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The Downbeat

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The Downbeat Podcast is an award-winning heavy music podcast featuring in-depth interviews with the biggest names in metal, hardcore, and alternative music.

Hosted by Craig Reynolds, The Downbeat explores metal, death metal, black metal, hardcore, and metalcore through long-form, unfiltered conversations with legendary musicians and rising artists. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, songwriting insights, touring life, and honest discussions from across the global heavy music scene.

New episodes feature iconic bands, underground favorites, and the voices shaping modern heavy music.

Music chart
#124
Episodes
177
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 12 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

177 episodes, newest first

  1. ELOY CASAGRANDE | THE SLIPKNOT INTERVIEW

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is an actual GOAT: Eloy Casagrande of SLIPKNOT.I caught him for a full interview fresh from recording the drums for the latest upcoming Slipknot record. We talk about how it's shaping up, how he joined one of the most influential metal bands of all time, the story behind his mask and THE DRUMS.

    1 hr 20 min
  2. GENE HOGLAN | FROM DEATH TO DETHKLOK VIA STRAPPING YOUNG LAD + MORE

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast is legendary drummer GENE HOGLAN. After his career had an unlikely start in doing lights for SLAYER, he has gone on to play drums for Death, Strapping Young Lad, Opeth, Unearth, Dark Angel, Testament, and many more including his most recent gig playing for the cartoon-that-came-alive Dethklok. We met up at this years phenomenal Louder Than Life festival in Kentucky to talk about about all of these things, and more!

    1 hr 10 min
  3. ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ | THE CREATION OF BLUE MEDUSA

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is Alissa White Gluz.

    Alissa is a phenomenal vocalist, Having previously had long term success with Arch Enemy and recently joining Dragonforce, we had a chat at this years LOUDER THAN LIFE about her new project, Blue Medusa.

    Massively talented - seriously you probably follow all of them individually on instagram - Blue medusa consists of a mix of brand new and previously work hardened band super musicians, all hand picked by Alissa herself.

    54 min
  4. BRANN DAILOR | MAKING MASTODON’S MARROW DEEP, GRIEF, DRUMS + CLOWNS

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is An absolute powerhouse behind the kit AND the mic, Brann Dailor of Mastodon.

    Mastodon are back with their first album since the tragic death of Brent Hinds ‘ Marrow Deep’ We talk all about the meaning of the record and it’s writing and recording process, as well as his backstory with with the drums, what led to him also getting involved on vocals, playing on TV and his obsession with clowns

    58 min
  5. COLIN YOUNG | HARDLORE, HARD WORK, AND GOD’S HATE

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is Colin Young. You might know Colin as the host of the wildly successful heavy music podcast Hardlore but he’s also the vocalist in Twitching Tongues AND the drummer in the hardcore supergroup God’s Hate.

    Colin has an incredible work ethic for everything he does and his friendship is something I cherish often in doing what I do. After the loss of his friend, co-host and general legend Bo Leuders, Colin hasn’t slowed down. He’s continued Hardlore in memory of Bo and channeled all those feelings into the new Gods Hate EP ‘Won’t Be Disgraced’.

    Colin also recently signed to Zildjian cymbals. This, along with the EP has reignited his passion for drums. That passion is something I personally really needed to feel right now, so I hope you feel it too.

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    discord: https://www.discord.gg/thedownbeat

    2 hr 16 min
  6. DYING WISH | GHOST STORIES + FAN CASTING w/ THE METALCORE NO FLY LIST LEGENDS

    Show notes

    My guests this week are Emma Boster, Sam Reynolds, and Jon Mackey of Dying Wish. We talked about experiencing the paranormal, almost ending up on the no fly list, and we figure out who would play Dying Wish in their biopic.

    1 hr 11 min
  7. 156/SILENCE | ALBUM OF THE YEAR? JACK MURRAY ON PEOPLE WATCHING…FROM A DISTANCE.

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is Jack Murray, vocalist of metalcore band 156/Silence. Despite being a band for almost 10 years, 156/Silence really got people’s attention on 2024’s ‘People Watching’. We talked about why he thinks that is, and how their new album ‘From A Distance’ is truly its successor in more ways than one. I punished him for a deep dive on the record as well as talks on religion, video games, the story of the bands eerie mascot ‘Phillip’ and much more. Enjoy.

