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A conversation about COVID- 19, Devastation on the Nation being postponed, why it has taken them so long to return to North America, finding balance & when will normal life return. Throughout this interview Øystein was drinking a Pale Ale that was brewed locally in Bergen Norway. & Matt was drinking St-Houblon's "Mango Suave". Taken from their Série NEIPA that was brewed with Mango that cocked in with a 6.5% ABV. It was juicy, tangy & absolutely fantastic!! 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 together so qui…

A conversation about COVID- 19, her first beers, high school life, the soundtrack of her youth, her transition from theatre to metal, how she trained she voice, breaking the female fronted label & her hangover cure. Throughout this interview Rikke was drinking Kissmeyer's "Adventure" a NEIPA that clocked in at 5.5% ABV. & Matt was drinking OverHop Canada's "Dark Hop". A Black IPA a malty yet hoppy delight that clocked in with a 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 February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! …

A conversation about COVID- 19, how he got into the record business, starting Everlasting Spew Records, discovering new bands, how is it when bands move onto larger labels, how bands can get in contact with them & what is his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Giorgio was drinking Birra Baladin's "Open Gold" an American Pale Ale brewed with spices. It clocked in at 7.5% ABV. & Matt was drinking Vilains Brasseurs' "Yukon". A Northwest IPA brewed with Chinook, Simcoe, Citra and Columbus hops It clocked in with a 6% ABV. This is the final "Spotlight on Everlasting Spew Records" episode! Check out Void Rot's sick track "Accursed Earth" taken from their split with Atavisma which is played in the intro of this episode. Support Extreme Music!!! 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 …

A conversation about COVID- 19, if they are craft beer enthusiasts, the soundtrack to their youths, their first experiences with beer, their first concerts, a dream tour, their hangover cures & Redneck Vikings From Hell. Throughout this interview Jake, Heinrich & Donny were drinking Burial Beer Co's "Departure From Dawn" an IPA double dry-hopped with Riwaka, Vic Secret, Citra Cryo and Columbus Cryo. This is a collaboration with Bearded Iris Brewing & it clocked in at 7.6% ABV. & Matt was drinking Noctem Artisans Brasseurs' "Oskar HMS Cossack". New England IPA double dry-hopped and brewed with Sabro & Mosiac hops. My top two hops right there!!! It clocked in with a 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 date…

A conversation about COVID- 19, the soundtrack of his youth, the Polish beer scene, his passion for touring, Solitude in Madness, recording at Grindstone Studio, focusing on his vocals, James Stewart on drums & his iconic vocals. Throughout this interview Matt was drinking Henderson Brewing Company's "Devastation" the Black Lager it is Dark German Lager with a balance of roasted and smooth malt flavours, medium body, dryness and light hop bitterness makes for dangerously drinkable beer. 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…

A conversation about social isolation, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the soundtrack of his youth, his first concerts, where he developed his musical skills, loosing all of his band members & then replacing them all within days. Throughout this interview Steffen was drinking Mahrs Bräu's "Ungespundet Naturtrüb a U" a natural unfiltered ale. & Matt was drinking Noctem Artisans Brasseurs' " Humulus Felidae". A delicious IPA that was hopped with Sabro & Ekuanot hops. I am on a serious Sabro kick these days! I really love the coconut & flowery profile that it brings to these tropical IPAs. It clocked in with a 6.5% 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 t…

A conversation about social isolation, Brewdog's "Ghost Walker Non-Alcoholic IPA, how this collaboration came to life, what shows might look like after COVID- 19, a band that might be huge & the possibility of a solo project. Throughout this interview Randy was drinking Brewdog's "Ghost Walker IPA". A Non-Alcoholic IPA that was brewed in collaboration with Randy & the Lamb Of God crew. It clocks in at 0.5% ABV. They describe it as, "Beer gods and rock gods unite in a world’s first collaboration. A liquid celebration of clarity in the face of adversity. And this beer lives up to the hype. We’ve muted the alcohol, but amped up the flavor. So all the thrash, all the passion, and all the attitude remain. Tropical notes are mixed up with a grassy, pine riff. All carried on a solid malt baseline. Pure metal without the morning after bangover." & Matt was drinking Mikkeller's "Henry And His Science". This impeccable non-alcoholic IPA had a slight juicy feel akin to apple juice. I …

A conversation about COVID-19, coping with social isolation, never growing out of metal & their new record "Weapons of Tomorrow". Throughout this interview John was drinking Stone Brewing's "Ghost Hammer IPA" a tropical & floral unfiltered IPA that clocked in at a 6.7% ABV. John paired this brew with some dried apricots...a first for Vox&Hops! & Matt was drinking Le Castors Brewing Company "NEIPA". This hazy, delicious, tropical & well balance brew clocked in at 6.3 % 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 th…

