Podcast
Nov. 14, 2019
Dante Dalton (Alukah & Gloom)
A conversation about recording with Chris Donaldson, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the soundtrack to his youth, how he got into playing guitar, a crazy tour story, the consequences of being in two bands & how he finds replacement musicians.
Throughout this episode we drank Brasseurs du Nord's …
Nov. 7, 2019
Travis Werner (Visceral Disgorge)
A conversation about their new album, how he writes lyrics, if he's a craft beer enthusiast, how he started screaming, the evolution of his voice, the soundtrack to his youth, the moment he is most proud of & his opinion of the SLAM Police.
This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Ar…
Nov. 7, 2019
Riley McShane (Allegaeon & Continuum)
A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, how he became a metal head, discovering his metal voice, how he writes lyrics, the Patreon fiasco, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, an Allegaeon beer & his other passion playing video games on twitch.
This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock B…
Oct. 31, 2019
Lord Worm (Cryptopsy & Rage Nucléaire)
A conversation about where his voice came from, the origins Lord Worm, deciphering his lyrics, recording None So Vile, why he left the band back in the 90s, how he almost froze to death in 1986 & where his lyrical inspirations come from.
This interview was recorded live in front of an audience at …
Oct. 24, 2019
Simon McKay (The Agonist)
A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, how he ended up playing drums, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his worst experience on the road, his year waiting for Orphans, his top modern drummer & his early influencers.
Throughout this episode we drank Brasseurs du Nord's Boreal du Nord Est…
Oct. 24, 2019
Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist)
A conversation about the soundtrack to her youth, how she discovered metal, if she is a craft beer enthusiast, the year between recording & releasing Orphans, how she developed her scream & if she fears the media.
This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s…
Oct. 17, 2019
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy)
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…
Oct. 17, 2019
Jason Keyser (Origin)
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.…
Oct. 10, 2019
David Haley (Psycroptic & Abramelin)
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…
Oct. 10, 2019
Brady Deeprose (Conjurer)
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 Qu…
Oct. 7, 2019
Francis Foley (Microbrasserie À la Fût)
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 Microbrasseri…
Oct. 3, 2019
Ash Pearson (Revocation)
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-…
Oct. 3, 2019
Andy Thomas (Black Crown Initiate)
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,…
Sept. 30, 2019
Tatiana Fulton (Overhop Canada)
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 wit…
Sept. 26, 2019
Zach Coleman (Khemmis & TRVE Brewing)
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 Ha…
Sept. 26, 2019
Somprasong Makkhasakul (Slamman Booking Asia)
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 & Bla…
Sept. 23, 2019
JF Legentil (Echo Session Ales)
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' Wit…
Sept. 19, 2019
Rob Sherred (Tour Manager & Sound Engineer)
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. Thro…
Sept. 19, 2019
Carlos De Anda (Gloryhole Guillotine)
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, …
Sept. 16, 2019
Etienne Turcotte (Vox Populi & Pixel)
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 Mi…
Sept. 12, 2019
Craig Thorn (BAOS Podcast)
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 B…
Sept. 12, 2019
Kasper Kirkegaard (HateSphere)
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 …
Sept. 9, 2019
Shawn Duriez (Avant-Garde Artisans Brasseurs)
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 dri…
Sept. 5, 2019
Blair Youngblut (Mountain Dust)
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.…