Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast (NIGHT DEMON HEAVY METAL PODCAST)
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| 04 Mar 2022 | Episode #84 - Kill The Pain - Part 3 | 00:55:52 | |
This week marks the final installment of our deep dive into "Kill the Pain," one of the featured cuts on the forthcoming Year of the Demon compilation CD. The band members explain how "Kill the Pain" is a peek into the future of Night Demon, where core elements of the band's sound meet a departure into new musical and lyrical realms. You will hear isolated tracks of each instrument and vocals, with in-depth commentary from the guys. The band also speaks about the spectacular cover artwork courtesy of longtime Night Demon visual artist Brian Crabaugh, as well as the back cover photo captured by accomplished German photographer Sebastian Wilke. The guys also talk about the lyric video, the song's extraordinary performance on digital platforms, and why they really don't care about streaming statistics. You'll hear why Night Demon believe "Kill the Pain" is a great live song destined to grace setlists forever, and you'll hear a raw live version of the song from one of the two occasions it's ever been performed live. In the end, the band explains why they think all the hard work in bringing "Kill the Pain" to fruition was worthwhile.
Brian Crabaugh - https://www.briancrabaugh.com/about
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| 11 Mar 2022 | Episode #85 - 100 MPH | 00:53:46 | |
This week we examine "100 mph," which was the B-side to the "Kill the Pain" single released in May 2020. Originally a Cirith Ungol song appearing on the 1986 album One Foot in Hell, Night Demon's rendition of "100 mph" will be included in the forthcoming Year of the Demon compilation album released on March 25, 2022. We begin with a brief overview of the history of Cirith Ungol, and the back story of "100 mph" as told by Cirith Ungol members Robert Garven and Tim Baker. The Night Demon guys explain their decision to cover the tune, why it means a lot to them to record a Cirith Ungol song, and how they decided on "100 mph." You will hear about the recording process for this song under the watchful eye of Metallica producer Flemming Rasmussen. The band gets into specifics of how they Demonized "100 mph," describing what changes they made and why. Jarvis and Cirith Ungol vocalist Tim Baker discuss how they traded vocal lines. We look at how the lyrics resonated with Night Demon, and even get into the cover art created for the digital single in January 2022. Both Night Demon and Cirith Ungol express optimism that the two bands will join forces to perform the song live someday soon.
Cirith Ungol "100 mph" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp4mjFQN_nI Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 18 Mar 2022 | Episode #86 - Are You Out There - Part 1 | 00:52:35 | |
In this week's episode, we begin studying "Are You Out There," one of the featured tracks on the forthcoming Night of the Demon compilation album. The band describes how and why this song came to be the third single in their 2020 7" vinyl release series. You will hear the original press release for the single, and learn Night Demon's trepidation about "Are You Out There" as a laidback departure from their signature sound. Then the boys go into great detail about the origins and evolutions of the song, beginning with a 2015 demo recorded on a cellphone in Geneva, Switzerland in 2015, and morphing over the course of three subsequent demos reaching early 2019. The guys explain what changed and why over the course of these demos, and you'll hear the evolution through those incremental recordings. We leave off with Night Demon heading to Chicago to record the song under the tutelage of legendary producer Steve Albini.
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Night Demon "Are You Out There" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkNIXXB9tpU Thin Lizzy "Rosalie" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSo9CC2wKVI Pat Benatar "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JRgHol94Xc
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| 25 Mar 2022 | Episode #87 - Year of the Demon - Release Day Special | 01:11:01 | |
Today is a banner day in the history of Night Demon. Today we celebrate the release of the Year of the Demon compilation album, some two years in the making. In honor of this special occasion, this week we bring you a special "release day" episode. You'll hear the inside scoop directly from Jarvis about the forthcoming April 1 livestreams concerning the new Night Demon beer, as well as the April 16 release show at Casa Agria Brewing in Oxnard, California. We also bring you promotional recordings of podcasts from around the world probing the whats, whys, and wherefores of Year of the Demon. You will hear candid, unfiltered commentary about the album from Jarvis, Armand and Dusty, as well as a few prime clues about touring plans and the forthcoming new studio album to be released before the end of the year.
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Tickets for release show - https://nightdemon.net/tour?msclkid=65706f86abfb11ec90df80afbfb35586 Casa Agria Brewing - https://www.casaagria.com/ Interview Under Fire Podcast - https://interviewunderfire.com/podcast/s-12-e-02-armand-anthony-of-night-demon/ Verikuu podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pQWkCMQJL8 Riffs Or Die podcast - https://riffsordie.podbean.com/e/67-jarvis-leatherby-riffs-or-die-podcast/ Horns Up podcast - https://www.hornsuppod.com/the-podcast/episode/59d3c332/173-or-night-demon
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| 01 Apr 2022 | Episode #88 - Are You Out There - Part 2 | 00:45:46 | |
This week we resume our deep dive into "Are You Out There," Night Demon's third 7" single of 2020 and a featured track on the newly released Year of the Demon compilation LP/CD/MC. We begin with the band members discussing the premise that the song is more hard rock than metal, and explaining how the feel and vibe of the track are actually in harmony with Night Demon's ethos and catalog. They then go into great detail about working with legendary producer Steve Albini at Electrical Audio in Chicago, Illinois. You will hear vignettes and insights into what Albini did and didn't do in the studio, and how he is an audio engineer rather than a music producer. Also, Jarvis describes the lyrical inspiration of the song: how it connects to Phil Lynott, how it harkens back to a song Jarvis wrote about Marilyn Monroe many years ago, and how it is also an autobiographical track for him.
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| 08 Apr 2022 | Episode #89 - Are You Out There - Part 3 | 00:51:34 | |
This week we conclude our deep dive into "Are You Out There," the Thin Lizzy-inspired 2020 single that became a featured track on Night Demon's brand-new Year of the Demon compilation album. Jarvis walks you through the lyrics, line by line, tying them not only to the tragic tale of Phil Lynott's downfall but also to much more personal experiences and observations. The guys also break down the music, from the atypical bridge to the licks to the drum fills to the acoustic guitar nestled in the mix. You will hear about the cover art and specifically the collaborative effort of two talented artists to bring this vision to life, as well as the killer black and white back cover photo. Night Demon talk about the live premier of the song in Asheville, NC, and discuss their hopes and plans for this track in the live set going forward.
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Thin Lizzy "Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilxP8As14dM Riot "Johnny's Back" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG35KaqgqyE Haunt Bandcamp page - https://hauntheavymetal.bandcamp.com/ "Are You Out There" lyric video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkNIXXB9tpU "Are You Out There" behind the song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCNBj0-W6Fo
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| 15 Apr 2022 | Episode #90 - The Sun Goes Down | 00:51:53 | |
This week we take an in-depth look at Night Demon's cover of the Thin Lizzy classic "The Sun Goes Down," which is a featured track on the newly released Year of the Demon compilation album. Jarvis, Armand and Dusty explain their love of Thin Lizzy, their history of covering Thin Lizzy, and how they came to choose "The Sun Goes Down." You will hear how the song has been part of the Night Demon live set for years, dating back before the 7" single release for "Are You Out There." The guys explain how and why they reimagined "The Sun Goes Down," from changing the key to drastically altering the tempo to giving it a brand-new ending featuring clever Easter eggs for the initiated. They also talk about performing the song live and their feelings about it in the live set. You will hear audio of Night Demon tearing through the song live, and the guys' overall thoughts on how their version turned out.
Thin Lizzy "The Sun Goes Down" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4DPPn1cMbk Glass and Ashes - https://noidearecords.bandcamp.com/album/glass-and-ashes Thin Lizzy "Black Rose" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjjpBb9q1PA Thin Lizzy "The Boys are Back in Town" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQo1HIcSVtg Frost and Fireland - https://nervecentre.org/whats-on/frost-fireland-2022 Night Demon "The Sun Goes Down" visualizer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7TW9LZNZw8 Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 22 Apr 2022 | Episode #91 - Vysteria - Part 1 | 00:47:26 | |
This week we begin exploring "Vysteria," the fourth 7" standalone single released by Night Demon in 2020 and a featured track on the new Year of the Demon compilation album. At the outset, the band members explain how this really isn't a pandemic song and how it's really about self-empowerment in the face of media manipulation and hysteria, all set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. You will learn the surprising origins and dictionary definition of the term "vysteria." Then we get into the musical genesis of the song, beginning with a jam tape dating back to August 2019 and carrying through multiple permutations and incarnations until March 2020. The guys explain how and why the song evolved over time. They also talk about whether they consider "Vysteria" to be the heaviest song in the Night Demon catalog, as well as its connection to thrash metal and how challenging it is to play.
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| 06 May 2022 | Episode #93 - Wasted Years | 00:50:07 | |
This week, we delve into the live version of Iron Maiden's "Wasted Years" that appears on Night Demon's newly released compilation album, Year of the Demon. The guys reflect on how they came to be familiar with Iron Maiden during their childhood years and how Maiden became an inspiration to each of them and to Night Demon as a whole. They talk about the mantra "What would Maiden do?" You will hear why Night Demon chose "Wasted Years" as a cover song, and specifically how they relate to it lyrically. We also explore the history of "Wasted Years" in the Night Demon set, from humble beginnings at a dive bar in Miami to one of the grandest true metal stages in the world in Germany. Night Demon also explain the omission of this recording from the Live Darkness album, and the subsequent decision to include it as the b-side to the "Vysteria" single in 2020. You will learn why Night Demon will not record a studio version of the song.
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Iron Maiden "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MJUao50U0 Iron Maiden "Flight of Icarus" (Live After Death version) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkUR5FF3fys Night Demon "Wasted Years" (live at Keep It True 2017) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrM2bC8B6Y Mendes Prey "Runnin' for You" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmqjviXAXts
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| 13 May 2022 | Episode #94 - Year of the Demon - Album & Beer Release Show - Part 1 | 00:51:38 | |
This week we give you an all-access pass to Night Demon's Year of the Demon release show held at Casa Agria Specialty Ales in Oxnard, California on April 16, 2022. The show doubled as a beer release show in honor of the Beer of the Demon release. Tune in to get the inside scoop about the Beer of the Demon, including flavor profile, ABV, and input from the band, plus a cool discussion about the beer can label design. The guys talk about the layout inside the brewery and the process of setting up a pro gig (stage/production/lights/sound) in that environment. Find out how hard they worked to set up this show, and the help they received from longtime friend/collaborator Waldo Spolitback to make it so. You'll hear the impressions of the gig from longtime fan Alex Kazam and the thoughts of opening band / scene colleagues Tung. The band also talks about what it was like to open the Casa Agria show with the worldwide live premier of "Vysteria," a challenging song to play under any circumstances. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Casa Agria Specialty Ales - https://www.casaagria.com/ Voodoo Belfast - https://www.voodoobelfast.com/ Magic Castle - http://www.magiccastle.com/ Tung - https://tung2.bandcamp.com/ Conan "Riddle of Steel" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lKUYAnqxjU
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| 20 May 2022 | Episode #95 - Year of the Demon - Album & Beer Release Show - Part 2 | 01:01:19 | |
Did you miss Night Demon's hometown record/beer release show on April 16, 2022? Or were you there and just want to relive it again? Either way, we've got you covered. This week is part 2 of our all-access pass into the Year of the Demon / Beer of the Demon release show at Casa Agria Specialty Ales in Oxnard, California. You will hear audio clips from the gig, as well as detailed commentary from the band members and the family and friends in attendance that night. Tune in to understand why this show was such a special moment in Night Demon history.
