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Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #275 - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Part 1: History and ContextIn August 2025, Night Demon played a historic gig at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. In this episode, we explore all the whys and wherefores of how this magical night came to be. The guys talk about their history in Cleveland and the incredible bond they formed with the NE Ohio diehards more than a decade ago. They also discuss their view of the Rock Hall, the artifacts they donated to the museum after the Live Darkness record, and the cool aspects of the museum, Then they tell you how this gig came to be, and how...
2025-10-3135 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #271 - Curse at 10: Axe Wielding EugeneAs part of the 10th anniversary celebration for Curse of the Damned, Night Demon have unveiled their first action figure for Axe-Wielding Eugene, the sinister black-clad figure on the album cover. In this episode, we tackle the questions of why Night Demon decided to do an action figure and how the character came to be named Eugene. The bulk of the episode consists of Jarvis's interview with Kyle, toy designer at Carve the Five who is responsible for creating this timeless piece of Night Demon memorabilia. Listen in as Kyle walks you through his history in the business and...
2025-10-0354 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #239 - The Demon's First Strike in Basel, SwitzerlandIn mid-September 2024, Night Demon and Cirith Ungol joined forces for a short run of shows through Europe. This week's episode memorializes the first of those gigs, which occurred in Basel, Switzerland. In their 800+ concert history, Night Demon had never performed in that city before. You will hear about the band's travel arrangements to Switzerland, their impressions of the city and the venue, and the outstanding promoters and strong opening acts. Both Night Demon and Cirith Ungol enjoyed fantastic sets in a packed house; however, it was a difficult night for Rocky because of a series of wardrobe and technical ma...
2025-02-2155 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #231 - Outsider European Tour pt 2: Black Boars, Decibel Limits, Day Demon and Missed FlightsThis week we bring you the final installment of our coverage of Night Demon's summer 2024 European tour. We run through shows in Stuttgart, Switzerland and Spain, with commentary from the band and the crew as well as live clips from the gigs themselves. You will hear about oversold venues, volume restrictions, an epic jam in the crowd in Spain, and a missed connecting flight out of Lisbon. We conclude with Cirith Ungol's abbreviated set at the Maryland Doom Fest right after the European tour ended.Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber...
2024-12-2758 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #229 - Outsider European Tour pt 2: The Demon in PolandThis week we continue our chronicle of Night Demon's summer 2024 run through Europe. This episode finds the lads crossing the border from Germany into Poland for shows in Poznan and Warsaw. You will hear the inside scoop from both gigs, including overzealous fans, lessons learned, commercial film crews outside the venue, losing lights on trailers, and fistfights over setlists. As always, we bring you audio from the gigs themselves and unvarnished commentary from band and crew alike.Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bon...
2024-12-1351 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #227 - The Demon in China: Flaming Metal, Language Barriers, and Rocky ChallengesThis episode is devoted to the Night Demon and Cirith Ungol appearances at the Flaming Metal Festival in Beijing, China on June 3, 2024. The day was not without adversity, as several members of the touring party were ill, the lighting console was indecipherable, and Rocky was not in peak form. But the audience was amazing, both bands played killer gigs, and the show was an overwhelming success. As always, you will hear audio from the gigs, commentary from band and crew, and reflections on an incredible life experience of visiting and performing in China.Become a subscriber tod...
2024-11-2950 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #226 - The Demon in China: Arrivals and ObservationsThis week, we follow Night Demon in June 2024 as they traveled from Melbourne, Australia to Beijing for their first-ever performance in China. You will hear how this show came to be, the lengthy application / approval process for Night Demon and Cirith Ungol to perform in China, and the arduous travel arrangements that brought them there. Learn why both bands had to perform without their traditional backdrops. The band and crew offer vignettes of their initial observations upon reaching Beijing, from water fountains to toilet seats to unusual beer flavors. Lastly, Jarvis explains the personal significance of the date of the...
2024-11-2245 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #225 - The Demon Down Under: Tour Endings in Melbourne, Sick Drummers, Ancient Lighting, Kicking Ass and EnduringThis week we bring you a report on the finale of Night Demon's four-date Australian tour in spring 2024. You will hear how adversity struck as the band arrived in Melbourne, with drummer Brian Wilson falling ill. You will also learn of perseverance as Night Demon and tourmates Cirith Ungol conquered a packed house in a cool venue in Melbourne under the watchful eye of unexpected friends from home. As usual, we bring you loads of live clips from the set, as well as reflections and insights from the final night of a most memorable inaugural tour in Australia.
2024-11-1549 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #224 - The Demon Down Under: Sydney, Lawn bowling, Sick Ungols, Back on trackThis week we continue our coverage of Night Demon's May 2024 Australian tour, highlighting the show in Sydney. You will hear all about missed tourist opportunities, killer lawn bowling vibes, freakish bats, unwell Cirith Ungol, and the joys of being back on track. As always, you will hear live audio from the magnificent gig in the heart of Australia.Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Sydney, Australia - May 31, 2024...