    1 hr 24 min
  8. RIP ANDY WILLIAMS.

    Show notes

    I can't find the episode with Andy and Hana (I think it was on his own podcast that doesn't exist any more) but you can watch Andy's episode on Hardlore here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl0YeBfZH6s&list=PL3c0R7LR8d2KiJsW6OLQ0z_t9z8XjuVZe

    and scroll back on your feed to find audio Downbeat episodes with Andy and Hana. Couple of legends. RIP.

    10 min
  9. ATREYU | BRANDON SALLER ON METALCORE’S EVOLUTION, THE CURSE + THE END IS NOT THE END.

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is Brandon Saller of Atreyu. An OG of the scene, we talked about the early days of metalcore, his switch up from drums to vocals, the impact of their album ‘The Curse’ and of course their new album The End Is Not The End. We also talk about how he wrote kids book, and got a vasectomy (unrelated?).

    56 min
  10. DYING FETUS | DRUMS, DOUBLE STROKES + DEATH METAL WITH TREY WILLIAMS

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is Trey Williams, drummer of Dying Fetus. We met for the first time at this years Sonic Temple to talk about the band, metal, and how he got so fast at the drums.

    SUPPORT THE POD:

    Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/downbeat to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!

    the downbeat clothing available at:https://www.thedownbe.at

    patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thedownbeat

    GET SOME PLUGINS:get 30% off all plugins with code THEDOWNBEAT at https://www.neuraldsp.com

    get MY drum sound at https://www.ggd.co

    GET MY GEAR:https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3kZreA

    CHECK OUT THE SOCIALS:

    twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reynlord

    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynlord/

    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedownbeat

    JOIN THE DISCORD https://www.discord.gg/thedownbeat

    1 hr 4 min
  11. BLAYTHE STEUER | NO CURE, NIHILISM + (K)NIVES…IT’S GOING TO GET DARK

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is Blaythe Steuer of phenomenally heavy Alabama hardcore/metal/whatever band NO CURE. We caught up on the band’s first full headline tour to dig deep on the lyrics and meanings behind the insane new record ‘It’s Going To Get Dark’, getting stabbed at a show, straight edge, getting glazed by Fantano…and we glaze Hatebreed.SUPPORT THE POD:the downbeat clothing available at:https://www.thedownbe.atpatreon: http://www.patreon.com/thedownbeatGET SOME PLUGINS:get 30% off all plugins with code THEDOWNBEAT at https://www.neuraldsp.comget MY drum sound at https://www.ggd.coGET MY GEAR:podcast gear i use: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3kZreAget 10% off Zildjian ALCHEM-E Headphones USE CODE: REYNLORDhttps://zildjian.sjv.io/enJ1vjCHECK OUT THE SOCIALS:twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reynlord instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynlord/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedownbeatJOIN THE DISCORD:discord: https://www.discord.gg/thedownbeat

    1 hr 42 min
  12. DANI FILTH | CRADLE OF FILTH, NEW MOVIE, ED SHEERAN UPDATE

    Show notes

    My guest on the podcast this week is Dani Filth, singer of seminal UK symphonic black metal band CRADLE OF FILTH. We caught up at this years Sonic Temple Festival to talk about the reaction to their latest album ‘The Screaming of the Valkyries’, as well as his upcoming book AND horror movie, cars, vices, and much more.SUPPORT THE POD:the downbeat clothing available at:https://www.thedownbe.atpatreon: http://www.patreon.com/thedownbeatGET SOME PLUGINS:get 30% off all plugins with code THEDOWNBEAT at https://www.neuraldsp.comget MY drum sound at https://www.ggd.coGET MY GEAR:https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3kZreACHECK OUT THE SOCIALS:twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reynlord instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynlord/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedownbeatJOIN THE DISCORD:discord: https://www.discord.gg/thedownbeat

    46 min
  13. STATIC DRESS | HEAD INJURIES, PSYCHOTIC EPISODES + UK BANTER

    Show notes

    My guests on the podcast this week are THE WHOLE of UK rock/metal/emo/whatever band STATIC DRESS. We caught up at this year's Inkcarceration festival to talk about the injuries and episodes that are the theme of their new album Injury Episode. We also fan-cast a biopic for them and generally have a good bit of UK banter that I enjoyed so very much.