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| 27 May 2022 | Episode# 96 - Frost and Fireland - Preview - Part 1 | 00:52:06 | |
Did you hear the news? After a hiatus since October 2018, the legendary Frost and Fire Festival is back. This year's installment is being held in Derry, Northern Ireland on June 17-18, 2022. In honor of this special event, we look back in this episode on the history of Frost and Fire. We begin appropriately enough at the beginning, by discussing Jarvis's history of promoting live shows since his teenage years. Then we fast forward to 2015, when the original Frost and Fire Festival idea was born as a way of bringing the metal masses to Ventura, California, spurred onward by the prospect of a signing session with reclusive Ventura metal heroes Cirith Ungol. You will hear how the Frost and Fire Festival concept evolved from that, culminating in a special event in London headlined by Angel Witch in May 2018. Jarvis addresses the future of Frost and Fire, including possibilities back in Ventura and on Catalina Island. But for now, all eyes are on Derry, Northern Ireland for June 2022. Get your tickets and make plans to be there while you still can. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Ill Repute "Clean Cut American Kid" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnx5UCsKLoE Cirith Ungol "Atom Smasher" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXad-fBSncE Ashbury "Vengeance" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAvNdtUjZGE Manilla Road "Crystal Logic" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJGDmGZjXxk Angel Witch "Sorceress" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJkHaZt_I6E Frost and Fireland Ticket link - https://theheavymetalstore.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 03 Jun 2022 | Episode #97 - Frost and Fireland - Preview - Part 2 | 00:54:55 | |
Do you want to know more about Frost & Fireland? In this episode we dig deep into night 1, which will happen June 17 in Derry, Northern Ireland. You'll hear all about the bands who are booked for night one, including Darkest Era, Mythra, Night Demon, Gama Bomb, and Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous. Hear samples from each band, as well as quotes from the artists about what Frost & Fireland means to them. Order tickets now, before it's too late.
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Nerve Center - https://nervecentre.org/ 720 - https://www.facebook.com/twenty720/about/?ref=page_internal Darker Era - https://www.facebook.com/darkestera Mythra - https://www.facebook.com/mythrametal/ Mythra "Killer" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mFvFTYpW0c Night Demon "Sun Goes Down" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7TW9LZNZw8 Gama Bomb - https://www.facebook.com/gamabomb Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous - https://www.briandowneysaliveanddangerous.com/
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| 10 Jun 2022 | Episode #98 - Frost and Fireland - Preview - Part 3 | 01:03:09 | |
By now, you've all heard of the Frost and Fireland Festival set for June 17-18 in Derry, Northern Ireland. In this week's episode, we dig deep into Day 2 of the festival, which will feature performances from Wytch Hazel, Midnight, Satan and Cirith Ungol, as well as a special afterparty set from Dread Sovereign. You'll hear music and commentary from each of these bands, explaining why they were chosen for this festival and what Frost and Fireland means to them. Additional insights and context are provided by a fascinating conversation between Jarvis and Primordial / Dread Sovereign mainman Alan Averill, discussing the history of traditional metal in Ireland and how Frost and Fireland fits into that community. Listen in to understand why this fest is a must-see event unlike any festival anywhere in the world this summer. We can't wait to see you there.
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Derry coat of arms - https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/wiki/Derry Wytch Hazel "Dry Bones" - https://wytchhazel.bandcamp.com/track/dry-bones Midnight "Frothing Foulness" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td-0wUaYYWY Satan "Earth We Bequeath" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZcdJ86xiwI Cirith Ungol "Legions Arise" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN5De0Mc9WQ Dread Sovereign "The Great Beast We Serve" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwtCT73A1L4 ticket link - https://theheavymetalstore.bandcamp.com/
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| 17 Jun 2022 | Episode #99 - The Lost Interview | 01:01:25 | |
Join us this week as we pry open a musty, long-forgotten time capsule, in the form of a newly unearthed interview that Jarvis did with Chris Kells for a Japanese publication called Heavy Metal Forces. The time was spring 2016. It was Night Demon's first US tour with then-new guitarist Armand. Dubbed "The Final Curse," this tour included performances of Curse of the Damned in its entirety from back to front. In this wide-ranging and fascinating interview, Jarvis holds forth on a variety of subjects, ranging from Armand's history with the band to the existence of Curse demos that might someday form a box set to thoughts on leftover songs and covers albums. Hear Jarvis's state of mind in 2016 about how the Heavy Metal Mixtape came to be, the health of the heavy metal genre, the life of a touring musician, the business of music, materialism, and band management, among a host of other topics. Hear Jarvis's bold prediction for 2020 and his philosophies on life and touring. Compare what you know now with what you hear him say six years ago. It's a wild and illuminating trip down memory lane. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber.
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| 24 Jun 2022 | Episode #100 - 100th Episode Review | 01:16:56 | |
This week, the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a special retrospective event. Host Nesbit looks back on some of his favorite passages and standout moments from the first 100 episodes. Tune in to relive the goosebumps and triumphs of myriad milestones in Night Demon's career, from influences to former bands to formative recordings to the 2020 singles and all the way to post-pandemic live appearances. This episode is an overview of what the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast is all about, a look back on our past with an eye trained on bigger and brighter victories still to come. Thank you to all of you for being part of this wild ride thus far, and cheers to the next 100! Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber.
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| 29 Apr 2022 | Episode #92 - Vysteria - Part 2 | 00:53:49 | |
This week we conclude our examination of "Vysteria," the fourth 7" single released by Night Demon in 2020. The band discusses the track's lyrical themes, and explains how the lyrics came along as a collaborative process after the music had already been written and recorded. Jarvis takes you line by line through the lyrics to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings about "Vysteria." Then each member reflects on his parts, and specifically the inspirations behind them and challenges they create in the performance context. They talk about why (as of the taping of this episode in early April 2022) the song had never been played live, but how they expect it to feature prominently in the setlist in the future. You will learn about the different mixes of the song, the cover art, the case of the missing 7" vinyl, the video, and the misguided reactions by certain quarters of the Internet.
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Metallica "Disposable Heroes" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtNrx1c3Xh8 Randy Burns - https://www.facebook.com/randyburnsproducer/ Kurt Ballou - https://www.facebook.com/KurtBallou/ Ross Sewage - https://www.doktorsewage.com/ "Vysteria" video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlfe92gdcs0
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| 01 Jul 2022 | Episode #101: Return to the Road - Netherlands to Bavaria | 00:54:18 | |
In late May 2022, Night Demon returned to the road on European shores for the first time since the pandemic. In this episode, the guys walk you through the first shows of the tour, from Eindhoven, Netherlands to Hamburg, Germany to the Metalheadz Open Air Fest in Bavaria. You will hear tour stories of wild nights on the Reeperbahn and crushing frustration with van breakdowns, panicked logistics, and show promoters telling the band, "It's your problem." Life on the road isn't always glamorous, but Jarvis, Armand and Dusty take you into the trenches, giving you a behind-the-scenes account of the opening salvos of their European tour with Midnight, featuring killer audio clips from the gigs interspersed along the way.
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| 15 Jul 2022 | Episode #103 - Return the Road - Secret Doors & Swiss Caves | 00:54:31 | |
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| 08 Jul 2022 | Episode #102 - Return the Road - Bavarian Battles & Bullet Belts | 00:59:45 | |
This week we continue the insider report on Night Demon's European Attack Tour in May 2022. As the narrative resumes, we find the band stranded after playing a festival in Bavaria, with a broken-down van an hour away and another festival gig to play the next day. From there, Jarvis, Armand and Dusty tell tour stories that include performing in heavy rain at the Bavarian Metal Battle festival, having their merch guy sustain a freak injury while climbing the hotel stairs, their second van overheating on the side of the road in Austria on the way to a gig in Vienna, missing key luggage upon their arrival for a pick-up gig in London, and experiencing all manner of chaos and discomfort at that London show. You'll hear live clips from the shows and learn how Night Demon and tour mates Midnight emerged triumphant despite every setback the road threw their way.
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| 22 Jul 2022 | Episode #104 - Return the Road - Rock Hard in Germany | 00:52:52 | |
This week we rejoin Night Demon for a three-show run in Germany on the European Attack tour in early June 2022. Our journey this week takes us from Weinheim to Oldenburg and finally to the vaunted Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen. You will hear about troublesome strobe lights in Oldenburg and why the guys were so eagerly anticipating the Rock Hard gig. Alas, vehicle troubles threatened to derail the entire enterprise, but Night Demon made it to the festival and delivered a blinder of a gig. Listen as the lads explain why it's one of the best shows they've ever done. But touring life is never easy, so the next day finds the band breaking down on the side of the road somewhere en route to Berlin, rationing Pringles potato chips and waiting for salvation. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| 29 Jul 2022 | Episode #105 - Return to the Road - Berlin to Prague | 01:02:55 | |
This week we continue our in-depth chronicle of Night Demon’s European Attack Tour 2022 in May and June. We pick up the tale with the band stranded on the side of the Autobahn in a broken-down van just hours after a massively triumphant gig at the Rock Hard Festival. The guys recount the logistical nightmares they endured to make it to Berlin. They then describe the cool Berlin show, followed by an anticlimactic night on the town. The following morning there was an impromptu photo shoot by a section of the Berlin Wall, before proceeding east to the next gig in Leipzig. Learn of the pitfalls of smelly stage gear and pro washing techniques. From there the Night Demon juggernaut rolled on to Prague, where a rocky day transformed into a great night. Special bonus: Listen closely to this episode and you just might hear a few words about the new album.
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| 05 Aug 2022 | Episode #106 - Return to the Road - Iron Fest Open Air | 00:55:36 | |
In this week's episode, we continue our in-depth account of Night Demon's European tour in May and June. We begin by unveiling plans for a forthcoming Night Demon-related project, in the form of a Night Demon photo book being compiled by German photographer Sebastian Wilke, who joined the band on the road for part of this tour. But the bulk of this episode is a description of Night Demon's headlining appearance at the sold-out Iron Fest in Schonenberg-Kubelberg, Germany. You'll learn about everything from the lavish catering spread to the impromptu Thin Lizzy jam backstage at the end of the night. You'll also hear big chunks of Night Demon's performance at Iron Fest, including rarely played songs alongside favorites, new and old. The episode concludes with the Night Demon / Midnight tour party having to replace yet another broken van as they scramble to make the next gig in the Netherlands.
