Podcast
Dec. 9, 2019
Jason Stephenson (Juggernaut Brew Co)
A conversation about how he became a brewer, how Juggernaut came to be, why they chose to make it vegan & gluten free, their artwork, where metal & beer meet, the Brewtality collaborative brews, a dream band to collaborate with & his go to style of beer.
Throughout this episode we drank Juggernaut…
Dec. 5, 2019
Sam Yates (Ingested)
A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, how he got into extreme music, his first concerts, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his first experiences with alcohol, the secret to keeping an original lineup, doing the band full time, designing merchandise & his current playlist.
This intervie…
Nov. 28, 2019
Christopher Bowes (Alestorm)
A conversation about being the party guy, the soundtrack to his youth, discovering his place in metal, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his first experiences with alcohol, his vocals, climbing out of folk metal & the story behind the inflatable duck.
Throughout this interview we drank Le Saint-Bo…
Nov. 28, 2019
Ben Duerr (Shadow Of Intent & Hollow Prophet)
A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, when he started screaming, the evolution of his voice, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, recording vocals, his vocal influences, how much farther he can push his vocals & bands that deserve more attention.This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock…
Nov. 21, 2019
Jordan James (Disentomb)
A conversation about the pros & cons of being from Australia, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, his first experiences with beer, a Disentomb craft beer, the evolution of his voice, his day job, his biggest influencers & vocal tone vs. comprehension.
This interview was recorded at Le Saint-Bock Bra…
Nov. 21, 2019
Chris Noth (Sound Engineer & Tour Manager)
A conversation about how he became a sound engineer, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the consequences of mixing drunk, the soundtrack to his youth, his first big tour, dealing with delinquent promoters & his work with Hummus Records/Booking.
Throughout this episode we drank Le Castor Brewing Com…
Nov. 14, 2019
John Kevill (Warbringer)
A conversation about the soundtrack to his youth, his metal evolution, the bands that inspired Warbringer, choosing not to drink whilst on tour, how he strives to be the best vocalist he can be, his lyrical process & a tour he would like to live again.
Throughout this episode we drank Brasseurs du…
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…