2024-11-0838 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #223 - The Demon Down Under: Crushing CanberraThis week we continue our coverage of Night Demon's spring 2024 Australian tour by focusing on the Canberra show. You will hear about the long distances that brought Night Demon to the city of Canberra, the primitive nature of the venue and the arrangements, and how the band had to soldier on when headliners Cirith Ungol were forced to cancel because of illness. The guys explain how they had to dig deep, put on a show, and make the best of difficult circumstances. The next day, they hit the road for Sydney, which ushered in a fresh set of challenges.
2024-11-0148 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #222 - The Demon Down Under: Koalas, The Zoo, Smoking Light Show, Good VibesThis week we bring you all the inside scoop of Night Demon's debut performance in Australia at The Zoo on May 29, 2024, supporting Cirith Ungol. You will hear of the band's quest for koala bears and kangaroos by day, before they went to work at legendary (and now defunct) venue The Zoo. The guys talk about the good sound, great gear and overall awesome vibe in the room that night. Find out why at least one member of Night Demon thought it was the greatest show Cirith Ungol has ever played, and why Cirith Ungol were so impressed by Night De...
2024-10-2545 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #221 - Australia 2024: The Demon Goes Down UnderIn late May 2024, following the conclusion of the wildly successful North American tour supporting Blind Guardian, Night Demon finally had the opportunity to play Australia. In this episode, you will hear all the whys and wherefores about how it came about, why this run was so important to the band, how complicated the logistics were, and why the pairing with Cirith Ungol made more sense than ever in this context. The guys talk about the long flight from LAX, the unexpectedly cool layover in Fiji, and the joy of exploring Brisbane upon their arrival.
2024-10-1850 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #206 - Scream For Me Santa Ana! The Demon supports Bruce DickinsonOn April 15, 2024, Night Demon had the privilege of opening for the one and only Bruce Dickinson at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. In this episode, you will hear of the massive influence that Bruce and Iron Maiden had on Jarvis, Armand, and Brian, individually and collectively. They explain how this show came to be, how the logistics were immensely complicated by the impending Blind Guardian tour, but how they made it all work anyway. Hear how your podcast host Nesbit came to be on hand for the festivities, how the setlist was chosen, what the venue logistics were l...
2024-07-051h 24
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #202 - Save Me Now - Part 1This week we return to our popular feature of spotlighting certain tracks from Night Demon's history and taking deep dives into their origins. This time we tackle "Save Me Now," a deep cut and an outlier from the early Night Demon discography as it closes out the Curse of the Damned album. You'll hear about how and by whom the song was written, why the band viewed it as a departure at the time, how it was influenced by the British band Demon's first two albums, and how it kicked off a tradition of unconventional Night Demon album closers. We...
2024-06-0745 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #200 - Two Hundred Episodes in ReviewJoin Night Demon this week as we celebrate our 200th consecutive weekly podcast episode. For this special retrospective episode, host Nesbit looks back on the history of the podcast, from its humble beginnings as an unnamed 14-minute proof of concept all the way through today. Along the way, we highlight defining features of the podcast, including unheard mixes, demos, inside commentary from the studio, and Night Demon's remarkable history with St. Johns, Newfoundland. You will hear some things that no one has ever heard before, including the unreleased 20'20" instrumental demo that evolved into a large chunk of the Out...
2024-05-241h 11
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #195 - Raven Tour 2014 - Fight Demon, Border Crossings and the Pacific NorthwestThis week we continue the narrative of Night Demon's epic 2014 North American tour opening for Raven. We resume the tale after a successful run of shows in California, as the tour rolls onward through Sparks, Nevada; Ashland, Oregon; Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Seattle, Washington. Highlights include the infamous "Fight Demon" show in Vancouver, the rejection of crew member Andrew Bansal at the Canadian border; and first-time airings of songs like "Screams in the Night" and "The Howling Man." As always, we bring you commentary from the band, audio from the gigs, and contemporaneous reflections from the Metal Ass...
2024-04-1955 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #183 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 2: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013In 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 th...
2024-01-2651 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #182 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 1: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013This 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 H...
2024-01-1956 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #174 - Road Racin'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...
2023-11-241h 00
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #173 - Axe CrazyBack 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 yea...
2023-11-171h 05
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #158 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Live Interview Recap with Night Demon, Satan & HauntThis 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.
2023-08-041h 08
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #147 - Dustin The WindNNight 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 nort...
2023-05-191h 05
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #146 - The WrathThis 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 l...
2023-05-121h 11
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #128 - Talking Night Demon with Talking MaidenThis 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?
2023-01-061h 07
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #127 - Year of the Demon Tour - Hello Cleveland!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 ba...
2022-12-301h 09
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #126 - Year of the Demon Tour - Return to AmericaThis 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 t...
2022-12-2357 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #125 - Year of the Demon Tour - Return to NewfoundlandThis 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 hea...
2022-12-161h 11
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #124 - Year of the Demon Tour - Canada or Bust 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...
2022-12-091h 09
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #123 - Year of the Demon Tour - End of the European LegIn 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...
2022-12-0255 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #122 - Year of the Demon Tour - Sold Out Gigs to Intimate DigsThis 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 fe...
