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by Craig Reynolds
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.
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- Today1h 29m
LORNA SHORE + SEVENDUST | ULTIMATE DRUMMER HANGOUT.
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.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
- 2 weeks ago1h 40m
SPITE | TOUR FROM HELL, MEMBER CHANGES AND RELENTLESS HEAVINESS
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/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
- 3 weeks ago1h 11m
MAKE THEM SUFFER | AUSTRALIA’S METALCORE SAVIOURS
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.
- 4 weeks ago1h 28m
VANA | GENRE-FLUID NEWCOMERS ON LORE, SOCIAL MEDIA + THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
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…
- Jun 24, 20261h 30m
ARCHITECTS | DAN + SAM ON ANXIETY, MEETING FANS + BREAKING THE USA.
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!
- Jun 17, 20261h 2m
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER | TAKING ON VOCALS + THE EARLY DAYS w/ BRIAN + ALAN
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…
- Jun 10, 202658 min
ELECTRIC CALLBOY | GENRE HOPPING EUROS TALK TANZNEID
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’.
- Jun 3, 20261h 47m
MATT GUGLIELMO | END AND ACACIA STRAIN DRUMMER ON LEARNING SONGS FAST + AVOIDING INJURY TO PLAY HARD AND HEAVY: FOREVER
My guest on the podcast this week is Matt Guglielmo, drummer of The Acacia Strain, End, and the man a LOT of your favourite heavy bands call when they need session work. We talked at length about his unique way to learn songs fast, how he overcame some serious wrist injuries, what it takes to nail the session and his work as a producer. Great guy UNREAL drummer, some absolute gems in here.
About The Downbeat
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.
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