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| Episode #216 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Four Minute Load-Offs, Harrowing Border Crossings, Velvet Couches and Another Broken Snare Drum | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:54:53 | |
This week we continue telling the tale of Night Demon's adventures supporting Blind Guardian on their spring 2024 North American Tour. We resume the story at a small venue in Des Moines, Iowa, where the band overcame an undersized stage and logistical challenges to deliver a top-notch show. The following day was an 837-mile forced march to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, complete with a treacherous border crossing. The boys will tell you all about their triumphant performance in Toronto at a massive venue on the waterfront, spawning legions of new fans. You will also hear a generous excerpt of a fascinating interview Jarvis did backstage at the Toronto gig, plus audio of both the Des Moines and Toronto performances. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| Episode #215 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Light Sabers, The Imperial March and the Twin Cities | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:49:56 | |
This week our ongoing deep dive into Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for German heavyweights Blind Guardian continues with tour stops in Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis, Minnesota. You will hear what the band did in Colorado to commemorate May 4, including equipping Rocky with a light saber and playing a special Star Wars themed outro at the end of the set. After that, the tour rolled on to a historic venue in Minneapolis, MN whose claim to fame is the most exceptional bathrooms in North America. Listen in for live audio from the gigs and commentary from band and crew. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| Episode #206 - Scream For Me Santa Ana! The Demon supports Bruce Dickinson | 05 Jul 2024 | 01:24:42 | |
On 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 like, and how Night Demon interacted with Bruce, his band and his crew on an unforgettable night. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| Episode #116 - The Howling Man - Part 3 | 14 Oct 2022 | 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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| Episode #115 - The Howling Man - Part 2 | 07 Oct 2022 | 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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| Episode #114 - The Howling Man - Part 1 | 30 Sep 2022 | 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! | |||
| Episode #113 - Interview with John Gallagher of Raven | 23 Sep 2022 | 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! | |||
| Episode #112 - Flight of the Manticore | 16 Sep 2022 | 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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| Episode #111 - The Last Day - Part 2 | 09 Sep 2022 | 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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| Episode #110 - The Last Day - Part 1 | 02 Sep 2022 | 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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| Episode #109 - Return to the Road - Brussels to Spain | 26 Aug 2022 | 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! | |||
| Episode #108 - Return to the Road - Frost and Fireland | 19 Aug 2022 | 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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| Episode #107 - Return to the Road - Into The Grave Through The U.K. | 12 Aug 2022 | 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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| Episode #205 - Hell's Heroes VI - Part 2 | 28 Jun 2024 | 01:03:24 | |
This week we conclude our two-part recap of Night Demon's historic performance at the Hell's Heroes Festival in Houston, Texas, in March 2024. That night the band performed a special surprise covers set, including one song they had never performed live before and several others that are aired only rarely. This episode features complete audio of the show, interspersed with commentary from the band members and fans. Among other details, you will hear why the band chose to play a special set, how Armand's performance was hindered by technical issues, which songs were most difficult and most fun for Brian to play, when Rocky made an appearance, how audience members reacted to the gig, how in a very real way Night Demon saved the day, and why this was Jarvis's favorite performance at Hell's Heroes to date.
Hell's Heroes Festival -https://www.facebook.com/hellsheroesfest/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| Episode #106 - Return to the Road - Iron Fest Open Air | 05 Aug 2022 | 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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| Episode #105 - Return to the Road - Berlin to Prague | 29 Jul 2022 | 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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Pringles - https://www.pringles.com/us/home.html Deaf Forever Magazine - https://www.deaf-forever.de/ Lido Berlin - https://www.lido-berlin.de/ Elbo Room - https://www.elbo.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| Episode #104 - Return the Road - Rock Hard in Germany | 22 Jul 2022 | 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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| Episode #103 - Return the Road - Secret Doors & Swiss Caves | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:54:31 | |
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| Episode #102 - Return the Road - Bavarian Battles & Bullet Belts | 08 Jul 2022 | 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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| Episode #101: Return to the Road - Netherlands to Bavaria | 01 Jul 2022 | 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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| Episode #100 - 100th Episode Review | 24 Jun 2022 | 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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| Episode #99 - The Lost Interview | 17 Jun 2022 | 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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| Episode #98 - Frost and Fireland - Preview - Part 3 | 10 Jun 2022 | 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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| Episode #97 - Frost and Fireland - Preview - Part 2 | 03 Jun 2022 | 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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| Episode #204 - Hell's Heroes VI - Part 1 | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:55:55 | |
This week's episode is devoted to Night Demon's appearance in March 2024 at the stellar Hell's Heroes Festival in Houston, Texas. The guys describe the history and significance of the festival, their relationship with the promoter, and the reasons why it was important for them to play there again this year. You will hear their impressions of other bands' performances on this stacked lineup, including live audio clips from the likes of Cirith Ungol, Queensryche and Tank. There is exclusive audio from Night Demon's low-tech rehearsal on the morning of the show. They talk about the catastrophic weather event happening shortly before their performance that threatened to scuttle the entire festival. And they take you through their surprise set-opening track, which was their first-ever live airing of Iron Maiden's classic cut "Killers."