2022-11-2555 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #121 - Year of the Demon Tour - Sunday Matinee to Belgian DiveThis 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 h...
2022-11-181h 05
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #120 - Year of the Demon Tour - Germany to Poland and BackThis 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 ban...
2022-11-111h 02
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #119 - Year of the Demon Tour - Return to MexicoThis 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...
2022-11-041h 10
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #118 - Night Demon vs. Fright NightIn 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...
2022-10-2855 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #115 - The Howling Man - Part 2In 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 so...
2022-10-0751 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #114 - The Howling Man - Part 1This 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 the...
2022-09-3054 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #110 - The Last Day - Part 1This 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...
2022-09-0248 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #106 - Return to the Road - Iron Fest Open AirIn 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 t...
2022-08-0555 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #100 - 100th Episode ReviewThis 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...
2022-06-241h 16
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #95 - Year of the Demon - Album & Beer Release Show - Part 2Did 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.
2022-05-201h 01
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #94 - Year of the Demon - Album & Beer Release Show - Part 1This 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...
2022-05-1351 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #93 - Wasted YearsThis 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 th...
2022-05-0650 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #90 - The Sun Goes DownThis 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...
2022-04-1551 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #87 - Year of the Demon - Release Day SpecialToday 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 o...
2022-03-251h 11
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #86 - Are You Out There - Part 1In 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...
2022-03-1852 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #85 - 100 MPHThis 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 rec...
2022-03-1153 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #84 - Kill The Pain - Part 3This 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 bac...
2022-03-0455 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #82 - Kill The Pain - Part 1On May 1, 2020, Night Demon released their second 7" single of 2020, featuring new original track "Kill the Pain" on the A-side. That song is a prominent part of the Year of the Demon compilation album to be released in March 2022. In this episode, you'll hear the original press release for the single, learn about the vinyl variants, and discover why the physical release was so limited. Then we examine the history of the song, beginning with the original riff tape recorded in Louisville, Kentucky in 2015. The band explains how that riff resurfaced in 2018 during a stint in Hamburg, Germany, and how...
2022-02-1855 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #81 - Fast BikesThe B-side of the "Empires Fall" 7" single was an obscure NWOBHM song called "Fast Bikes," originally recorded by the unheralded Le Griffe. The forthcoming Year of the Demon album marks the first time Night Demon's version of this unpolished gem will be heard by a wide audience. In this episode, we explore the unlikely manner in which Night Demon discovered the song, how it became the soundtrack to some of their early van tours, and why they decided to cover it. We run through the known history of Le Griffe, and talk with No Remorse Records about the recent...
2022-02-1153 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #79 - Empires Fall - Part 3In part 3 of our ongoing investigation into "Empires Fall," we examine how Night Demon came to work with producer Matt Hyde on this track, including Armand's long history with him. The band describes their experience in working with an outside producer and reflects on whether Night Demon really needs an outside ear in the studio. The guys also explain how and why they tapped Josh Newell for the final mix of the song. You will also hear in detail from the three guests who contributed gang vocals, including their relationship with Night Demon, how they came to be involved i...
2022-01-2851 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #77 - Empires Fall - Part 1This week we tackle the lead track from Year of the Demon, "Empires Fall." The guys explain the rationale for releasing the song as a single on April 3, 2020, with no advance warning, promotion or pre-orders. They explain why it was released as a 7" vinyl single in multiple color variants, why physical product is so important to a band like Night Demon, and how the variants were selected. Each member of Night Demon explains his reaction to the nearly immediate sell-out of all 1,000 copies. You will hear whether Night Demon views "Empires Fall" as a stylistic departure from their prior wo...
2022-01-1456 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #76 - Year of the Demon - Part 2Last week we gave you the exclusive inside scoop on the forthcoming release of Night Demon's new compilation album, Year of the Demon, on March 25, 2022. This week's episode is devoted to a full overview of Year of the Demon. The guys go through the tracklisting, song by song, with snippets of each track and commentary from Jarvis, Armand and Dusty about the writing and recording process. You will hear about the band's approach to sequencing and mastering the record, as well as an in-depth examination of the striking cover artwork courtesy of Donnie Fury. Night Demon share some information about thei...
2022-01-071h 09
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #75 - Year of the Demon - Part 1Do you want to know what Night Demon has planned for 2022? There will be not one, but two, physical releases. A press release will go out on January 1. But you, our loyal NDHMPC subscribers, deserve the inside scoop, straight from the source, ahead of everyone else. So tune in to hear Jarvis, Armand and Dustin explain what's next, along with a bevy of record label managers to guide you through all the whys and the wherefores. 2022 shall be the year of the Demon. For all of us. Listen in and you will know what, why, where and when, before th...
2021-12-3150 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #74 - XMAS/ Year in ReviewThis week the guys present you with their annual year-in-review episode, recorded live this week with host Nesbit. Among the topics covered in this wide-ranging, candid conversation are how the band members were affected by the pandemic in 2021, how the podcast provided them with motivation to keep everything together in the darkest of times, their reflections on the pre-Night Demon podcast episodes aired earlier this year, and their impressions of the two one-off live gigs they played on the back end of 2021. Night Demon also tease some of their plans for 2022, including a massive announcement to be made during n...
