The Downbeat Podcast - Alpha Wolf

[@justinlea8045]

Watching this after Sucks 2 Suck dropped…nice lol

[@AycliffeGardens]

Alpha Wolf have an incredibly enthusiastic live following. I've seen them support two technically larger acts in the UK (and seen them headline) and each time the energy of the crowd has been higher during their set than the headliners.

[@WindyCityNick]

Yeah I don’t find their music that interesting but their live shows pop off like crazy. Definitely a band people should check out at a show

[@nicholasblessing1907]

True I went to the miw show and alpha opened and everyone went hard for them more then the other bands there, except maybe knocked loose

[@DankBirdGang52]

​@@nicholasblessing1907I was at the Portland show, and Alpha Wolf ALWAYS brings it. Their music is amazing and just hits so much fuckin harder live.

[@pandaonsteroids5154]

In the USA Atlanta, I had this same experience. It's crazy live.

[@Lilith_Reaver]

sabian and mitch are such nice guys. absolute gems.

[@rhoades23]

An Alpha Wolf x Downbeat vinyl would be so sick

[@daegan00]

2014 ahh beartooth logo

[@stevekuchar6437]

Mitch, don’t ever say there is so many bands that sound like us. That’s not true. Anyone who is a vet in the Metalcore world can see that. Alpha Wolf has its own beauty. I see it. It’s amazing.

[@sebastian.lightup]

Literally yesterday I was watching some crystal lake live drum vids and thought "what would Craig think about this". There you are, 'mental drummer'. Sick! That would be a guest I would love to see at the downbeat.

[@reynlord666]

just played with them in Japan. gaku RIPS

[@sebastian.lightup]

@@reynlord666 so awesome. i fuckin love this band.

[@Veeto]

34:00 on you can tell Mitch is just BEGGING for a DT the entire time sabian is talking LMFAO. hes staring DAGGERS into the camera

[@aliyahburnette8018]

You need to interview Australian metalcore band thornhill they are coming to the UK in July for radar festival.

[@kieran3890]

Literally finished watching the last episode 20 mins ago! Staying up watching at 4am now lol. Much love from Australia!

[@emilymwa1]

So proud of the boys! They have taken off like crazy and to see them at knotfest and crowd surf to them was the best moment of my life. Alpha wolf and Polaris are like no other! Proud to be an Aussie and from Melbourne and the boys are absolute delights to chat to

[@Ethan_Coble]

I literally saw Alpha Wolf at the House of Blues in Anaheim this year lmao... It was before this podcast as well, so It's hilarious to see that they don't remember playing there considering how INSANE that show was. Honestly, the best live performance I've ever seen lmao.

[@joyjoyz778]

That fanfic had me cackling😂

[@Veeto]

you’re intros are under appreciated but so insanely funny

[@rebekahcarter8120]

Agreed!!

[@Paul-ul9ep]

Seen them for the first time at Download Festival on Saturday. Holy WOW! What a show. Absolutely incredible

[@Samuraijake93]

Stray killed it last year at blue ridge! I cant wait to see you guys again. Hopefully soon

[@rebekahcarter8120]

I fell in love with Alphawolf when I saw them last week with Dayseeker. The AI fan fiction was hysterical.

[@brandonlyman7256]

I saw alpha wolf live before i ever heard them amd what won me wasnt actuslly the music itself, but that intoxicating live energy and full commitment. They opened fpr some pretty big bands amd i walked away thinking they had the best live energy amd should have been last

[@DankBirdGang52]

Yeah they go HAM Lochie definitely brings it too.

[@donovanolguin977]

I saw them opening for Fit for a king and holy shit they kicked ass. And when I saw fit for a king they didn't compare.(fan bias obv)

[@MaxGriffinJames]

That fan fiction segment is HILARIOUS 🎉🎉🎉

[@daegan00]

Always wished i couldv'e gone and got stuff from that pop-up shop. America needs one fs

[@kierojin]

also the drumming in I shall devour is ridiculous

[@donniejepp1489]

I went to their Headline show in Cincinnati and they kicked so much ass! Was the greatest small venue show I've been to and I've been to dozens.

