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    BREWTAL

    Get in the pit, stock up the fridge, and listen. Join life long friends Arie Lombardozzi and Todd Bailey for weekly conversations about the latest in metal news and craft beer — a match made in hell. Turn it up to 11, crack open your beer — it’s about to get BREWTAL!
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    (E100) THE BIG ONE ZERO ZERO

    (E100) THE BIG ONE ZERO ZERO

    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.

    (E99) Trevor Dunlap of GHOST OF ELHR and CRIMSON VISONS

    (E99) Trevor Dunlap of GHOST OF ELHR and CRIMSON VISONS

    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.

    (E98) Best BEER and METAL of 2023

    (E98) Best BEER and METAL of 2023

    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 Albums43:43
    • 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

    (E97) Best BEER and METAL Q4 2023

    (E97) Best BEER and METAL Q4 2023

    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

    (E96) Mark Costa of ENDER and VARITAGE BREW WORKS // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Music

    (E96) Mark Costa of ENDER and VARITAGE BREW WORKS // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Music

    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 COSTAbassist 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

    (E95) Christopher Rabideau of THE BREATHING PROCESS // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E95) Christopher Rabideau of THE BREATHING PROCESS // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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, ATLVSFOXCULT, 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

    (E94) THE WAR WITHIN 20th Anniversary Show // WINDCHIMES // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E94) THE WAR WITHIN 20th Anniversary Show // WINDCHIMES // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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, SPIRITBOXSILENT PLANET, REFLECTIONSGLOOMBRINGER, 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.

    (E93) BURY YOUR DEAD'S Mark Castillo Needs Help // CAPRA // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E93) BURY YOUR DEAD'S Mark Castillo Needs Help // CAPRA // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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 WHARFKILLSTREAK, THROWNSNAKE 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.

    (E92) SICK NEW WORLD and the return of KEITH BUCKLEY // DENIHILIST // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E92) SICK NEW WORLD and the return of KEITH BUCKLEY // DENIHILIST // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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 CODETORN SOUL, ENTERPRISE EARTHSPIRITBOX, 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.

    (E91) Dustin Boltjes of FLESHER // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E91) Dustin Boltjes of FLESHER // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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, SVALBARDCAPRA, 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:

    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

    (E90) Best BEER and METAL Q3 2023

    (E90) Best BEER and METAL Q3 2023

    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

    (E89) IT DIES TODAY Live // DEATHMASK// Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E89) IT DIES TODAY Live // DEATHMASK// Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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, FLESHERALHPA VIRUS, ENDSPITE, 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.

    (E88) Josh Davies of MONASTERIES // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E88) Josh Davies of MONASTERIES // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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 FETUSPEELINGFLESH, 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.

    (E87) JOB FOR A COWBOY Are BACK // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E87) JOB FOR A COWBOY Are BACK // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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, SPLUTTEROUTERGODS, HARVEST THE LOSTEYES 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.

    (E86) A BREWTAL Chat w/SALEM TRIALS // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E86) A BREWTAL Chat w/SALEM TRIALS // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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 MAGNATARMOODRING, PROJECT: VENGEANCE, ENOX, and THE GHOST INSIDE among a slew of other filthy tracks/albums.

    Links in 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.

    (E85) VARIALS Singer Mitchell Rogers Hospitalized // IRON RULE // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E85) VARIALS Singer Mitchell Rogers Hospitalized // IRON RULE // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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 SIGHTBETTER LOVERS, HOSTAGESCARNIFEX, 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.

    (E84) Best BEER and METAL Q2 2023

    (E84) Best BEER and METAL Q2 2023

    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:

    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.

    (E83) Mitchell Christian of 830 AUDIO // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E83) Mitchell Christian of 830 AUDIO // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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 CRUELTYVEXED, SYNESTIASOUTHERN 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.

    (E82) Brutal Death/Slam supergroup GOREHAMMER // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E82) Brutal Death/Slam supergroup GOREHAMMER // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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 DEATHSUNAMI, KNOCKED LOOSESNUFFED 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.

    (E81) Slipknot Part Ways With Craig "133" Jones // EONIAN // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    (E81) Slipknot Part Ways With Craig "133" Jones // EONIAN // Beer Breakdowns and New Heavy Releases

    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 VEINSANITY SLIP, MONASTERIESFILTH, 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:

    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.