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| 12 Aug 2022 | Episode #107 - Return to the Road - Into The Grave Through The U.K. | 00:51:50 | |
This week we continue our recap of Night Demon's May/June 2022 tour through Europe with Midnight. We pick up the story at the Into the Grave Festival in the Netherlands, where logistical snafus resulted in a rare AWOL for Rocky during "The Chalice." From there, we follow the tour through successful shows in Antwerp, Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester. You'll hear the inside scoop as the band provide their perspective on venues, travel arrangements, border crossings, setlists, audiences, hotels and post-gig shenanigans. As this episode comes to a close, the boys have arrived in Derry, Northern Ireland, where they are feverishly making final preparations for the Frost and Fireland Festival slated to commence the following day. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| 19 Aug 2022 | Episode #108 - Return to the Road - Frost and Fireland | 01:16:44 | |
This week we give you an in-depth recap of the Frost and Fireland Festival that Night Demon organized in Derry, Northern Ireland, on June 17-18, 2022. You will hear about all the bands who performed, complete with audio clips from each set. The Night Demon members describe the challenges in putting on the event, and recount stories of both the victorious moments and the parts where everything went awry. Other bands and fans from around the world describe their experiences at the Festival and try to put into words how special an event this was for all the attendees and for the town of Derry, alike. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| 26 Aug 2022 | Episode #109 - Return to the Road - Brussels to Spain | 01:01:29 | |
This week we bring you the final installment of the "Return to the Road" series of episodes chronicling the Night Demon / Midnight European Attack Tour through May and June 2022. The narrative resumes the morning after the triumphant Frost and Fireland Festival in Derry, Northern Ireland. From there, Jarvis, Armand and Dusty take you through the chaotic last days of the tour. You'll hear about shoeless guitar players, lost luggage, travel nightmares, sound ordinances, record heat, swarming mosquitos, interminable drives, and wild afterparties. But you will also learn why Night Demon believed the tour to be a big success despite all the struggle and sacrifice to pull it off and finish it on a high note. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 02 Sep 2022 | Episode #110 - The Last Day - Part 1 | 00:48:08 | |
This week we begin our deep dive into "The Last Day," the new Night Demon single released as part of the Decibel Magazine Flexidisc Series in July 2022. "The Last Day" has been hailed as "Vysteria pt. 2" and vies for the title of thrashiest Night Demon song ever. In this episode, we dig into the origins of the song, beginning with a riff that Armand had during the writing of the third full-length Night Demon studio album. The guys explain why "The Last Day" did not fit within the concept of the album, why the song was left to die on the vine, and how it came to be resuscitated in December 2021 following Night Demon's appearance at the Decibel Metal and Beer Festival in Los Angeles, California. You will hear multiple demos tracing the song's wild evolution from humble beginnings to its finished form. Along the way, Night Demon offer several hints and details about the forthcoming third album.
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Night Demon "The Last Day" - https://soundcloud.com/decibelmagazine/night-demon-the-last-daydb141 Doomsday Clock - https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/ Decibel Magazine - https://www.decibelmagazine.com/ Flexidisc - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexi_disc
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| 09 Sep 2022 | Episode #111 - The Last Day - Part 2 | 00:40:07 | |
In this week's episode, we conclude our in-depth investigation of Night Demon's brand-new banger entitled "The Last Day." The guys take you through the lyrical inspiration for the song, including ancient texts and apocalyptic imagery, but filtered through Night Demon's collective psyche to deliver a warning, a message, and a challenge to the discerning listener. You will learn the identities of the individuals who contributed gang vocals during the breakdown section. Jarvis, Dusty and Armand walk through the isolated instrumental and vocal tracks, and explain how they put their individual parts together to create the song. Finally, the band comment on the mixing and mastering process, and offer fearless predictions as to the future prospects of "The Last Day" in the live set.
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"The Last Day" on Bandcamp - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-day-single The Apocalypse of Thomas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse_of_Thomas Metallica "Creeping Death" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXWq3f01e2U
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| 16 Sep 2022 | Episode #112 - Flight of the Manticore | 00:56:11 | |
This week's episode is devoted to "Flight of the Manticore," the standout instrumental track from the Darkness Remains album and a staple of the Night Demon live set to this day. You'll learn what a manticore is, how the song came to receive its unusual title, and why the guys in Night Demon are so enamored of instrumentals. You will hear about the song's unlikely origins in Montana and how Armand helped to shape and develop it into final form. Jarvis, Armand and Dusty explain why "Flight of the Manticore" never received vocals and identify the musical passages in this song that they love the most. They also talk about how it works as a live track. Along the way, attentive listeners will pick up on numerous clues and hints about the new Night Demon record, including an exclusive scoop near the end of the episode.
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"Flight of the Manticore" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZXiGnV3S44 Metallica "Call of Ktulu" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1RTgznup5c Riot "Narita" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvZ5yyLF4sk
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| 23 Sep 2022 | Episode #113 - Interview with John Gallagher of Raven | 01:04:58 | |
This week we have a special treat for you. As many of you know, Night Demon have a long and special relationship with NWOBHM heavyweights Raven. Indeed, Raven gave Night Demon a career-changing break in 2014 by taking them on an extensive U.S. tour. Since then, the bands have crossed paths numerous times over the years. In this episode, Jarvis conducts an in-depth, brand-new interview with Raven mainman John Gallagher. You will hear about all current happenings in the world of Raven, including their forthcoming compilation album Leave 'Em Bleeding, their new studio album in the can, their imminent U.S. tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the seminal Wiped Out album, and so on. The two also reminisce about their history together, compare notes on how the scene and the industry have changed over the years, and engage in a gig-by-gig rundown of the legendary 2014 tour. So have a listen and rock until you drop with Jarvis and John Gallagher.
Raven on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial/ Raven "Metal City" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtKKmm6ibOM Raven "Wiped Out" full album - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8TfQ8nIIVo Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 30 Sep 2022 | Episode #114 - The Howling Man - Part 1 | 00:54:00 | |
This week we begin our deep dive into one of the all-time classic Night Demon tracks, "The Howling Man." The episode begins with host Nesbit describing myriad occasions in which he has been oblivious to The Twilight Zone references in popular culture. The point, of course, is that Night Demon rooted the lyrical themes of this song firmly in an episode of The Twilight Zone. You'll hear demo versions of the song dating back to 2011. Jarvis explains the significance of The Twilight Zone to him, and how he stumbled upon this episode as lyrical inspiration for the song. We then go line-by-line through the lyrics of the song, tying them back to the episode and highlighting not only the portions that are faithful to the dialogue but also those in which Night Demon added their own twist. The episode ends with another teaser about the forthcoming third Night Demon studio album.
Night Demon "The Howling Man" - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/track/the-howling-man The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror: Hungry Are the Damned" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0701278/ Twilight Zone "To Serve Man" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMhqguR4OFg Twilight Zone "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXHKDb0CNjA Twilight Zone "Eye of the Beholder" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WdtAj8jYMM Twilight Zone "Time Enough at Last" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLoNGRVeC7Y Twilight Zone "The Howling Man" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiCw1WR6UIY Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 07 Oct 2022 | Episode #115 - The Howling Man - Part 2 | 00:51:28 | |
In this week's episode, we trace the lineage of band and fan favorite "The Howling Man," beginning with a demo recorded in Brent Woodward's bedroom in December 2011, making it one of the earliest Night Demon songs. From there, we examine how the track evolved and grew over the course of a series of recordings that at various times included each of the three Night Demon drummers. The band members talk about how this song marked their first step away from the straight NWOBHM-inspired material they had written previously, and their first attempt to incorporate proggier elements into Night Demon songcraft. You will learn of Armand's writing contribution to the track, the sequence of names by which the song was known, and how the final 'Curse of the Damned' version differs from its predecessors. Listeners who pay close attention will also hear more clues about the forthcoming 2023 Night Demon studio album. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| 14 Oct 2022 | Episode #116 - The Howling Man - Part 3 | 00:53:06 | |
"The Howling Man" has long been recognized as an all-time fan favorite in the Night Demon catalogue. This week we conclude our deep dive into the track by examining "The Howling Man" in the live arena. You will hear about the first times it was performed live back in 2014, and why it works so well in the live setting. The guys explain the origins of the sample that begins the song, and then proceed to go through a detailed breakdown of the different instrumental parts. Of particular note, Armand enumerates how and why he has adapted the guitar parts from the original recorded version, adding little nuances and ear candy that were not there before. You will discover how a live performance of "The Howling Man" began as an out-of-tune train wreck at a German festival earlier this year, only for Night Demon to emerge triumphant in the end. Finally, Jarvis reveals an upcoming project relating to The Twilight Zone.
Hamburg - May 25, 2022 Metalheadz Open Air - May 26, 2022 Bavarian Battle - May 27, 2022 Vienna - May 28, 2022 Ljubljana - June 1, 2022 Martigny - June 3, 2022 Rock Hard Fest - June 5, 2022
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| 21 Oct 2022 | Episode #117 - Heavy Hamburg Halloween III - Preview | 01:08:20 | |
On October 29, 2022, at the legendary Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany, the third installment of the single-day Heavy Hamburg Halloween festival will take place. This week's episode is a preview of that earthshattering event. You'll hear all the whys and wherefores of how the festival came to be, its history in prior years, and the configuration for 2022. Importantly, Jarvis guides you band-by-band through each act on this eclectic bill, including commentary about how and why they were chosen plus a handpicked track from Jarvis to showcase their talents. Tickets are still available, so don't miss your chance to be part of heavy metal history with Night Demon and a host of their friends and compatriots in the north of Germany at the end of this month.
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Markthalle - https://markthalle-hamburg.de/ Night Demon "Black Widow" video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkgZ4mKA_jk Dragon Productions - https://dragon-productions.eu/ Branca Studio - https://www.brancastudio.com/ Psychopunch - https://www.facebook.com/Psychopunch/ Wytch Hazel - https://wytchhazel.bandcamp.com/music Portrait - https://portraitsweden.bandcamp.com/album/at-one-with-none Satan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAN8v-sw0Tc The Other - https://www.facebook.com/theotherhorrorpunk/ Primordial - https://www.primordialofficial.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | Episode #118 - Night Demon vs. Fright Night | 00:55:16 | |
In the spirit of Halloween, we have a special treat for you this week. Jarvis recently appeared on the 'A Year in Horror' podcast to discuss both Night Demon and his lifelong affinity for horror movies, with particular emphasis on the film Fright Night. That interview is reproduced for you in full here. Host Paul Waller asks Jarvis a series of insightful questions about Night Demon's activities (including this very podcast). In response, Jarvis provides a wealth of information, including a few hints about the forthcoming 2023 album. From there, the conversation pivots to horror movies. Jarvis talks about developing a love for horror movies in his early years, and explains why he particularly gravitated toward Fright Night as his favorite. The commentary goes into great detail about scenes, characters, production values, and other minutiae. To conclude the episode, Jarvis selects a single Night Demon song to close out the podcast and introduce 'A Year in Horror' listeners to what the band is all about. Which one did he pick?
