The Downbeat Podcast - Chris Turner (Oceans Ate Alaska)

My guest this week is Chris Turner - one of the best metal drummers in the world, both with Oceans Ate Alaska and with his solo stuff. We talked about OAA’s new song and line up, why he’s so good…that sort of thing. Check him out on IG @chrisoaa and youtube ‪@ChrisTurnerDrums‬ - he’s got lesson packs, merch, and solo stuff on spotify. He's an absolute freak.
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[@ChrisTurnerDrums]

What a chat 😅 nothing but love mate, and thanks again for having me! 🙌🏻

[@reynlord666]

king

[@Boxerharvey1]

One of the best and funniest podcasts you ever done Craig. Just heard the new OAA song and it’s absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥 the new vocals are killer.

[@Quake18]

its got his signature kick flamadiddle badassery and the new vocals ARE killer@@Boxerharvey1

[@philipmorris57]

2 legends chatting drums and shit, like they have known each other forever, bloody brilliant, loved it and well done Simon on your first day at drum school, big love to you all ❤

[@Ryo7_7]

One of the goats of modern metal and music in general. Chris "The Octopus" Turner. ✌️

[@11fbody]

Chris has written drum notation for an Oceans song by hand one time, and I bought it from him. The song is Blood Brothers. Such a cool piece to own.

[@fructosecoma2721]

i had a partial tear of my pulley in my finger and my god i couldnt hold a controller or remote for like 2 weeks and you could forget opening doors, took me a year to get back to a 60 sec dead hang off a bar

[@oceansaparthardcore]

lol i didn’t expect to hear the palm springs story

[@painlessly_bc]

the first 10:45 is the best media i've ever watched

[@AntonioDoesMetal]

Absolutely love the honesty and transparency in the beginning about not wanting to be on the podcast from Chris and you guys hashing it out in front of us

[@DrumBeatsOnline]

This makes me so happy

[@jarrod.ives92]

big same.

[@47frames]

The forehead veins are insane in this video great googly moogly. Great episode!

[@abramkoucheki]

holy shit I cannot unsee the forehead veins now 😂😂

[@AdamBriffa]

This ep was really nice, because it wasn't the usual format of Craig, asking questions, guest responds, Craig Annecdote, Move on. It was organised Chaos, interjections from simon with back up on points, also Simon being the best producer and reminding them where they were if they lost their point in the conversations. Also, my favourite parts were where Chris asked Craig questions, because it's nice to see Craig relax and answer questions about himself rather than worrying about it being all about good high quality content. It was like being sat in a pub and listening to two new mates shoot the shit. Good work!

[@bwoods311]

Absolutely.

[@rocioiribe5841]

Chris had major seeking Dad's approval vibes thru this whole episode esp the more beers he drank 😂 loved the increasing use of "innit?" .

[@Roguenjosh]

Not a drummer just here because I love both of these guys

[@RJTempo]

Hi! “Pleasant American Man” here (1:10:10), thank you both for the in depth response! I put 95% of my energy into drumming and virtually none of it on mixing or engineering (I also pay friends to help with that) but I’ve always wondered if this was holding me back. I have goals of being a serious session drummer / content creator, and I always assumed that people like Chris knew how to do it all themselves. So, it’s great to hear that even legendary drummers don’t know this stuff by default, and also that engineering is the more important of the two for a drummer to master so they can at least record themselves and send it to a professional mixer. Much love to you both (and you too Simon!!) - the downbeat community fucking rules ❤

[@AxelGrassi]

As someone who personally knows Chris and has been friends with him for years…I can confirm that everything that James has come out with is pure nonsense. Chris is genuinely one of the most humble and open-minded guys I know. He’s such a caring & fun dude and I can assure all of you that he has nothing against anyone, race, sex or other! Chris is a top dude through and through! 😎

[@heycoolscythe]

The zoom in on the burps is killing me 😭😭😂

[@JamieSlays]

This is one of the best ones yet. Loved it guys. Loved hearing the different methodologies you used to learn and practise

[@Billcommaagain]

Craig is truly in his KZbin era and I’m absolutely here for it 😤😤😤

[@severreality]

I've had the aformentioned Craig Displate as my phone wallpaper for months 🤣🤣

[@deadsoulxiii]

well im sorry that is STEALING and i will be calling the AUTHORITIES

[@severreality]

@@deadsoulxiii get .jpeged

[@probablynotian]

When I first started following you, it was for stray and drum videos. I went through the backlog of podcasts and listened to interviews with people/bands I liked. After the kublai khan episode, I just listen to all of them. Absolutely top notch. I don’t listen to a lot of these bands, but these podcasts are always amazing.

