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A conversation about COVID- 19, his first experiences with beer, the soundtrack of his youth, his first shows, expanding the Doom genre, Live Prey & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Christian was drinking And Union's "Sunday Pale" that was brewed in Munich Bavaria & Arcobräu Moos' "Mooser Liesl" that was brewed in Moos Bavaria. & Matt was drinking Bench Brewing Company's "Short Hills: East Coast IPA". This IPA was juicy, slightly dank & simply ultra crushable. It clocked in with a 6.5% ABV. Photo Credit: Stefan Raduta Photography

A conversation about COVID- 19, his craft beer journey, the soundtrack to his youth, the evolution of Decibel, taking a chance with smaller bands, keeping it fresh, branching out, Hall of Fame Vol 3, Metal & Beer Fest & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Albert was drinking TRVE Brewing Co.'s "Tunnel of Trees". An IPA that was hopped with Citra, Centennial, and Chinook Hops. It clocked in with a 7% ABV. & Matt was drinking Nickel Brook Brewing Co.'s "Metal Head". This Double IPA was juicy, boozy, slightly chalky & simply fantastic. It clocked in with a absurdly sneaky 9% ABV.

A conversation about COVID- 19, the soundtrack to his youth, the evolution of extremity, what a band needs to do to get signed, independent vs being on a label, the modern music business, "Would Erik Like This?" & signing his own band Viscera. Throughout this interview Jamie was drinking Brakspear Beer's "Oxford Gold". It clocked in with a 4.6% ABV. Throughout this interview Matt was drinking Trailway Brewing Company's "Luster". This Session IPA was fruity, juicy, had a great mouthfeel & clocked in with a 4% ABV. This is the fifth "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" episode of five! Check out Katalepsy's monster of a track "No Rest No Peace" taken from their album "Terra Mortuus Est" which is played in the intro of this episode. You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till July 12th on the Unique Leader Records IndieMerch Store!!!

A conversation about these crazy times, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, Pelagic Records, finding balance, Nullity, their writing process, a dream tour, Bone Up Brewing & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Ben was drinking Night Shift Brewing's "Hoot Hard Seltzer". It clocked in with a 4% ABV. & Matt was drinking Ras L'Bock Artisans Brasseurs' "Jamais Deux Sans Cinq". This Triple NEIPA was juicy, creamy, boozy, slightly chalky & simply fantastic. It clocked in with a absurdly sneaky 10% ABV. This month is a "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" month!! You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till July 12th on the Unique Leader Records IndieMerch Store!!!

A conversation about COVID- 19, having Sober fun, the soundtrack to his youth, how he got into extreme vocals, molding his persona, Never Forget Chernobyl, Nuklearth & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Grimo was drinking Chiemseer's "Hell". This classic German Hell style brew is said to be a restorative nectar that should be enjoyed after a big workout! It clocked in with a 5% ABV. Throughout this interview Matt was drinking Microbrasserie Vox Populi's "Brunch Kettle Sour". This Berliner Weise was like a delicious Mimosa. It was fruity, light & slightly sour. It clocked in with a 3% ABV. This is the fourth "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" episode of five! Check out Cytotoxin's monster of a track "Lupus Aurora" taken from their album "Nuklearth" which is played in the intro of this episode. You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till July 12th on the Unique Leader Records IndieMerch Store!!!

A conversation about using this time wisely, the 90s Montreal Metal Scene, the soundtrack of his youth, how he got in Canadian Extreme Metal, The Growl, live stream interviews & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Cannibal Cam was drinking a Vodka & Soda out of an Old Schooner glass. & Matt was drinking Third Moon Brewing's "Dust Made Flesh". This Double IPA was juicy, creamy, slightly chalky & simply fantastic. It clocked in with a absurdly sneaky 8% ABV. This month is a "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" month!! You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till July 12th on the Unique Leader Records IndieMerch Store!!!

