Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Join us this week for Live Darkness, part 4. This episode is jam-packed with in-depth commentary, reflections and anecdotes from the band as they work their way track-by-track through the first 16 songs of the Live Darkness triple vinyl release. Isolated tracks reveal hidden details about each musician's performance, and the guys talk about everything from song transitions to stage banter to...

This week's episode is Live Darkness part 3.  Tune in for a rundown of the star-studded roster of opening bands at the show where Live Darkness was recorded. You'll also hear about the controversial decision not to allow fan photos or videos during the live album recordings, as well as a deep dive into the setlist, including sequencing decisions, segues, notable omissions, and band prepa...

This is part 2 of the Live Darkness deep dive. In this episode, you will hear all about the charitable purpose underpinning the event where Live Darkness was recorded, the reasons why the band thought December 2017 was an ideal time to record a live album, and the decision making process for selecting this location and this event.  You will find out why the Beachland Ballroom is a special place, h...

Live Darkness, part 1.  On December 2, 2017, Night Demon recorded their triple-live album at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland, Ohio.  Why Cleveland?  This episode is dedicated to answering that question.  You'll learn how Cleveland fell in love with Night Demon, and how Night Demon fell in love with Cleveland.  Discover how Night Demon were the right band at the right time for the right pe...

The "Welcome to the Night" trilogy of episodes concludes this week.  Here we take you into the minutiae of the legendary "Welcome to the Night" music video.  You'll hear from band members, cast and producers about every step in the creation of the video, from grand visions of a full-blown movie to the electrifying finished product. Go scene by scene with us to learn about...

Join us for part 2 of the "Welcome to the Night" deep-dive. We explore the now-iconic intro to the song, from the decision not to deploy it as a standalone track to scrutiny of each sonic layer and the vintage gear used to record it. You'll hear about its impact at live shows, the longstanding intro it replaced, and the band's pre-show playlist ritual.  From there, we turn our...

In this episode, we chronicle the evolution of "Welcome to the Night" from early riff tape to finished recording. You'll hear clips of archival demos at various stages in the process, in-depth analysis about each band member's contributions, gear talk, and a line-by-line rundown of the lyrics.  (Full versions of the demos are available to subscribers at nightdemon.net/subscribe...

In Episode 4, the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast brings you the inaugural installment of “Ask the Demon,” a recurring feature devoted to the band answering fan questions submitted via Facebook, Instagram, or email at askthedemon@nightdemon.net .  Listen in as Jarvis, Armand and Dusty welcome you behind the curtain and tackle hard-hitting queries about the songwriting process, covers, gear, favori...

In this third installment of the Night Demon Heavy Metal podcast, we discuss the meaning behind the song Hallowed Ground, the Darkness Remains album cover, and the controversy surrounding Ventura's City Hall and the protests involving the removal of the Father Junipero Serra statue. Head over to nightdemon.net/subscriber for more exclusive content. Become a subscriber at nightdemon.net/subscr...

In this episode we dig deep into Night Demon's newest single, In Trance that was recorded at their sold-out gig at the legendary Markthalle with the Scorpions' Uli John Roth. We take a behind the scenes look into the music, the band's relationship with Hamburg Germany, and the deeper significance to how this thrilling live recording came to be. Through live clips and first hand acco...

In this Maiden voyage of the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast your host Nesbit takes you on a deep dive into the history of the song Maiden Hell. Through unearthed demos and exclusive band interviews we peel back the layers and history behind this blistering Iron Maiden inspired track. We leave no stone unturned as we pry open the crypt to analyze and dissect every aspect of the song, from the lyri...

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