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The Downbeat

Hello. My name is Craig Reynolds, I play the drums in a band called Stray From The Path and this podcast is basically a series of relaxed conversations with people who are mostly other musicians, artists and/or idiots/legends. Enjoy.

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114:29

Leigh Gill (Joker, Game Of Thrones)

The Downbeat ·

2024/03/21

My guest on the podcast this week is actor Leigh Gill. You may know him as Gary from the oscar winning movie Joker, as well as his roles on Game of Thrones, The Witcher, and his latest movie Blitz. We got terrifically drunk and talked what it's like to work with Joaquin Phoenix and hang out with Al Pacino. Mental.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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113:25

John Famiglietti (HEALTH)

The Downbeat ·

2024/03/07

My guest this week is John Famiglietti AKA JOHNNY HEALTH from industrial/noise rock band HEALTH. With a career involving collaborations with NINE INCH NAILS and their chart-topping song 'Crimewave' with CRYSTAL CASTLES we had a lot to talk about as well getting into stuff like scoring numerous video games, Warhammer 40k...and letting fans sleep at his house (respectfully). Great dude great band great chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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110:52

Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer (Spiritbox)

The Downbeat ·

2024/02/22

My guests this week are the wonderful Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer of the band Spiritbox. We caught up in LA to talk about their Grammy nomination, working with Megan Thee Stallion, the creation their latest EP 'The Fear Of Fear' , and Courtney does a wonderful Mike Tyson impression. I love these people and I love this band.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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101:38

Bad Omens (Nick Folio ft. Tour Manager Matt Dierkes)

The Downbeat ·

2024/02/08

My guest this week is Bad Omens Drummer Nick Folio and for the first time on The Downbeat, their soundguy and tour manager Matt Dierkes. Me and Nick catch up and talk about their new single V.A.N (with Poppy) while Matt provides a bit of insight on the many hats he has donned for the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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132:59

Chris Turner (Oceans Ate Alaska)

The Downbeat ·

2024/01/31

My guest this week is Chris Turner - one of the best metal drummers in the world, both with Oceans Ate Alaska and with his solo stuff. We met for the first time to talk drums, practice, regretable early touring practices, and more. Check out Oceans Ate Alaska's new single and his lesson packs, merch, and solo stuff on spotify. He's an absolute freak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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114:00

Holiday Special (Brendan Murphy, Emma Boster, Jeremy...

The Downbeat ·

2023/12/28

My festive guests this week on Jesus' birthday are BRENDAN MURPHY of Counterparts, EMMA BOSTER of Dying Wish, JEREMY DEPOYSTER of The Devil Wears Prada and acclaimed photographer/videographer IMANI GIVERTZ. We got absolutely hammered in July and pretended it was Christmas. Enjoy. Thank you for the support over the most successful year of the podcast ever. Wishing you all the best (unless I hate you) in 2024, let's make it a good one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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124:55

Jake Smelley (Gideon, Zero 9:36)

The Downbeat ·

2023/12/21

My guest this week has the best, most calming voice of all time. Jake Smelley is the drummer for metalcore band Gideon and more recently he backs the singer/rapper/musician Zero 9:36. We talked about his love (and my hate) of country music, black magick, auditioning for one of the biggest music artists in the world...and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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104:33

Jerry Horton (Papa Roach)

The Downbeat ·

2023/12/07

My guest this week is Jerry Horton, guitarist and founding member of the massively successful rock band Papa Roach. We talk about their pivotal role in creating what is now known as ’Nu Metal’ and their resilience to that genre‘s somewhat bad connotations that has seen them remain successful and relevant for 30 (THIRTY) years. We also talk CARS, PRIMUS, METALLICA, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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99:07

Josh Middleton (Sylosis)

The Downbeat ·

2023/11/30

My guest this week is guitarist and frontman of Sylosis, and one of my personal oldest friends Josh Middleton. We talked about their latest album A Sign Of Things To Come but mostly about growing up together (including his CRAIG REYNOLDS DOS AND DONTS sign for his room), a killer Anthony Kiedis impression, touring with Metallica, and much more. We also make eachother cry laugh at least twice. This episode is also the first episode on the new cinema cameras, thanks to the Patreon for making that

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68:38

Dan Tracy - Deafheaven

The Downbeat ·

2023/11/16

My guest this week is Dan Tracy, drummer of genre-bending black metal band Deafheaven. We caught up before their blistering set at Core Fest to talk about the 10th anniversary rerelease of their seminal album Sunbather, one of my favourite albums of all time. We also talk metal's recent resurgence, Metallica, the devils lettuce, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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107:27