A conversation about COVID- 19, the soundtrack of his youth, why the drums, being a vegan, NiteSoil, the third time is the charm, confidence as an interviewer, Slay At Home, playing drums for Spylacopa & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Frank was drinking A Take-Away Margarita. & Matt was drinking Microbrasserie Le Fermentor's "Sven Raspberry Pale Ale". This Pale Ale brewed with massive amounts of raspberries was lightly fruited, slightly tart & extremely crushable. It clocked in at a very reasonable 5.5% ABV. This month is a "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" month!! You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till the end of June on the their IndieMerch Store!!! 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 ha…

A conversation about working through COVID- 19, their rapid success, their first beers, how they started brewing, hitting the ground running, where their name stems from, creativity vs flagships, collaborative brews, if they are metalheads, their hop of the moment & their hangover cure. Throughout this interview we were drinking Sir John Brewing Co.'s "1201 Bourbon". This Imperial Stout with espresso, Madagascar Vanilla, Cacao Nibs, Maple Syrup & Sicilian Peppers was aged for 5 Months in Bourbon Casks! It was chocolaty, boozy, slightly spicy & absolutely fantastic!. It clocked in with a 10% ABV. This is the third "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" episode of four! Check out Stillbirth's monster of a track "Panem et Circenses" taken from their album "Revive The Throne" which is played in the intro of this episode. You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till the end of June on the Unique Leader Records IndieMerch Store!!! Devastation On The Natio…

A conversation about the soundtrack of her youth, when she started singing, Kylla Custom Rock Wear, creating Vulvatron, dealing with Trolls & making masks for health workers. Throughout this interview Kim was drinking South Street Brewery's "Satan's Pony". This Amber Ale was brewed with Scottish ale yeast and traditional U.K. hops. It clocked in with a 5.6 % ABV. & Matt was drinking MaBrasserie's "Pilz". This crushable classic Pilsner was slightly bitter & had a perfect malt balance. It clocked in at a very reasonable 5% ABV. This month is a "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" month!! You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till the end of June on the their IndieMerch Store!!! 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 Tour…

A conversation about COVID- 19, the soundtrack of his youth, his first shows, being a solo artist, being straight edge, his vocals, "Indwell"'s concept, being disowned in the name of Metal, constructive criticism & a dream tour. Throughout this interview Cameron was drinking Mountain Dew Voltage. & Matt was drinking Vilains Brasseurs' "Moka Cold Brew Stout" collab with Noble Café. This smooth coffee forward stout was fantastic. Malty, slightly bitter & a wonderful mouthfeel! It clocked in with a 6.5% ABV. This is the second "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" episode of four! Check out Katalepsy's monster of a track "Those Who Rot The Souls" taken from their album "Terra Mortuus Est" which is played in the intro of this episode. You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till the end of June on the Unique Leader Records IndieMerch Store!!! Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperi…

A conversation about COVID- 19, the Australian craft beer scene, rushing home from tour when COVID hit, their new vocalist Tyler Miller, working with Will Putney, the limitations of being from Australia, Hell Will Come For Us All & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Mick was drinking White Rabbit's "Chocolate Stout". An English Sweet / Milk Stout style beer made with Organic Pana Cacao. & Matt was drinking Birra Bar à Bières Maison's "Irma". This crushable Session IPA was fruity, slightly dank & a wonderful mouthfeel! It clocked in at a very reasonable 4% ABV. This month is a "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" month!! You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till the end of June on the their IndieMerch Store!!! 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 be…

A conversation about COVID- 19, who is Yakima Chief Hops, Proprietary Hops, Cryo Hops, Chicoutimi's metal scene, Quebec's archaic alcohol laws & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Luc was drinking Lagabière's Blue & Red "Combat Des Chiefs". These NEIPAs were both brewed with different experimental hops. The red using Bio-T Cryo Blend ET HBC 472 & the Blue using Bio-T Cryo Blend ET HBC 692. They both clocked in with a 7.5% ABV. & Matt was drinking Microbrasserie Broadway's "Katana". This NEIPA DDH with Sabro Hops & Ginger was fruity, coconutty & slightly spicy due to the ginger & it had a wonderful mouthfeel! It clocked in at a 7% ABV. This is the first "Spotlight on Unique Leader Records" episode of four! Check out Ingested's monster of a track "Dead Seraphic Forms" taken from their album "Where Only Gods May Tread" which is played in the intro of this episode. You can get 10% off by using the promo code (VOXANDHOPS) on everything till the end of June on the Uni…

A conversation about COVID- 19, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the legacy of Churchill's Pub, the soundtrack of his youth, a tour he would like to relive, the struggles of the road, the Big Shred Podcast & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview John was drinking Harpoon Brewery's "UFO White". A classic white ale brewed with orange peel & coriander that was smooth & drinkable. It clocked in with a 4.8% ABV. & Matt was drinking Echo Session Ales' "Hazy Session IPA". This crushable Session Hazy IPA was fruity, slightly dank & a wonderful mouthfeel! It clocked in at a very reasonable 3.9 % 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. …

