Brewtal

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois dive into their favorites from the 2nd quarter of 2024. This week's Beverage Breakdowns include INDIGO GIN (42.5%) from Empress 1908 (Todd's Pick) and PLUMIFICATION PLUM SOUR (4%) collab from Velum Fermentation and Tortured Souls Brewing (Arie's Pick). After the episode make sure to jam our favorite tracks from our favorite Q2 albums/EPs HERE. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beverage Breakdowns | 5:14 Top 5 EPs of Q2 | 11:24 Top 5 Albums of Q2 | 19:34 Top Most BREWTAL EPs of Q2 | 32:16 Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums of Q2 | 39:46 Most BREWTAL Song of Q2 | 49:28 Most BREWTAL Artist of Q2 | 54:25 Outro | 59:06 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was edited by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with new friend of the show Aadam Soorma of TRACE BREWING. We discuss how he became the head of marketing at the brewery, favorite Pittsburgh bands, what it's like to serve coffee and beer all day, fists to the thermostat, revisiting St. Anger, and so much for E106! This week's Beer Breakdowns are MODELITA ESPECIAL (4.4%) from Grupo Modelo (Aadam's pick), CINNAMON DOLCE NITRO STOUT (6%) from Firestone Walker Brewing Company (Todd's pick) and ARIZONA HARD LEMON TEA (5%) from Hornell Brewing Co., Inc. (Arie's Pick). Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 1:14 The Fall of Hard Coffee | 7:29 New Hard Ginger Beer in Town | 8:45 How Aadam Got Into the Industry | 13:10 What is Trace? | 15:48 One Stop Shop for Coffee and Beer | 17:28 The Collab is Coming From Inside the Coffee Shop | 19:58 The Best Pallete on the Team | 21:18 The Evolution of Joe's Roasting Experience | 23:00 Sounding Hoity Toity | 24:46 Regulars for all Times of the Day | 26:55 Coming Up With the Events | 31:50 Deciding to Make Most Events Free | 35:03 That One Event That's Too Hard to Pull Off | 37:50 Favorite Pittsburgh Bands | 39:15 Love of Intimate Shows | 41:24 Moshing TOO Hard | 42:27 Aadam's Flavor of Metal | 44:03 Revisitng St. Anger | 46:33 Favorite Metallica Album | 50:30 Gen Z Hoppin On the Nu-Metal Train | 55:27 Dream Collab Band | 56:56 Getting Backstage to Slipknot | 1:02:09 Outro | 1:04:13 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was edited by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with longtime friends, first time guests, LUI BROCH LARSEN, and CORNEALIUS QVIST of Copenhagen Metalcore outfit NOTHING NOBLE. We discuss Pissed Core, Bass Pro Shop, why their last album didn't land quite like they wanted it to in their neck of the woods, awkward American encounters, and so much for E105! This week's Beer Breakdowns are ANARKIST HAZY JUICY DIPA (7.5%) from Theodor Schiøtz Brewing Company (Lui's pick), HOEGAARDEN ORIGINAL WHITE ALE (4.9%) from Hoegaarden Brewery (Cornealius' pick), MAREDSOS TRIPLE/TRIPEL (10%) from Abbaye de Maredsos (Todd's picks) and THE LIFEBLOOD aka Coffee (Arie's Pick). curse your blessings from NOTHING NOBLE is featured at the end of the episode.  Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 1:36 Local Beers | 6:56 The Irony of Carlsburg | 10:09 Coming to America | 11:52 Awkward American Encounters | 15:39 Touring Staples | 16:54 Copenhagen Anatomy | 20:17 New Artwork Direction | 24:26 Trouble Getting Artwork Approved | 29:01 Learning from DIY | 30:43 Tales of Modern Dismay | 32:10 Your Favorite Band's Band is Misery Signals | 35:18 Shifting Sounds | 37:15 Too Much to Comprehend Live | 41:43 Infuences for curse your blessings | 47:25 New Tracks Popping Off Live | 50:14 What it takes in the industry today | 52:36 Pissed Core | 53:32 Constantely Releasing New Music | 54:56 Ultimate Tour Package | 55:58 Post Pandemic Rules | 59:39 Know What Kind of Show You're Getting Into | 1:04:16 The Visual Process | 1:06:58 Outro | 1:13:48 Featured Track | 1:15:24 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was edited by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with new friends KYLE MAZLIK, DAN NELSON, and JEREMY HARLAN of Atlanta's SUNMANCER. We discuss how Sunmancer came to be, Kyle's days in Broadcast the Nightmare, Dan's birthday at the Gathering of the Juggalos, Jeremy's affinity for Dean guitars, and that's just the tip of the pint glass! This week's Beer Breakdowns are BLUE MOON (5.4%) and FIREBALL WHISKEY (Kyle's picks), MICHELOB ULTRA and EAGLE RARE (Dan's picks), MILLER LITE and MEZCAL (Jeremy's Picks), GUINNESS DRAUGHT STOUT and LEMONCELLO (4.2%) (Todd's picks) and ARIZONA HARD LEMON AND PEACH TEAS (5%) and 3 AMIGOS TEQUILA (Arie's Pick). Chasm Darkly from SUNMANCER is featured at the end of the episode.  Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 How Their Nothing Ever Happens EP Came to Be | 1:38 Beer Breakdowns | 4:35 Dan Attending the Gathering of the Juggalos | 5:40 Video Auditions | 10:33 Atlanta | 12:10 The Writing Process | 13:51 The Goal of Playing Live Shows | 15:30 Kyle's Broadcast the Nightmare Days | 17:04 Coming Full Circle | 19:18 More Than Just Metalcore | 23:03 Jeremy's Love for Dean Guitars | 24:27 First Tour w/August Burns Red and Fuming Mouth | 27:39 Awkward First Days | 36:50 Secret Weapon | 41:43 New Song | 44:16 Outro | 48:05 Featured Track | 51:44 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was edited by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois dive into their favorites from the 1st quarter of 2024. This week's Beverage Breakdowns include DRAUGHT STOUT (4.2%) from Guinness  (Todd's Pick) and HONDURAS, 18 RABBIT from Needmore Coffee Roasters (Arie's Pick). After the episode make sure to jam our favorite tracks from our favorite Q1 albums/EPs HERE. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beverage Breakdowns/Best Beer of Q1 | 5:37 Top 5 EPs of Q1 | 13:40 Top 5 Albums of Q4 | 30:18 Top Most BREWTAL EPs of Q4 | 53:31 Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums of Q4 | 1:07:23 Most BREWTAL Song of Q4 | 1:21:06 Most BREWTAL Artist of Q4 | 1:26:53 Outro | 1:30:56 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with Death Metal Gypsy GABE MANGOLD of ENTERPRISE EARTH. We discuss how EE wrote the majority of Death: An Anthology together as a band in Lake Tahoe, unintentionally championing early year releases, which classic 90s rap track had influences on the album, and that's just the tip of the pint glass! This week's Beer Breakdowns are MAMA'S LITTLE YELLA PILS from Oskar Blues Brewery (4.7%) (Gabe's pick), TENDER ROBOT HAZY IPA (6.2%) from Meanwhile Brewing Company (Todd's pick) and BURNING PHOENIX JALAPENO PALE ALE (6.2%) from 11th Hour Brewing Co. (Arie's Pick). Spineless from ENTERPRISE EARTH is featured at the end of the episode. The track comes from EE's incredible new album Death: An Anthology (out now via MNRK HEAVY). Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 1:15 Restaurants/Breweries in Pittsburgh | 8:16 Early Year Releases | 9:56 Judus f'in Priest | 11:34 Influences | 13:04 Juxtaposition of Genres | 16:15 The Writing Process | 19:21 Picking the Features for D:AA | 21:51 The Progression of EE | 27:52 "Overnight" Success | 31:27 The Meaning Behind D:AA  | 32:57 Death of the Old EE | 36:12 Upcoming Headlining Tour | 40:05 Guitar World Feature | 42:48 Settling Down | 44:17 Dead Icarus Lives | 45:58 Easter Eggs in D:AA | 50:13 Finding that Original Sound | 51:45 Outro | 53:07 Featured Track | 54:40 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY's mastermind Drew Slavik and walking party WRECKLESS LIFE. We get into liking weird metal, perfect circle pit venues, tracks being too loud, how RELAPSES (out now via GOOD FIGHT MUSIC) came to fruition, relinquishing creative control, and trying to make Relapses Fest a fer real thing. Cheers, hopwolves! The Demon and Me (Wreckless Life Edits) from SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY is featured at the end of the episode. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 What is Relapses | 2:46 How Relapese Came to Be | 3:58 Drew and Wreckless' Friendship | 11:15 Fans of the Artists Involved | 12:57 Wreckless' Process | 16:47 Reimagining the Tracks | 21:28 Touring Nowadays | 23:30 Impromtu Wreckless Set | 25:24 Windy City Cirle Pit | 29:01 Relapses Fest | 30:52 Response Coming Back  | 32:54 Meaning of Relapses | 39:55 Nailing the Mix | 42:42 Utilizing Different Distractions Elements | 51:14 Giving Them Their Flowers | 55:21 Outro | 57:34 Featured Track | 1:05:48 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... After a long journey, we finally make it to EPISODE 100! Such a surreal moment for us as we discuss how we're feeling about this milestone, the direction of the show moving forward, and, of course, beer and metal bayybbee. Cheers to E100, hopwolves! Thank you for coming on this journey with us. This week's Beverage Breakdowns are BARISTA DOUBLE COFFEE PORTER (7.3%) from Burlington Beer Co (Todd's Pick) and TRIBUTE BLEND 2024 from Starbucks (Arie's Pick). Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 How We're Feeling | 3:42 What We're Jamming | 6:53 Beverage Breakdowns | 28:52 Album Releases | 37:21 The Return of All Shall Perish | 59:57 Outro | 1:05:25 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with the King Ov Flesh himself TREVOR DUNLAP of Rust Belt Blackened Death outfit GHOST OF ELHR and artist at CRIMSON VISIONS. We discuss dropping the new GoE EP Frayed At Every End (OUT NOW), what it means to be an artist with the rise of AI, Linkin Park affinity, ghost stories, and a hell of a lot more for Episode 99! A Scarlet Oration (feat. Adam Mercer of A Wake in Providence) from GHOST OF ELHR is featured at the end of the episode. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 EP Reception | 3:37 Reddit/Metal Archieves | 5:42 AI/Digital Age | 8:22 EP Artwork | 13:58 Origins of the Band | 17:01 Filling in for The Breathing Process | 18:27 Resonating w/the music | 21:41 Fravorite Track off FAEE | 24:02 Playing GoE for Mom | 29:31 Linkin Park | 31:24 All Things Energy Drinks | 34:07 Ghost Stories | 36:13 Future Live Shows | 42:24 Giving Trevor His Flowers | 43:12 Outro | 44:41 Featured Track | 46:27 Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 2:51 Top Featured Beer | 14:31 Top 5 EPs | 25:11 Top Most BREWTAL EPs | 36:53 Top 5 Albums | 43:43 Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums | 1:02:06 Most BREWTAL Song | 1:13:11 Most BREWTAL Artist | 1:20:11 Outro | 1:30:28 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois dive into their favorites from 2023! This week's Beer Breakdowns include VAPORWAVE TRIPLE IPA (10.5%)  from Burlington Beer Company (Todd's Pick) and JUICY TRUTH HAZY IPA (6.5%) from Rhinegeist Brewery (Arie's Pick). Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 12/20/23

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 2:45 Top Featured Beer of Q4 | 17:49 Top 5 EPs of Q4 | 22:40 Top Most BREWTAL EPs of Q4 | 35:49 Top 5 Albums of Q4 | 45:04 Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums of Q4 | 1:03:09 Most BREWTAL Song of Q4 | 1:13:50 Most BREWTAL Artist of Q4 | 1:18:39 Outro | 1:21:51 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois dive into their favorites from the 4th quarter of 2023. This week's Beer Breakdowns include WYTCHMAKER RYE IPA (6.8%)  from Jester King Brewery (Todd's Pick) and KENTUCKY BOURBON BARREL COCOA PORTER (8%) from Lexington Brewing and Distilling (Arie's Pick). Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 12/20/23

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beverage Breakdowns | 4:00 Album Releases | 19:46 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 26:34 Guest Interview | 31:51 Outro/Featured Track | 53:34 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with new friend of the show MARK COSTA, bassist of New Jersery Myspace Deathcore outfit ENDER and Founder/Head Brewery of VARITAGE BEER WORKS. We discuss the similarities of brewing beer and writing music, what it took to open Varitage Beer Works, Ender fans sticking with the band over the years, and a hell of a lot more for Episode 96!  This week's Beer Breakdowns are WATESSING OATMEAL STOUT (8%) and HOLIDAYS ON BROAD ST. PEPPERMINT PORTER from Varitage Brew Works (7.3%) (Mark's picks), BREAKFAST STOUT (8.3%) from Founder's Brewing Company (Todd's pick) and PABST BLUE RIBBON (4.8%) from Pabst Brewing Company (Arie's Pick). New Music includes bangers from PSYCHO-FRAME, OSIAH, NAILED SHUT MA, THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE, THE STYGIAN COMPLEX, and ARCHITECTS among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Here to Stay from ENDER is featured at the end of the episode. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 12/10/23

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beverage Breakdowns | 8:32 Album Releases | 21:27 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 27:17 Guest Interview | 40:46 Outro | 1:05:22 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... The bois talk shop with friend of the show CHRISTOPHER RABIDEAU of black death symphonic metal outfit THE BREATHING PROCESS. We discuss what the EP title Todeskrone (OUT NOW via Unique Leader Records) means, folklore, moving away from their deathcore roots, the supernatural, and a hell of a lot more for Episode 95! This week's Beer Breakdowns are OLD FEZZIWIG ALE (4.2%) from The Boston Beer Company (Todd's pick) and DONNIE BARKO DDH IPA (7.2%) from Kings County Brewers Collective (Arie's Pick). New Music includes bangers from BODY PRISON, ATLVS, FOXCULT, FILTH, KAONASHI, and SUNFALL among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 11/16/23