A conversation about the LA craft beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, their new record Phylogenesis & the obstacles that hindered its progress, getting a DUI, the worst thing to happen on tour & the moment he is most proud of. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal`s premier taprooms. Throughout this interview we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "Malediction", a creamy delicious Milk Stout. It clocked in at a perfect 5% ABV. Photo Credit: BIRGIT HAUGEN's (METAL STORM, USA) 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 …

A conversation about social isolation, if they are craft beer enthusiasts, their first beers, the soundtrack to their youths, their transition into metal, becoming a screamer, the female fronted band typecast & the KoperCrabb Podcast. This is only the first part of this interview. For the second part you have to head over to the KoperCrabb Podcast & check out to their episode featuring yours truly!! Do it! Throughout this interview Chaney was drinking Soquel Fermentation Project's "Red #3 with Cherries". A Flanders-style ale that starts out acidic and sour with initial tart cherry notes that linger through a complex palate that displays our native Santa Cruz yeast and oak-barrel aged character over a subtle malt and hop profile. It clocks in with a 7% ABV which is apparently is a certified dick ripper. Navene was drinking Heretic Brewing Company's "A Fruitful World". A Berliner Weisse-style ale brewed with strawberry, guava, tangerine & pineapple. It clocked in with a 5.2 %ABV…

A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, being the unclassifiable gateway band, empowering metal nerds, putting glasses back on, being the Obituarist, one of the darkest days in the bands history & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Trevor was drinking Grimm Artisanal Ales' "Super Swoon". A dry-hopped Gose with Cashmere & Motueka Hops. It clocked in with a 4.5% 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. Devastatio…

A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, his first live performance, his musical evolution, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, life after the party, Teramobil & Unhuman's new record. Throughout this interview we were drinking Microbrasserie 4 Origines' "Bonbon" a Belgian Strong Ale brewed with Candi Sugar. It was sweet, malty& had a wonderfully smooth boozy bite. It clocked in at 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 Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect to Daniel DeFonce for pulling this together so quickly...I am impressed! All of the upcoming Vox&Hops Craft Beer…

A conversation about isolation, the soundtrack to his youth, becoming a vocalist, his first show, "Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape", the dark times for the band, teaching vocals, Doom Eternal & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview James was drinking Guinness' "Extra Stout". & Matt was drinking Henderson Brewing Company's "Devastation" the Black Lager it is Dark German Lager with a balance of roasted and smooth malt flavours, medium body, dryness and light hop bitterness makes for dangerously drinkable beer. This is a "Spotlight on Everlasting Spew Records" episode! Check out Demiurgon's sick track "Il Culto Cannibale" taken from their album "The Oblivious Lure" which is played in the intro of this episode. Support Extreme Music!!!! 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 …

A conversation about COVID- 19, DOTN getting postponed, recording a live show, the straight edge lifestyle, the soundtrack to his youth, how he ended up playing metal, a tour he wishes he could do again, "Wolves of Karelia" & how COVID- 19 will affect the music business. Throughout this interview Tuomas was drinking "Teho", a Finnish energy drink, that is actually made by the Olvi beer company. Tuomas does not drink alcohol because he practices a straight edge lifestyle. & Matt was drinking OverHop Canada's "Mad Manu" an American Style Blonde Ale that was refreshing, silky smooth & ultra drinkable. It clocked in at a very reasonable 5.2 % 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 N…

A conversation about coping with COVID- 19, their new ep "Doomed Heavy Metal", choosing to cover Dio, recording a live show, how to help your favourite craft breweries & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Zach was drinking Brasserie Dunham's "Bière de Foudre". & Matt was drinking Henderson Brewing Company's "Devastation" the Black Lager it is Dark German Lager with a balance of roasted and smooth malt flavours, medium body, dryness and light hop bitterness makes for dangerously drinkable beer. 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 …

A conversation about learning while in isolation, being the last band out on tour, the soundtrack of his youth, how he got into drums, his first gig, the modern drummers, his favourite young drummers, the viscous 90s drum world, something he wishes he was better at, his new project Neurectomy & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview John was drinking Sixpoint Brewing's "Meltdown" Hazy IIPA that was tropical with citrus characteristics & a soft, easy finish. It clocked in with a 8% ABV. & Matt was drinking Brasserie Artisanale Lagabière's "Ta Meilleur" a Hazy IPA which was juicy, tangy & extremely smooth yet it clocked in with an 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 …

