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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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This week we bring you the first installment of Jarvis' interview with Carlos Cruz, a veteran drummer perhaps best known for his work in Warbringer and Powertrip. The interview begins with Carlos discussing his deep family roots in music, including his grandfather's recorded output. After a detour into the perils and hazards to the human body of playing heavy metal music for an extended period of time, and the corresponding need for self-care and treatment along the way, the interview traces ...
This week, we bring you a special treat, as Jarvis sat down for an interview with Ricky Warwick (The Almighty, Black Star Riders, etc.) prior to Ricky's acoustic gig in Northern Ireland. In this wide-ranging and fascinating conversation, Ricky reflects on the many facets of his career, from breaking big with New Model Army to forming The Almighty at an opportune time to opportunities with Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders to the terrifying aspects of solo acoustic gigs. You're guaranteed to le...
This week we conclude Jarvis' three-part interview of Cirith Ungol founder / drummer Robert Garven going back through the mists of time to the early days of that legendary band. Rob explains how vocalist Tim Baker came into the fold and talks about the previous singer, Neil Beattie. He goes on to tell the remarkable story of how the Frost and Fire debut album came to be. It was a completely DIY affair, from financing to recording to artwork to pressing to distribution, which was unheard...
This week we continue our in-depth interview with Cirith Ungol founder / drummer Robert Garven. He and Jarvis explore the early days of Cirith Ungol, from rehearsal spaces to 70s-era concerts to demo recordings to experiences seeing or playing with bigger bands. You will learn how the famous orange tape came to be, how the band settled on the Cirith Ungol name, how the first album recordings were financed, and much more. Crack a cold one and take this walk down memory lane through heavy metal...
This week we bring you the first installment of Jarvis's riveting interview with Cirith Ungol drummer Robert Garven. You will learn about Rob's ancestry and upbringing from his birth in San Antonio through relocation to Ventura and how he discovered rock'n'roll at a tender age with the help of childhood friend and future bandmate Greg Lindstrom. Along the way, Jarvis shares parallels and aspects of divergence between his and Rob's formative years. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhe...
This week we wrap up our extended coverage of the Frost & Fire V Festival in Night Demon's birthplace of Ventura, California. You will hear about the excellent aftershow highlighted by local throwbacks Ardi and Los Angeles thrashers Serpent. The guys also describe their overall impressions of the festival, their feelings the following day whilst breaking down the equipment, and their aspirations for what is yet to come. We cap off this run of episodes with a full airing of Night Demon's e...
In October 2025, Cirith Ungol returned to their hometown of Ventura, California as conquering heroes with a crushing performance headlining the second night of the Frost and Fire V festival. In this episode, you will hear extensive live clips from that performance, as well as the reactions and reflections of band and crew about that memorable night. Stay tuned until the end and you might hear a little teaser about what could happen in 2026. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you li...
Of course, it wouldn't be a Frost and Fire Festival without hometown legends Cirith Ungol in the house. At Frost and Fire V, Cirith Ungol headlined the final night of the festival with a monstrous performance that marked their first local appearance in almost 7 years. This week we bring you extensive audio from that gig, as well as Jarvis and Armand's impressions, from an anniversary celebration to pedal issues to the unexpected (but not unwelcome) appearance of a former member in the room. B...
This week, we continue our coverage of the historic Frost and Fire V festival in Ventura, California. We pick up the tale with a couple of interviews with Frost and Fire veterans, giving their impressions of the Festival and explaining its history and importance to this community and to all of us. The remainder of the episode is dedicated to Chicago masters High Spirits. You will hear why it was crucial for Night Demon to book them and why the band was so excited to return. You will also hear...
This week, we continue our comprehensive coverage of the Frost and Fire V Festival in Ventura, California in October 2025. We resume the narrative on Day 2 with a trio of bands: Intranced, Blind Illusion and Early Moods. For each act, you will hear snippets of their studio output, live audio from the festival, and the impressions and reactions of the Night Demon guys. Listen in to hear about all the highs, the lows, the euphoria, and the snafus. LINKS Intranced "Switchblade" - Switchblade B...
