The Downbeat
Craig Reynolds

The Downbeat

No. of episodes
177
Latest episode
2026-10-28

Where can you listen?

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.

Episodes

Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Downbeat?

There are 177 episodes avaiable of The Downbeat.

What is The Downbeat about?

We have categorized The Downbeat as:

  • Music
  • Music Interviews

Where can you listen to The Downbeat?

The Downbeat is available, among others places, on:

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Downbeat start?

The first episode of The Downbeat that we have available was released 22 October 2018.

Who creates the podcast The Downbeat?

The Downbeat is produced and created by Craig Reynolds.