[@billygrove8616]

You’re definitely one of the most legit human beings on the internet. Keep rambling my guy 🤘🏻

[@reynlord666]

thank you. genuinely appreciate that

[@dribblin_crap]

Fuck yes. Aussie metal as a whole is going next level

[@krassilo]

"That's a fucking big hand! Jesus Christ, no wonder you're good at drums!" Love it

[@Airtrooper719]

Seen them at the dogtooth stage at download 2024. Very good live 👏

[@josephine4758]

Craaaig, absolutely love the podcast! And also; your hair looks great ❤

[@LuBeDaddY12]

Tassie represent! Crazy to see this!

[@joellopez3382]

Definitely the best downbeat pod by farrrr

[@vlkiller]

I saw them for the first time at Knotfest in Sydney and they were Awesome... Such a killer band and massive props for getting on that run.. I hope it was a huge boost for them as they deserve it. 👍👍👍 I'll not only be a drum tech but also build Mitch a custom Snare to sweeten the deal 😀

[@Mitchfogartysessions]

I’m listening

[@nickvonwald]

Not sure when this was recorded, but I can confirm they did play Anaheim HOB, I was there lol.

[@rocioiribe5841]

New podcast episode! yay! I should save this to enjoy after work but ....no lol your hair absolutely does not look rubbish and you talk just the fair amount :)

[@joshuatuttle8599]

An epic tour: SFTP Knocked Loose Lorna Shore Bad Omens Alpha Wolf Take my money!

[@davidsparger3038]

Saw them at Blue Ridge and they knocked it out of the park

[@Brancr]

14:30 that “not yet” after being asked about orchestra is getting my brain whirring…. We gonna have a genre blend album? Some beautiful string, orchestral work into the alpha wolf sound we know and love? Shit take my money and punch my face. That would be great!

[@chidzvidz]

That AI fan fiction had me howling 😂

[@Roguenjosh]

IOWA IS ALSO MY FAVOURITE, legends

[@CrzyWzrd4L]

Sabian “D’Addario” Lynch would’ve been an extremely ironic name

[@balkibeatbox1131]

@46:51 “That’s a fucking big hand! No wonder you’re good at drums.”

[@liamadams9579]

He literally called the Live Nation Willie Nelson stuff 😂

[@ManaLionTV]

Awesome interview boys!! Love it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jacksonvalentine7150]

But you also make the best podcast in the world!

[@kriskenard]

Placed my order for AG1 today~

[@jaredbostic5427]

Saw them in Salt Lake last year. They go hard as fuck 🤙🔥

[@Masterlocster69]

Anaheim, CA!🤘🖤

[@JayKayProductions]

Yes - Cunning Stunts is what made me a Metallica fan! I love that DVD, the set, the feel and the looks. Love it! Also, love Alpha Wolf lol xD

[@heslikeastar]

these guys are so nice!

[@Dayz-yl9dq]

lol Mitch declined Sabian at first??? more on that and more Alpfa Wold plzzzz

[@microchrist6122]

AH KU DA MA OOOF!! 💪

[@kierojin]

nice with the XILE shirt

[@vero_7339]

🤘🏽 I’ll see Alpha wolf this year fucking excited

[@bffl1806]

Loving the podcast, Try and get Chris Fehn (Slipknot) for an interview

[@whopdog9731]

was gonna buy the shirt you are wearing but $59 for shipping just for a tee is hefty hahah, love the pod tho

[@iamanactualcat]

He does USA runs here and there!

[@franciscomonteiro8715]

you have to bring jon theodore to the pod!

[@EmbraceTheWorld1990]

'Nother banga ❤

[@tracccy90]

Excuse my ignorance but where do Aussies get Downbeat merch? From the UK or US site? Or do we have one?

[@reynlord666]

I am afraid you have to pick out of those two, sorry!

