Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

This week we bring you the 2nd to last installment of episodes covering the final shows of Night Demon's 2014 North American tour opening for the mighty Raven. You will hear about gigs in Ohio, Chicago, Ft. Wayne, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Raleigh and Atlanta. As always, we give you anecdotes from the road, stories about the gigs, and audio from the shows themselves, plus blog entries from the mind of Andrew Bansal. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week we resume our retrospective of Night Demon's historic 2014 tour of North America opening for the mighty Raven. We take you through all the highs and lows of touring life as the band wound their way through Boise, ID; Salt Lake City, UT; St. Louis, MO; Columbus, OH; Kansas City; MO; Indianapolis, IN; Akron, OH; Toronto, Canada; and Chicago, IL. For each show, there are recollections, anecdotes and sometimes even live audio clips, narratives from fans who were there, plus the contemporaneous blog accounts of Andrew Bansal. You will hear about shredded voices, Ohio love, karaoke adventures, and all the collateral damage of 15 consecutive shows. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This 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 Assault blog. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Seattle, WA - Studio 7 - 11.02.14Show Poster Gallery https://spellofficial.bandcamp.com/music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrX95-9W_so https://www.desolation-angels.co.uk/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week, we resume our narrative of Night Demon's groundbreaking, transformative 2014 tour with NWOBHM legends Raven. We take you through the California shows on this tour, including gigs in San Bernardino, Orange County, Ventura, Los Osos, Sacramento and San Francisco. For each performance, you will hear remembrances from the band, live audio, and contemporaneous blog reports by Andrew Bansal. It's a trip down memory lane through the prism of today. Don't miss it. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Video: Night Demon (full show) live in Fullerton - Sildebar - 10-23-2014Streaming Video: Night Demon (full show) live in Sacramento - Sacramento - 10-23-2014VC Reporter Newspaper reviewShow poster gallery from So. Cal shows (Extermination 2014 Tour) Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week we bring you breaking news from the Night Demon camp. Deluxe reissues of the band's back catalog (much of which had been out of print for some time) are available now, freshly remastered and with special bonus tracks, unique packaging and color variants. All three of Night Demon's first three seminal releases - the self-titled EP, Curse of the Damned, and Darkness Remains - are included in the reissue campaign, and are all being reissued through the band's own Night Demon Records imprint. (The one exception is that the reissues for Curse and Darkness are being handled in Europe by SPV/Steamhammer Records.) You will hear why it was so important to the band to reissue their back catalog now in new and improved physical editions. Armand explains his objectives in remastering the albums. And Jarvis walks you through the track listings and variants for each title. You will also hear excerpts from special bonus tracks gracing these editions. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week we continue recounting the history of Night Demon's North American Tour in 2014 opening for the mighty Raven. This week's episode focuses on the historic Whisky A Go Go show in Hollywood, California, with Jarvis and Dusty both stressing how it was the first time they had ever performed at this landmark venue. We bring you extensive audio from the show, as well as band commentary about how important this gig was, how it honed their perspective to a razor-sharp edge, and how they look back on the experience a decade later. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Video: Full Show: Whisky A Go Go - October 20, 2014how Poster Photo Gallery Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week we continue our chronicle of Night Demon's historic 2014 North American run with the mighty Raven. We pick up the story 10 shows deep, as the tour rolls into California. You will hear about the humbling challenges and karmic rewards the touring bands faced in playing modest venues in San Marcos and Isla Vista. We unearth raw, powerful audio clips of these performances, including a crushing version of "Road Racin'" into "Ancient Evil." Jarvis explains why Night Demon drove hours out of their way to spend as many nights as possible at home in Ventura. And he recounts the pitfalls of a door deal show on a Sunday night in Vegas with no hotel rooms to be found. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week, we continue our retrospective of Night Demon's 2014 US tour opening for Raven. We pick up the narrative with tour dates in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Along the way, the guys experience myriad forms of adversity in the form of overnights in Denny's parking lots, long drives, border crossings, and beer-laden interviews. You will hear about a memorable gig in Las Cruces, New Mexico, of all places, and why the Phoenix/Scottsdale area held particular allure in those days. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Video: The Age of Metal Video interview with Jarvis from 2014how Poster from Houston, TX - 10/09/14 Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week we continue our rewind to Night Demon's experiences opening for Raven on the 2014 ExtermiNation tour of North America. This week's episode carries us through tour stops in New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, and Little Rock. You will hear about dive bars, inspirational encounters, long drives, crappy attendance, underground vibes, free pizza, and crazy tour routings. In spite of all the adversity, the band were focused and hungry, living the dream, and thinking big. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Metal Assault Tour Blog part 3 by Andrew BansalStreaming Video: Pro shot; Night Demon Live in New Orleans - October 7, 2024Photo Gallery from NOLA The Dungeon - http://www.thedungeonneworleans.com/ Siberia - https://www.siberianola.com/ NOLA show video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2iY8U3P0qm8 The White Swan Live - https://www.whiteswanlive.com/ Vino's -https://vinosbrewpub.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week we bring you the fourth installment of our retrospective of Night Demon's first major North American tour, playing with the mighty Raven in 2014. This episode finds the boys grappling with finalizing their contractual commitments for licensing and distribution of their first album, Curse of the Damned, Simultaneously, they were preparing for their tour kickoff show in Atlanta, which turned out to be a success despite various technical difficulties. From there, the tour rolled on to a disastrous gig in Memphis, followed by a day off in treacherous New Orleans. Just days into the tour, the Night Demon boys were realizing that road burn is real. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Metal Assault Tour Blogs parts 1 & 2 by Andrew Bansal Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week, we continue our narrative of Night Demon's 2014 North American tour with the mighty Raven. In this week's episode, we hear about the triumphs and hardships encountered by the band as they drove from Ventura, CA to Atlanta, GA to pick up the tour. You will hear about the pivotal importance of Andrew Bansal's tour blog, of aborted tourist plans in Memphis, and why the band missed the first show of the tour in Pompano Beach, FL. The guys also explain how Atlanta provided a warm welcome to them, and a proper kickoff for the tour. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Video: Raven live in Pompano Beach, Fl - 10.03.14 (filmed by Brian "Brutal" Wilson) Exmortus - Exmortus (exmortusmusic.com) Death of Kings - https://deathofkings.bandcamp.com/ A Rippin Production - A Rippin' Production – Keeping Atlanta Relevant Since 2014 Drunken Unicorn - https://thedrunkenunicorn.net/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week's episode delves into the whys and wherefores of Night Demon's inaugural tour of the United States with Raven in 2014. You will hear about crushing financial pressures, myriad hardships leaving the band focused completely on survival, and the welcome addition of Andrew Bansal to the touring party. Despite the difficulties, the Night Demon guys were thrilled because they were finally in the band they wanted to be in, living the dream with 45 shows in 53 days opening for the legendary Raven. You will also hear how drummer Dusty was very nearly taken out of commission before the tour even started thanks to a wayward RV near the Grand Canyon. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