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 9:57 Metal News | 21:14 Album Releases | 29:06 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 35:04 Featured Band | 43:53 Outro Song | 1:02:06 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... This week's Beer Breakdowns are VIOLET BLUEBERRY BLONDE (5.1%) from Hi Sign Brewing (Todd's Pick) and THE FEAR IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE (9%) from Flying Dog Brewery (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss Shadows Fall announcing a 20th Anniversary Show for s tier album The War Within for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from DYING WISH, SPIRITBOX, SILENT PLANET, REFLECTIONS, GLOOMBRINGER, and VITRIOL among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track 10,000 and Counting from genre bending Pennsylvania death metal outfit WINDCHIMES. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was produced and edited by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 11/3/23.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 3;47 Metal News | 17:15 Album Releases | 20:33 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 27:01 Featured Band | 35:05 Outro Song | 49:44 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... This week's Beer Breakdowns are WARSTEINER GERMAN PILSENER (4.8%) from Warsteiner Brauerei (Todd's Pick) and THE BEAST UNLEASHER PEACH PERFECT (6%) from Monster Brewing LLC (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss MARK CASTILLO of BURY YOUR DEAD launching a GoFundMe after losing house and belongings in a fire for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from CALLOUS DAOBOYS, OLD WHARF, KILLSTREAK, THROWN, SNAKE FATHER, and LIFESICK among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track SILANA from metallic hardcore outfit CAPRA. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 10/20/23.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 14:07 Metal News | 24:10 Album Releases | 37:03 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 43:10 Featured Band | 54:32 Outro Song | 1:08:02 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... This week's Beer Breakdowns are DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A GINGER TEXAS STYLE GINGER ALE (5.1%) from Lone Pint Brewery (Todd's Pick) and SPOOKY TOOTH IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE (9%) from Fat Head's Brewery (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss the 2024 Sick New World lineup and return of Keith Buckley for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from VCTMS, THE VOYNICH CODE, TORN SOUL, ENTERPRISE EARTH, SPIRITBOX, and OSIAH among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Ill Will from Dayton, OH Metal Outfit DENIHILIST. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 10/13/23.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beverage Breakdowns | 1:52 Album Releases | 7:40 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 11:35 Guest Interview | 15:23 Outro | 1:01:04 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Arie talks shop with the homie DUSTIN BOLTJES of gore-soaked death metal slashers FLESHER. We discuss who Flesher is and why he wants to kill you, his wild 30 year story of how the band formed, working with the legendary Ed Repka, themes for their debut album Tales of Grotesque Demise (OUT NOW via Redefining Darkness Records), the Indianapolis music scene and a hell of a lot more for Episode 91! This week's Beer Breakdown is IC'D TEA LAGER (4.2%) from Pittsburgh Brewing Company (Arie's pick) while Dustin talks shop about BLACK CIRCLE. New Music includes bangers from CARNIFEX, SVALBARD, CAPRA, SENTINELS, VILDJHARTA, and FILTH among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Links in this episode: Indiana: A History Lesson (Hand picked Playlist fron Dustin) Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 10/5/23

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 3:38 Album Releases | 19:25 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 24:04 Top Featured Beer of Q3 | 30:11 Top 5 EPs of Q2 | 36:34 Top Most BREWTAL EPs of Q2| 43:28 Top 5 Albums of Q2 | 49:00 Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums of Q2 | 57:47 Most BREWTAL Song of Q2 | 1:04:22 Most BREWTAL Artist of Q2 | 1:06:28 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... This week's Beer Breakdowns include PSEUDO SUE PALE ALE (5.8%)  from Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. (Todd's Pick) and ALL HALLOW'S TREATS IMPERIAL CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER STOUT (7.6%) from Brewery Ommegang (Arie's Pick). New Music includes bangers from HARMS WAY, GOREHAMMER, CODE ORANGE, SYNESTIA, YEAR OF THE KNIFE, and DYING WISH among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. To round out the episode, the bois dive into their favorites from the the 3rd quarter of 2023. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 9/29/23

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 4:18 Metal News | 14:01 Album Releases | 21:55 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 29:54 Featured Band | 36:10 Outro Song | 48:20 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... This week's Beer Breakdowns are ANTI-RESIN HAZY IPA (9.1%) from Sixpoint Brewery (Todd's Pick) and HAUNTED HOUSE HOPPY DARK ALE (6.66%) from Allagash Brewing Company (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss metalcore legends IT DIES TODAY dropping their first single in 14 years for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from TOMB MOLD, FLESHER, ALHPA VIRUS, END, SPITE, and SUFFOCATION among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Son Ov Death (feat. Ben Duerr of Shadow of Intent) from Mexican Deathcore Outfit DEATHMASK. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey. This episode was recorded on 9/15/23.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beverage Breakdowns | 3:08 Album Releases | 27:20 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 33:28 Guest Interview | 41:25 Outro | 1:24:25 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 88 has Todd and Arie joined by the homie JOSH DAVIES of UK Tech Death sensations MONASTERIES. We discuss the over indulgences of America, being exposed to Suicide Silence at a young age, capturing different emotions with clean vocals in deathcore, their s tier new album OMINOUS (out NOW via Seek & Strike Records), and so much more heat. Huge S/O to Josh for hanging out with us! This episode was recorded on 9/7/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are LE PETITE PRINCE FARMHOUSE TABLE BEER (2.9%) from Jester King Brewing (Todd's pick) and WARLOCK IMPERIAL PUMPKIN STOUT (8.6%) from Southern Tier Brewing Company (Arie's pick). New Music includes bangers from CRYPTOPSY, DYING FETUS, PEELINGFLESH, TORN SOUL, 9 DEAD, and AETHERWAVE among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 7:05 Metal News | 19:41 Album Releases | 26:44 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 33:42 Outro | 40:35 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 87 has the bois back in the saddle again after traveling Europe and the states! This episode was recorded on 9/1/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are PINK LEMONADE from Martain House Brewing Company (Todd's pick) and CARAMEL PUMKING from Southern Tier Brewing Co. (Arie's pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss the first JOB FOR A COWBOY song in 9 years for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from POLARIS, SPLUTTER, OUTERGODS, HARVEST THE LOST, EYES OF A KILLER, and THE CARTOGRAPHER among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Unfortunately there is no featured band this week, but you can always give ur BREWTAL bois some love :)  Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 2:02 Album Releases | 6:44 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 9:00 Guest Interview | 12:30 New EP | 13:26 Influences | 30:11 Mission Statement | 36:51 Reception | 39:46 Favorite Styles of Beer | 44:41 Music Video Shoot | 53:05 Outro | 1:04:33 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 86 has Todd joined by our friends Zach, Baker, Brett, and Thierry of Canadian Deathcore outfit SALEM TRIALS. They discuss their crushing new EP Nocturnal Creation OUT NOW via Seek & Strike Records, their favorite beers, the hurdles of touring the US, turning up the heat on the Immolation music video, and oh so much more! This episode was recorded on 7/14/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are ZYTHOPHILE METAL HEAD SMASH IPA from Lone Pint Brewery (Todd's pick), ALPHA BOMB from Big Rig Brewery (Zach's pick), BLUEBERRY BLONDE from Broadhead Brewing Co (Baker's pick), BARKING SQUIRREL AMBER LAGER from Hopcity Brewing Co. (Brett's pick), and MODELO ESPECIAL from Grupo Modelo (Thierry's pick). New Music includes bangers from CHAMBER, CROWN MAGNATAR, MOODRING, PROJECT: VENGEANCE, ENOX, and THE GHOST INSIDE among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Links in this episode: Salem Trials - "Immolation" (Offical Music Video) Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 4:38 Metal News | 14:08 Album Releases | 16:52 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 21:46 Featured Band | 32:17 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 85 starts off with Todd and Arie celebrating the birth of America with boats, grills, and fireworks. This episode was recorded on 7/7/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are BUSHWOOD BEER from BrewDog USA (Todd's Pick) and 2X JUICE JOLT from Southern Tier Brewing Co. (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss Varials singer Mitchell Rogers being hospitalized after a very serious car accident for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from ORPHAN, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, BETTER LOVERS, HOSTAGES, CARNIFEX, and SEEING THINGS among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Soul Remover from Southern California Heavyweights IRON RULE. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 3:38 Metal News | 12:47 Album Releases | 19:25 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 24:04 Top 5 Featured Beers of Q2 | 30:11 Top 5 EPs of Q2 | 36:34 Top Most BREWTAL EPs of Q2| 43:28 Top 5 Albums of Q2 | 49:00 Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums of Q2 | 57:47 Most BREWTAL Song of Q2 | 1:04:22 Most BREWTAL Artist of Q2 | 1:06:28 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 84 has Todd caught in The In Between on the workfront while Arie has some downtime before things get busy with gigs! This episode was recorded on 6/30/23. This week's Beverage Breakdowns include GEISTERZUG from Independence Brewing Co (Todd's Pick) and THE GRIMACE SHAKE from McDonald's (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss a double dose of sadness with the passing of Polaris guitarist Ryan Siew, RIP legend, and Year of the Knife's GoFundMe to support them after a terrible van accident for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from IRON RULE, ELWOOD STRAY, XO ARMOR, ORPHAN, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, and DROWNING IN FEAR among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As if this wasn't a juice bomb of an episode already, the bois dive into their favorites from the the 2nd quarter of 2023. Links for the episode: Polaris statement honoring Ryan Siew YOTK GoFundMe Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beverage Breakdowns | 3:52 Album Releases | 16:10 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 25:56 Guest Interview | 35:38 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 83 has the Brewtal bois joined by our friend Mitchell Christian of 830 AUDIO. Mitchell is a producer, engineer, and songwriter based out of Gonzales, TX. We sit down to discuss his various projects, his approaches to writing/mixing, influences, and his first show! This episode was recorded on 6/23/23. This week's Bevarge Breakdowns are BOWIE BOCK from Freetail Brewing Co. (Todd's pick), SOUR ME UNICORN FARTS from DuClaw Brewing Co (Arie's Pick), and RICH MOCHA ESPRESSO 300 TRIPLE SHOT from Black Rifle Coffee (Mitchell's pick). New Music includes bangers from WRETCHED TONGUES, MENTAL CRUELTY, VEXED, SYNESTIA, SOUTHERN DISSOLUTION, and I, SATAN among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 8:40 Metal News | 18:14 Album Releases | 22:19 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 28:38 Outro | 35:59 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 82 has Todd descending to hell while Arie reconnects with college roommates for a special day. This episode was recorded on 6/16/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are SUNSET CRUISE from Texas Beer Co. (Todd's pick) and KNOTTY from O'Fallen Brewery (Arie's pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss the new Brutal Death/Slam supergroup GOREHAMMER for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from FOX LAKE, CREEPING DEATH, SUNAMI, KNOCKED LOOSE, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, and TRACHEOTOMY among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Unfortunately there is no featured band this week, but you can always give ur BREWTAL bois some love :)  Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 1:25 Metal News | 4:58 Album Releases | 6:35 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 11:00 Featured Band | 15:39 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 81 has Todd fighting in the streets and flying solo while Arie takes care of some things on the homefront. This episode was recorded on 6/9/23. This week's Beer Breakdown is FLOATY HAZY SESSION IPA from Austin Beerworks. Todd opens up the metal floodgates to discuss SLIPKNOT parting ways with longtime keyboardist/programmer CRAIG "133" JONES   for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from EUCLID, INTO THE VEIN, SANITY SLIP, MONASTERIES, FILTH, and SNAKE FATHER among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Lay All Your Love On Me (ABBA Cover) from International Symphonic Death Metal Collective EONIAN. Link for this episode: Slipknot Part Ways With Keyboardist/Programmer Craig Jones Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 10:48 Metal News | 22:49 Album Releases | 28:44 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 39:03 