
Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast
Welcome to the Night … You think you know Night Demon? Then the Night Demon Heavy Metal podcast is for you. Step into the darkness as we peel back the curtain to give you an unprecedented all-access look into the mind and the heart of the Demon. We’re talking band history, song analysis, studio anecdotes, stories from the road. It’s everything a die-hard Night Demon fan could want, and more. This is the only place to learn the inside scoop, the deep-dive trivia, the untold tales from the band members themselves and those closest to the Night Demon story. Need more? The sacred Night Demon crypt will be pried open to reveal demo recordings that have never before seen the light of day, all with in-depth commentary by the band and the people who were there for the writing and recording process. This is a goldmine, a treasure trove of all things Night Demon. Be forewarned: It’s gonna be a wild ride and it’s not for the faint of heart. Now, if you dare, strap yourself in, drink from the Chalice, and join your host Nesbit as we go full speed ahead into the world of Night Demon
Episodes
263 episodes
Episode #262 - Curse at 10: Satan
This week, we continue our exploration of all things Curse of the Damned in honor of the 10th anniversary celebration of that landmark album and the corresponding Ultimate Edition box set release. Our focus tonight is "Satan," track 3 ...
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Episode 262
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46:37

Episode #261 - Curse at 10: Curse of the Damned
This week's episode is devoted to an exploration of the title track of Night Demon's 2015 debut album, Curse of the Damned. The band members break down the component parts of the song, from the distinctive swing intro to the MXR Phase ...
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Episode 261
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54:30

Episode #260 - Curse at 10: Screams in the Night
We continue our deep dive into all things Curse of the Damned in celebration of the album's 10-year anniversary by examining album opener "Screams in the Night." Night Demon band members past and present explain how the song originated...
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Episode 260
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55:23

Episode #259 - Curse at 10: Blood Sacrifice
This week, we continue our focus on Night Demon's Curse of the Damned album on the occasion of its 10th anniversary Ultimate Edition reissue. A key component of the forthcoming box set is a copy of the Blood Sacrifice comic bo...
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Episode 259
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43:45

Episode #258 - Curse at 10: Run for Your Life track by track
This week we continue our celebration of Curse of the Damned on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and the accompanying release of the Ultimate Edition box set of the album. As discussed last week, Night Demon recorded an earlier ver...
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Episode 258
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56:48

Episode #257 - Curse at 10: The Run for Your Life Sessions
As diehard Night Demon fans know, the band recorded a version of what became Curse of the Damned under the banner of Run for Your Life. They ultimately decided to shelve those recordings. In this episode, we hear from current ...
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Episode 257
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46:15

Episode #256 - Curse at 10: Reflections from the Band
This week we present you with commentary from current and past members of Night Demon about Curse of the Damned on the occasion of its 10-year anniversary. You will hear how the creators of the album felt about at the time, how it fit ...
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Episode 256
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51:38

Episode #255 - Curse of the Damned Ultimate Edition Box Set - Announcement and Details
This week we present a major announcement from the Night Demon camp about forthcoming activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the legendary full-length debut album, Curse of the Damned. There will be concerts, special merchandi...
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Episode 255
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1:08:46

Episode #254 - Interview with Joe McGuigan of Gama Bomb
This week, we bring you the final installment in our series of Jarvis' interviews of friends, colleagues, peers and influences from other bands. This episode comes to you from backstage at the Limelight in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where...
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Episode 254
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1:00:34

Episode #253 - Interview with Russ Tippins and Cindy Maynard of Tanith - Part 2
This week, we conclude Jarvis's two-part interview with Russ Tippins and Cindy Maynard of Brooklyn-based classic hard rock revelations Tanith. The conversation continues to flow easily, with topics ranging from England versus U.S. scene d...
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Episode 253
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51:56

Episode #252 - Interview with Russ Tippins and Cindy Maynard of Tanith - Part 1
This week, we bring you the first installment of Jarvis' interview with Russ Tippins (guitars/vocals) and Cindy Maynard (bass/vocals) from Metal Blade recording artists Tanith. Both musicians discuss their formative years, including Cindy's tra...
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Episode 252
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1:02:07