    1 hr 24 min
  14. LORNA SHORE + SEVENDUST | ULTIMATE DRUMMER HANGOUT.

    Show notes

    My guests on the podcast this week are Morgan Rose and Austin Archey, of SEVENDUST and Lorna Shore respectfully. We caught up at Welcome To Rockville for a superb drummer hangout talking everything from on stage injuries to filling in for Motley Crue...

    SUPPORT THE POD:

    the downbeat clothing available at:https://www.thedownbe.at

    patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thedownbeat

    GET SOME PLUGINS:

    get 30% off all plugins with code THEDOWNBEAT at https://www.neuraldsp.com

    get MY drum sound at https://www.ggd.co

    GET MY GEAR:

    https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3kZreA

    CHECK OUT THE SOCIALS:

    twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reynlord

    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynlord/

    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedownbeat

    JOIN THE DISCORD:

    discord: https://www.discord.gg/thedownbeat

    1 hr 29 min
  15. SPITE | TOUR FROM HELL, MEMBER CHANGES AND RELENTLESS HEAVINESS

    Show notes

    My guests on the podcast this week are DARIUS AND TRAVIS FROM SPITE. We caught up to talk everything about their new album NEW WORLD KILLER as well as life on the road, and how they’ve managed to go from strength to strength without ever compromising on sheer heaviness.

    SUPPORT THE POD:

    Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/downbeat to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!

    the downbeat clothing available at:https://www.thedownbe.atpatreon: http://www.patreon.com/thedownbeat

    GET SOME PLUGINS:get 30% off all plugins with code THEDOWNBEAT at https://www.neuraldsp.com

    get MY drum sound at https://www.ggd.co

    GET MY GEAR:https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3kZreA

    CHECK OUT THE SOCIALS:

    twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reynlord

    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynlord/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedownbeat

    JOIN THE DISCORD:discord: https://www.discord.gg/thedownbeat

    1 hr 40 min
  16. MAKE THEM SUFFER | AUSTRALIA’S METALCORE HEROES

    Show notes

    My guests on the podcast this week are Alex Reade and Jordan Mather of Australian Metalcore band Make Them Suffer. We got a bit rowdy at Sonic Temple fest to have some drinks, play some games and talk about their incredible band…and country.

    Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/downbeat to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!

    1 hr 12 min
  17. VANA | GENRE-FLUID NEWCOMERS ON LORE, SOCIAL MEDIA + THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

    Show notes

    My guests on the podcast this week are Vana (real name Yvonne Winckel) and her unbelievable drummer Mathieux Davis. We talk about their bonkers genre mash up, the meaning behind latest single In Your Name, the wonderful country of New Zealand and getting called an industry plant despite writing all their own songs and playing the instruments…

    1 hr 29 min
  18. ARCHITECTS | DAN + SAM ON ANXIETY, MEETING FANS + BREAKING THE USA.

    Show notes

    My guests on the podcast this week are Sam Carter and Dan Searle of Architects. We managed to have a quick catch up before their set at Welcome To Rockville to talk about how hard it was to finally break the USA, on-stage anxiety, meeting fans, and more!

    1 hr 30 min
  19. THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER | TAKING ON VOCALS + THE EARLY DAYS w/ BRIAN + ALAN

    Show notes

    My guests on the podcast this week are Brian Eschbach and Alan Cassidy of The Black Dahlia Murder. After the tragic death of vocalist Trevor Strnad, Brian took over on the mic and Alan remained very good at the drums. We talk about the giant leap from guitarist to vocalist, as well as Alan’s office chair, the devil's lettuce and the early days of the band and more…

    1 hr 2 min
  20. ELECTRIC CALLBOY | GENRE HOPPING EUROS TALK TANZNEID

    Show notes

    My guests on the podcast this week are Nico and Kevin of Electric Callboy. We caught up at Sonic Temple to talk about the fever-dream genre mash up that is Electric Callboy, as well as the upcoming album Tanzneid, and their latest collaboration with Dexter Holland of the Offspring: ‘Let The Good Times Roll’.

    59 min

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