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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!

Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Matt McGachy & Sound Talent Media

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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!

    A Serendipitous Life with David Ellefson of Dieth

    A Serendipitous Life with David Ellefson of Dieth

    David Ellefson of Dieth & I have a conversation about being sober, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, Dieth, his musical identity, dealing with clickbait press & how he fights the hops.
    Throughout this conversation, I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cryptopsy's "Nun So Vile" the Lavender Black Tea with Hops.
    This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast.
    Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!
    Photo Credit: Anthony Frisketti
    Episode Links:
    Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/
    Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1
    Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022
    David Ellefson: https://davidellefson.com/
    Dieth: https://diethofficial.com/
    Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/
    Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/
    Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/
    Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ 
    Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

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    Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/
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    Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/
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    • 52 min
    Connected to the Land with Pierre Carroz of Herod

    Connected to the Land with Pierre Carroz of Herod

    Pierre Carroz of Herod & I have a conversation about being gluten intolerant, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, "Iconoclast". mental health, Fight the Hops & his hangover cure.
    Throughout this chat, Pierre drank his 3% gluten free homebrew while I enjoyed Pub Brewskey's "Brew Juice- Crème d'Ananas" the 5.2% smoothie sour with pineapples and ice cream.
    This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast.
    Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!!
    Photo Credit: Olivier Lovey
    Episode Links:
    Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/
    Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1
    Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022
    Herod: https://herod.bandcamp.com/album/iconoclast
    Pub Brewskey: https://www.brewskey.ca/
    Artist Spotlight: Devine Defilement-: https://devinedefilement.bandcamp.com/
    Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/
    Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/
    Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ 
    Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

    SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
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    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.
    Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.
    Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/
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    • 56 min
    This is Haze Wars

    This is Haze Wars

    On Saturday May 6th at Kahnawake Brewing the 1st edition of Yakima Chief Hops presents Vox&Hops Haze Wars took place. Sir John Brewing, Kahnawake Brewing, Microbrasserie Jackalhop, Brasserie du Bas Canada, BG Brasserie Urbaine & Toltèk Brasseur Artisan went head to head to create their best Mono Hop IPA using HBC586 Hops. HBC586 Hops is an experimental hops that is known to be herbaceous & showcase a large melody of fruity flavours such as mango and citrus.
    At the event, I had the chance to talk with Drew Stevens of Kahnawake Brewing, Marc-André Cordeiro Lima of Brasserie du Bas Canada, Pierre Hugo Houle of BG Brasserie Urbaine, Marc-Olivier Pouliot of Microbrasserie Jackalhop, Simon Normand of Sir John Brewing, Frédérick Bois-Chassé of Toltèk Brasseur Artisan, Philippe Brousseau of the Whispers From The Void Podcast & Luc Beaulieu of Yakima Chief Hops.
    Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!!
    Episode Links:
    Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/
    Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1
    Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022
    Yakima Chief Hops: https://www.yakimachief.com/
    Sir John Brewing: https://brasseriesirjohn.com/
    Kahnawake Brewing: https://kahnawakebrewing.square.site/
    Microbrasserie Jackalhop: https://jackalhop.com/
    Brasserie du Bas Canada: https://www.brasseriebascanada.com/
    BG Brasserie Urbaine: https://bg.beer/
    Toltèk Brasseur Artisan: https://www.toltekbrasseur.com/
    Whispers from the Void podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@whispersfromthevoidpodcast4871
    Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/
    Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ 
    Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

    SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
    Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.
    Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.
    Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

    • 43 min
    Wearing Many Hats with Bruce Lamont of Yakuza

    Wearing Many Hats with Bruce Lamont of Yakuza

    Bruce Lamont of Yakuza & I have a conversation about 2023 so far, Brewtal North America, "Sutra", multiple musical identities, sax in metal, Brain Tentacles, mental health, Fight the Hops & his updated hangover cure.
    Throughout this chat, Bruce & I enjoyed Hop Butcher For the World's "Moored Dirigible" the 6.5% IPA that was hopped with Citra, Simcoe, Eclipse hops as well as their "All Sides Are Green" the 8.5% Double IPA which was hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, Riwaka hops. 
    This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast.
    Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!!
    Photo Credit: @bigtakeovermag
    Episode Links:
    Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/
    Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1
    Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022
    Yakuza: https://yazkua.bandcamp.com/album/sutra
    Hop Butcher For the World: www.hopbutcher.com
    Artist Spotlight: Stone Nomads-: https://stonenomads.bandcamp.com/album/fiery-sabbath
    Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/
    Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/
    Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ 
    Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

    SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
    Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.
    Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.
    Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

    • 59 min
    A Part of the Tribe with Dreadnought, n0trixx & FMA + 12 Gage of the Neurodivergent Crew

    A Part of the Tribe with Dreadnought, n0trixx & FMA + 12 Gage of the Neurodivergent Crew

    Dreadnought, n0trixx & FMA + 12 Gage of the Neurodivergent Crew & I have a conversation about their 1st beers, the soundtrack of their youths, being neurodivergent & creating the Neurodivergent Crew.
    Throughout this chat, Dreadnought drank a Brewdog's "Punk IPA" the 5.2% American IPA, n0trixx & FMA drank some Kombucha while 12 Gage enjoyed a black coffee, an Innocent "Smoothie" and a Stella Artois. I enjoyed 5e Baron x Vox&Hops' "Ossuary" the 6.5% India Pale Ale brewed with Phantasm, a residue from pressed Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand & lightly Dry Hopped with Mosaic and Galaxy Hops.
    Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!!
    Photo Credit: n0trixx
    Episode Links:
    Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/
    Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1
    Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022
    Neurodivergent Crew: https://linktr.ee/neurodivergentcrew
    Dreadnought: https://www.instagram.com/dreadnoughtofficial/
    n0trixx: https://n0trixx.com/
    FMA + 12 Gage: https://fma12gage.com/
    Brewdog: https://www.brewdog.com/uk
    Innocent: https://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/
    5e Baron: https://www.5ebaron.com/
    Artist Spotlight - Defy the Curse: https://defythecurse.bandcamp.com/
    Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/
    Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ 
    Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

    SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
    Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.
    Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.
    Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

    • 1 hr 34 min
    Creative Limitations with Sefan De Graef of Psychonaut / Hippotraktor

    Creative Limitations with Sefan De Graef of Psychonaut / Hippotraktor

    Sefan De Graef of Psychonaut / Hippotraktor & I have a conversation about how 2023 has been so far, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, being in multiple projects, mental health, being a teacher, how he Fight the Hops and his hangover cure.
    Throughout this chat, Sefan drank Brouwerij Het Anker's "Gouden Carolus Tripel" the 9% Belgian Tripel while I enjoyed Pub Brewskey's "Citra Madness" the 7.5% NEIPA that was hopped with Citra, Citra Cryo et Citra Spectrum.
    This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast.
    Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!!
    Photo Credit: Gert Stockmans
    Episode Links:
    Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/
    Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1
    Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022
    Psychonaut: https://psychonautband.bandcamp.com/album/violate-consensus-reality
    Hippotraktor: https://hippotraktor.bandcamp.com/album/meridian
    Brouwerij Het Anker: https://www.hetanker.be/en/gouden-carolus-tripel
    Pub Brewskey: https://www.brewskey.ca/
    Artist Spotlight -Omnifariam: https://omnifariammetal.bandcamp.com/album/the-summoning
    Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/
    Heavy MTL: https://heavymontreal.com/
    Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ 
    Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/

    SUPPORT THE PODCAST:
    Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS10 to save 10% off your entire purchase.
    Pitch Black North: https://www.pitchblacknorth.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.
    Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/
    Use the Promo Code: VOXHOPS15 to save 15% off your entire purchase.

    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
41 Ratings

41 Ratings

Grateful Phan ,

Bass

Love your podcast. Really enjoy your interviews. Please consider lowering the bass of your recording gear. It’s so high I nearly have to turn the bass off on my equalizer. 5stars for the podcast. 2stars for the sound.

Nikita621 ,

Love this one!

As a fan of both metal and craft beer, this podcast is essential for me! I LOVE the content and think Matt is very charismatic. I appreciate the variety of all metal sub-genres.

mcknightcm1 ,

Podcast

What a great show! Never a bad show, very professional and perfect interviewer.

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