In the fall of 2014, Night Demon launched their first full-scale US / Canadian tour opening for NWOBHM legends Raven for a grueling 45 shows in 53 days. In this week's episode, we explore the circumstances that coalesced to make this tour happen. You will hear about the band members' love of and respect for Raven, including the memorable tour stop when Brian played drums with them. We cover the band's spring 2014 tour of Europe that actually laid the groundwork for the Raven tour, with particular emphasis on the Pounding Metal Festival in Spain in May 2014. Jarvis and Dusty discuss their anticipation and excitement for the Raven tour, and how pivotal it proved to be in the career development of Night Demon. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Audio: Metalocity Radio Show including Night Demon Interview - July 2014Streaming Video: Ancient Evil and Road Racin' Live from Pounding Metal Fest - Madrid Spain - May 10, 2014Photo Gallery: Tour posters and tour T-shirt artwork Raven "Tyrant of the Airways" - Raven - Tyrant Of The Airways - YouTube Raven "Don't Need Your Money" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEVDRVUP200 Raven "Take Control" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xaf7zNKF_VY High Roller Records - High Roller Records Urchin "High Roller" - Urchin "High Roller" - 1980 [Vinyl Rip] (Full Album) (youtube.com) Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

In 2014, a young, hungry Night Demon had the privilege of opening for legendary horror-punk act Samhain at The Wiltern in Downtown Los Angeles. In this week's episode, you will hear about Jarvis's love of Samhain, how he first heard of the band, and his track-by-track impressions of their entire discography. You will also learn how Night Demon landed this show at such an early stage of their career, how they went over, and how they were treated by the mercurial Glenn Danzig. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Never before seen live photo gallery Los Angeles - Wiltern Theater - 09-19-14 - Night Demon opening for Samhain + additional candid photos Samhain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain_(band) Samhain III 'November Coming Fire' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq7C3sx7_ww The WIltern - https://www.lamusictheatre.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