Featured Band | 48:39 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 80 has Todd welcoming a new fury friend to the fam while Arie reunites with some old ones! This episode was recorded on 6/2/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are DAY BREAK 4 GRAIN BREAKFAST BEER from Martin House Brewing Company (Todd's pick) and JUICE BOMB from Sloop Brewing Co. (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss hardcore heros TURNSTILE debuting a new track on Netflix's hit comedy show I Think You Should Leave for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from BRAINDEAD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, PUPIL SLICER, WHITEMOTH, SQUELCHING OK, and THROWN among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Cursed Land from Pennsylvania Metal outfit GHOST OF ELHR. Link for this episode: 45 Queer-Led and Queer-Supporting Breweries to Champion Right Now Turnstile share new song in "I Think You Should Leave" season three Code Orange SLAMS Modern Music Critics Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 7:08 Metal News | 18:41 Album Releases | 29:13 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 39:59 Featured Band | 52:15 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 79 has Todd manning the fort for the week while Arie prepares to Blink 182 times for the holiday weekend! This episode was recorded on 5/26/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are FRUITLANDS GOSE from Modern Times Beer (Todd's pick) and MAXIMUS COLOSSAL IPA from Lagunitas Brewing Company (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss the return of metalcore legends BLESSTHEFALL for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from A PRETEXT TO HUMAN SUFFERING, IMPURITAN, BULLET BITER, SIGNS OF THE SWARM, BRAINDEAD, and CROWN MAGNATAR among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Voluntary Manslaughter from Pennsylvania Alternative Hardcore Punk outfit BLOUSES. Link for this episode: Plagues of Caulderon Book Version xEIGHTY-SIXEDx Grilled Cheese Video Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 8:20 Metal News | 22:53 Album Releases | 27:00 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 35:45 Featured Band | 47:14 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 78 has Todd looking to get another furry friend for the fam while Arie dives into music video productions with the homeis! This episode was recorded on 5/19/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are EASTSIDE PILSNER from Hi Sign Brewing (Todd's pick) and CHELADA NARANJA PICOSA from Grupo Modelo (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss deathcore vets See You Next Tuesday taking us back to the 90s with a special concert recording coming to VHS for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from FROZEN SOUL, BLINDFOLDED AND LED TO THE WOODS, DECAYER, IN DYING ARMS, OWN OMNIPRESCENCE, and WRETCHED TONGUES that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Terror Projector from Florida Prog Metal outfit FIENDS. Link for this episode: Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 6:31 Metal News | 18:12 Album Releases | 25:00 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 34:43 Featured Band | 45:47 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 77 has Todd and Arie both having a tough mental week, but Evil Dead and Mother's Day have them seeing those silver linings! This episode was recorded on 5/12/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are PÊCHE from Celis Brewery (Todd's pick) and HEADY TOPPER from The Alchemist (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss the Ridgela Theater in Fort Worth, Texas on some dumb shit banning Terror and possibly other hardcore shows from the venue after a viral video surfaced during their run with The Black Dahlia Murder for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from THE ACACIA STRAIN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, LEFT TO SUFFER, MAKE THEM SUFFER, BOUNDARIES, and TRAITORS that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Innocence Lost from New Jersey Myspace Deathcore outfit ENDER. Link for this episode: Loudwire Article About Texas Venue Everblack: A Note On Mental Health & My Friend TREVOR STRNAD Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 7:55 Metal News | 17:09 Album Releases | 27:10 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 36:02 Featured Band | 45:27 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 76 has Todd and Arie back on their bullshit as they settle back in from their travels. This episode was recorded on 5/5/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns are LIMELIGHT from Freetail Brewing Co (Todd's pick) and MAS AGAVE CLASICA PRICKLY PEAR from Founders Brewing (Arie's Pick). The bois open up the metal floodgates to discuss WHITECHAPEL being called back to their roots for album #9 for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from PSYCHO-FRAME, UNEARTH, TEETH, ACRANIUS, DESIGN THE VOID, and AMAVASYA that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Before the Gates from Melodic Deathcore outfit DRACONIAN REIGN. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 5:18 Metal News | 10:07 Album Releases | 14:14 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 17:32 Featured Band | 20:52 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 75 has Arie flying solo while Todd gets things squared away for his vacation! This episode was recorded on 4/14/23. This week's Beer Breakdown is WHOLE PUNCH DREAMSICLE from Hitchhiker Brewing Co. Arie opens up the metal floodgates to discuss the HUGE return of legendary animated outfit DETHKLOK for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from JESUS PIECE, SQUID PISSER, ROTNEST, SIGNS OF THE SWARM, VULVODYNIA, and MENTAL CRUELTY that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Sandevistan from Austrian/American metal outfit SPIRE OF LAZARUS. Links in this Episode: Fred Livingston Jr's GoFundMe Dethklok Tour Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 5:44 Metal News | 14:48 Album Releases | 18:39 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 26:20 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 74 has the bois premiering films, editing films, and revisitng some favorite films. This episode was recorded on 4/7/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns include DARK ROMANCE from Austin Beer Works (Todd's Pick) and JYNX PROOF LAGER from 3 Floyd's Brewing (Arie's Pick). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss Dickie Allen aka SirDickel filling in for John Goblikon on Nekrogoblikon'a upcoming Goblin Mode Tour for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from BELVUBUTH, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, DURESS, PSYCHO-FRAME, DYING WISH, and OMERTA that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Unfortunately there is no featured band this week, but you can always give ur BREWTAL bois some love :)  Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 5:29 Metal News | 18:17 Album Releases | 25:58 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 33:25 Featured Band | 46:02 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 73 has the bois saying farewell to our furry friend Abby, this episode's for you, and getting some old school couch co-op with It Takes Two. This episode was recorded on 3/31/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns include CHONK Sunday Sour from Drekker Brewing Co. (Todd's Pick) and ZOMBIE ICE from 3 Floyd's Brewing (Arie's Pick). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss Kardavox Academy hosting a killer vocal contest with guest judges that will blow your MIND for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from DEFAMED, SHADECARRIER, FRESH WOUNDS, WORM SHEPHERD, CATTLE DECAPITATION, and AFTER THE BURIAL that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track No Survivors (feat. Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex) from five-piece symphonic deathcore outfit THE CONVALESCENCE. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 6:27 Metal News | 17:38 Album Releases | 23:39 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 32:50 Featured Band | 41:40 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 72 has the bois navigating tough news, getting into film festivals, and chomping at the bit to play the Resident Evil 4 remake. This episode was recorded on 3/24/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns include FAT BAT HAZY IPA from Thirsty Planet Brewing Co. (Todd's Pick) and COOKIE MONSTER GOLDEN STOUT from Funk Brewing (Arie's Pick). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss video game mastermind Hideo Kojima being a fan of Lorna Shore's Pain Remains and our favorite games he has bestowed upon us for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from OV SULFER, AUGUST BURNS RED, FACE YOURSELF, THY ART IS MURDER, EXILE INTO DECADENCE, and BLINDFOLDED AND LED INTO THE WOODS that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track X_X from multi-genre bending metal outfit DEVITALIZED. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 7:14 Metal News | 19:50 Album Releases | 33:37 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 41:25 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 71 has the bois celebrating more milestones, awaiting important news, getting over sickness, and, as always, on that gaming grind. This episode was recorded on 3/17/23. This week's Beer Breakdowns include SAN MARCOS BLONDE from Aqua Brew (Todd's Pick) and DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BOCK from Block House Brewing. (Arie's Pick). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss Mudvayne teasing something new and our favorite albums/songs for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from CHELSEA GRIN, GIDEON, INVENT ANIMATE, FROMJOY, SLEEPSCULPTOR, and PUPIL SLICER that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. Unfortunately there is no featured band this week, but you can always give ur BREWTAL bois some love :)  Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 70 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 6:20 Metal News | 19:13 Album Releases | 22:13 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 28:16 Top 5 Featured Beers of Q1 | 36:19 Top 5 EPs of Q1 | 42:02 Top 5 Albums of Q1 | 47:04 Top 5 Most BREWTAL EPs of Q1| 58:42 Top 5 Most BREWTAL Albums of Q1 | 1:02:21 Most BREWTAL Song of Q1 | 1:09:45 Most BREWTAL Artist of Q1 | 1:12:03 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Thanks to all the Hopwolves out there we've not only reached the milestone of Episode 70, but also the 10k download one! Mind blowing to us that yinz are still vibin with us, but we love and are thankful for keeping things BREWTAL with us. Cheers to you! This week's Beer Breakdowns include STAR SHINE IPA from Martin House Brewing Company (Todd's Pick) and Stone Brewery's HAZY IPA (Arie's Pick). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss the killer DLC pack Dream of the Beast for the heavy metal based rhythem FPS Metal: Hellsinger for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, SUICIDE SILENCE, PERIPHERY, PROJECT: VENGEANCE, VEIL OF MAYA, and NIK NOCTURNAL that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As if this wasn't a juice bomb of an episode already, the bois dive into their favorites from the first few months of 2023. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 69 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 5:49 Metal News | 13:56 Album Releases | 19:54 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 25:17 Featured Band | 30:39 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 69, nice, has Todd blurred by work, but finding his white whale watching The Whale while Arie is recovering from being down with the sickness and back in his old stompng grounds for a gig! This week's Beer Breakdowns include THE GRADUATE WITH KEY LIME LAGER from Freetail Brewing Co (Todd's Pick) and GOLD PEAK REAL BREWED TEA from The Coca Cola Company (Arie's Pick). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss the return of nu-metal legends TAPROOT for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from PALEFACE SWISS, CHAMBER, ENFORCED, VISCERA, FULL OF HELL, and ENTHEOS that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track SLOTH from evil incarnate deathcore outfit BELVEBUTH. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 68 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 8:16 Metal News | 20:51 Album Releases | 28:14 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 33:55 Featured Band | 42:04 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 68 has Todd ending the week on a high note with some pinballz while Arie had an eventful week of, well, events! This week's Beer Breakdowns include CABO SABRO TROPICAL IPA from Family Business Beer Co (Todd's Pick) and 2X HAZE from Southern Tier Brewing Co (Arie's Pick). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss the growing battle of merch cuts for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from TO THE GRAVE, HEAVENSGATE, DEFAMED, MENTAL CRULETY, BODYSNATCHER, and OV SULFER that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Labrinthian from genre bending two-piece metal outfit EXALTED SIGIL. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 67 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 6:25 Metal News | 16:29 Album Releases | 20:13 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 27:04 Featured Band | 33:55 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 67 has the boys celebrating love with their bloody valentines via more zza and walking beats downtown Pittsburgh. Luckily no coal mines were involved... This week's Beer Breakdowns have Arie flying to try Flying Fish Brewing Co's Fried Ice Cream Stout (Somerdale, NJ) while Todd uncertainly tries Equal Parts Brewing's Entropic IPA (Houston, TX). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss Ocean of Illusions playing the first intermission of the Buffalo Sabers vs. New Jersey Devil's on April 11th for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from GRAPHIC NATURE, WILTWITHER, SEEYOUNEXTTUESDAY, CHELSEA GRIN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, and THE ACACIA STRAIN that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track The Blinding White from UK metal outfit IN FEAR. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 66 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 8:53 Metal News | 18:54 Album Releases | 27:02 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 32:56 Featured Band | 44:04 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 66 has the boys excited about NATIONAL PIZZA DAY while they dive into their favorite, and controversial, types/styles of zza. This week's Beer Breakdowns have Arie icing himself AND bringing the poco pico with his Smirnoff Ice PINAPPLE JALAPENO SELTZER (Plainfield, IL) while Todd induldges his sweet tooth with Martin House Brewing Company's UPSIDE DOWN SOUR (Fort Worth, TX). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss the insane, and still growing, lineup of the BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL going down Sept 7th-10th at the Virginia National Raceway for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from IN FLAMES, DISTANT, DRAGONCORPSE, CARCOSA, BRAND OF SACRIFCE, and VEIL OF MAYA that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Ashes and Ember from Canadian alternative metal outfit SALEM TRIALS. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 65 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 2:39 Metal News | 13:22 Album Releases | 17:25 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 20:44 Featured Band | 28:05 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Episode 65 has Todd becoming a frozen soul, yet again, in Texas while Arie indulges in some of the finest dining in PA. This week's Beer Breakdowns have Arie grabbing a spin on a Lombardozzi household favorite with NORTH COUNTRY BREWING Bananas Foster Fruited Sour (Slippery Rock, PA) while Todd rambles on and sings his song about (512) BREWING COMPANY'S Bramble Blonde Blackberry Blonde Ale (Austin,TX). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss the end of an era for Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne as he officially retires from touring for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from SANGUISSUGABOGG, OSIAH, YEAR OF THE KNIFE, new Jake Wolf project SURGEON, FOX LAKE, and BROJOB that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the BRAND NEW TRACK Soulkiller from Czech Republic Nu-Metalcore outfit SEEING THINGS. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 64 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 5:29 Metal News | 16:44 Album Releases | 23:08 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 28:16 Featured Band | 35:54 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Epiosde 64 has Todd performing DIY Autopsies on his health journey while Arie is not drinking Bourban in a non-haunted Louisville hotel. This week's Beer Breakdowns have Arie sitting his ass down with Against the Grain's Citra Ass Down (Louisville, KY) meanwhile Todd is going to the carnival with his Community Beer Co. Funnel Cake Ale (Dallas, TX.) The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss how you can support Thornhill, Hollow Front, and Currents during some troubling times for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from Methane, Hinis, Grief Symposium, The Convalescence, Novus, and Angelmaker that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Bishop from Raleigh, NC Metal outfit Sagen. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Links from this episode Hollow Front Legal Battle Ryan Castadli of Current's Cancer Treatment Help Thornhill Rebuild Gear and Rehersal Space Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 63 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 5:26 Metal News | 14:43 Album Releases | 23:48 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 30:33 Featured Band | 47:02 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Epiosde 63 has Todd listening to The Wise Man's Fear and embarking on a new journey while Arie messes around, but never finds anything out. This week's Beer Breakdowns have Arie entering the dangerzone with New Belgium's Juice Force Hazy IPA (Fort Collins, CO) meanwhile Todd is taking in the small details with Meanwhile Brewing Co's German Style Pilsner (Austin, TX.) The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss the legacy of Sworn In's legendary Death Card album and the darker side of being signed to a label for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from Tactosa, Underneath, C-Gate, Black Coast, Chelsea Grin, and To the Grave that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Eternal Misanthropy from Philadelphia Black/Death Metal outfit Blasphemous. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 62 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 2:49 Album Releases | 9:03 Certified BREWTAL Bangers | 14:31 Featured Band | 25:49 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Epiosde 62 has the boys with a beer in one hand and a machete in the other as they have the fortune, or misfortune, of recording on Friday the 13th :) This week's Beer Breakdowns have Arie stimulating the economy with his Pabst Blue Ribbon Lager (Milwaukee, WI) and Todd asks that you please just give him 5 Minutes Alone with his Pantera Golden Ale from Texas Ale Project (Dallas, TX). New Music includes bangers from ten56, Sagen, Obituary, Sanguisugabogg, Osiah, Tracheotomy, and two MONSTER releases from Distant and Periphery that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Rocketh In My Socketh from Houston Grindcore outfit Cocaine Titans. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Links from the episode: Nasty Face - This is the Face Wish How MC FULL ALBUM (2021 - Goregrind/Deathgrind) Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 61 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdowns | 1:35 On Our Radar | 11:23 On the Glow Up | 29:02 Meet Us in the Pit | 36:55 Beer Trends | 48:29 Synopsis: New Year, New Heavy! Just like Korn, Arie and Todd are "Here To Stay" as they stage dive into what is gonna be getting them into the pit and cracking open some beers for 2023. You already know what it is, it's about to get BREWTAL! Beer's fueling this week's Beer Breakdowns include Aslin Beer Co's Volcano Sauce Sour Ale w/blackberries, blueberries, milk sugar, and vanilla (Arie's Pick) and Lazarus Brewing Company's Lightning Wolf Hazy IPA (Todd's Pick.) https://linktr.ee/brewtal Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! https://www.instagram.com/artofkevinb/ Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe https://linktr.ee/ZaKrahe Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey https://www.deathdealerproductions.com/

