

The Downbeat
Craig Reynolds
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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Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 24min
Aaron Weaver - Wolves In The Throne Room
My guest on the podcast this week is Aaron Weaver of Wolves In The Throne Room. An interesting and wise man - we talk about the band and their impact on the black metal scene, as well as his unorthodox utilization of technology for producing that is modern but still seems on brand for the genre. We also talk about ghosts and Lars Ulrich... obviously.

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ben Thatcher (Royal Blood)
My guest on the podcast this week is Ben Thatcher, one half of ROCK GODS Royal Blood. We talk about his band of course but also about the time he nearly blinded Taylor Swift and drew a portrait of Kanye West - on the same day.

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 28min
Mike Kroeger - Nickelback
My guest on the podcast this week is Michael Kroeger, bassit of Nickelback. We talk about growing up and the origins of starting the band with his brother Chad, his extensive surgeries, the new movie Hate to Love: Nickelback, Jiu Jistu, his reasons for moving to the USA from Canada, medicinal healing, and much more.

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 38min
The Callous Daoboys
My guests on the podcast this week are Carson Pace and Matthew Hague of The Callous Daoboys.
We talk about their absolutely mental band, how they write, touring, movies and a bunch more. Catch them on tour with See You Space Cowboy this summer!

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 28min
Olly Steele + Adam Benjamin
My guests on the podcast this week are Olly Steele + Adam Benjamin. Olly just released his latest EP Imbalance featuring an all star line up of Olly and Adam plus bassist Jacob Umansky and drummer Anup Sastry...AND it's mixed by the GOAT Adam Nolly Getgood. We talk about all that, plus a bunch more funny stuff...check out the Imbalance EP on all streaming services now!

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 38min
Holding Absence (Lucas Woodland + Ashley Green)
My guests this week are Lucas Woodland + Ashley Green of Holding Absence. We talk about our previous beef, their band, making music, touring, and we have both TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE and also A DREAM FESTIVAL.

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 53min
Will Thomson - Tattoo Artist
My guest on the podcast this week is amazing tattoo artist and incredibly funny human, Will Thomson. He's responsible for a lot my tattoos (in record time) and we did a podcast about 3 hours after he finished tattooing my head, then got very drunk. We talk tattoos and how he became a tattoo artist, but also being a business owner, his insane ideas for horror movies... and the time he was in a real-life bi-curious Lord Of The Rings. Check out his unhinged IG and excellent tattoos @thomsontattoos

May 16, 2024 • 1h 34min
Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker)
My guest on the podcast this week is Rory Rodriguez, vocalist of Dayseeker. We talk about the band's rise and their new acoustic EP 'Replica' as well as getting deep about the death of his father and his experience going to see a medium. We also we talk about why so many people are passing out at shows these days, and much more.

May 2, 2024 • 1h 40min
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes
My guests on the podcast this week are Frank Carter and Dean Richardson of Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes. We talk about the history of the band and how they make music, plus the new album Dark Rainbow, mental health, touring, and much more. For more info and to catch the band on tour head to: www.andtherattlesnakes.com

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 27min
Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)
My guest on the podcast this week is Bryan Garris, vocalist of KNOCKED LOOSE. They're just about to put out the album of the year 'You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To' on May 10th. You can check out the LIMITED EDITION Downbeat vinyl variant at www.thedownbe.at
We talk ALL about that plus religion, playing coachella, and getting his eye ripped out by a beagle. Great lad. Great band.