Hell's Heroes Festival -https://www.facebook.com/hellsheroesfest/ White Oak Music Hall -White Oak Music Hall | Houston, TX Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| Episode# 96 - Frost and Fireland - Preview - Part 1 | 27 May 2022 | 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! | |||
| Episode #95 - Year of the Demon - Album & Beer Release Show - Part 2 | 20 May 2022 | 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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| Episode #94 - Year of the Demon - Album & Beer Release Show - Part 1 | 13 May 2022 | 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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| Episode #93 - Wasted Years | 06 May 2022 | 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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| Episode #92 - Vysteria - Part 2 | 29 Apr 2022 | 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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| Episode #91 - Vysteria - Part 1 | 22 Apr 2022 | 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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| Episode #90 - The Sun Goes Down | 15 Apr 2022 | 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! | |||
| Episode #89 - Are You Out There - Part 3 | 08 Apr 2022 | 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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| Episode #88 - Are You Out There - Part 2 | 01 Apr 2022 | 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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| Episode #87 - Year of the Demon - Release Day Special | 25 Mar 2022 | 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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| Episode #203 - Save Me Now - Part 2 | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:56:32 | |
This week's episode marks the second half of our deep dive into the overlooked, underrated Curse of the Damned cut, "Save Me Now." You will hear all about how the song was originally recorded as part of the ill-fated Run for Your Life sessions in Armand's Satellite Studios, how the organ intro came to be, and why it was retained in the final album version. Armand and Jarvis explain how the guitar harmonies are handled live, what the lyrical inspiration is, and why they intentionally leave this particular song open to interpretation. Other cool nuggets of "Save Me Now' trivia covered in the episode include why Jarvis wrote the guitar solos, why the song fades out on the album, and why it's played more aggressively live. The guys talk about its proper place in the setlist and share their feelings about the Spanish band Sweet Death's cover version. You'll also hear a new 2024 mix of the song.
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| Episode #86 - Are You Out There - Part 1 | 18 Mar 2022 | 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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| Episode #85 - 100 MPH | 11 Mar 2022 | 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.
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| Episode #84 - Kill The Pain - Part 3 | 04 Mar 2022 | 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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| Episode #83 - Kill The Pain - Part 2 | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:55:06 | |
What was it like for Night Demon to record at Sweet Silence Studios with legendary producer Flemming Rasmussen? In this episode, we give you the inside scoop of that life-altering experience. The guys talk about how they vibed with Rasmussen and how he might be their producer of choice in the future. Then we dig into the lyrical content of "Kill the Pain," the raw emotion of it all. The guys explain how it comes from a place of depth and strength and how it has lifted up their fanbase, We all struggle with depression and low feelings sometimes, and "Kill the Pain" carries us through. We also hear from Mike Gitter at Century Media Records about his experiences working with Night Demon on this single, and the test mixes that landed in Night Demon's hands along the way. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| Episode #82 - Kill The Pain - Part 1 | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:55:27 | |
On 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 Night Demon began shaping it into the song it ultimately became. Multiple demos from various times are aired, with band members explaining what changes had been made and why. They discuss how the live version diverges from the recorded version. We end this episode with Night Demon making the long journey to Copenhagen, Denmark to record the track with the assistance of legendary producer Flemming Rasmussen.
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Cowboy und Indianer - https://www.facebook.com/cowboyundindianersaloon/ Reeperbahn - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reeperbahn "Children of the Grave" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN0h_x5qHgo "Eye of the Beholder" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioZeYpab3no 7er Club - https://7er-club.de/
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| Episode #81 - Fast Bikes | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:53:52 | |
The 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 reissue of that band's EPs. The guys talk about the recording process and the choices they made in terms of Demonizing the song while maintaining the original vibe and flavor. They also reflect on the "back to the roots" quality of this track, and share a fascinating Easter Egg about their version for podcast listeners.
Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Le Griffe "Fast Bikes" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKIv6A6AdXU Riot "Road Racin'" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIZ-bxN9qrc No Remorse Records - https://www.noremorse.gr/ Saxon "Motorcycle Man" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjEFL4-7y7k Mystery Metal Mixtapes - https://the-heavy-metal-store.myshopify.com/collections/heavy-metal-tapes Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| Episode #80 - Empires Fall - Part 4 | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:56:18 | |
For the final installment of our deep dive into the track "Empires Fall," we begin with each band member discussing how his parts came together. You will hear isolated tracks of each instrument to demonstrate the players' insights. The guys explain why they feel "Empires Fall" captures all the key elements of Night Demon, while also foreshadowing a heightened level of musicianship to come on future tracks and releases. We break down the killer cover artwork for the 7" single. We describe the promotional strategy for the song, including playthrough videos, lyric video, and streaming platform playlists. Finally, the band members explain the challenges and excitement of translating "Empires Fall" into a live environment.
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Andrei Bouzikov - https://www.andreibouzikov.com/ Armand guitar playthrough video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIXH0WHXAmo Jarvis bass play through video - https://bassmagazine.com/artists/watch-jarvis-leatherby-of-night-demons-bass-playthrough-of-empires-fall Empires Fall lyric video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DDocIrE1ng
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| Episode #79 - Empires Fall - Part 3 | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:51:42 | |
In 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 in "Empires Fall," and their experiences in the studio. Night Demon talk about how honored they were to have friends and musicians who influenced them contribute to this track, and how the guest vocalists lent punk credibility to the song.
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Matt Hyde - https://www.matthyde.com/ Holy Grail - https://www.holygrailofficial.com/ Rancid - https://www.rancidrancid.com/ Lars Frederiksen - https://www.facebook.com/larsfrederiksenofficial Charger - https://www.facebook.com/ChargerEB Michael Rosen - https://www.facebook.com/michaelsrosen
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| Episode #78 - Empires Fall - Part 2 | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:48:52 | |
This week we resume our in-depth exploration of "Empires Fall," the lead track from the forthcoming Year of the Demon compilation album. The guys talk about how their observations and experiences with record label turmoil helped to shape and inform the lyrical content of the song. Jarvis takes the listener line by line through the lyrics, including isolated vocal tracks and commentary as to the meaning and sometimes surprising origins of the words. From there, Night Demon carries you step-by-step through the evolution of the song, which dates all the way back to late 2017 when it was considered for inclusion on the live album in an alternate form. You will hear how "Empires Fall" was preceded by three vastly different lyrical themes. We highlight key moments in the development of the song, such as the main riff lending a much-needed metal backbone and experiments as to the bridge, all with demo recordings to reflect the nascent, shifting state of "Empires Fall." Finally, the band stress their philosophy of being concise, of avoiding repetition within songs, and how "Empires Fall" ultimately contains all necessary elements packed into a sub-three minute running time that somehow feels longer than it is. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| Episode #77 - Empires Fall - Part 1 | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:56:29 | |
This 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 work, why or why not, and whether they feel it's a punk rock song, The band also discuss the history of the song and its lyrical inspiration, both in relation to their existing record label and as compared to the industry at large,
Limited number of out-of-print Empires Fall – opaque light blue vinyl 7” (Night Demon Exclusive) in subscriber store Streaming studio track Photos of all vinyl variants "Empires Fall" lyric video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DDocIrE1ng "Empires Fall" behind the song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tB4SFD-RQs Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||
| Episode #202 - Save Me Now - Part 1 | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:45:21 | |
This 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 air demo versions of the song from its humble beginnings to a nearly finished version. And we explain how this song constituted a risk at the time.
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| Episode #76 - Year of the Demon - Part 2 | 07 Jan 2022 | 01:09:58 | |
Last 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 their plans for a release show, touring to support Year of the Demon, as well as the three new Night Demon beers in the pipeline. Last but not least, you will also hear the first tantalizing details about the band's work on their all-new studio album planned to hit the shelves in November 2022. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:
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| Episode #75 - Year of the Demon - Part 1 | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:50:07 | |
Do 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 the rest of the world has a clue. Happy New Year to you all.
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| Episode #74 - XMAS/ Year in Review | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:58:21 | |
This 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 next week's episode, an impressive slate of touring commitments for the new year, and some discussion of the Frost and Fireland festival set for June 2022 in Derry, Northern Ireland. The guys provide a candid look at their personal holiday plans, and unearth a couple of musical gems from their past to maintain the festive holiday atmosphere. Get into the spirit of Night Demon and Christmas by checking out this episode today! Frost and Fireland announcement - https://www.facebook.com/frostandfiremetalfest/posts/3140844176160828 Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous - https://www.briandowneysaliveanddangerous.com/ Derry, Northern Ireland -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derry Nerve Centre - https://www.nervecentre.org/ New Liberty "Christmas with the Devil" - https://www.reverbnation.com/newliberty/song/15626934-christmas-with-the-devil Jeff Hershey and the Heartbeats "Don't Believe in Christmas" - https://jeffhersheyandtheheartbeats.bandcamp.com/track/dont-believe-in-christmas Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! | |||