2021-12-2458 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #72 - The Early Years - Part 10 - September 2013: A shakeup on drums; Enter Dusty Squires; Preparing to enter the studioIn part 10 of our in-depth analysis of Night Demon’s early years, we explore the winds of change that confronted the band in September 2013. A lineup shakeup results in Dusty Squires agreeing to play drums on forthcoming studio recordings, but leaves them with no drummer for imminent live commitments. Armand fills in on drums for a gig in Pasadena. You’ll hear from departed drummer John Crerar as he speaks at length about his feelings at the time, his reactions in hindsight, and his goodwill toward Night Demon today. And we air an archival interview with Metal Assault from Septembe...
2021-12-101h 07
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode#71 - The Early Years - Part 9 - Debut EP Release in Summer 2013; Reviews, Interviews, Press Release, and Release ShowsIn this week's episode, we continue our chronicle of Night Demon's formative years, focusing on the official release of the debut EP in summer 2013. You will hear excerpts from worldwide media coverage of the release, including glowing reviews and vintage interviews with Jarvis. A press release in early September announced the band's intention to go into the studio shortly to record their full-length debut album. Night Demon was gigging heavily in southern California at the time, feeding off the youthful energy of a growing hardcore fanbase. They performed a release show at the Bombay Bar and Grill in their ho...
2021-12-0356 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #70 - The Early Years - Part 8 - Summer 2013: Physical EP release, first promo photos, near-death experience and promoting the EPThis week we resume the narrative of Night Demon's early days. We pick up the story in the summer of 2013. Jarvis remains extremely active with the Heartbeats, who release a punk covers EP and embark on their most ambitious tour. But he longs for a band situation and is nostalgic for the heavy metal of his youth, so he decides to make Night Demon his top priority. In the meantime, Night Demon is taking off. The band has a string of successful shows in California in the summer of 2013, winning over new fans at every turn. The self-titled EP finall...
2021-11-2653 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #69 - Rock Hard Exclusive InterviewThis week's episode is a special airing of the complete audio of an interview that Jarvis Leatherby conducted with Rock Hard Magazine in Berlin, Germany on September 3, 2021. A German translation of this informative, wide-ranging interview will be published in Rock Hard Germany on November 24, 2021, but it is made available here in English as a sneak-preview exclusive for Night Demon podcast listeners. Among the topics addressed by Jarvis in this interview are the status of Night Demon's original seven-year plan, its current five-year plan, the timing and execution of the 2020 singles, the upheaval and downfall of the record industry as ad...
2021-11-1952 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #68 - Live from the Road - The Demon ReturnsOn November 6, 2021, after more than 20 painful months of slumber, the Demon awakened. Night Demon made a triumphant return to the stage, headlining the Steel & Stone Festival in Asheville, North Carolina. In this week’s episode, we take you through every detail of that night, from pre-show travel headaches and mishaps to extensive interviews with audience members who traveled from near and far to experience the event. You will hear raw soundboard recordings of a dozen songs performed by Night Demon that night, as well as post-show reflections from fans and band alike. Be sure to stay tuned until the very e...
2021-11-121h 22
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #67 - The Early Years - Part 7 - Record labels and debut videoThis week we continue our in-depth investigation of the early years of Night Demon. The story continues in early 2013. Just days after Jarvis decided to quit his day job and devote his full energies to Night Demon, record label interest materializes for 7” vinyl and CD editions of the four-song EP. Jarvis starts learning the business side, and the band accepts offers from Reinig Records and Shadow Kingdom Records for vinyl and CD versions, respectively. The band records their first video for the song “Night Demon,” done totally DIY by the band themselves using an early iPad and primitive video editing...
2021-11-0552 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #66 - The Early Years - Part 6 - Early 2013 and the first show in L.A.This week we resume our investigation of Night Demon’s early days. We pick up the narrative at the beginning of 2013. Night Demon played a show on January 5, with Dusty as roadie for drummer John Crerar. It marked the first time Jarvis and Dusty had hung out in depth, aside from a prior occasion when Dusty had saved Jarvis’s life. The guys began forging bonds of camaraderie with touring bands, providing hospitality that would one day be reciprocated. A setback occurred when Night Demon lost their practice space because of noise complaints, but fortunately a historically important alternative locatio...
2021-10-2959 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #63 - The Early Years - Part 5 - Learning Lessons and Playing Live in Late 2012 / Cracks in New LibertyThis week's episode is Early Days, part 5, focusing on the eventful last quarter of 2012. Night Demon appear on their first magazine cover, in a concept gone dreadfully awry, then perform for themselves at a deserted Halloween party, learning valuable business lessons along the way. Work continues on the design of a Night Demon mascot, artwork and logo. In November 2012, Night Demon plays more shows, with drummer John Crerar in a neck brace and a stack of digital download cards to hand out to fans. In the meantime, Armand and Dusty's band New Liberty was setting Ventura on fire, living t...
