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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