A conversation about working in the beverage industry, being signed to Roadrunner Records, exiting the tour lifestyle, starting Redefining Darkness & Seeing Red Records, the types of bands he signs, the effects of COVID- 19 on the music industry & the Into the Darkness podcast. Throughout this interview Thomas was drinking a Hot Toddy made with Middle West Spirits' "Michelone Reserve Bourbon". Thomas claims that it is probably the best bourbon coming out of Ohio. & Matt was drinking MaBrasserie's "Bébé Mandrill". This crushable Grisette was smooth, crisp & slightly funky. It clocked in at a smooth 4.1% ABV. This is the fourth "Spotlight on Redefining Darkness Records" episode of four! Check out Angerot's monster of a track "Coalesced with Wickedness" taken from their album "The Divine Apostate " which is played in the intro of this episode. You can get 15% off by using the promo code (vox&hops) on all CDs, Vinyls & Cassettes till the end of May on the Redefining Darkness Ba…

A conversation about breaking her wrist & hand, craft beers on the road, the soundtrack of her youth, her first shows, how she started touring, what makes a good merch person, remaining positive during difficult days, her last tour with Testament & Exodus & her hangover cure. Throughout this interview Robin was drinking Modelo Negra. It was malty & smooth & it clocks in with a 5.4% ABV. & Matt was drinking 's Silo's "IPA à La Goyave". This crushable IPA à La Goyave was fruity, tropical, creamy & delicious. It clocked in at 7% ABV. This month is a "Spotlight on Redefining Darkness Records" month!! You can get 15% off by using the promo code (vox&hops) on all CDs, Vinyls & Cassettes till the end of May on the Redefining Darkness Bandcamp Page!!! 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 Met…

A conversation about COVID-19, the soundtrack of his youth, which instrument came first, his first shows, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, Hail Hath (we love Jerry Monk), becoming an extreme drummer, bands using Patreon, when will shows come back & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview AJ was drinking Broken Goblet Brewing Company's "Carle The Great". A Russian Imperial Stout aged Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey barrels & it clocked in with a (as AJ puts is) a soft 11.1% ABV. & Matt was drinking Brasserie Artisanale Maltstrom's "IXXPL". This fantastic Double India Pale Lager was dank, juicy, fruit forward & clocked in with a 8.6% ABV. This month is a "Spotlight on Redefining Darkness Records" month!! You can get 15% off by using the promo code (vox&hops) on all CDs, Vinyls & Cassettes till the end of May on the Redefining Darkness Bandcamp Page!!! Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has b…

A conversation about leaving Ion Dissonance, the soundtrack of his youth, the birth of Blight, doing guest vocals on The Unspoken King, Chris Donaldson the worst merch guy & Blight's new record "Temple of Wounds". Throughout this interview Gabriel was drinking Ras L'Bock Artisans Brasseurs' "La Solution". It is a classic American IPA here in Montreal. It is juicy, citrusy, dank & it clocks in with a 7% ABV. & Matt was drinking Echo Session Ales "Hazy Session IPA". This crushable Session Hazy IPA was fruity, slightly dank & a wonderful mouthfeel! It clocked in at a very reasonable 3.9 % ABV. This is the third "Spotlight on Redefining Darkness Records" episode of four! Check out Oxygen Destroyer's monster of a track "Onslaught of the Precambrian Hordes" taken from their album "Bestial Manifestations of Malevolence and Death" which is played in the intro of this episode. You can get 15% off by using the promo code (vox&hops) on all CDs, Vinyls & Cassettes till the end of May…

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, how he got into metal, becoming a drummer, developing his abilities, being stuck between genres & Johnny Nocash & the Celtic outlaws. Throughout this interview Cory was drinking Collective Art's Brewing's "Saint of Circumstance". It was an easy drinking, any occasion brew. This Blonde Ale was hopped with Citra, Centennial and Amarillo hops. refreshing which clocked in with a 4.7% ABV. & Matt was drinking Sir John Brewing Co's "Double Leitmotiv". This DDH DIPA was hopped with 100% Mosaic Hops. It was tropical, creamy & absolutely delicious. It clocked in at 8.2% ABV. This month is a "Spotlight on Redefining Darkness Records" month!! You can get 15% off by using the promo code (vox&hops) on all CDs, Vinyls & Cassettes till the end of May on the Redefining Darkness Bandcamp Page!!! Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to t…