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https://open.spotify.com/show/6r3qhDrOuhKSdVrlDUks3r https://www.facebook.com/ayearinhorror/ https://podcasts.google.com/search/A%20Year%20In%20Horror https://twitter.com/notwellerpod Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | Episode #119 - Year of the Demon Tour - Return to Mexico | 01:10:52 | |
This week marks the return of the popular tour episodes, as we join the band on the road for the Year of the Demon Tour in September and early October. The story begins on September 2, 2022, with Night Demon en route to Mexico for their performance at the Candelabrum Metal Festival in Leon the following day. Unfortunately, the band's travels inbound were marred by airline hassles, luggage issues, mind-numbing delays, damaged gear, and stray dogs on runways. Finally the band reached Leon and were pleased to find a professional festival setup in all respects. You'll hear all about their gig at Candelabrum, including tempo issues, an unusual take on "Vysteria," and finally victory with a killer cover of "Wasted Years" in front of 2,500 ravenous Mexican metalheads. The remainder of the episode is devoted to Night Demon's hang in Mexico City for a couple of days while awaiting their flight to Germany. We bring you interview clips from those days, detailing the parties, the friends, the tacos, the stories, and the adventures, including one final airport headache involving a misplaced immigration form necessary to leave Mexico.
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| 11 Nov 2022 | Episode #120 - Year of the Demon Tour - Germany to Poland and Back | 01:02:02 | |
This week we resume our coverage of the "Year of the Demon" Tour in September 2022. Be a fly on the wall and listen in for all the inside stories as Night Demon journeys from Mexico City to Germany to Poland and back to Germany. You'll hear about damaged gear, Montezuma's revenge, endless airport hassles, German train adventures, 4 a.m. lobby calls, wedding parties, and so much more. There's also an in-depth rundown of the band's performances at the Storm Crusher Festival, the Summer Dying Loud Festival, and a pick-up gig at the famous Turock venue in Essen, Germany, including band member commentary, fan interviews and raw live audio clips from each show.
Storm Crusher Festival - https://www.facebook.com/StormCrusherFestival Summer Dying Loud Festival - https://www.facebook.com/SummerDyingLoud Turock - https://www.facebook.com/turock.essen
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| 18 Nov 2022 | Episode #121 - Year of the Demon Tour - Sunday Matinee to Belgian Dive | 01:05:17 | |
This week we continue our behind-the-scenes look at Night Demon's fall 2022 touring activities. We resume the narrative following a triumphant gig at the Turock in Essen, Germany, including a humorous anecdote about mistaken identities and an invitation to a "rock'n'roll party with sex." The band then describe their experience at a Sunday matinee show in Germany at a nontraditional venue, including interviews with the promoter and fans as well as audio clips from Night Demon's performance. From there, the tour rolled into Belgium for a low-turnout Monday gig that nonetheless yielded a most unusual setlist and a few entertaining hotel stories. You will hear audio from that show as well.
Speed Queen "Midnight Murder" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McvqXFemHOU Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | Episode #122 - Year of the Demon Tour - Sold Out Gigs to Intimate Digs | 00:55:28 | |
This week, we continue our day-by-day, gig-by-gig recap of Night Demon's fall 2022 Year of the Demon Tour. The story resumes in Karlsruhe, Germany, at the same venue where the band filmed their "Heavy Metal Heat" official video back in 2015. As usual, the boys provide behind-the-scenes details of the gig, plus interviews with fans and live clips from the show, as well as anecdotes about a hotel featuring taxidermy and a treehouse. The next day in Lichtenfels, Night Demon played a small, narrow, packed and sweaty gig at an Irish pub for metal in Germany, with a most unusual setlist featuring covers you've probably never heard them play. Listen in to hear clips in all their unpolished glory. We round out this episode with coverage of the Vienna gig at the Escape Metal Corner venue, where the band played a killer set and interviewed some extremely dedicated fans.
"Heavy Metal Heat" video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g9_MVNTzwg Paunchy Cats - https://www.facebook.com/PaunchyCatsInnBar/ Escape Metal Corner - https://www.escape-metalcorner.at/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | Episode #123 - Year of the Demon Tour - End of the European Leg | 00:55:11 | |
In this week's episode, we bring you in-depth commentary and audio clips from the final three gigs of Night Demon's September 2022 European run. These shows - all in Germany - were in the towns of Schrobenhausen, Kassel and Trier. You'll hear about a freezing cold performance in a tent late at night, as well as Night Demon's long and triumphant history in Kassel, and what it was like to play "Satan" in a church-owned youth hall in a town they had never played before. You'll also get the lowdown on how the band almost missed their flight from Frankfurt in the early morning after the Trier gig. The episode concludes with Jarvis, Armand and Dusty touching down in Montreal to commence the "Canada or Bust" leg of the tour.
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| 09 Dec 2022 | Episode #124 - Year of the Demon Tour - Canada or Bust | 01:09:03 | |
This week we continue our chronicles of Night Demon's fall 2022 tour supporting the Year of the Demon album. This episode covers the first three shows of the Canadian leg of the tour, consisting of gigs in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. The Night Demon guys and promoter Justin Dean walk you through the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the absurdities, of each of those three concerts, As usual, the vignettes are interspersed with live clips and interviews with fans and attendees. If you listen carefully, you will hear Jarvis reveal the title of the forthcoming Night Demon opus being released in 2023.
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| 16 Dec 2022 | Episode #125 - Year of the Demon Tour - Return to Newfoundland | 01:11:24 | |
This week's episode provides in-depth coverage of Night Demon's show in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, on September 23, 2022, with commentary from the band members, promoter Justin Dean, and podcast host Nesbit. You'll hear all about the trials and tribulations of securing an appropriate venue, what it was like to book a Night Demon show at a Knights of Columbus hall, and how presales and walkups smashed all expectations for the crowd size at the gig. The guys describe in detail the technical difficulties they encountered, and why the show ended up being a massive success regardless. Along the way, you'll hear multiple audio clips from the gig, as well as audience member interviews and the perspectives of those who were there. Finally, Night Demon talk about the importance of St. John's to them in their quest for world domination, and discuss their future plans to perform here on an ongoing basis. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
sHeavy - https://www.facebook.com/sHEAVYofficial/ Thunderor - https://www.facebook.com/ThunderorOfficial/ Make It So Productions - https://www.facebook.com/makeitsonl Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 23 Dec 2022 | Episode #126 - Year of the Demon Tour - Return to America | 00:57:46 | |
This week's episode focuses on Night Demon's return to America after a triumphant run of gigs through Canada in September 2022. You will hear in-depth commentary surrounding the band's travels to Texas and their weeknight shows in San Antonio and Austin. As to the San Antonio show, Jarvis, Armand and Dusty describe playing in a strip mall after eating long-expired chicken soup, and talk about the challenges of playing a fan-prepared setlist, including one song they hadn't performed live in six years. They then explore the symbolism of returning to The Lost Well in Austin, including the city's significance to the band and the "full circle" nature of returning there post-pandemic. You'll hear what happened when an overexuberant fan spilled beer on Jarvis and made his bass go out of tune. Along the way, there are live audio clips of both gigs. The band then discuss Night Demon's first trip to Cleveland since the historic Live Darkness recordings in 2017, and explain the importance of celebrating Bill Peters' 40th anniversary of hosting the Metal on Metal weekly radio show on WJCU. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
502 Bar - https://www.facebook.com/502bar/ The Lost Well - https://www.thelostwell.com/ Night Cobra - https://nightcobra.bandcamp.com/album/dawn-of-the-serpent WJCU - https://www.wjcu.org/ Maple Grover Tavern - https://maple-grove-tavern.business.site/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 30 Dec 2022 | Episode #127 - Year of the Demon Tour - Hello Cleveland! | 01:09:08 | |
On September 30 and October 1, 2022, Night Demon closed out the Year of the Demon Tour with a very special pair of gigs at the Maple Grove Tavern in Cleveland, Ohio. Showcasing two completely different setlists (no overlapping songs) and playing before sold-out crowds from all over America in their second home in Cleveland, Night Demon pulled out all the stops for these shows. In this week's episode, you'll hear about these legendary performances, including extensive audio clips from the shows themselves, commentary from the band members, and on-site interviews with many of the fans about their impressions and reactions. The band also talk about what they did after the Cleveland shows, and discuss what's next for Night Demon, including preparations to launch a brand-new record in early 2023. Stay tuned ... Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Goldhorn Brewing - https://goldhornbrewery.com/ Resistance - https://resistanceusa.bandcamp.com/ Olathia - https://olathia.bandcamp.com/music Vandallus - https://vandallus.com/music Lady Beast - https://ladybeast.bandcamp.com/ Destructor - https://destructor1.bandcamp.com/ Metal Immortal Festival - https://www.facebook.com/MetalImmortalFestival/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | Episode #128 - Talking Night Demon with Talking Maiden | 01:07:11 | |
This week we change up the format just a bit. Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast host Nesbit joins forces with his Talking Maiden Podcast co-host Josh to spend an hour talking about all things Night Demon over a tasty beverage or two. The wide-ranging, free-flowing conversation covers such topics as Night Demon's recent show in Newfoundland, enthusiasm about forthcoming Night Demon announcements, and the potential overlap between the two podcasts. Josh presents his Top 10 Night Demon songs, plus honorable mentions. Follow along and see how closely your opinions align with his. Can you guess his #1 pick? LINKS Nine Locks Brewing Company - https://www.ninelocksbrewing.ca/ Night Demon Prelude video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9ZqUJFWWvQ Talking Maiden Podcast - https://www.talkingmaiden.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | Episode #129 - "Outsider" Album Announcement | 00:58:07 | |
This is the moment that Night Demon fans worldwide have been waiting for, the moment when the curtain is lifted on full-length album #3. Entitled Outsider, the album will be released on March 17, 2023. Preorders are live now. This week's podcast episode is chock full of announcements and details, including the official album press release, tracklisting and preorder options. Brand-new single "Outsider" is aired on the podcast, with commentary from Jarvis and Armand. The guys also discuss the album concept and how Outsider evolved conceptually and musically over an extended period of time into its final form. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for tour announcements and format details. The Outsider campaign begins now.