[@rachsabrinskas]

The Kublai Khan episode was my entry into full episodes of the pod too, right before their run of shows in Aus. I cackled. Have been here ever since.

[@Mikedrums95]

Travis Orbin would be a great guest, man his hella ripped and can play literally anything leading with any limb

[@NathanSletner]

I would love to see Travis on this!

[@thedrummingchef]

Fuck me, this was the best bromance-podcast ever! Could not stop watching it and could not stop smiling/laughing either. Genuinely happy for both of you that the hard work over the years paid off. Shout out to "Simon the Sidekick" for doing a banger job at using search engines and making edits that are buttery smooth and that one cut that genuinely had me questioning if there even was one at all(when Craig listens to the new OAA track). Ya'll a junch of fucking legends!! Thanks for great entertainment😘

[@crued6754]

never clicked on a link so fast. fantastic pod craig, ur smashing it!!

[@n1gh7m4re]

After watching this I think James is taking the piss implying Chris is misogynistic. He's super chill and how he was straight about why he first didn't come on the podcast was super down to earth and transparent.

[@KeanuuReeves-lz3vt]

@@n1gh7m4re After watching Chris KZbin videos, there is no way that you can tell me that there is any tension in oceans ate alaska in general. All of those guys are just super nice and down to earth.

[@Travvyhouse]

1:29:23 it’s sounds like a demon is tryna blurt something out for him🤣

[@AaronSmithDrums]

being at the beginning of the conversation where Chris mentions he thought Craig didn't like him then clicking on this timestamp is so funny

[@davehunger21]

Loved the episode. It's great that Simon is there to help support so you can properly focus and engage your guests going forward.

[@everydayoddity]

The shitting chat had me absolutely rolling. Unreal episode!

[@paintedlady_81]

I was straight-up cackling! 😆

[@Codycreek]

“I also don’t know how the game fucking works” 🤣🤣🤣

[@sir_andrew_of_squires]

Simons thumbs up is comedy genius 👍 😂

[@deadsoulxiii]

👍

[@R28rus]

I don't believe you! this burp is definitely sampled! I bet you can't do it live!

[@jimothy84]

Wasn't expecting to see an @Driftworks jumper on the Downbeat! The crossover no one saw coming 😁

[@Inherit_Drums]

You a fan of cars and drift too? Music and cars, the quickest way to be broke 😂

[@shona5512]

I'm only going through the comments to see who else is spying the Driftworks merch

[@moonlitxkatie]

loved ittt the episodes that have me laughing every 30 seconds always end up being my favourites and this was definitely one lmao we’re so back 😂 also congrats on your debut simon! 🎉

[@EvilMammal]

i was listening to some older podcasts whilst at the gym recently, the upgrades you've made are fucking insane - fucking great work

[@Al-pv8gb]

When I started listening to this podcast, I wasn't expecting that each episode would make me laugh out loud multiple times. Take your fucking quid, Craig.

[@darkfirezero]

Sleep Token please sample Chris' burps

[@drumurrrgh]

Absolutely incredible episode. And there's so much more you guys need to talk about, right at the end of this one you started getting into a whole other episode of topics. We need Chris Turner, on The Downbeat Podcast, 2. Also I bounce between the video and audio only versions as i go about my day, and when one of those burps hit I genuinely thought spotify had randomly started to play some hardcore breakdown or something, just a super loud "BLLEEERRRGH" out of nowhere. Man needs to do some guest vocals.