A conversation about COVID- 19, the soundtrack of her youth, developing her harsh vocals, becoming a vocal coach, her typical student, consistent & high quality content, recording herself, debunking the female fronted tagline & her hangover cure. Throughout this interview Mary was drinking Golden Road Brewing's "Mango Cart". A light Wheat Ale bursting with lots of fresh mango flavor and aroma, finishing crisp & refreshing which clocked in with a 4% ABV. & Matt was drinking Noctem Artisans Brasseurs' "Oskar HMS Ark Royal". This juicy IPA was hopped with my two top hops (Sabro & Mosaic). It was tropical, creamy & absolutely delicious. It clocked in at 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 Dev…

A conversation about COVID- 19, the soundtrack to his youth, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the Montreal music scene, his first shows, his time with Neuraxis, the dawn of Akurion, joining Necrotic Mutation & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Rob was drinking Microbrasserie Dieu Du Ciel's "Moralité". It is a classic, juicy IPA here in Montreal. It was hopped with Simcoe, Citra et Centennial & it clocks in with a 6.9% ABV. & Matt was drinking MaBrasserie's "Mandrill". This crushable Farmhouse/Saison Brett was fruity, wild & tropical. It clocked in at a smooth 6.2 % ABV. This is the second "Spotlight on Redefining Darkness Records" episode of four! Check out Akurion's monster of a track "Leave Them Scars" featuring guest performances by Luc Lemay, Lord Worm & Jean-Marie Leblanc taken from their album "Come Forth To Me" which is played in the intro of this episode. Support Extreme Music!!! You can get 15% off by using the promo code (vox&hops) on all CDs, Vinyls &…

A conversation about COVID- 19, his first experience with beer, how he approaches teaching music, his first show, how he ended up in Herod, a dream tour, a horrible day on the road & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Mike was drinking BrewDog's "Clockwork Tangerine". This fully automated IPA is infused with tangerine. It was fresh, juicy and sessionable.. It clocks in with a 4.5% ABV. & Matt was drinking Echo Session Ales "Hazy Session IPA". This crushable Session Hazy IPA was fruity, slightly dank & a wonderful mouthfeel! It clocked in at a very reasonable 3.9 % 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 N…

A conversation about COVID-19, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, his early influences, getting ready to perform, a dream tour, a Sojourner brew, Premonitions & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Emilio was drinking Gotlands Bryggeri's "Sitting Bulldog" an IPA brewed with aroma hops from the USA which clocked in with a 6.4% ABV. & Matt was drinking MaBrasserie's "SloMo". This session IPA was juicy, tangy & ultra smooth! It clocked in at 4.8% 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 to…

A conversation about how For the Nomads came to be, why he chooses not to drink, the soundtrack to his youth, his first shows, how he got into his first band & how you can help. Throughout this interview Matt was drinking BrewDog & Lamb of God's collab the Non-Alcoholic "Ghost Walker IPA". This was probably the best Non-Alcoholic beer that I have ever drank. It was malty & caramel forward with a smooth hoppy bite. Huge shout out to Randy Blythe who encouraged BrewDog to hook me up with some of these fine brews. It clocked in with a 0.5% ABV. This is the first "Spotlight on Redefining Darkness Records" episode of four! Check out Sentient Horror's sick track "Loss of Existence" taken from their album "Morbid Realms" which is played in the intro of this episode. Support Extreme Music!!! You can get 15% off by using the promo code (vox&hops) on all CDs, Vinyls & Cassettes till the end of May!!! Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigai…

A conversation about COVID- 19, the soundtrack to his youth, how he started screaming, developing his voice, Sweden fueling the monster, their Visa issues & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Fredrik was drinking Noisy Bastards Brewing Company's "Pongo Pow" an Imperial Stout that was brewed with liquorish which clocked in with a massive 13% ABV. & Matt was drinking Echo Session Ales "Session Rousse Double Rooibos". This fine session red Irish ale was brewed with Rooibos tea & was a delight to drink! It clocked in at a very reasonable 3.7 % 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 F…