PREORDER LINKS Smart Link - https://nightdemonmusic.lnk.to/OUTSIDER Night Demon bandcamp - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | Episode #130 - Outsider (Single) - Part 1 | 00:48:26 | |
Hot on the heels of last week's album announcement and release of first single "Outsider," this podcast episode delves into the origins and evolution of that song. Jarvis, Armand and Dusty offer their thoughts for how "Outsider" fits into the Night Demon discography, how it sets the theme for the forthcoming album, and how it may be viewed as a substantial departure from anything the band have ever done before. Then they walk you step by step through riff tapes and demos, from the very beginnings of the track (with a working title of "High Strangeness") all the way through its final incarnation. You'll even hear about the recording process at The Captain's Quarters in Ventura, California, with Armand juggling multiple responsibilities from recording to engineering to playing guitar to figuring out his own parts. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
LINKS Outsider video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QReBsOvk3YM Outsider link to preorder - https://nightdemonmusic.lnk.to/OUTSIDER Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | Episode #131 - Outsider (Single) - Part 2 | 01:02:47 | |
This week, we conclude our two-part deep dive into Night Demon's new single, "Outsider." We begin with on-air commentary from Bill Peters upon the debut playing of the song on Cleveland's WJCU Metal on Metal radio show. From there, we explore the single artwork, how it came about, and how it is or is not related to the new album artwork and other album/single covers from Night Demon's past. You will hear an in-depth discussion of the lyrics, going line by line and addressing both how they relate to the album concept and their more universal applications. Then Jarvis, Armand and Dusty take you through the isolated tracks of each of their respective performances, offering insights into what they played, how it was written, what gear was used, and the recording process. The guys also describe the "Outsider" music video shoot, and offer their concluding thoughts on the song. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Outsider preorder link - https://nightdemon.net/ Night Demon bandcamp - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Outsider video -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QReBsOvk3YM Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | Episode #132 - Prelude | 00:54:23 | |
This week's episode is devoted to a deep dive into the track "Prelude," the introductory piece to the forthcoming Night Demon album Outsider. Not only does it set the tone for the album, but it also introduces the title track and lead single. The guys explain how "Prelude" began with a bass riff that Jarvis wrote back in early 2020. They then walk you through the layer-by-layer build of the track, including utilization of a Roland Jupiter 8 synthesizer, a piano, guitar parts, and ultimately drum parts performed by all three members in unison. You'll hear how every piece of "Prelude" came together, with an Easter egg linking this song to a very obscure sound effect in a particular horror movie soundtrack. The band teases how this intro might be performed live in the months and years to come. They also describe how they view this song as a natural progression from the intro to "Welcome to the Night" on the Darkness Remains album.
John Carpenter - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000118/ Roland Jupiter 8 - https://www.roland.com/us/products/rc_jupiter-8/ Stephen King Christine - https://stephenking.com/works/novel/christine.html Decibel Magazine - https://www.decibelmagazine.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | Episode #133 - "Outsider" Album Interviews | 01:06:26 | |
In the lead-up to the release of Night Demon's third album, Outsider, on March 17, 2023, Jarvis is conducting extensive interviews with the worldwide heavy metal press. In this week's episode, we've compiled excerpts from three of those interviews with metal journalists in France, Germany and Russia. You will hear Jarvis's in-depth commentary on a wide array of topics such as why Outsider doesn't rehash old Night Demon material, how it came to be presented as a concept album, how the creative process was influenced by the pandemic, whether Jarvis feels like an outsider and whether he believes this music is for outsiders, and how the band intends to represent the new album in a live setting. You will also hear Jarvis's message to Russian fans amidst the turmoil in their homeland. These interview segments are also noteworthy for the journalists' unscripted reactions to the Outsider record.
Spotlight Saturday - https://nightdemon.net/spotlight-saturday Outsider preorders - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | Episode #134 - More! "Outsider" Album Interviews | 01:01:59 | |
This week's episode continues with a compendium of excerpts from promotional interviews that Jarvis Leatherby has done with heavy metal journalists around the globe in support of Night Demon's forthcoming Outsider album release coming on March 17, 2023. You will hear unscripted reactions to the album from journalists in Japan, Germany and Norway. The episode also compiles some of the most interesting bits from these interviews. Included are Jarvis's thoughts on a wide range of topics, including comparisons of Outsider to the band's earlier discography, reasons for the musical changes exhibited on the album, Jarvis's favorite singers and albums, the more unusual merchandise items available this time around, reflections on the early days, perspectives on the Night Demon career path to date, and thoughts on old bands making new albums.
LINKS: Outsider preorders - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 24 Feb 2023 | Episode #135 - Escape From Beyond - Part 1 | 00:41:14 | |
This week marks the release of "Escape from Beyond," the second single from Night Demon's new album, Outsider, due on March 17, 2023. In honor of this occasion, we dive deep into "Escape from Beyond." You'll hear the perspectives of Armand, Jarvis and Dusty on the song, including why they believed it needed to be a single and why it was chosen as the second single. The guys talk about unplanned synchronicities between the single cover art and the album cover art. We also dig into isolated guitar, bass and drum tracks, and dissect each band member's parts from their own point of view. Finally, you will learn how the video came to be and how the band conceptualized and executed it.
LINKS: "Escape from Beyond" video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-BVtOI6RxM Outsider preorder - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Black Sabbath "Paranoid" video -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti36edmfaZk Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | Episode #136 - Escape From Beyond - Part 2 | 00:41:50 | |
This episode marks part two of our investigation into Night Demon's latest single "Escape from Beyond" from the forthcoming Outsider album. You will hear how "Escape from Beyond" fits into the album concept, including line-by-line breakdown of the lyrics and isolated vocal tracks. Jarvis explains why this song features one of his favorite vocal performances on the record. The guys take you through a series of demos during a whirlwind writing process in late October 2021, with their backs to the wall as recording deadlines loomed ever closer. Finally, Jarvis, Armand and Dusty explain why this song is so well suited as a second single from the album, and why they expect it to be a killer addition to the live set.
Official Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-BVtOI6RxM Album Preorder - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | Episode #137 - Outsider Album Storyline and Narration | 00:35:28 | |
Here we are, one week before the anxiously awaited release of Night Demon's third full-length album, Outsider. To celebrate the occasion, we have a special treat for you all this week. Do you want to hear the full story of Outsider, the narrative concept that brings these songs to life? Listen in and you'll get your chance. Narrated by Jarvis Leatherby, the story of Outsider is presented in full, with extensive instrumental clips from each and every song on the album, It's a hair-raising, goosebump-inducing sneak peek into the dark and twisted world of Outsider. Join us if you dare. LINKS album preorder - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | Episode #138 - Outsider Album Release Day Special | 01:04:54 | |
Night Demon fans worldwide, rejoice! Today is the release day of the band's long-awaited third album, Outsider. In honor of this momentous occasion, we present a special podcast episode in which two die-hard Night Demon fans who have lived with Outsider for quite some time break down their impressions of the album as a whole and each track individually. You will hear clips from every single song, as well as commentary offering impressions and insights on the performances, the songs, and the album as a whole. Night Demon's world tour supporting the album starts today, Check the dates and find a show near you! LINKS Outsider ordering information - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Tour dates - https://nightdemon.net/tour Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | Episode #139 - Beyond The Grave - Part 1 | 00:53:53 | |
This week's episode focuses on the brand-new Night Demon single entitled "Beyond the Grave." This is the third single from the recently released Outsider album, and it marks one of Night Demon's most ambitious, adventuresome compositions to date. You will hear early demos of this song dating back to a March 2018 riff tape. The guys explain how Jarvis wrote the bulk of the song in the form of various bass riffs that he stitched together over time, before presenting the skeleton to Armand and Dusty to add their parts in early 2020. They describe how the final version of the song came together naturally once the band got in the jam room to work it out. You will also learn fascinating details about the timing of later demo recordings of this track, how they were stymied by worldwide events and a band member's health emergency, and why "Beyond the Grave" never actually made it into the 2020 standalone singles campaign as had been originally intended.
"Beyond the Grave" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c94k7K4CKo8 Outsider ordering info - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ "Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth)" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kdUJ5NAnTc Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Episode #140 - Beyond The Grave - Part 2 | 00:54:32 | |
This week's episode continues our exploration of "Beyond the Grave," the third and latest single from the newly released Outsider album. The guys discuss the "progressive" nature of the song, how they compare it to other tracks from the Night Demon catalog, and why it represents their most ambitious songwriting to date. They touch on the single artwork and explain why and how "Beyond the Grave" was chosen as the "focus track" single to accompany the album's release. You will also hear about the video in great detail from the band and their collaborators, including an explanation of the symbolism in many of the shots, replete with occult elements and tie-ins to the album storyline. Finally, Night Demon break down the song itself, going through the parts musically and lyrically.
Drafthouse Hamburg - http://www.drafthouse-hh.de/ Beyond the Grave video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i73gHmYxGDY Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | Episode #141 - Obsidian - Part 1 | 00:42:03 | |
In this week's episode, we begin our exploration of "Obsidian," which is track 3 on Night Demon's new album, Outsider. Listen as we take you inside the studio for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. You will learn how, over the span of roughly three weeks in October 2021, "Obsidian" evolved from a mere intro riff into a nearly complete song. Along the way, the guys share early demo recordings as well as their recollections and insights about how the various parts came together. They also explain why they view "Obsidian" as a progressive, complex and technical piece, but one that always returns to something familiar and unmistakably Night Demon.
"Obsidian" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcrx6EAebjI Outsider ordering information - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | Episode #142 - Obsidian - Part 2 | 00:43:20 | |
In this week's episode, we conclude our analysis of "Obsidian," track 3 on Night Demon's new Outsider album. The guys take you into the studio to provide a full rundown of the recording process, the gear used, and so on. Dusty talks drums and explains why "Obsidian" has been described in at least one review as "a real drummer's track." Armand walks you through his guitar parts, with all the why's and wherefores laid bare. And Jarvis goes into great detail about the lyrics, explaining how they fit into the Outsider story line. You'll also learn about Armand's role in crafting the vocal harmonies on this song and throughout the album.
Brave Words review - https://bravewords.com/reviews/night-demon-outsider "Obsidian" track - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcrx6EAebjI Outsider ordering info - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Iron Maiden "The Alchemist" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU2ILtGFLC0 Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | Episode #143 - Rebirth - Part 1 | 00:51:15 | |
As we continue wending our way through the songs on Night Demon's new Outsider album, we turn our gaze to track 5, "Rebirth." This song was not chosen as a single, but it very easily could have been. In this week's episode, the guys take you through the origins of "Rebirth," namely a series of scattered, unrelated riffs in different keys that Jarvis composed in Northern Ireland in early 2021. Then we fast forward to October 2021, when Night Demon faced pressure to finish writing the record. In that moment, as time was running out, they dug deep and assembled these disparate riffs into a cohesive song much like pieces of a puzzle. Not only do they describe that creative process in detail for you, but they also take you into the jam room to hear these ideas take shape and morph into the final piece of music known as "Rebirth."
"Rebirth" song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOxKwrdjLjs No Motiv "Into the Darkness" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUvev4xsOqg Outsider album order information - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 28 Apr 2023 | Episode #144 - Rebirth - Part 2 | 00:43:46 | |
This week we continue our examination of "Rebirth," which is track 5 from Night Demon's new Outsider album. Jarvis, Armand and Dusty break down their respective parts in the song, explaining how they were written, what the thought process was, and their anecdotes and reflections along the way. Then Jarvis and co-lyricist Laura Mulkeen go through the lyrics line by line and sometimes even word by word, relating them to the story as well as broader themes. The episode concludes with a live recording of "Rebirth" culled from Night Demon's recently-completed US tour, so you can hear how it translates in a sweaty live setting.
