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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
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As we continue our track-by-track rundown of Night Demon's Curse of the Damned album for its 10th anniversary, we reach the penultimate song, "Killer." One of the most rarely aired tunes in the band's catalog, "Killer" epitomizes an underrated deep cut. In this episode, Night Demon members discuss the musical and lyrical inspiration for the song, walk you through multiple demos, explain why they view it as a strong album track but not necessarily a strong live track, and present you wit...
As we continue our track-by-track analysis of Night Demon's influential debut album, Curse of the Damned, for its tenth anniversary, this week we reach the unheralded song "Run for Your Life." Originally intended as the title track of the album, it eventually became relegated to track 9, an overlooked deep cut rarely aired on stage. In this episode, you'll find out why and hear the band members' impressions of the song, in both a studio and live context. You will hear how the song evolv...
This week we continue our track-by-track exploration of Night Demon's debut album, Curse of the Damned, on the occasion of its tenth anniversary by digging into the song "Mastermind." A rock/metal hybrid with a distinctive swing and a positive message, "Mastermind" is unique in the Night Demon catalog in multiple ways. You will hear about how the band were influenced to write this song, how and why it came late to the Curse writing sessions, the origins of various parts of the song, and its e...
As we continue our track-by-track exploration of Curse of the Damned in honor of that record's tenth anniversary, we now reach one of the deep cuts. "Livin' Dangerous" is a straight ahead, no-frills rock'n'roll song that Night Demon rarely plays live. In this episode, you will learn why. The guys talk about influences for the song, when it was written, how they woodshedded it live the same night they wrote it, and how the song evolved over time. You will hear whether this track is or is not a...
This week, we continue our coverage of the tenth anniversary of Night Demon's iconic debut album, Curse of the Damned. We turn our attention to the song "Heavy Metal Heat," perhaps Night Demon's ultimate party anthem. We hear from the guys how the song came into existence, how that riff is fundamental to the band's identity, how it progressed from demos to final version, and why it works so well as a singalong moment in the live set. Night Demon explain how the song is a cry for freedom, a st...
Back in 2022, we devoted three episodes to the classic Night Demon song, "The Howling Man." This week we bring you a fourth episode on this epic track, including all-new content. Points of emphasis include the "Black Sabbath" live tie-in on this current Curse at 10 tour, the evolution of the song's live presentation both musically and visually, the nuances that drummer Brian Wilson brings to the song, and the groove and feel that make it special. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or...
This week we continue our exploration of Night Demon's landmark debut album, Curse of the Damned, on the occasion of its 10-year anniversary by diving into "Full Speed Ahead." The guys explain why the song is regarded as a Night Demon classic and a fan favorite that features prominently in the live set. You will hear about the musical inspiration for the track and the influences that shaped it. Jarvis talks at length about how and why the song was written for Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhea...
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 from Curse. A deep cut, not often aired, with a tongue-in-cheek lyrical approach, chugging riffage, and an overall doomy vibe. Night Demon band members past and present break down the origins of the song, its lyrical content, the songwriting process, and its evo...
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 90 guitar effect to the memorable singalong part near the end. You will hear about the musical and lyrical inspiration for the track, why its narrative style is unique for the band, how it fits in the live set, and why it represented an early attempt to diversif...
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 as an afterthought in the Curse writing sessions, but how it has gone on to become a fan favorite, a "hit," and a fixture in the band's live set. Among other details, you will hear about the song's connection to the Blood Sacrifice comic, the writing process, e...
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 book designed by James Dufresne. This week, Jarvis sits down to interview James Dufresne about the connections between Blood Sacrifice and Curse of the Damned, the state of horror culture, and the unfinished plans to develop Blood Sacrifice into something that the original...
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 version of the Curse album known as Run for Your Life, and those recordings are included in the box set for the first time. The guys will lead you track-by-track through the Run for Your Life versions of the songs, pointing out differences in production, tempos and...
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 and former members of the band explaining the whys and wherefores. How did it come about that Dusty was on the Run for Your Life recordings? Why did the band play to a click track? Why, when and how did they decide these sessions needed to be scrapped? Answers to t...
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 in the context of the times, what Armand's role was in shaping the songs and sound, and how past and present members of the band feel about the record's place in Night Demon's discography and in the hearts of the fans. It's a stirring retrospective that brings b...
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 merchandise, and even an action figure of axe-wielding Eugene, the black-clad mascot from the album cover. But the centerpiece of the Curse at 10 celebration is the September 2025 release of the 'Ultimate Edition' box set of the album. In this episode, Jarvis and host Ne...
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 Jarvis interviewed affable bassist Joe McGuigan from longtime Irish thrashers Gama Bomb. This wide-ranging interview spans the entire history of Gama Bomb, from its origins in 2002 through the present day. Along the way, Jarvis and Joe touch on lineup ...
1This 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 differences and similarities, the recording of the "Citadel" single as the first time the four members of Tanith played together, the affinity of underground metalheads for classic rock stylings, the challenges of starting a band and following your passi...
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 travails trying to learn guitar as a lefty and Russ's experiences in England starting a band (Satan) with his schoolmates. They talk about the creative process and the tendency of "new" songs - especially those recorded after a band's first album - to evol...
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 Nashville scene for career musicians, the burgeoning hard rock / metal community there, how Christopher landed the Accept gig, why playing and listening to other genres makes him a better heavy metal player, the writing and recording processes for Accept, ...
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 paths with Night Demon on a European tour in winter 2018. In this far-reaching, in-depth interview, you will hear how Christopher became obsessed with the drums at a very early age, how an uncle changed his life, and how he made the trek from Greenvil...
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