My guest on the podcast this week is Manuel Gagneux, mastermind behind Swiss avant-garde black metal band Zeal & Ardor. Z+A mix the style of European Black Metal (a genre notorious for it's link with racism) and elements of African-American Spirituals and Gospel and lyrically poses the question: What if the freed slaves had embraced Satan?

We talked about the band's unlikely beginnings on the darkest parts of the internet, black magick, reappropriating Richard Wagner and as ever: Manuel's dream festival.

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Manuel Gagneux - Zeal + Ardor

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 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.

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Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker)

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
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Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes

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.
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Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)

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.
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Currents (Brian Wille and Chris Wiseman)

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.
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Manuel Gagneux - Zeal + Ardor

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