Outsider ordering info - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 05 May 2023 | Episode #145 - A Wake | 00:53:07 | |
This week we continue our deep dive into Night Demon's new album, Outsider, by peeling back the curtain on the creative process underlying track 7, "A Wake." You will hear the genesis of the song in early riff tapes, and the pressure-packed circumstances under which the band rediscovered those riffs late in the Outsider writing sessions. The guys explain the necessity of not overplaying their parts, talk about the shimmering vocal harmonies, and lead you through the epic guitar solo at the end. You will also learn the thematic importance of "A Wake" to the narrative, and its significance to telling a story of consequence. The episode concludes with a recent live version of the track, and the band's reflections on its similarities to and differences from fan favorite "Darkness Remains."
Scorpions "Always Somewhere" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepjLbcLrJE Jimi Hendrix "Little Wing" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkEPBiMbgxs Black Sabbath "Fairies Wear Boots" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkEPBiMbgxs Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_HSa1dEL9s Night Demon 'Outsider' ordering info - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 12 May 2023 | Episode #146 - The Wrath | 01:11:29 | |
This week, we conclude our song-by-song deep dive into Night Demon's latest album, Outsider, by turning our attention to the epic closing track, "The Wrath." Hear why the band members view it as the most ambitious song they have composed to date. Listen to early demo recordings, and let Jarvis, Armand and Dusty walk you through the track, part by part. The band explains how they view "The Wrath" as innovative, and get into a few Easter eggs buried deep within for the Night Demon faithful. The episode is rounded out by a live version of the song and a line-by-line breakdown of the lyrics and how they relate to the story of Outsider. Finally, there are a few reflections about the album as a whole and how it cements Dusty's legacy in the band as his final recording with Night Demon. Listen in next week for much more on that topic.
X "Nausea" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zNFzxoN_ek Black Sabbath "Children of the Sea"- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2Bdsr7CwBI Black Sabbath "Heaven and Hell" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FRA7UXlGu8 Iron Maiden "Still Life" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw2w2_q5pdk Night Demon Outsider ordering info - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Episode #147 - Dustin The Wind | 01:05:11 | |
NNight Demon fans who have attended the band's recent shows have surely noticed that longtime drummer Dusty Squires is no longer playing with the band. This week's episode explains why. Dusty goes into great detail about why he felt the need to step away from the band to which he had devoted the last 9 years of his life. Armand and Jarvis describe their thoughts and emotions. You will hear about timing of the decision, the reasons why no announcement was made at the time, the remainder of Dusty's touring commitments to Night Demon, and his final show in the north of Germany in November 2022. The episode ends with Dusty's message of gratitude to all the fans and friends whom he met during his Night Demon journey. You don't want to miss this one.
Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 26 May 2023 | Episode #148 - "Brutal Brian" - Welcome to the Band! | 01:04:52 | |
There's a new man behind the drum kit in Night Demon these days. This week's episode is all about introducing you to "Brutal" Brian Wilson. You will hear how Jarvis and Armand decided that Brian was the right man for the job, with Dusty's blessing. Brian describes his musical upbringing, influences, and history as a player. The guys take you inside the rehearsal room for Brian's December 2022 audition at Night Demon HQ. They also talk about how Brian is fitting in with the band on the road, how there is a different energy to the songs these days, and how the band's chemistry has evolved onstage and off. Learn why the members of Night Demon believe their future is brighter than ever with the addition of Brutal Brian on drums.
Hellwitch - https://hellwitch.bandcamp.com/ Midnight Spell - https://midnightspell.bandcamp.com Midnight Spell "Sky Destroyer" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FE2-pvaL4U Rock'n'Roll Ribs - https://rocknrollribs.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 02 Jun 2023 | Episode #149 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Hometown Return & Hollywood Nights | 00:51:06 | |
This week we give you an all-access pass to the beginning of Night Demon's spring 2023 USA tour supporting the Outsider album. The guys talk in detail about their tour preparations, including rehearsals, logistical arrangements, bus issues, gear issues, and myriad other fine points relating to the launch of an extensive tour. The night before the tour began, Night Demon played their first hometown show in Ventura, CA in almost five years, where they performed the new album in its entirety for the first time. You will hear about the evening's technical glitches, as well as the debut appearance of Rocky 3.0. Then the band takes you with them to Hollywood for the first night of the tour proper, with Satan and Haunt in tow. They describe a chaotic night where nothing really went as planned, yet the band emerged victorious nonetheless. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | Episode #150 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Sunset Strip to Vegas Strip | 00:51:25 | |
This week we continue our narrative of the Hell's Decibels tour that rolled through North America in March and April 2023, with Night Demon joined by their brethren in Satan and Haunt. We pick up the tale in Hollywood, CA with Night Demon coming face to face with their first-ever US tour bus. You'll hear how it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. The guys explain why the next day's show in Oakland, California was one of the highlights of the entire tour. They go on to describe a gig at a strip mall in the outskirts of Las Vegas, Nevada, where the show was nearly waylaid by a lost voice, a wayward trip over a stage rug, and an unexpected "Heavy Metal Heat" audible. Learn how the band emerged victorious nonetheless, and hear audio recordings of the show to prove the point.
The Mad Greek - https://www.themadgreek.com/ Eli's Mile High Club - http://elismilehigh.com/ The Dive Bar - https://www.facebook.com/DiveBarLV/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Episode #151 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Aces High to Rocky Mountain High | 00:52:29 | |
This week we continue our in-depth coverage of the Hell's Decibels North American Tour featuring Satan, Night Demon and Haunt. We pick up the story with the overnight drive from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, where unexpected malfunctions on the tour bus made for a harrowing ride. Hear why Aces High Saloon is such a cool place to play, but how severe weather rendered the ensuing drive to Denver a miserable experience for all involved. You will also learn how the Denver gig came to be characterized by crowd killing, pentagram cookies and "Road Racin'." Tune in for all the details, plus live audio from the shows.
Brewvies - https://brewvies.com/ Aces High Saloon - https://aceshighsaloon.com/ Insomnia Cookies - https://insomniacookies.com/ Voodoo Doughnut - https://www.voodoodoughnut.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 23 Jun 2023 | Episode #152 - Hells Decibels USA Tour - Back in the Lone Star State | 01:04:28 | |
This week we continue following Night Demon through their Hell's Decibels Tour of spring 2023. We resume the tale as our weary heroes arrive in Amarillo, TX for a much-needed day off. You'll hear all about sketchy areas, country saloons, fried pickles, and more bus shenanigans. Then you'll come and take it with the band in Austin, where Night Demon thrived despite less than perfect timing. But the anchor of this episode is Night Demon's appearance at the Hell's Heroes festival in Houston. The guys describe the emotion, the energy, the pressure, the context, and the triumph in great detail, like you're sitting with them backstage. Festival attendees fill in the gaps and give the outsider/eyewitness view. And live clips bring it all home.
Come and Take It Live - https://www.comeandtakeitlive.com/ Country Bear Jamboree - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/country-bear-jamboree/ Museum of the Weird - https://www.museumoftheweird.com/ Hell's Heroes - https://www.facebook.com/hellsheroesfest/ Raven Tower Bar -https://raventower.net/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 30 Jun 2023 | Episode #153 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Diehards in Dallas to the Manilla Road | 00:56:40 | |
This week we continue our series of episodes chronicling Night Demon's spring 2023 Hell's Decibels tour with Satan and Haunt. The story resumes in Dallas, Texas, where the tour landed one day after their triumphant performance at Hell's Heroes in Houston. You will hear what it was like to be the last band to perform on the outdoor stage at Amplified Live, complete with merch misadventures, blustery weather conditions, and a challenging setlist to test new drummer Brian. From there, the tour rolled on to Wichita, Kansas. The guys explain why it is important to play cities like Wichita and why they had a great night despite cramped conditions onstage. The episode includes audio of multiple songs from each gig, as well as Jarvis's heartfelt onstage tribute to Wichita's favorite son, Mark "The Shark" Shelton. The episode concludes with a much-needed day off in Clive, Iowa.
Tytan "The Watcher" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XU_HJCrRwU The Gate Record Store - https://www.thegaterecordstore.com/ John Barleycorn's - https://barleycornswichita.com/ Chili's - https://www.chilis.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 07 Jul 2023 | Episode #154 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Haunted Turf, Bus Fiascos and the Windy City | 01:04:30 | |
This week, our coverage of the 2023 Hell's Decibels Tour reaches the halfway point, as Night Demon roll through St. Paul, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; and Des Moines, Iowa. You will hear tour stories about clown bars, haunted venues, sickly Satan, white-knuckle bus rides, stolen trucks, Ethiopian food, and no sleep at all. The band explains how they dealt with and overcame distinctly different brands of adversity each night. As always, we bring you noteworthy audio clips from every performance. The episode wraps up with Night Demon and their tourmates Satan enduring yet another hellish overnight bus ride to the 2 Minutes to Tulsa festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
"Screams in the Night" video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-nozJQfqE0 "Heavy Metal Heat" video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g9_MVNTzwg Turf Club - https://first-avenue.com/venue/turf-club/ Reggie's Rock Club - https://www.reggieslive.com/ Lefty's Live Music -https://leftyslivemusic.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | Episode #155 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Dry Ice, Bus Wars & Bangovers | 01:03:36 | |
This week we resume our tale of the Hell's Decibels spring 2023 tour. We pick up the narrative at the 2 Minutes to Tulsa festival at the legendary Cain's Ballroom venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From there, we follow the Night Demon lads through their adventures and misadventures at tour stops in St. Louis, MO and Grand Rapids, MI. Are you out there? Then tune in for the full behind-the-scenes scoop as the tour rolls ever on. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Cain's Ballroom -https://www.cainsballroom.com/ Blind Oath -https://blindoath.bandcamp.com/ Horton Records - https://www.hortonrecords.org/ Heirloom Rustic Ales - https://www.facebook.com/heirloomrusticales/ Soundpony - https://www.thesoundpony.com/ Fassler Hall - https://fasslerhall.com/ Red Flag - https://redflagstl.com/ Pyramid Scheme - https://pyramidschemebar.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | Episode #156 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - The Heart of It All, Lovedrafts and the Wizard | 00:53:39 | |
This week we continue our odyssey through the Hell's Decibels 2023 USA Tour. Tour stops covered this week include a pair of dates in Night Demon's Ohio stronghold, plus gigs in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. For each show, the guys share with you the inside scoop of what went down, show vibes, road stories, and entertaining vignettes. Those are supplemented with live clips and testimonials from fans like you who were there.
