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Author: Craig Reynolds

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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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My guests on the podcast this week are most-hyped (and deservedly so) hardcore band SPEED. We talk about their dedication to the Australian Hardcore scene, how NOT to act at a show, their collaboration with Nike, and much more. Insane band. Check them tf out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guests on the podcast this week are Pat and Josean of Fit For An Autopsy. We talk the band's new album The Nothing That Is, Josean's double knee surgery which left him out of the game physically and mentally, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Better Lovers

Better Lovers

2024-10-1401:19:06

My guests on the podcast this week are ultra-mega-super group BETTER LOVERS. Better Lovers is what happens if Will Putney snorted the ashes of The Dillinger Escape and Every Time I Die. They're all very funny people. We also did a ludicrous collab vinyl for their new record HIGHLY IRRESPONSIBLE.  Check out their tour dates and grab The Downbeat x Better Lovers here: www.highlyirresponsible.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tosh The Drummer

Tosh The Drummer

2024-09-3001:33:13

My guest on the podcast this week is WUNDERKIND drummer Tosh (the drummer). He's the go to session guy for people like MGK, Bad Bunny, The Kid Laroi, Troye Sivan, jxden, Fall Out Boy and much more...he's also disgustingly young for someone doing so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ihsahn (Emperor)

Ihsahn (Emperor)

2024-09-0901:25:15

My guest on the podcast this week is Ihsahn of the legendary black metal band Emperor. We talk about how his music and opinions have evolved since starting Emperor as a teenager to his solo career as simply Ihsahn, as well as revealing some amazing stories from the golden era of black metal, and some great outlooks on life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Thatcher (Royal Blood)

Ben Thatcher (Royal Blood)

2024-08-1201:08:56

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Kroeger - Nickelback

Mike Kroeger - Nickelback

2024-07-2901:31:10

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Callous Daoboys

The Callous Daoboys

2024-07-1501:40:59

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Olly Steele + Adam Benjamin

Olly Steele + Adam Benjamin

2024-07-0101:30:35

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker)

Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker)

2024-05-1601:38:26

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guests this week are Brian and Chris of Connecticut metalcore band CURRENTS. Chris is already Downbeat alumni with his other band SHADOW OF INTENT, so we talk about balancing two very successful bands, as well as touring, the history of the band, accidentally stealing riffs, nando's and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
John Famiglietti (HEALTH)

John Famiglietti (HEALTH)

2024-03-0701:52:34

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
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
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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Ryan Quinn

best one yet

Jan 18th
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Iain Frame

Sean and his lighting plans sound like a Spinal Tap moment in-the-making. looking forward to the band emerging from pods and eating tiny sandwiches. None more sleeps.

Feb 12th
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Ryan Quinn

one of the best podcasts yet

Nov 24th
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Ryan Quinn

Josh's mouse pad https://www.reddit.com/r/ATBGE/comments/e89i2o/this_mousepad/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share brilliant episode can't wait to hear the new album!!

Dec 10th
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Sam Hughes

Loved this episode, had no idea matts lessons were so cheap, might have to pick em up!

Aug 19th
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Teemu Siipola

Really good podcast! Keep em coming.

Aug 22nd
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