The Downbeat
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.
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.
Episodes
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Jul 19, 2022 • 2h 35min
Ali Richardson - Bleed From Within / Sylosis
I get drunk with Ali from Bleed From Within and Sylosis and talk about Bleed's new album Shrine, as well as what makes a perfect drum tech, the joys of Glasgow, beer, and much, much more.
Jul 5, 2022 • 2h 7min
Andrew Hurley - Fall Out Boy
I caught up with Andrew Hurley, drummer of Fall Out Boy and a billion other (heavier) bands to talk about his need to scratch the heavy music itch away from his main gig, CrossFit, soundchecking with Behemoth, our mutual love of Lars Ulrich and Metallica, Dungeons & Dragons - and much more…He also curates THE MOST INSANE dream festival yet.
Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 12min
Pat Sheridan - Fit For An Autopsy
My guest this week on is Pat Sheridan, guitarist of Fit For An Autopsy. I sat down with Pat before FFAA's show in Glasgow to bond about what it's like to work with the insufferable Will Putney (JK JK JK) as well as talking about everything from overcoming the anger of his youth and becoming the best father he can be - to Cardi B's leather pajamas. It gets heavy in a few places. Great dude, great chat.
May 12, 2022 • 1h 13min
Josh + Wilkie - Malevolence
I sat down with Wilkie and Josh from Malevolence to talk about the history of their band, what Sleep Token look like, 140bpm Sheffield bassline and also about their new album Malicious Intent (out May 20th). Their dream festival is a real party.
Apr 27, 2022 • 1h 60min
Joshua Travis - Emmure/Solo
My guest this week is Josh Travis, guitarist of Emmure and more recently a solo artist with his new EP 'NO REST'. We talked about all those things, and mullets. It was very funny. He's the best. Enjoy!
Apr 13, 2022 • 1h 9min
Aaron Gillespie - Underoath
My guest this week is Aaron Gillespie, drummer and clean vocalist of Underoath. We sat down for a chat on the last day of tour to talk about everything from music and its current trend of overproduction, to mental health and mushrooms. As well as being such a funny and insightful chat Aaron opened up on a lot of stuff I'm not sure he's previously spoke about. We barely knew each other before this tour but became good friends very quickly and as a result this is one of my favourite episodes of the podcast yet.
Feb 21, 2022 • 1h 30min
Kevin Kaine - Knocked Loose
My guest on the podcast this week is Pac from Knocked Loose. He's a drummer, a baker, a candlestick maker. We ate dim sum. This episode was brought to you by the satanists over at Dark Arts Coffee. Use the code THEDOWNBEAT for 15% off. Enjoy!
Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 44min
Will Putney - Producer, Fit For An Autopsy, END
My guest this week is GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING producer and guitarist of FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY and END: Will Putney.
Jan 29, 2022 • 1h 58min
Ed Gamble (Live Episode @ Signature Brew)
A delicious little episode with comedian Ed Gamble, recorded LIVE from Signature Brew in London.
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 53min
Stan Bicknell - Drummer
My guest this week is phenomenal drummer, coffee nut, instagram sensation and very HEALTHY man, Stan Bicknell. Enjoy