[@FrankGMD]

This is one of the most enjoyable drumming convos I’ve ever heard hands down

[@NickSampsonOfficial]

Burp Champion, thanks for the kind words Chris ❤

[@b.b.2020]

1:02:30 why does he burp like he’s dying LMAO😭

[@DevinTaylorDrums]

Had the chance to have a 1 on 1 with Chris a few years back, he helped me start to get a grasp on music theory which helped me tremendously in terms of writing and explaining sections of tracks to band mates and clients I’m working with. Happy this this chat happened 👏🏻

[@carlosteixeira3966]

Amazing video , loved it , I have met Craig Reynolds at the drum show in Manchester after his play ( thanks for the pic and chat) I missed Chris Turner , maybe one day I will catch him somewhere in UK 😊 btw I could watch another one of these so please let's have another episode of you two in the future 😊

[@jcwoodshopuk]

Someone needs to write a song and just sample all of Chris's burps as the vocals

[@NotMrDaine]

Wonder if we can convince Chis to use it in place of the "I'm Not Entirely Happy With This" sample

[@jcwoodshopuk]

Simons thumb 🤣

[@rocioiribe5841]

I hope that's all we ever see 👍😂

[@deadsoulxiii]

@@rocioiribe5841 WHAT THE HECK i mean im no looker but sheesh 😢

[@rocioiribe5841]

@@deadsoulxiii my joke was just cuz the thumbs up was funny, no shame intended here 😔

[@deadsoulxiii]

@@rocioiribe5841 👍

[@DwayneCreates]

Craig, these interviews just keep on getting better, mate. I've been along for the journey for a while and the progression is crystal clear. But you've still retained what makes you "you".

[@ObiWanShinobi67]

Can't believe craig doesn't like OAA. I'm sure he respects them as musicians. He metal taste seems pretty broad. I remember on the 40 roll video he said he wasn't a fan.

[@jkh3959]

Love how the thumbnail looks like you guys were trying to throw grapes into each other's mouth lol Gonna watch this tomorrow after work

[@BazirkTheGinger]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Both you guys are fantastic and I'm super appreciative of all the hard work you put into your jobs/crafts. Thanks for letting us all come along for the ride.

[@K_swiggle0440]

17:49 is absolutely gold!

[@aspetrie22]

You two are adorable!

[@laxstateofmind]

Yes!! Glad you got Chris on - now I gotta go listen to the new Oceans Ate Alaska track

[@metalpuppet5798]

A metronome at 500 bpm isnt a metronome anymore. Thats a fucking machine gun :D

[@abramkoucheki]

I remember like 4 years ago or something like that I recommended on stream that Craig interview Chris and he responded with something like "I can't interview every drummer from every shitty metalcore band, don't care if they're from England". And now here we are. Love Chris, love the pod!

[@reynlord666]

Definitely when I thought he was fake

[@Adzo411]

That was the best chat I’ve ever sat and listened to. You guys are awesome ❤️

[@ThirdEyePried]

That was def an A2 pulley. All climbers know that sound.

[@ChrisTurnerDrums]

It was my A2 :(

[@ThirdEyePried]

​@ChrisTurnerDrums I feel ya man. Managing climbing (and the inevitable finger injuries) on top of drumming is a hell of a task. I can't imagine if I was making my living drumming lol.

[@aylinespino]

“I don’t give a fuck about them” Craig regarding the fans of the pod 😂😭

[@TheSentinel909]

Fuck yeah, the OG Not Natty Defier!

[@travisnewsome7893]

Thought this was the oceans singers podcast , you guys are identical!

[@ErikHansenDrums]

2 legends. Glad this pod finally happened!!!

[@jonathanrushing4050]

Why do I get teary at the end with all the compliments

[@TheSentinel909]

Also horns up for Simon \m/.

[@joey_morg]

Soooooooooo stoked for this episode! If Chris Turner is god.......does that make Craig the Virgin Mary?!?! Just f*ckin with ya, Fellas! This episode is legend.....and I haven't even started it yet! 🤘😝🤘

[@haydenmcallister6647]

One of the best eps so far

[@itslcchs]

I got a confession to make: when I first saw Chris play, because, specially the face, and the whole way he plays, I though he had some disability and was even more impressed, but then I saw he was actually normal and I felt really bad of my thoughts lmao

[@paintedlady_81]

This was fucking great! I think all the misunderstandings and miscommunications played into an epic comeback story. Great guy. Great chat. Loved it! This might be my new favorite!

[@trevornoursedrums]

the zoom in on the burps sent me every time LOL

[@reynlord666]

It is he brought me it when he did the pod

[@scattaredlight]

This was a fun podcast, thank you as always🖤 and Simon(?) doing a great job! „x stuff is when no money“. How detached from reality do you need to be?🙄 I’m sorry, that kind of thinking just pisses me off. Do those people that think like that work for free, I wonder?

[@gSWG3R]

ADHD drummer meets Generally Anxious drummer and work shit out. 😂

[@just.some.dud3]

Absolutely adore Chris's playing. Fantastic episode.

[@ash_howard]

What music distributor did you work for? Just interested as I used to work for Southern Record Distributors (SRD) once upon a time.

[@rabbitz7740]

Rad interview! It would super awesome to have Shannon lucas on the show. Such a great dude and phenomenal drummer.

[@SpencerLawrence-jl9tj]

I'm so happy Chris is doing his own thing. He easily outpaces most bands with his own producing / writing that would have him as their drummer.

[@pb.disappeared]

Think this might be the best episode. Been a day 1 listener and I’m learning so much just from re listening to episodes and old episodes. Recording the debut EP with the band this year and can’t wait to use all the tips from my favourite metal boys ❤ Chris is such a great guy have gained so much respect for you both for being so open and humble big love

[@ClihtYeastwood]

Chris is incredible. With that said, one of his idols (Thomas Lang) can do things with his feet that Chris can’t… yet.

[@dudeovidiu]

One of the best episode. Rock Climbing - who the fuck would have guessed :|

[@malliakoschristos]

Amazing episode! The burps were better than his drumming if that's possible!

[@Codycreek]

I agree with Craig. I fuck with KZbin university

[@SamiK1989]

Sitting on a shitty train for a few hours, and KZbin informs me of this. AWWYIIIEH🎉

[@jordanbenson2980]

He has a hunched back from carrying the weight of Oceans Ate Alaska for so many years

[@MomentumShadow]

Have you considered Baard Kolstad from Leprous?

[@josephine4758]

Loooved this episode! You have great chemistry 🩷💣 Also.. his burps are insane

[@embracehorizons]

Man I cant wait for chris to come back. Fucking legend.

[@shona5512]

Chris rockin the Driftworks merch... He's such a car guy lol

[@SunshineHB]

I thought the old mics you were using before sounded great. Love my SM7b though.

[@Ryo7_7]

Dude is real and really good. Shoutout to The Octopus Chris Turner lol. 🤘

[@nickbutler4809]

Fucking great podcast boys, love the bantZ

[@simonielasi]

Just dropping a comment to say this episode was sick. Banter was great and I loved it! ❤

[@X7sfr7X]

Legends! Epic episode, two hours spent right, fuck yeah

[@CreatureFromTheBlackTattoo]

Loved this episode, genuinely hilarious! 100% my guy Joel is a handsome dude 🔥 love that man! Great vocalist! Great tattooer!

[@NathanielBTM]

couldn't tell if those were really burps or he was giving us a teaser for his new project as a vocalist

[@12monkey57]

Chris is the goat. How dare you left Chris unread!

[@Spermwhales93]

As soon as I heard the Jason Richardson story I immediately knew that wasn't a lie hahahaha

[@Spliffmauler]

I fucking loved this. Cheers

[@noahreimer6524]

Omy fuggg so much knowledge! You 2 are legends!

[@Hasselbackspotatis94]

Next guest; Johnny from HEALTH? 👀

[@GalacticCenterOG]

7:24 this is how friends are made 🤷🏻‍♂️☕️

[@Deathhairball]

Can you get Clayton Holyoak from Better Lovers on?

[@damonjones9556]

what other burps are there? I got 17:50, 54:20 & 1:29:30

[@_useroffline]

@@damonjones9556 1:02:30 lmao

[@komptaro]

awesome episode! also is taht a mario drawn on drumhead(octopus)?

[@itherevenant]

Two of the greatest drummers alive!

[@MattJDrums]

Loved this episode keep them coming 🔥

[@6fourmedia159]

Loved this chat! Huge fan of Chris and OAA

[@johnrobertcorney]

G re at vid eo, yo u sh ould go on th è 80/20 podcast ❤