A conversation about COVID- 19, social isolation, why drummers tend to be in multiple bands, using drums to make friends, Ritual Dictates, metal bands being altruistic & filling in for Intronaut at the Decibel Metal & Beer festival. Throughout this interview Ash was drinking Driftwood Brewing Company's "Fat Tug" IPA that was hoppy & fruity. & Matt was drinking Sir John Brewing Co's "La Tête Dans Les Nuages" a DDH Double IPA which was juicy, tangy & extremely smooth yet it clocked in with an 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 …

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his first experience with beer, his first live music experience, his evolution into metal, his first show, a dream tour & how COIVID- 19 is affecting the industry. Throughout this interview Zachary was drinking Cisco Brewers' "Pint Break" a Double IPA that was hoppy & fruity & clocked in at 8.7% ABV and 60 IBU. & Matt was drinking Noctem Brasserie Artisanale's "Hop Rush" a Session IPA which was juicy, tangy & extremely drinkable. It clocked in at a smooth 4.5% 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 11t…

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, how he started playing drums, his first live experience, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, a Beyond Creation Brew, the Montreal metal scene, modern drummers, a dream tour & making bad decisions on airplanes. This episode was recorded at BreWskey - Pub & Taproom, a marvelous new taproom that is putting out some of the best craft beers here in Montreal. I highly recommend it!!! Throughout the interview we were drinking BreWskey - Pub & Taproom's "Big Vic" a Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with Citra, Azaca, Idaho 7 & Vic Secret hops. It was a hazy, juicy delight that clocked in at a wicked 8.8% 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 Natio…

A conversation about social isolation, the soundtrack of his youth, the Oregon Craft Beer Scene, COVID- 19, recording a new album, how technology helped make a better band, respect for previous band members, his time in Aborted, evolution due to perseverance, surviving a burn out, what he learnt from his time in The Faceless & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Ken was drinking Rogue's "Dead Guy Ale" a German Maibock, made with Pacman yeast. Dead Guy is deep honey in colos, has a malty aroma & a rich, hearty flavor. & Matt was drinking Henderson Brewing Company's "Devastation" the Black Lager it is Dark German Lager with a balance of roasted and smooth malt flavours, medium body, dryness and light hop bitterness makes for dangerously quaffable beer. 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 Alum…

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, his first live music experience, his brewery Edgemont Brew Works, how he started brewing, August Burns Red brews, how he has handled COVID- 19, a tour he would like to relive & his hangover cure. Throughout this episode Dustin was drinking The Veil Brewing Co & Jester King's collab "Petalz Fred" a mixed Framhouse ale brewed with raw wheat, Virginia corn grits, spelt, and aged whole leaf hops. This version of Petalz was fermented and aged in Danish cherry wine barrels lending incredible impressions of cherry pie, white pepper, and orange blossom. & Matt was drinking Henderson Brewing Company's "Devastation" the Black Lager it is Dark German Lager with a balance of roasted and smooth malt flavours, medium body, dryness and light hop bitterness makes for dangerously quaffable beer. Devastation On The Nation 2020 featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant has been postponed due to the …

A conversation about his first experience with beer, how he got into craft beer, Vitriol's hype, the soundtrack of his youth, being the only one in Vitriol who drinks, getting robbed at gun point & the pressure of writing a follow record. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal's premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "La Repentante" a White Belgian Ale which was smooth, crisp & ended with a nice banana finish. It clocked in at a very reasonable 5.5 % 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 1…

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, the limitations of being from Rome, his first concert experience, building the band up brick by brick, his day job as a laryngologist, studying the effects of screaming & the Italian craft beer scene. This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale, one of Montreal's premier taprooms. Throughout this interview, we drank Le Saint-Bock Brasserie Artisanale's "J'te DIPA" a juicy, tangy yet slightly boozy Double IPA that clocked in at 7.9% 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 Nation 2021 with run from February 11th - March 14th 2021. Mad love & respect t…

A conversation about the soundtrack of his youth, discovering music, playing guitar, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the Decibel Metal & Beer Festival, Ash Pearson filling in on drums, working towards Dunable Guitars, the LA Metal scene, why they are performing as a 3 piece, a tour he would like to live through again & the art of writing complex yet cohesive music. Throughout this interview we tasted Bière Boréale`s "Tropic Nord". A delectable NEIPA with strong notes of Mango & Peaches. It clocked in with a reasonable 6.5% ABV. Get your tickets for this year’s Devastation On The Nation featuring Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant before they all SELL OUT!!!! Presented by Metal Festival Tours, Continental Touring & the Vox&Hops Podcast! Check out & RSVP your spot at the Vox&Hops DOTN Craft Beer Parties in Vancouver, Montreal & Quebec City!!!! Check out & listen to the Vox&Hops' Spotlight on DOTN 2020 playlists either on Apple Musi…