2021-10-0856 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #62 - The Early Years - Part 4 - Gigging Again in 2012 / First BioThis week we continue our series of episodes dedicated to the Early Days of Night Demon. We pick up the story in spring 2012. Brent and John had been jamming Night Demon material while Jarvis played out with his main project, Jeff Hershey and the Heartbeats. Bolstered by John's confidence and steadfast belief, as well as the support of pirate radio station KSSR, Night Demon started gigging again in spring 2012. The setlists of those shows included "Chalice 2," which later became "Satan." During this period, Night Demon tightened up the logo and squeezed in gigs in between the members' very active ma...
2021-10-0146 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #61 - The Early Years - Part 3 - Enter John Crerar / VenAustin TourFor part 3 of the Early Years, we resume the narrative in early 2012. Pat Bailey had left Night Demon to return to school. At that time, Night Demon welcomed drummer John Crerar from The Fucking Wrath into the fold. Crerar brought extreme enthusiasm and energy to the band, despite being from a punk background more than a metal background. Meanwhile in 2012, Night Demon was very much a side project as the members focused on their main bands. Jarvis was busy with Jeff Hershey and the Heartbeats, while Dusty and Armand were firing on all cylinders with New Liberty. The concept of...
2021-09-241h 02
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #60 - The Early Years - Part 2 - New Songs, Logo and Artwork / Exit Pat BaileyWe resume the story of Night Demon's early days in late 2011. After an extended period of focusing on other projects, Jarvis, Brent and Pat were back together in Ventura. Their first order of business was to finalize the mix on the 4-song EP at Armand's Satellite Studios. That task completed, the boys began rehearsing new ideas, working out the bones of what became "Livin' Dangerous," "Howling Man" (originally known as "Intruder"), and "Killer." In early 2012, before Pat went back to school, the band recorded demos of those three songs, with Armand writing and playing the clean part of "Howling Man...
2021-09-1754 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #59 - The Early Years - Part 1 - On the Back Burner in 2011This week’s episode covers part 1 of ‘The Early Years’. We pick up the story in mid-2011. Night Demon had just formed, written and recorded the self-titled EP, and had played their debut gig. For the remainder of 2011, Night Demon was on the back burner as all members were focused on other projects. Drummer Pat Bailey moved 11 hours away to go back to school. For his part, Jarvis was in Jeff Hershey and the Heartbeats land, promoting a new album and giving his all to that project. Armand and Dustin recorded an album called The Uninvited with their band New Liberty...
2021-09-1059 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #58 - Night Demon's First Show - Part 2This episode chronicles the good, the bad, and the ugly from Night Demon’s first-ever live performance on May 20, 2011 at the Bombay Bar & Grill in Ventura, California. You will hear how the band solved the conundrum of filling a setlist despite having only four original songs. Armand and Dusty give their impressions from the show, which they both attended. The bulk of the episode consists of Jarvis giving a song-by-song rundown of the set, augmented by audio clips recorded that night. (Never-before seen video of the entire set is available in the subscriber section.) Jarvis candidly describes the mistakes, the sn...
2021-09-031h 04
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #57 - Night Demon's First Show - Part 1After an amazingly fruitful two-month period in which Night Demon wrote and recorded all four songs for their debut EP, it was time to entertain offers for gigs. You will hear how Night Demon were offered and turned down the opportunity to open for Accept and Sabaton in May 2011, and how Armand and Dusty’s band New Liberty took the slot in their stead. The irony is twofold, in that Armand and Dusty went on to join Night Demon, and Night Demon went on to open for Accept on an extended European run in early 2018. In the meantime, Jarvis’s main ba...
2021-08-2755 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #55 - Ancient EvilThis week’s episode focuses on “Ancient Evil,” an underrated classic on the four-song Night Demon EP. Jarvis goes into detail about how the writings of American horror author H. P. Lovecraft influenced heavy metal, Night Demon, and this song specifically. The lyrics’ numerous references to Lovecraftian characters and concepts are explained. You will hear how this song was written, why it is Armand’s favorite track on the EP, and how the tempos have accelerated on “Ancient Evil” from the demo stage to the studio recording to the current live version. Jarvis hints at a strong comeback for this oft-overlook...
2021-08-1359 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #54 - The Chalice - Part 2In this episode, we bring you “The Chalice,” part 2, focusing on the live presentation of the song. The guys explain why the live version is so much faster and more aggressive than the studio recordings. Dusty breaks down his take on the drum parts originally recorded by Pat Bailey. You will also learn the origins of the haunting intro sample. But much of the episode is devoted to Night Demon’s demonized priest mascot, Rocky, who is inextricably connected to “The Chalice” in Night Demon performances. The band describes when, how and why Rocky was brought to life, and how Rocky h...
2021-08-0658 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #53 - The Chalice - Part 1This week we continue our track-by-track deep dive into the Night Demon EP by investigating “The Chalice.” You will hear how Jarvis was influenced by the Scorpions in writing the riffs and why it was important for this song to have a different feel than the other EP songs. Using isolated guitar, bass and vocal tracks, the guys break down the bass intro, guitar solo, drum patterns, lyrical content, and other aspects of the song. They shed light on the old studio tricks and sleight-of-hand magic behind some of the effects captured in the recording. And the band explains the re...