In October 2013, Night Demon's career took a massive leap forward when they played a three-show regional run with two of their musical heroes, Diamond Head and Raven. Last week's episode explained how those shows came to be and how they helped catapult the band forward. This week we explore the three shows themselves: Orange County, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. You will hear Jarvis and Dusty's remembrances of those gigs, as well as commentary from journalist / future Night Demon tour manager Andrew Bansal. There is audio from the concerts as well as anecdotes about Night Demon's first interactions with the guys from Diamond Head and Raven. You'll find out why these shows were pivotal for Night Demon, and how they altered the course of their lives. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Video and Audio Tracks: Ancient Evil, The Chalice, Livin' Dangerous, Night Demon, Satan - Live in Las Vegas, NV - Count's Vamp'd - 10.20.13Photo Gallery from Diamond Head/Raven 2013 Tour Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week, we take you back down memory lane to the early days of Night Demon, as they bubbled up from the seedy underbelly of the Los Angeles heavy metal underground. You will hear the context of Night Demon's drummer vacancy being filled by Dusty Squires in a session capacity as the band began recording what became the Curse of the Damned album. Jarvis reminisces about the difficulties of playing shows in LA and the sacrifices they made to get their music heard. Then he describes how Night Demon managed to get on three regional shows of the Diamond Head / Raven tour in October 2013, how much landing those shows meant to the band, and how they served as the springboard to Night Demon believing in themselves that they could carry the torch. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Video: Full Show Live in Santa Ana, CA - Malone's - 10.16.13Poster Gallery from Diamond Head/Raven 2013 TourPhoto Gallery from Diamond Head/Raven 2013 Tour Metal Assault - https://metalassaultrecords.com/ Diamond Head "Am I Evil?" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOy6trrcm0Q Raven "Hard Ride" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE62kMm2XmI Five Star Bar - https://www.facebook.com/fivestarbardtla/ Count's Vamp'd - https://www.vampdvegas.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This episode wraps our six-part series covering Night Demon's Outsider headlining tour of Europe in September 2023. This week we cover the final half-dozen shows of the tour, including stops in Austria, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands. For every gig, the band members and crew break down the gig, provide anecdotes of life on the road, and take you inside the highs and lows of each night. The tour ends in Hamburg, with the band offering reflections on this leg and glimpses of things to come in 2024. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Dorbirn, AT - Kulturcafé - 09.14.23Streaming Video: Full Show Live in Dorbirn, AT - Kulturcafé - 09.14.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Aarau, CH - Kiff - 09.15.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live at Black Forest Fest, DE - 09.16.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Arnhem, NL - Willemeen - 09.17.23Streaming Video: Full Show Live in Arnhem, NL - Willemeen - 09.17.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Den Haag, NL - Musicon - 09.18.23Streaming Video: Full Show Live in Den Haag, NL - Musicon - 09.18.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Hamburg, DE - Logo - 09.19.23Streaming Video: Full Show Live in Hamburg, DE - Logo - 09.19.23 Kulturcafe Schlachthaus - https://www.ojad.at/angebot/schlachthaus/ Venue Kiff - https://www.kiff.ch/ Black Forest Festival -https://www.facebook.com/BlackForestFest/ Logo Hamburg - https://www.logohamburg.de/ Lunacy Bar - https://www.facebook.com/LunacyHH/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week we bring you all the highlights of 2023 in a massive 100-minute year in review episode. We will take you through the initial announcement of the Outsider album, the song-specific episodes, the sadness of Dusty's departure followed by the triumph of Brian's arrival, and glorious moments from the road, including the Hell's Decibels Tour of the USA plus tour stops in Japan, Ireland, Newfoundland, the European headliner tour, and so much more. Late in the year were two killer episodes about the band's covers of "Axe Crazy" and "Road Racin'". Interspersed throughout are reflections on the year from the band members, Laura, Nesbit and Kit. We all send our gratitude for your support in 2023,and promise you to keep it rolling strong in '.24. Happy New Year. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

In this week's episode, we continue chronicling Night Demon's September 2023 European headlining tour. The narrative picks up with a late night, post-gig drive through the German countryside en route to Munich for a Monday night show at the Backstage venue. You will hear about the band's sweltering performance in a packed house, and the pitfalls of government-imposed sound decibel limiters and woefully substandard band apartments. From there the tour rolled on to the Escape Metal Corner in Vienna, where a tiny stage in a cramped, hot venue created logistical challenges for band and crew alike. The guys explain the importance of delivering the best show possible no matter the conditions. A freak injury bloodied a band member. Yet the tour continued to Salzburg for a killer show in a cave built into the side of a mountain as the oppressive heat wave finally abated. A rare sightseeing opportunity presented itself the following morning. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Video: Full Show Live in Bad Oeyenhausen, DE - Metal Matinee - 09.10.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Munich, DE - Backstage - 09.11.23Streaming Video: Full Show Live in Munich, DE - Backstage - 09.11.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Vienna, AT - Escape - 09.12.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Salzburg, AT - Rockhouse - 09.13.23 Backstage Munich - https://backstage.eu/ Escape Metal Corner - https://www.escape-metalcorner.at/en/home Paracelsus - https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paracelsus Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

This week we continue following Night Demon through their September 2023 European tour, including a headlining gig at the Metal Mania Festival in Andernach and a matinee in Bad Oeynhausen. You will hear the band's musings about how playing the full new album doesn't necessarily work at a headlining festival set, and how they may alter that strategy in 2024. The guys also talk about the struggles of a late-summer heatwave with no A/C and an open-air gig. From Andernach, the Outsider tour rolls on to Bad Oeynhausen, where the guys explain why the venue, catering, amenities, and so on are ideal for a touring act. You will find out about Armand's crowd-surfing adventure and the crew's harrowing encounter with a wolf spider. As always, we have abundant live audio clips from the shows to put you right in the middle of the action. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Andernacht, DE - Metal Mania Fest - 09.09.23Streaming Audio: Full Show Live in Bad Oeyenhausen, DE - Metal Matinee - 09.10.23 Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook