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!
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episode 165: Matt's Origin Story as told by Joe Martel, Katherina Benoit & Mike Marino
Part 1- Joe Martel A conversation about his first impression of me, growing together, singing his words, his favorite memories of being in NiXtasm, why the band ended, the crazy nights of our youth, his impression about my current projects & NiXtasm 2020. Throughout this interview Joe was drinking a Mojito Tea with a little bit a rum added to it. & Matt was drinking Le Saint-Bock's "CrHazy IPA". This is a cross between a NEIPA & West Coast IPA. It was juicy, slightly dank, ultra crushable yet not too Hazy. It clocked in with a 6.7% ABV. Part 2- Katherina Benoit A conversation about her first impression of me, the crazy parties of our youth, playing music, gaining confidence, always looking out for me, Cryptopsy & Vox&Hops. Throughout this interview Katherina was drinking Tia Maria with almond milk. & Matt was drinking Central City Brewing's "Red Racer's Street Legal Pilsner". This dealcoholized brew was very close to a real beer experience. It was crisp, with a fantastic mouth feel & crushable. It clocked in with a 0.5% ABV. Part 3- Mike Marino A conversation about how we met, bringing me into the Montreal music scene, 3 Mile Scream, great party nights, some of our favorite gigs & his impressions of Vox&Hops. Throughout this chat we were drinking Brewdog's "Ghost Walker IPA". A Non-Alcoholic IPA that was brewed in collaboration with Lamb Of God. It was slightly sweet, mildly bitter & surprisingly non-alcoholic! It clocks in at 0.5% ABV.