2021-07-3049 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #52 - Night Demon (Debut EP Title Track) - Part 2This episode is part 2 of our in-depth scrutiny of the anthem “Night Demon.” The guys discuss in detail the origins of the vocal harmonies in the chorus. Jarvis walks you through the lyrical content on a line-by-line basis. You’ll hear how the descending ending riff came to be, and how it was perfected over time. The band also describe how the song has evolved from the EP recording to the present-day live version, and how Dusty and Armand put their stamp on it while remaining faithful to the original composition. They talk about how “Night Demon” is and always will b...
2021-07-2349 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #51 - Night Demon (Debut EP Title Track) - Part 1This week we continue exhuming the early days of Night Demon by bringing you part 1 of “Night Demon,” the title track from the debut EP. The story picks up on April 22, 2011, when the band (then still known as Ancient Evil) entered the studio with producer/engineer Armand John Anthony to record their 4-song EP. Jarvis and Armand describe the session in detail, including gear, recording goals and techniques, performances, and Armand’s role in capturing the old-school sound. Jarvis explains the thought process and happenstance resulting in the change of the band name from Ancient Evil to Night Demon. The remai...
2021-07-1649 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #50 - Birth of the Demon - Part 2This week we resume the story of the Birth of the Demon, picking up after the band’s first official rehearsal yielded their first original song, “Night Demons”. You’ll hear about their decision to write and record an EP’s worth of material, with a minimalistic look and packaging. The band members speak candidly on the record about their stage names, including the sources of those names and their reasons for adopting them. But the focal point of the episode is the three rehearsals in March and April 2011 that spawned three more songs. The band describe the genesis of those track...
2021-07-0954 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #49 - Birth of the Demon - Part 1This week we bring you the Birth of the Demon. When Night Demon was spawned at a jam session in a warehouse in Ventura, California on March 5, 2011, it was not conceived as a serious thing, or even as a side project. The members all had other musical priorities, including Jarvis who was completing the first full-length Heartbeats album. The band (then called The Chalice) was intended only as an outlet for their shared love of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, a decidedly “uncool” style at the time in Ventura. There was no pressure, so the creativity flowed free...
2021-07-0251 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #48 - Roots of the Demon - Part 6In this episode, we reach the culmination of our six-week exploration into the Roots of the Demon. The narrative resumes in 2010, when Jarvis saw the revamped four-piece lineup of The Fucking Wrath, featuring new lead guitarist Brent Woodward. The two met that night and immediately bonded over their shared love of the NWOBHM. Eventually, The Fucking Wrath began rehearsing at a warehouse adjacent to Armand's recording studio. By chance, Jarvis accompanied The Fucking Wrath to Hollywood for one of their gigs. On the ride back to Ventura, Brent and Jarvis hatched plans to start a band called The Chalice...
2021-06-2552 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #47 - Roots of the Demon - Part 5This week we continue our in-depth exploration of the individual musical and life journeys that culminated in the creation of Night Demon. We pick up the story in Ocean City, Maryland, where a chance meeting resulted in Dusty meeting Shane Mac. Together, the two of them formed New Liberty, an ass kicking riff rock band hellbent on living the '80s rock star dream. After another chance meeting at a singer/songwriter event, New Liberty were invited to Ventura, California to record a demo. Still chasing their pipe dream, Dusty and his bandmates piled into an ancient, decrepit RV an...
2021-06-181h 03
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #46 - Roots of the Demon - Part 4In this episode, we bring you part 4 of "The Roots of the Demon," tracing the lineage and musical pedigree of each member through various precursor bands predating Night Demon. As the story resumes, Jarvis found an outlet for his love of horror-punk by joining Hybrid Moments, essentially a Misfits cover band with original songs, and gigging locally during downtime from No Motiv. Meanwhile, Armand became heavily immersed in recording work following the split-up of From Satellite. One of the bands he recorded was Le Meu Le Purr, a quirky, experimental, indie noise rock band that signed to TVT Records. Af...
2021-06-1153 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #45 - Roots of the Demon - Part 3In this episode, we continue exploring the Night Demon members' musical history and precursor bands. We resume the story after the demise of Black Opal. Jarvis hooked up with a band called No Motiv as tour manager while exploring a career with Guitar Center, before abandoning corporate life and going all in by joining No Motiv as bass player. Meanwhile, Armand joined a band called From Satellite formed as a splinter entity from No Motiv, first on bass and then on guitar. In From Satellite, Armand learned the seduction and pitfalls of easy major label backing, only to watch t...
2021-06-041h 05
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #44 - Roots of the Demon - Part 2This week's episode is "Roots of the Demon, Part 2." We continue our exploration of the formative years of Night Demon's current members by telling the story of Jarvis's first band, Black Opal. You will hear in detail from Jarvis and other surviving members how Black Opal came into being, their obsession with Metallica, how they dedicated themselves to constant practicing, and how they struggled to get gigs because of their young age and the out-of-fashion nature of their unbridled heavy metal attack. We unearth snippets of Black Opal's first live performance, demo recordings and so on. (Full versions of t...