Jeremy DePoyster (The Devil Wears Prada)

The Downbeat ·

2023/11/02

My guest this week is one of my favourite people on planet earth Jeremy DePoyster. Jeremy is the guitarist/vocalist of iconic metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. We talked about the business of metalcore, our fledging bromance, the secret to their longevity in the scene, our mutual love for Sam Carter from Architects... and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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89:32

Brendan Murphy (Counterparts)

The Downbeat ·

2023/10/26

My guest this week is internet funny man and your problematic fave Brendan Murphy. Brendan is the vocalist of the metalcore band Counterparts and grind/math/doom/whatever band END. We talked about my sexy criminal past, the price of a costco hotdog, twitter's rebranding and its devastating emotional effects, and I guess we talk about his bands. Brendan episodes are the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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84:41

Tom Williams (Stray From The Path)

The Downbeat ·

2023/10/12

My guest this week is Tom Williams, guitarist of my band Stray From The Path, as well as multi-band manager, father, businessman and one of my best friends. We talked about the risks we as a band took when preparing for our upcoming headline tour, as well as what bands should look for in a manager, the father life, what makes a drink 'cool' and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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152:54

Matt Garstka - Animals As Leaders

The Downbeat ·

2023/09/29

My guest this week is the phenomenal Matt Garstka. Back for his THIRD episode. Matt is the drummer for Animals As Leaders and generally considered to be one of the best drummers of his generation. Back again, I got the chance to pick his incredibly ridged brain about the drums, working out, movies, and all the good stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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107:23

Emma Boster (Dying Wish)

The Downbeat ·

2023/09/14

My guest this week is Emma Boster, vocalist of Dying Wish. We talked about the creation of their STUNNING upcoming album Symptoms of Survival (and our Downbeat exclusive vinyl variant) as well as a variety of topics from Britney Spears conspiracy theories to gender and much more. Check out the exclusive Downbeat variant of Symptoms of Survival with insane death metal artwork at https://www.dyingwishhc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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158:03

Jay Weinberg (Slipknot)

The Downbeat ·

2023/08/24

My guest this week is Jay Weinberg, drummer for Slipknot. Coming from a musical background, (his Dad is Max Weinberg of The E Street Band) Jay is a super humble, hospitable human and phenomenal drummer. We talked about his time in Slipknot of course but also about learning 200+songs for Bruce Springsteen at 16 years old. We also chat about drums, tattoos, doom metal, and much much more. This episode of the Downbeat is the first of a trip to Nashville, which was actually born out of Jay himself

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89:11

Connie Sgarbossa (SeeYouSpaceCowboy)

The Downbeat ·

2023/08/10

My guest this week is Connie Sgarbossa, vocalist of SeeYouSpaceCowboy. We talked about the creation of their upcoming as-yet-untitled new album as well as her history in the myspace-adjacent music scene and soundcloud rappers, volunteering in a vegan anarchist cafe, her struggles with addiction and experiences being a trans woman in heavy music, the earth being flat, radical politics and many more buzzwords that could not possibly annoy the comment section any more if I tried. Learn more about your

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101:45

Kublai Khan TX (Matt Honeycutt + Isaac Lamb)

The Downbeat ·

2023/07/27

My guests on the podcast this week are Matthew Honeycutt (vocals) and Isaac Lamb (drums) of Kublai Khan. We talk the decline of chipotle, living in a trailer, movies, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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142:20

Static Dress (Olli Appleyard + Sam Ogden)

The Downbeat ·

2023/07/13

My guests this week are Olli Appleyard (vocals) and Sam Ogden (drums) of Static Dress. We talked about the sometimes unfortunate downfalls of being unapologetically yourself, their recent signing to the prestigious Roadrunner Records, being invited to Bring Me The Horizon's Malta weekender...and much more. As they weren't on tour - accomodation for the guests on this episode of the podcast was paid for by the lovely people on The Downbeat Patreon. It's a quid. Learn more about your ad choices

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98:03

Monuments (Andy Cizek + John Browne)

The Downbeat ·

2023/06/29

My guests this week are Andy Cizek and John Browne from progressive metal band Monuments. We talked quite a lot about the increasing frustration around trying to make a living as a musician - including but not limited to merch cuts, streaming, the impact on mental health, and of course we spoke about their lovely and difficult-to-play music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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