Podcast
Sept. 5, 2019
Brody Uttley (Rivers of Nihil)
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 Hea…
Sept. 5, 2019
Dan Jacobs (Atreyu)
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 s…
Sept. 2, 2019
Hugues Leroux-Kelly (Matera Brasseurs Tonneliers)
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 …
Aug. 29, 2019
Sean Arsenian (The Great Sabatini)
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 ar…
Aug. 29, 2019
Scott Reeder (Fu Manchu)
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 si…
Aug. 29, 2019
Scott Middleton (Cancer Bats)
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 Montre…
Aug. 22, 2019
Dave Witte (Municipal Waste)
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 Montrea…
Aug. 22, 2019
Vince & Julie (Dopethrone)
A conversation about Heavy Montreal, the sense of community in Metal, Montreal's craft beer scene, what they have coming up, how Jules started screaming & how she stays healthy on the road.
This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Throughou…
Aug. 22, 2019
Belisario Dimuzio (Cattle Decapitation & Eukaryst)
A conversation about his time on Summer Slaughter, the new Cattle Decapitation record Death Atlas, how he got into craft beer, his style of choice, best beer he has had recently & his retirement plan as a microbiologist.
This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Mont…
Aug. 15, 2019
Alex Erian (Despised Icon & Obey The Brave)
A conversation about the Heavy Montreal Festival, using in-ear monitors, the challenges of clean vocals, switching from drumming to screaming, the development of his stage persona, the upcoming Despised Icon Tour & a misstep he wishes he could take back.
This episode was recorded on site at the He…
Aug. 15, 2019
Kyle Anderson (Brand of Sacrifice)
A conversation about how he got into screaming, the evolution of his voice, his vocal warm up technique, the birth of Brand of Sacrifice, his first experience with beer, the Ontarian craft beer scene & what's next for Brand of Sacrifice.
This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019…
Aug. 15, 2019
Maurizio Iacono (Kataklysm & Ex Deo)
A conversation about the Heavy Montreal Festival, the importance of remaining humble in the metal music industry, the craft beer scene of Chicago & St.Tabarnak Kataklysm's very own craft beer brewed by Eutropius Brewing in Belgium.
Photo Credit:
Tim Snow
This episode was recorded on site at the …
Aug. 8, 2019
Eric Danielsson (Watain)
A conversation about the 20th anniversary tour, the craft beer scene in Sweden, the possibilities of a Watain craft beer, their show being cancelled in Singapore, how metal should always be kept dangerous & if he thinks he has ever gone too far on stage.
This episode was recorded on site at the He…
Aug. 8, 2019
Vega de la Rockha (Metalachi)
A conversation about how they made their transition from a standard mariachi band to metal one, what would be a dream tour, if he feels that they will be stuck branded as a theme band, is he a craft beer enthusiast & what does Metalachi have coming up.
This episode was recorded on site at the Heav…
Aug. 8, 2019
Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage)
A conversation about the San Diego craft beer scene, his go-to style of beer, the question that he is fed up of answering, Jesse Leach's vocal surgery, the soundtrack of his youth, his productions & his opinion on the Tim Lambesis situation.
This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal …
Aug. 1, 2019
Dan Cleary (Striker)
A conversation about how he started playing music, the soundtrack to his youth, his favorite style of beer, the Edmonton craft beer scene, a tour horror story, what it was like opening for Metallica & how he keeps his voice strong on tour.
This episode was recorded at Le Saint-Bock tap house, one …
Aug. 1, 2019
Nicky Calonne (Nekrogoblikon)
A conversation about how Jon Goblikon came to be, his foray into craft beer, what the LA craft beer scene is like, how he started doing scream vocals, his influences & how he stays healthy on the road.
This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montreal 2019 festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canad…
Aug. 1, 2019
Dirk Schlächter (Gamma Ray)
A conversation about how life lead him to meet Kai Hansen, how he spent his time during the Helloween reunion tour, the Pumpkin's United lineup's new Helloween album, releasing an EP with Gamma Ray next year & the 30th anniversary of Gamma Ray.
This episode was recorded on site at the Heavy Montre…
July 25, 2019
Nick Farkas (Heavy Montreal)
A conversation about how he got started booking bands in the late 80's in Montreal, the hustle that was required to make it happen, what venue he misses most, some crazy DIY events he promoted, the development of the punk & metal scene in the 90's, the craft beers which will be available at this ye…
July 18, 2019
Jim Gregory (Solium Fatalis)
A conversation about the history of his band Solium Fatalis, his early influences growing up as a young metal head in the early 90's, his journey into becoming a craft beer enthusiast, his memories of his first beer when he was 9 years old, what it was like being stationed in Florida in 99, the str…
July 11, 2019
Richie Cavalera (INCITE)
A conversation about his first experience with alcohol, how playing Policia on stage at a young age got him hooked, if he ever felt pressure when starting a band due to his father's success, how he dealt with schooling whilst on the road, how Ozzy Osbourne is partly responsible for his smoking habi…
July 4, 2019
Aaron Savas (Arcane Stone Sculpting)
A conversation about how he fell into the world of making monsters for people, his early artistic influences, his creative process when designing monsters, how he creates stories in his mind to help shape his creations, how he built the new stage props for Aborted, how he designs them to be transpo…
June 27, 2019
Bradley Zorgdrager (BangerTV & Exclaim!)
A conversation about how he got his start in the world of Metal Media, his past experiences on the road as a tour manager for pop punk bands, the reason he has never tasted alcohol, how he has grown as an interviewer over the years, how he approaches creating interview questions & writing reviews, …
June 20, 2019
Andrew Gerrity (Wolvhammer)
A conversation about touring in a Bandwagon, how he fell into the world of addiction at a young age whilst dealing with anxiety & depression, how he coped & managed his time in school, that time he detoxed at his Girlfriend's house during Christmas, his reverence for amphetamines, the physical toll…