brasseur de Montreal. I am super stoked to announce that Vox&Hops will be attending this year's BSC - Bières et Saveurs de Chambly as a media which will be taking place in Chambly Quebec from August 30th - September 2nd!!! I am super excited to share my experience with you during the following week's podcast episode. If you live close to Chambly and like craft beer you should most definitely make the trip!