Beachland Ballroom - https://www.beachlandballroom.com/ Blitzkrieg "Blitzkrieg" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll4Ij58497Q Ace of Cups - https://aceofcupsbar.com/ Lovedrafts - https://www.lovedraftsbrewing.com/home Sonia - https://www.mideastoffers.com/sonia/ Metal Chat Podcast - https://metalmealissa.podbean.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 28 Jul 2023 | Episode #157 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - The Final Leg - East Coast Blitz! | 01:15:19 | |
This week, we conclude our coverage of Night Demon's cross-country jaunt with Satan and Haunt on the Hell's Decibels Tour. You will hear anecdotes, live audio, and shenanigans from tour stops in Brooklyn, upstate New York, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. As always, we lift the curtain to give you the inside scoop about everything from bus parking fiascos to stolen jackets to being ditched by your driver to the Arnoldo alter ego to losing the trailer keys on the last night. To wrap it all up, Night Demon give you their unfiltered assessment of the state of touring in the USA in 2023, as they prepare to bring the Outsider tour overseas for its next leg.
St. Vitus - https://www.saintvitusbar.com/ No Fun -https://www.nofuntroy.com/ Dingbatz - https://dingbatzlive.com/ The Foundry - https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/foundry COOL CLIPS 43:39 - 45:20 the Little Debbie story and being ditched by the driver 1:01:17 - 1:02:54 the final load-out and the locked trailer Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | Episode #158 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Live Interview Recap with Night Demon, Satan & Haunt | 01:08:44 | |
This week we bring you a special episode featuring the frontmen of all three bands on the Hell's Decibels tour, namely Brian Ross of Satan, Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon, and Trevor William Church of Haunt. You will hear their impressions of the tour, their feelings of good will and camaraderie toward each other, and each band's plans and aspirations for the future. Through it all, the bands' mutual respect and admiration shine through. Along the way, there are some wonderful tidbits about small markets versus large markets, interactions with Metallica, and all the things we do for rock'n'roll.
Pantheon Podcasts - http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ Le Poisson Rouge - https://lpr.com/lpr_events/cirith23/ The Chance - https://www.thechancetheater.com/ Candelabrum Festival - https://candelabrumfest.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 11 Aug 2023 | Episode #159 - Japan Tour 2023 - Domo Arigato! | 00:57:46 | |
After the successful Hell's Decibel tour of the USA, Night Demon regrouped and traveled to Japan for the very first time in spring 2023. In this week's episode, you will hear why Night Demon had never been to Japan before and why it was so meaningful for them to go there now. The guys talk about being in Germany for the Keep It True Festival en route to Japan, and then describe in detail the circumstances that almost resulted in their being denied entry to Japan. Ultimately, they made it in, and you will hear all the details, including audio from the very moment that Japanese immigration officials authorized them to enter the country. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Upp Tone - https://www.upp-tone-music-in-english.com/ Cirith Ungol "Frost and Fire" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rpVmUKFIwg Ward Records - https://wardrecordsdirectasia.com/ Riot "Narita" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvZ5yyLF4sk Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | Episode #160 - Japan Tour 2023 - Demons in Tachikawa | 01:00:57 | |
Astute listeners will recall that last week's episode concluded with Night Demon finally being allowed entry into Japan after a harrowing delay at the hands of immigration officials in the Tokyo airport. This week we resume the narrative by introducing you to Night Demon's tour manager / host and interpreter for this run of shows. The guys offer their impressions of their initial encounters with Japanese culture, food, convenience stores, and even conveyor belt sushi. But the bulk of the episode is devoted to Night Demon's first-ever Japan performance at the Babel venue in the Tachikawa area of Tokyo. Along with extensive audio from the gig, you will hear about the setlist, the audience reaction, and the burning question of who played Rocky. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Upp-Tone Music -https://www.upp-tone-music-in-english.com/ Sapporo - http://sapporobeer.com/age-gate/ Tachikawa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachikawa,_Tokyo Babel - https://www.babel-rocktower.net/ Hell Freezes Over - https://sleaszyrider.bandcamp.com/album/hell-freezes-over-hellraiser Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | Episode #161 - Japan Tour 2023 - Tokyo Tapes: Shinjuku and Maiden Hell | 00:52:30 | |
This week's episode is devoted to Night Demon's second show in Tokyo in spring 2023, this one being in the centrally located Shinjuku area. The guys were stoked to encounter another nice venue with good sound, albeit downstairs with a low ceiling and wicked air conditioning onstage. You will hear their reflections and recollections on a setlist that began with the Outsider album then hit hard with the ND classics. There's a hilarious anecdote about a rendition of "Maiden Hell" that went horribly awry through no fault of the band. And there were, of course, madcap adventures after the gig. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Shinjuku - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku Zirco Tokyo - https://zirco-tokyo.jp/ End All - https://www.facebook.com/endallbeer/ Golden Gai - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku_Golden_Gai Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 01 Sep 2023 | Episode #162 - Japan Tour 2023 - Killing the Pain in Tokyo | 00:55:00 | |
After two triumphant gigs in Tokyo, Night Demon had a couple of days off in Tokyo. You'll hear how they spent them, from exotic foods to transport snafus to guitar purchases. But it all culminated in an unplanned visit to the Painkiller bar, where the lads fired up for an impromptu covers show in front of a handful of lucky diehards. The guys summarize their reactions to the Japan shows and their overall impressions of their time in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Upptone - https://www.upp-tone-music-in-english.com/ Painkiller Bar - https://www.facebook.com/kokubunjipainkiller/ Kokubunji -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokubunji,_Tokyo Radar Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXS3vUdhbIk Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | Episode #163 - Ireland Tour 2023 - False Starts and Secret Bar Shows | 00:48:01 | |
Following the Japan tour in spring 2023, Night Demon traveled to the UK for a run of UK / Ireland shows that was planned to commence with an appearance at the Dominion Festival in Newcastle. Unfortunately, that festival was canceled on very short notice, leaving the band in limbo for a few days. In this week's episode, you will hear how they spent that time. The centerpiece was an off-the-cuff covers gig at an open mike night at a blues bar in Newcastle. The episode includes audio of this entire performance, including a Jarvis collaboration with Russ Tippins from Satan. Night Demon then traveled to their home base in Derry, Northern Ireland, for a couple days of downtime. The guys describe their philosophies on how to spend time off on the road. Also, Jarvis explains why in a very real way Northern Ireland is home.
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| 15 Sep 2023 | Episode #164 - Ireland Tour 2023 - Acoustic Sessions?! | 00:51:14 | |
Faced with some down time in Northern Ireland, Night Demon tackled the challenge of recording acoustic versions of some of their material. This episode tells that story. The guys explain the difficulties they encountered in lining up a suitable location for recording, and how their problems were solved when they stumbled across Emerald Guitars. They also describe the process of selecting particular songs to translate into acoustic renditions and the benefits of having a drummer who is also a skilled guitar player. Ultimately, you will hear Night Demon's feelings on how the recording sessions went, as well as snippets of those recordings. Release plans are undecided st this point, but stay tuned for further details.
Emerald Guitars - https://emeraldguitars.com/ MTV Unplugged - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV_Unplugged Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | Episode #165 - Ireland Tour 2023 - The Boys Are Back in Derry | 00:51:16 | |
This week we continue our narrative of Night Demon's spring 2023 tour of Ireland and the UK with an in-depth examination of their headlining gig at Sandinos in Derry, Northern Ireland. The boys explain why Derry is important to them and why their objective is to perform annually there. You will hear all about the highs and lows of the gig, including presales that vastly exceeded expectations, unfortunate arrays of tables and stools, the band's determination to be the thermostat rather than the thermometer, and so on. Extensive audio clips from the show are aired and Night Demon talk about how an untimely death made the night even more special for them. Finally, they describe their sightseeing adventures in and around Derry in the days following the gig. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Sandinos -http://sandinoscafebar.com/ Bakken -https://bakkenmetal.com/ Grianan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grianan_of_Aileach Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | Episode #166 - Ireland Tour 2023 - Mosh Pit Madness and Voodoo in Belfast | 00:46:58 | |
This week we continue our in-depth coverage of Night Demon's May 2023 tour of Ireland. This episode focuses on the band's triumphant midweek gig at Voodoo in Belfast, Northern Ireland. You will hear why the guys considered it to be a great show and a highlight of the tour that cemented Belfast as eagerly anticipated territory for future tours. They describe the venue, the gear, the powerful setlist, the energetic crowd, and why the circuitous path to the dressing room left them hiding behind a side stage curtain before their encore. Audio recordings of four complete songs from the show are aired, as well as commentary from fans and friends who attended the gig. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Voodoo - https://www.voodoobelfast.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Episode #167 - Ireland Tour 2023 - Demons in Dublin and Limerick | 01:04:05 | |
Join us this week as we take you through the back end of Night Demon's spring 2023 Ireland tour, including dates in Dublin and Limerick. You will hear about the pitfalls of playing in a large city like Dublin, the substandard drum kit, the setlist, and post-show shenanigans at the Obama travel plaza. The guys then walk you through the challenges and triumphs of the next night's show in Limerick. They then wrap up the Ireland tour and discuss their optimism for future Irish exploits going forward. As always, we provide audio clips from the gigs and impressions from fans who were there. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Siege of Limerick - https://www.facebook.com/SiegeofLimerick/ Kilkenny - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilkenny Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | Episode #168 - European Festival Weekend | 00:58:44 | |
In late July 2023, Night Demon performed a pair of shows at metal festivals in Germany. This week's podcast episode is dedicated to that weekend. You'll hear how the original plan called for more extensive European performances, why the itinerary narrowed to the Burning Q and Rock of Ages Festivals, and all the ups and downs of that memorable weekend. What's it like to play at a small muddy festival in the middle of nowhere? How does a traditional heavy metal band adapt its show for an unapologetically hard rock festival? What is it really like to play Rocky for the first time? These questions and many more are answered, as well as live clips from the gigs and band commentary of the weekend. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| 20 Oct 2023 | Episode #169 - Back in the Big Apple | 00:48:53 | |
This episode covers Night Demon's one-off show in New York City in August 2023 supporting the mighty Cirith Ungol. You will hear of the band's history in New York, and why playing in Manhattan is different than playing in Brooklyn. The guys describe their experiences in the area before the show, including sketchy Jersey Shore hotels and counterfeit merchandisers in Times Square. They talk about the unique challenges and logistical complications of fly-in shows, as well as the additional responsibilities that supporting Cirith Ungol brings. In the end, the band classifies this gig as a success as they set their sights on the Great White North. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Le Poisson Rouge - https://lpr.com/ Sanhedrin - https://www.sanhedrin.nyc/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | Episode #170 - Return to Newfoundland - Doing it for The Kids | 00:53:54 | |
In August 2023, Night Demon visited Newfoundland, Canada, for the third time in the last four years. This week's episode begins by describing the band's arrival after a whirlwind weekend in New York City. The guys talk about their downtime and sightseeing excursions early in the week before getting down to business for their first show of this run on Thursday. You will hear about how Night Demon ended up performing in a wedding hall and why it was important for them to play a show for the under 18-year-old crowd. They go over the setlist in detail, pinpoint the songs where they made mistakes, and take you inside the afterparty downstairs at Stanley's Pub. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Dildo Brewing Co. - https://dildobrewingco.ca/ Stanley's Pub - https://www.facebook.com/stanleys.nl/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | Episode #171 - Return to Newfoundland - Killers in Canada | 00:54:15 | |
This week's episode is dedicated to the second night of Night Demon's 3-show run in Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada, in August 2023. The guys describe the setlist in great detail, including unexpected glitches during the rarely played "Killer," the tradition of adapting the setlist to audience requests on the fly, the power of "Hallowed Ground," and the objective of being tighter than a wet swimsuit. Night Demon also talk about the inspiration and motivation for special t-shirt and poster art, the importance of strong lighting and other effects to make shows memorable, and the challenges of identifying proper merch designs, sizes and quantities.