2021-05-281h 02
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #43 - Roots of the Demon - Part 1Welcome to part 1 of "Roots of the Demon," in which we transport you way back in time to explore the band members' pre-Night Demon musical histories. For this episode, each of the three current Night Demon members walks you through his childhood, his introduction to the world of music, his gateway musical discoveries, and his formative years of learning to play an instrument. The narrative is unflinchingly candid, as the listener is granted full access to the back stories of Armand, Dusty and Jarvis without pretense or posturing. You will even learn about each member's first band, complete with c...
2021-05-211h 00
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #42 - Ask The Demon - LIVE! - Part 2On May 2, 2021, Night Demon hosted a Zoom conference call for 14 lucky podcast subscribers, under the premise of "Ask the Demon Live." This episode covers the second half of that momentous congregation. Tune in to hear breaking news about the status of Night Demon festival appearances, writing and recording plans, tour itineraries, and a potential live concert DVD. The guys spill the beans on the content of the forthcoming studio album, and dish on a range of topics from how they are working creatively together despite geographic obstacles, to Night Demon branded alcohol and hot sauce, to covers by request, to...
2021-05-141h 13
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #41 - Ask The Demon - LIVE! - Part 1On May 2, 2021, Night Demon hosted a Zoom conference call for 14 lucky podcast subscribers, under the premise of "Ask the Demon Live." This episode airs part one of that Zoom chat, including a fistful of exclusive, breaking news items relating to the contents and release date of the new album, rescheduled tour dates, the forthcoming ultimate edition of the Night Demon EP, the High Roller reissue of the EP out now, plans for a compilation of cover tunes, and the like. You'll also hear a multitude of heartfelt testimonials and hilarious, unscripted interactions between the band and diehard (albeit slightly in...
2021-05-0758 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #39 - Heavy Metal Mixtape - Part 5This week we bring you part 5 of our exploration of the Heavy Metal Mixtape, a limited edition cassette released on Night Demon Records in October 2015. The band explains why there was no pre-order or pre-release hype for the Mixtape, and how that meshes with Night Demon's marketing philosophy. They also talk about the importance of featuring bands on the Mixtape with whom Night Demon has a direct relationship. The bulk of the episode is devoted to the Mixtape contributions of Visigoth, Savage Master, Salvacion and Venomous Maximus. In each case, you will hear detailed commentary from Jarvis, as well as...
2021-04-231h 00
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #35 - Heavy Metal Mixtape - Part 1This week's episode is the first of multiple installments discussing the Heavy Metal Mixtape, which Night Demon released on October 31, 2015. Jarvis and Dusty describe the circumstances and thought processes that inspired the Mixtape, how the band relationships and camaraderie were critical to the project, and the reasons why there are no exclusive tracks on this compilation. You will learn why "Screams in the Night" was selected as the first proper song on the Mixtape. The remainder of the episode is devoted to the band Riot V, whose song "Metal Warrior" is featured as track 2 on the Heavy Metal Mixtape. You...
2021-03-2658 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #34 - Satan's Den - Part 2 This week's episode is part 2 of the extraordinary story of Satan's Den, a superfan's garage in the cornfields of Hilliard, Ohio. Find out how Night Demon came to be booked to play at a house party in the middle of nowhere not once, but three times, and how Satan's Den got its name. Hear from the Ohio faithful how Night Demon and Satan's Den galvanized the scene and created a rallying point for the Ohio heavy metal community to unite. There is detailed discussion of Night Demon's second show there on May 3, 2016, including the pressure on Armand...
2021-03-191h 15
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #33 - Satan's Den - Part 1This episode explores the connection between Night Demon and Satan's Den, the legendary live music venue in Hilliard, Ohio. You'll learn about the Den's eccentric owner, who is also the curator of the largest collection of Night Demon memorabilia in the world. Find out why Satan's Den is the most badass house party a band could ever play, and how it became Night Demon's home away from home. The guys describe how Satan's Den united Night Demon's Columbus and Cleveland fan bases, and how it was integral to the decision to record Live Darkness in Ohio. And the band...
2021-03-1257 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #23 - 2020 Year In ReviewWelcome to the 2020 Year in Review episode. The guys compare their initial plans going into the year versus the pandemic reality. Notwithstanding lockdowns and quarantines, the year was fast-paced and productive for Night Demon. Among the topics covered in the month-by-month 2020 rundown are recording activities in Armand's studio, the band's lone official gig of the year, the scourge of Covid cancellations, Jarvis's health scare, Night Demon beer, Dustin's drum-making activities, the Cirith Ungol comeback record, the post-apocalyptic isolation playlist, and of course the spring/summer 7" singles campaign. Find out about an informal Night Demon summer jam, ND Fan Appreciation D...