This week we continue our extensive coverage of the Frost & Fire V Festival in Ventura, California in October 2025. We pick up the tale on the second day of the fest with interviews, live recordings and impressions of the day's first two bands, Hands of Goro and Night Cobra. As always, you will hear the stories from those who were there, in real time and with no stones left unturned. LINKS Hands of Goro - Hands of Goro | Hands of Goro Mortal Kombat - Mortal Kombat - Wikipedia Nigh...
This week we continue our in-depth coverage of the Frost and Fire V Festival in Ventura, California in October 2025. You will hear why Raven were forced to cancel their headlining appearance, how the legendary Bitch from Los Angeles saved the day, and how the afterparty with Dirty Tricks and Angel Fury turned out to be a huge success. We also air interviews with many bands from Day 1, describing the significance of the festival, how their performances went, and what they have in the works goi...
In October 2025, Night Demon hosted the fifth installment of their legendary Frost and Fire Festival in Ventura, California. In this week's episode, we dig deep into Night Demon's set at this Festival. The guys describe the magical feeling in the air and they explain all the details of the Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley tributes performed during their set. It's all here, from cowbells to lyrical misadventures, and you'll hear audio of the Ace tune among Night Demon originals. At the end, the b...
This week we continue our comprehensive coverage of Frost & Fire V in October 2025 in Ventura, California. We resume the story with The Lord Weird Slough Feg's set, as the guys explain their history with and admiration for this truly unique band. Then we pivot to the preparations for Night Demon's headlining set: the stress, the anxiety, the lost batteries to light up Eugene's eyes in the backdrop. We walk you through Night Demon's performance, from fan anticipation to audio clips to band...
This week we resume our coverage of the Frost & Fire V Festival held in Ventura, California in October 2025. We pick up the narrative with coverage of killer performances by Blood Star, Haunt and Blade Killer. For each band, the Night Demon guys offer context and history of their relationship with the band and why it was important for them to perform at this festival. We also give you audio clips of both studio and live recordings from each band, plus overall impressions of how they went ...
This week we continue our coverage of the historic Frost & Fire V Festival held in Ventura, California in October 2025. We begin by exploring why Bombay Bar & Grill is the perfect - the only - venue for this festival. It's not only Night Demon's history with the place, but also the physical layout and the relationships with ownership. Then the band and crew talk about logistics, gear, and issues / challenges to devise suitable lighting solutions. The lineup for Day 1 was meant t...
Night Demon hosted the Frost & Fire V Festival in Ventura, CA in October 2025. In this week's episode, we explain the history of the Festival, including why it started in 2015 and how it was intertwined with the triumphant return of Cirith Ungol. The boys give a brief rundown of each year's iteration of the Fest from 2015 to 2018, and they chronicle why it came to an end then, as well as the international offshoots that followed. Finally, you will hear why the decision was made to resurre...
This week we wrap up our trilogy of episodes chronicling Night Demon's historic performance at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in August 2025. We begin by setting the stage: the location, the vibe, the full moon, the crippling heat. Then we dig into Night Demon's setlist, including Curse of the Damned in its entirety, the special "Black Sabbath" cover, and the unexpected bonus of "Black Widow." The guys discuss the crowd reaction, the Rock Hall reaction, and their own feeling...
In August 2025, Night Demon played one of only two American Curse of the Damned anniversary shows at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. In this week's episode, you will learn why it was a unique experience for the band and what made the night so meaningful for them in this city. The guys explain how they wanted the show to be more about Cleveland than Night Demon, and talk about the importance of the Sandy Kruger tribute and Destructor performance that were embedded in the gig. ...
In August 2025, Night Demon played a historic gig at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. In this episode, we explore all the whys and wherefores of how this magical night came to be. The guys talk about their history in Cleveland and the incredible bond they formed with the NE Ohio diehards more than a decade ago. They also discuss their view of the Rock Hall, the artifacts they donated to the museum after the Live Darkness record, and the cool aspects of the museum, Then they te...
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