Episode 60 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Top 5 Featured Beers of the Year | 2:13 Top 5 EPs of the Year | 9:39 Top 5 Albums of the Year | 16:21 Top 5 Most Brewtal EPs of the Year | 25:56 Top 5 Most Brewtal Albums of the Year | 32:20 Most Brewtal Song of the Year | 44:54 Most Brewtal Artist of the Year | 48:05 Synopsis: As Aaron Lewis of Staind once so eloquently said, "it's been awhile since Brewtal has recorded anything," ur bois are back from hiatus to bring you their favorite episode of the year! No way we were gonna miss this one. Thank you to the breweries that left us wanting more and giving us an excuse to crack open a cold one. Thank you to the bands that brought us to tears, the hopwolves that have stuck with us, the choruses stuck in our heads and the breakdowns that gave us permanent stank faces throughout 2022. What a time to be alive! Without further ado Arie and Todd present to the hopwolves, the 2022 Year End Wrap Up. RUN IT! https://linktr.ee/brewtal Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield! https://www.instagram.com/artofkevinb/ Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe https://linktr.ee/ZaKrahe Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey https://www.deathdealerproductions.com/

Episode 59 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdown | 7:03 Metal News | 21:37 New Music | 33:00 Featured Band | 56:36 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Epiosde 59 has Arie gearing up for some film gigs while Todd embraces his inner Stray on the PS5. We also had the absolute pleasure of hopping on an episode with our dudes Doug & Zack of Bronze Metal Podcast. Loves those homies and the hopwolves should, too!  This week's Beer Breakdowns has Arie heading back to Pangea with his Puffel Hazy Juicy DIPA from Wiseacre Brewing Co (Memphis, TN) and Todd catches a pleasing island breeze with his Tropical Einhorn Tart Wheat Beer from Austin Beerworks (Austin, TX). The boys open up the metal floodgates to discuss who will be playing 2nd guitar for the God Forbid reunion shows, Job For a Cowboy FINALLY being in the studio, and Decibel Magazine's Beer & Metal Fest heads West, and lets the evil go East, later this year for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from CELL, Pieced Up, Nicholas Cage Fighter, Hatriot, Spite, dead7, Collossuems, Silent Planet, and a feature from Miss May I's Levi Benton that will have you begging for more among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track The Fighter from UK Metal Project Nadae. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Links from the episode: BABE x BREWTAL Back Stage Brew Candle Collab Bronze Metal Podcast (E51 feat. ur BREWTAL bois) Doc Coyle Announcing Second Guitarist for God Forbid Reunion Shows Job For A Cowboy Announcement Decibel Beer and Metal Fest Denver 2022 RENATUS - Wanderer (ft. MISS MAY I - Levi Benton) Death Metal/Deathcore | The Circle Pit Nadae - The Fighter Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 58 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdown | 6:59 Metal News | 22:32 New Music | 41:20 Featured Band | 1:05:13 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Epiosde 58 has Arie feeling like POD saying goodbye for now to a good friend as he journey's out west and Todd is trying his best to stay out of the sewer's while he's on a creature feature fling. Deathroll's ain't nothing to fuck with! This week's Beer Breakdowns has Arie becoming the Toxic Avenger with his Dismembers Only Imperial Milk Stout Aged in Bourban Barrels with Cocoa Nibs, Cherries, and Dried Banana from 3 Floyds (Munster, IN) and Todd is feeling like Jonah Hex with his TexHex Bruja's Brew IPA from Spoetzl Brewery (Shiner, TX). The boys opens up the metal floodgates to discuss the passing of former Impaled/Ghoul guitarist Andrew LaBarre (RIP friend), Stranger Things are happening with Metallica, members of Power Trip and Creeping Death have joined forces for a new project, a small child destroys a cover of Holy Roller on national television, and some of our favorite vocalists are demon screaming their way into the digital world for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from Kanine, The Machinist, Yourfucking END, Left to Suffer, Orphan, Wormrot, and Revocation among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Nightmare from Slovenian Deathcore Outfit Within Destruction. Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Links from the episode: BABE x BREWTAL Backstage Brew COLLAB CANDLE 9-Year-Old_Harper Screams “Holy Roller” and Shocks the Judges | AGT 2022 Kristala Early Gameplay Trailer (January 2022) WITHIN DESTRUCTION - NIGHTMARE (Official Music Video) Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.

Episode 57 Breakdown: Intro | 0:00 Beer Breakdown | 9:35 Metal News | 23:36 Hot Take | 44:44 New Music | 1:01:56 Featured Band | 1:24:24 Hopwolves, you know what time it is... Epiosde 57 has Arie and Todd once again joined by our actual dude/metal corespondant Jesse Isadore of Design the Void, Isadore, The Last Reign, and about 10,000 other bands to get down and dirty. This week's Beer Breakdowns has Arie crossing the Fort. Pitt Bridge for his Deuce, Deuce & a Half West Coast IPA from Altered Genius Brewing (Ambridge, PA), Todd travling back to 1985 with the newest Voodoo Ranger Hazy IPA from New Belgium Brewing Company (Fort Collins, CO), and Jesse not being sponsored by Logyard Brewing (Kane, PA), but he is available! The boys opens up the metal floodgates to discuss a Darkbloom beer in brew for the WCAR crew, Mental Cruelty holding open auditions for a new front person, our homies in Detestor back to bring the heavy in their native countries of Ukraine and Russia, Death Metal legends Cryptopsy are in the studio to silence every Tyrant, and why the deathcore community cannot stop being dicks when it comes to gatekeeping for the Metal News of the Week. New Music includes bangers from Conjurer, Cocaine Titans, Diamonds to Dust, Befell, Downswing, Spirit .End, and the return of Dr. Acula among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums. As always we're leaving our favorite part for last with an in-depth discussion of the track Dealing Death from Las Vegas Death Metal Outfit Eyes of Perdition.  Turn it up to 11, crack open that beer, it's about to get BREWTAL! Links from the episode: Testament - True American Hate (Dark Roots of Thrash 2013) Lamb of God - Redneck (Official HD Video) Upon A Burning Body - “A New Responsibility” (Official Music Video) Mental Cruelty Auditions Detestor Eyes of Perdition - “Dealing Death”  Eyes of Perdition - Dealing Death (Short Film) A BREWTAL Chat with MATT MCGACHY of  VOX&HOPS and CRYPTOPSY Artwork by megabeast Kevin Burfield Intro track by absolute legend ZaKrahe  Brewtal was chopped and sliced by Arie Lombardozzi of Death Dealer Productions with additional production from Todd Bailey.