2021-01-012h 29
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #22 - X-mas SpecialThis is the Night Demon Christmas Special. For this episode, we try a different format: a roundtable discussion via Zoom call with Night Demon and your host, Nesbit. The holiday cheer just keeps coming as the guys talk about everything from podcast plans for 2021, the fabled "Jarchives," and even Dusty's pro wrestler name. You'll learn why there are no Night Demon Xmas songs, but you'll also hear holiday music from the members' past endeavors. The guys reminisce about their own memorable Christmastime performances, including the legendary Kissmas tribute band and Night Demon's appearance at the Death Angel Xmas show in...
2020-12-2552 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #20 - Wacken - Part 1This week's episode is Night Demon at Wacken part 1, and is devoted to the lead-up to Night Demon's historic performance at the fabled Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany on August 4, 2018. You'll hear background about the history and importance of the W:O:A Festival to heavy metal, and why it is referred to as "Holy Ground." The band and others talk about the significance to Night Demon of performing there, and why Wacken is a rite of passage for any metal band or fan. The guys run through the festivals and gigs they performed in summer 2018 prior to Wac...
2020-12-1155 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #19 - Ask The DemonThis week's episode is Ask the Demon, Vol. 2. Once again, Jarvis, Armand and Dusty tackle a fistful of listener-submitted questions concerning topics ranging from the hard-hitting to the obscure. Among other things, you'll hear the band discuss the status of new material, possible future merch items, box sets and the like. The guys tell the story of how Dusty found his way from Pennsylvania to the Demon. They discuss touring hopes and dreams, from territories new and old to ideal touring packages and partners. And you'll get to hear a bit more about Night Demon as "regular dudes," whatever that...
2020-12-041h 01
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #18 - Black Friday - Black Sabbath SpecialThis is the Black Friday Black Sabbath Special. In this episode, each member of Night Demon breaks down how and when he discovered Black Sabbath and how that journey of discovery influenced his approach to his instrument. You'll hear the band identify specific songs and passages of Night Demon's music influenced by Sabbath, from the obvious to the more unexpected. The guys discuss the Black Sabbath tribute band, Warning, formed by Jarvis and Armand, and how Dusty came to fill in on drums at one Warning gig before he was ever a part of Night Demon. You'll also hear ab...
2020-11-271h 07
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #14 - Halloween SpecialIt's the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast Halloween Special. This extended episode is jam-packed with Night Demon Halloween trivia, folklore and mythology. Hear the band reflect on the pervasive horror influences on Night Demon, from imagery to lyrics to cover artwork to mascot to merchandise designs to music videos. Walk down memory lane as the guys talk about their Halloween tribute band performances and experiences through the years from 2008 through the present, including everything from Kiss to Guns & Roses to Motley Crue and Spinal Tap. Learn about the longtime nexus between Night Demon and the Misfits / Danzig / Samhain. Find ou...
2020-10-302h 26
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #10 - Live Darkness - Part 3This week's episode is Live Darkness part 3. Tune in for a rundown of the star-studded roster of opening bands at the show where Live Darkness was recorded. You'll also hear about the controversial decision not to allow fan photos or videos during the live album recordings, as well as a deep dive into the setlist, including sequencing decisions, segues, notable omissions, and band preparations for rarely-aired tracks. And Night Demon's merch guy from that night will share observations and insights from fans' purchasing patternsBecome a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access t...
2020-10-0255 min
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #8 - Live Darkness - Part 1Live Darkness, part 1. On December 2, 2017, Night Demon recorded their triple-live album at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio. Why Cleveland? This episode is dedicated to answering that question. You'll learn how Cleveland fell in love with Night Demon, and how Night Demon fell in love with Cleveland. Discover how Night Demon were the right band at the right time for the right people in Cleveland. They share the same spirit, and they are truly intertwined.This week, subscribers have access to the list of bonus contentbelow. Join at nightdemon.net/subscriberNew old stock limite...
2020-09-181h 06
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #4 - Ask The DemonIn Episode 4, the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast brings you the inaugural installment of “Ask the Demon,” a recurring feature devoted to the band answering fan questions submitted via Facebook, Instagram, or email at askthedemon@nightdemon.net. Listen in as Jarvis, Armand and Dusty welcome you behind the curtain and tackle hard-hitting queries about the songwriting process, covers, gear, favorite Maiden singers, Sweden touring, Live Darkness sound quality, serial killer inspiration, wrestling theme music, combining modern and old-school recording techniques, beloved current bands, 2020 single releases, and more. The responses are candid, entertaining, informative and pull no punches. Your host Nesbit...
2020-08-211h 04
Night Demon Heavy Metal PodcastEpisode #3 - City HellIn this third installment of the Night Demon Heavy Metal podcast, we discuss the meaning behind the song Hallowed Ground, the Darkness Remains album cover, and the controversy surrounding Ventura's City Hall and the protests involving the removal of the Father Junipero Serra statue. Head over to nightdemon.net/subscriber for more exclusive content.Become a subscriber at nightdemon.net/subscriber to unlock more bonus content! This episode’s bonus content includes:Bonus audio mini-episodeNight Demon City Hell photosUncut interview with Julie Tumamait Stenslie (Council Chair For The Chumash Indians)Documentary about Ventura City HallLi...
2020-08-141h 01
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