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| 10 Nov 2023 | Episode #172 - Return to Newfoundland - Heavy Metal Karaoke, Screech-Ins and Skate Parks | 00:53:24 | |
cThis week's episode is the third and final installment of our coverage of Night Demon's August 2023 residency in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The narrative resumes with the aftershow party following the band's Friday night gig, including an in-depth rundown of the good, the bad and the ugly of their karaoke experiences, followed by an exploration of the mysterious Newfoundland practice of "screeching in" outsiders. You'll hear all about the Sunday afternoon performance of an unknown Ventura trio called The Howling Men at a skate park in St. John's. And the episode concludes with Night Demon explaining why their annual pilgrimages to St. John's are important, how they are connecting to the youth, and the ills of cellphone gig recordings. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| 17 Nov 2023 | Episode #173 - Axe Crazy | 01:05:13 | |
Back in 2014, Night Demon recorded a cover version of the NWOBHM classic "Axe Crazy," by the band Jaguar. This week's episode takes a deep dive into that song. Jaguar guitarist and founding member Garry Pepperd chronicles the formation of the band and explains how "Axe Crazy" came about and why it was released as a single rather than on a proper album. The Night Demon band members describe how they came to be aware of Jaguar and "Axe Crazy," and talk about their reasons for recording it and how it became a staple in their live set for several years. You will also hear from Jarvis and Garry about the brief period when Jarvis became the lead vocalist for Jaguar, and the handful of shows he performed with them. The guys reflect on the enduring appeal of the song and the reasons why it will never truly be retired from the Night Demon set. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Jaguar "Axe Crazy" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I0S8xKTy1A Night Demon "Axe Crazy" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99GnBN0enjo Jaguar "Power Games" album - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0XMc94umTY NAMM Show - https://www.namm.org/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 24 Nov 2023 | Episode #174 - Road Racin' | 01:00:30 | |
One of Night Demon's most beloved covers ever is their version of the Riot classic "Road Racin'". In this week's episode, the guys (with an assist from Riot bassist Donnie Van Stavern) break down the history of Riot, including the various eras of the band, Riot's underrated importance to the heavy metal genre, and how the members of Night Demon became acquainted with Riot. You will hear the circumstances under which Night Demon added "Road Racin'" to their early live sets and their decision to record it as a bonus track during the Curse of the Damned sessions. Listen in to discover which Night Demon original was heavily influenced by "Road Racin'" and when and how the band performs this cover today. Finally, Jarvis describes how Riot honors this contribution to their legacy when he is in the house. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Riot "Road Racin'" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIZ-bxN9qrc Night Demon "Road Racin'" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-2MJS7PWRo Riot "Narita" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvZ5yyLF4sk Riot "Thundersteel" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZUysqemMmg Riot "Outlaw" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI_tDv5MBso Riot "Riot" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvbFXo-M8ec Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 01 Dec 2023 | Episode #175 - Outsider European Tour: Chaos in Oldenburg; Berlin is Burning | 00:51:06 | |
In fall 2023, Night Demon embarked on a European headliner tour in support of the Outsider album. This episode chronicles the rocky start to that tour. You will hear about a rainy, disorganized event in Oldenburg, Germany that kicked off the tour, followed by a pyrotechnical disaster in Berlin the following night. Through all the adversity, the guys remained in high spirits and managed to keep the positive energy flowing. Surely the tour could only go up from here, right?
Lido - https://www.lido-berlin.de/ Life on the Run - https://nightdemon.bandcamp.com/merch/life-on-the-run-on-the-road-with-night-demon-2019-2022-hardcover-book Deaf Forever - https://www.deaf-forever.de/ Rock Hard Germany - https://www.rockhard.de/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 08 Dec 2023 | Episode #176 - Outsider European Tour - Sold Out in Kassel; Empires Falling in Essen | 00:44:50 | |
This week we resume the narrative of Night Demon's fall 2023 European tour. After a disastrous beginning, the tour settled into a groove with a pair of stellar shows in Germany. For the first time, the band sold out the Goldgrube venue in Kassel, where they debuted their main tour setlist, played a killer show, and enjoyed a fine Mediterranean meal afterwards. The next day it was off to Essen to play a packed gig at the Turock, one of Night Demon's favorite venues. They successfully tweaked the setlist a bit, laid down the law about partying responsibly, and then enjoyed a rare off-day with rest and schnitzel. Goldgrube - https://goldgrube-ks.de/live/ Speed Queen - https://officialspeedqueen.bandcamp.com/music Turock - https://turock.de/ Mega Colossus - https://colossusmetal.bandcamp.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | Episode #177 - Outsider European Tour - Five Guys in Paris; Riding the Heat Wave in Germany | 00:47:44 | |
This week we continue our coverage of Night Demon's September 2023 headlining run through Europe. The narrative resumes with the band's gig in Paris, including a bicycle-riding adventure, haute cuisine and more "Empires Fall." Then the guys take you through a trio of shows in the scorching late summer heat in Germany. You will hear about an impromptu show at a wedding hall, a missing Hawaiian pizza, a makeup date in Berlin, and a setlist surprise in Music-Hall Weiher. As always, the episode features extensive audio from the performances and running commentary from the band and crew as the tour rolls on. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| 22 Dec 2023 | Episode #178 - Outsider European Tour - Ancient Evil in Andernach; Matinee in Bad Oeynhausen | 00:45:19 | |
This week we continue following Night Demon through their September 2023 European tour, including a headlining gig at the Metal Mania Festival in Andernach and a matinee in Bad Oeynhausen. You will hear the band's musings about how playing the full new album doesn't necessarily work at a headlining festival set, and how they may alter that strategy in 2024. The guys also talk about the struggles of a late-summer heatwave with no A/C and an open-air gig. From Andernach, the Outsider tour rolls on to Bad Oeynhausen, where the guys explain why the venue, catering, amenities, and so on are ideal for a touring act. You will find out about Armand's crowd-surfing adventure and the crew's harrowing encounter with a wolf spider. As always, we have abundant live audio clips from the shows to put you right in the middle of the action. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| 29 Dec 2023 | Episode #179 - Outsider European Tour - Melting in Munich; Blood, Caves and Alchemy in the Land of Mozart | 00:55:11 | |
In this week's episode, we continue chronicling Night Demon's September 2023 European headlining tour. The narrative picks up with a late night, post-gig drive through the German countryside en route to Munich for a Monday night show at the Backstage venue. You will hear about the band's sweltering performance in a packed house, and the pitfalls of government-imposed sound decibel limiters and woefully substandard band apartments. From there the tour rolled on to the Escape Metal Corner in Vienna, where a tiny stage in a cramped, hot venue created logistical challenges for band and crew alike. The guys explain the importance of delivering the best show possible no matter the conditions. A freak injury bloodied a band member. Yet the tour continued to Salzburg for a killer show in a cave built into the side of a mountain as the oppressive heat wave finally abated. A rare sightseeing opportunity presented itself the following morning.
Escape Metal Corner - https://www.escape-metalcorner.at/en/home
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| 05 Jan 2024 | Episode #180 - 2023: Year in Review | 01:46:44 | |
This week we bring you all the highlights of 2023 in a massive 100-minute year in review episode. We will take you through the initial announcement of the Outsider album, the song-specific episodes, the sadness of Dusty's departure followed by the triumph of Brian's arrival, and glorious moments from the road, including the Hell's Decibels Tour of the USA plus tour stops in Japan, Ireland, Newfoundland, the European headliner tour, and so much more. Late in the year were two killer episodes about the band's covers of "Axe Crazy" and "Road Racin'". Interspersed throughout are reflections on the year from the band members, Laura, Nesbit and Kit. We all send our gratitude for your support in 2023,and promise you to keep it rolling strong in '.24. Happy New Year. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 12 Jan 2024 | Episode #181 - Outsider European Tour - Decibel Limits, Smoke Alarms, Discharge and Radar Love | 01:15:42 | |
This episode wraps our six-part series covering Night Demon's Outsider headlining tour of Europe in September 2023. This week we cover the final half-dozen shows of the tour, including stops in Austria, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands. For every gig, the band members and crew break down the gig, provide anecdotes of life on the road, and take you inside the highs and lows of each night. The tour ends in Hamburg, with the band offering reflections on this leg and glimpses of things to come in 2024.
Kulturcafe Schlachthaus - https://www.ojad.at/angebot/schlachthaus/ Venue Kiff - https://www.kiff.ch/ Black Forest Festival -https://www.facebook.com/BlackForestFest/ Logo Hamburg - https://www.logohamburg.de/ Lunacy Bar - https://www.facebook.com/LunacyHH/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 19 Jan 2024 | Episode #182 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 1: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013 | 00:56:41 | |
This week, we take you back down memory lane to the early days of Night Demon, as they bubbled up from the seedy underbelly of the Los Angeles heavy metal underground. You will hear the context of Night Demon's drummer vacancy being filled by Dusty Squires in a session capacity as the band began recording what became the Curse of the Damned album. Jarvis reminisces about the difficulties of playing shows in LA and the sacrifices they made to get their music heard. Then he describes how Night Demon managed to get on three regional shows of the Diamond Head / Raven tour in October 2013, how much landing those shows meant to the band, and how they served as the springboard to Night Demon believing in themselves that they could carry the torch. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
Metal Assault - https://metalassaultrecords.com/ Diamond Head "Am I Evil?" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOy6trrcm0Q Raven "Hard Ride" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE62kMm2XmI Five Star Bar - https://www.facebook.com/fivestarbardtla/ Count's Vamp'd - https://www.vampdvegas.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| 26 Jan 2024 | Episode #183 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 2: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013 | 00:51:13 | |
In October 2013, Night Demon's career took a massive leap forward when they played a three-show regional run with two of their musical heroes, Diamond Head and Raven. Last week's episode explained how those shows came to be and how they helped catapult the band forward. This week we explore the three shows themselves: Orange County, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. You will hear Jarvis and Dusty's remembrances of those gigs, as well as commentary from journalist / future Night Demon tour manager Andrew Bansal. There is audio from the concerts as well as anecdotes about Night Demon's first interactions with the guys from Diamond Head and Raven. You'll find out why these shows were pivotal for Night Demon, and how they altered the course of their lives. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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