[@Mitchfogartysessions]

👀

[@honey-gw9fd]

met all the boys in birmingham when they opened for ERRA, super stoked to see them on downbeat! such kind boys, love em!

[@nickshepley2566]

I can’t believe I didn’t realize they were Australian

[@haventbeenmyself]

craig's talked about this a few times but i don't understand. when they talk about striking drums/drum risers, what does that mean?

[@tonybruce]

Headline band sets up their kit on stage and leave it there for the whole show. So support acts/drummers have to set up another kit in front of that kit.

[@thombakker2835]

English is not my native language and ive never toured. What does it mean to "strike" a druk kit?

[@rocioiribe5841]

i didn't get that either

[@adamhumphreys9605]

Striking a drum kit is when you have to do a kit change during a change over. Take the kit off the stage. Idk what the context is but I’m sure that’s what they mean

[@reynlord666]

to strike a drum kit is to remove it from the stage when other bands are playing. you know when you see a support band playing with 6ft of space because the stage is full of the headline bands drums etc covered by a black sheet? that’s NOT striking a drum kit

[@kristofrookx8452]

I'm grateful ... Everytime i hear u playing drums , i realise how good Chris kontos is. Ty

[@Roguenjosh]

hey man, sweet hair, can you talk more at the start?

[@Snare22]

Is there bad blood with Meinl since you switched to Zildjian?

[@reynlord666]

nah not really but it’s funny isn’t it

[@pres4515]

PLS INVITE AUSTIN ARCHEY OF LORNA SHORE

[@DavidBriganti421]

I ordered my downbeat gear on 4\20 and still haven’t received it 😢 emailed with no resolve

[@reynlord666]

hey who did you email can you hit the link in the db instagram bio please!

[@DavidBriganti421]

Haven’t got IG mate, but I got an update, I’ll be receiving my gear this week 🤙🏼 also got my AG1 yesterday! Thanks for the reply

[@redheadswin1]

Teach me to drum tech 😅

[@callthemastodon]

You don't ramble enough, you very smart man. Your hair looks incredible. :)

[@tomcr250]

You poms ramble just get to it lol Aussie here

[@nasob6997]

Nandos need to sponsor you for real 😂

[@Steveyk25]

If you were still with Meinl would they have let you have Sabian on the pod?

[@TheButcher0fBlaviken]

Hey Craig! Your athletic greens link says page not found. Any fix to this?

[@reynlord666]

works okay for me?

[@TheButcher0fBlaviken]

@@reynlord666 Okay now it's working haha. Not sure why it wasn't earlier. My bad.

[@reynlord666]

@@TheButcher0fBlaviken all good thank you if you use the link it supports meeeeee

[@TheButcher0fBlaviken]

@@reynlord666 all for supporting you homie! Love every podcast and every song you touch! Is there anything in the works of guitar tabs being released for Euthanasia? Would be cool seeing you guys on Sheet Happens to support the band that way too.

[@RetriMusic]

i love men

[@davidhotson1594]

Needs more troll voice , not heard that screeching for a while

[@deadsoulxiii]

NeEdS mOrE tRoLl VoIcE, nOt HeArD tHaT ScReEcHiNg FoR a WhIlE hope this helps xxx

[@iamanactualcat]

​@@deadsoulxiii simon😂

[@Slamyourclam]

Just kidding. One more for the algorithm. Also my last comment was #69. So. Nice.

[@teeth.0f.g0d]

Think this is legitimately the first time I've ever seen Sabian without a mask on

[@dmitriac4463]

not sure on the composition is convincing.

[@RenewingMusicRob]

First

[@SwerveCity___]

I think Sabian is correct about ambient intros. I personally don’t like them and even when I’m listening to a new album for the first time I skip tracks with long ambience. I just want to hear the song. Most of the time an ambient intro adds nothing to the song. It’s just annoying.

[@kristofrookx8452]

Tbh Ur Drumming is average... And u know it.. butttt!!! I admire your courage.... Being gay in that scene can't be easy... Keep going strong mr koksuk