Episode #251 - Interview with Christopher Williams of Accept and Elegant Weapons - Part 2
This week we bring you the second and final installment of Jarvis Leatherby's interview with Christopher Williams, drummer of Accept and Elegant Weapons. This far-reaching and fascinating interview covers such topics as the evolution of the Nas...
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Episode 251
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59:46

Episode #250 - Interview with Christopher Williams of Accept and Elegant Weapons - Part 1
This week we continue our series of Jarvis Leatherby interviews with musicians who are friends, peers, influences and/or tourmates of Night Demon. The next interviewee is Christopher Williams, longtime drummer for Accept, who first crossed path...
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Episode 250
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1:06:42

Episode #249 - Interview with Athenar of Midnight - Part 2
This week, we continue our ongoing series of Jarvis interviews with influences, friends, pals, and so on. We pick up the story with Midnight visionary Athenar as he explains how Midnight evolved from 2003 to the present day. You will hear many ...
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Episode 249
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1:06:49

Episode #248 - Interview with Athenar of Midnight - Part 1
This week we continue the "Interviews with Jarvis" series by bringing you part 1 of his in-depth conversation with the elusive Midnight mastermind Athenar. In this discussion, Athenar digs deep into his musical history, describing his for...
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Episode 248
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1:06:53

Episode #247 - Interview with Bryan Patrick and Phil Ross of Manilla Road and Sentry
This week we continue our series of interviews by Jarvis Leatherby with friends, colleagues, influences and peers. This week's subjects are Phil Ross and Bryan Patrick of Sentry, formerly Manilla Road. Over the course of this wildly enter...
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Episode 247
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1:51:16

Episode #246 - Interview with Trevor William Church of Haunt and Beastmaker
This week we continue our series of interviews between Jarvis Leatherby and musicians who are peers, compatriots, influences, and friends. The subject this week is Trevor William Church of Haunt / Beastmaker fame. Listen in as Jarvis and Trevor...
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Episode 246
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1:36:33

Episode #245 - Interview with Stacey Savage and Adam Neal of Savage Master
This week we bring you another installment in the series of Jarvis Leatherby interviews with contemporaries, peers, influences, and friends. Our subjects this week are Adam Neal and Stacey Savage, founding members of occult Kentucky true ...
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Episode 245
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1:23:07

Episode #244 - Interview with Chris Black of High Spirits
This week, we bring you a special treat, as Jarvis interviews the reclusive and gifted Chris Black, from High Spirits, Dawnbringer, Superchrist and others. You will hear about Chris's upbringing, his gateway to heavy metal, his thoughts on vari...
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Episode 244
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1:33:31

Episode #243 - Interview with Mike Stone of Queensryche
Recently, Night Demon completed a full European tour supporting progressive metal titans Queensryche. During that tour, Jarvis had an opportunity to sit down for an in-depth conversation with Queensryche guitarist Mike Stone. This week we prese...
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Episode 243
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58:53

Episode #242 - Nothing Rotten in the State of Denmark: Bandana Brothers, Paradise Lost, and Deaf Forever
This week we conclude our foray into the Night Demon / Cirith Ungol European run in September 2024. We pick up the tale with two off days following the successful London show. The guys explain why playing a series of one-offs can be logisticall...
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Episode 242
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57:37

Episode #241 - London Underworld
This week we continue our coverage of the Night Demon / Cirith Ungol run of shows through Europe in September 2024. We pick up the narrative with a stressful day of air travel from Italy to London, with flight delays and a long ride from the ai...
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Episode 241
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55:54

Episode #240 - Metal Italia Festival
In fall 2024, Night Demon performed a series of shows in Europe alongside their compatriots in Cirith Ungol. We pick up the narrative as the band travel from Switzerland to Milan, Italy. Armand relates how he and his girlfriend encountere...
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Episode 240
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1:07:07

Episode #239 - The Demon's First Strike in Basel, Switzerland
In 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, Nigh...
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Episode 239
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55:10

Episode #238 - Blades of Steel
This week we bring you all the details of Night Demon's appearance at the Blades of Steel Festival in August 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. You will hear about why the guys felt their headlining performance was triumphant, despite not having playe...
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Episode 238
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1:10:33
