This week's episode is "Night Demon at Wacken part 2." Have you ever wondered what it would be like to perform in front of 10,000 screaming metal maniacs at the most important heavy metal festival on the planet? This is your chance to find out. Jarvis, Armand and Dusty pull back the curtain and give you the inside scoop about the events of August 4, 2018, when they rocked the Wacken stage. Interspersed among extensive audio clips from the gig, the guys run through everything from setlist selecti...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 21
This week's episode is Night Demon at Wacken part 1, and is devoted to the lead-up to Night Demon's historic performance at the fabled Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany on August 4, 2018. You'll hear background about the history and importance of the W:O:A Festival to heavy metal, and why it is referred to as "Holy Ground." The band and others talk about the significance to Night Demon of performing there, and why Wacken is a rite of passage for any metal band or fan. The guys run through the ...
Dec 11, 2020•56 min•Ep. 20
This week's episode is Ask the Demon, Vol. 2. Once again, Jarvis, Armand and Dusty tackle a fistful of listener-submitted questions concerning topics ranging from the hard-hitting to the obscure. Among other things, you'll hear the band discuss the status of new material, possible future merch items, box sets and the like. The guys tell the story of how Dusty found his way from Pennsylvania to the Demon. They discuss touring hopes and dreams, from territories new and old to ideal touring package...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 19
This is the Black Friday Black Sabbath Special. In this episode, each member of Night Demon breaks down how and when he discovered Black Sabbath and how that journey of discovery influenced his approach to his instrument. You'll hear the band identify specific songs and passages of Night Demon's music influenced by Sabbath, from the obvious to the more unexpected. The guys discuss the Black Sabbath tribute band, Warning, formed by Jarvis and Armand, and how Dusty came to fill in on drums at one ...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Join us this week for Black Widow, part 2. In this week's episode, we discuss the striking cover artwork for the 7" vinyl single of "Black Widow," from its genesis and execution to its appearance on fan tattoos. But the bulk of the episode is devoted to a deep dive into the music video for "Black Widow," including in-depth interviews and recollections by the band, cast and crew. We discuss all manner of fun facts about the original video story, the Italian horror film influence, filming location...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 17
This week's episode is "Black Widow," part 1. Tune in and find out why the band views this particular song as the dawn of a new era of Night Demon. You will hear the lyrical inspiration of the track and follow along with the band step by step through a series of various demo recordings as the song took shape. Special emphasis is given to the construction, evolution and execution of the masterful guitar solo, which is surely one of Armand's signature moments in Night Demon to date. Discover the l...
Nov 13, 2020•58 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, travel back in time to September 22, 2013, when Jarvis gave one of the first Night Demon interviews ever to the Metal at Midnight radio show broadcast exclusively inside the walls of a youth prison in southern California. You will hear the back story of how this interview came about, the role of the radio show and heavy music as an outreach to troubled youth, and the inspiration of the radio show host. Then we unveil the full uncut interview aired for the first time in the free ...
Nov 06, 2020•56 min•Ep. 15
It's the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast Halloween Special. This extended episode is jam-packed with Night Demon Halloween trivia, folklore and mythology. Hear the band reflect on the pervasive horror influences on Night Demon, from imagery to lyrics to cover artwork to mascot to merchandise designs to music videos. Walk down memory lane as the guys talk about their Halloween tribute band performances and experiences through the years from 2008 through the present, including everything from Kiss...
Oct 30, 2020•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 14
This week's episode marks the sixth and final installment of the Live Darkness story. You will hear trivia about the recording process, the editing and mixdown of the tracks in Cleveland, and other facts about how the raw recordings evolved into the finished product. The band members give their overall impressions of Live Darkness, such as whether they have any regrets or misgivings. There is in-depth coverage of the live album packaging, including how the iconic cover image came to be and the i...
Oct 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 13
Join us for Live Darkness, part 5. In this episode, you'll hear in-depth accounts and anecdotes about the last 9 songs Night Demon played at the Live Darkness taping in Cleveland, Ohio in December 2017. Find out how the Athenar collaboration on "Evil Like a Knife" came to be. Learn about technical glitches and wardrobe malfunctions. Listen to previously unreleased audio segments, outtakes and onstage banter. Discover the source of the live intro to "The Chalice." And hear the band's rationale fo...
Oct 16, 2020•58 min•Ep. 12
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 guitar tones to the sampler playing intros for certain songs. You'll even learn about the planned exclusi...
Oct 09, 2020•51 min•Ep. 11
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 preparations for rarely-aired tracks. And Night Demon's merch guy from that night will share observations and insigh...
Oct 02, 2020•55 min•Ep. 10
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, hear a rundown of the gear the band used during the Live Darkness recordings, and learn the ins and ou...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
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 people in Cleveland. They share the same spirit, and they are truly intertwined. This week, subscribers have acc...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 8
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 every second of the video from conception to execution, with all the back stories, location info, inside scoop and trivia you c...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min
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 gaze to the "Welcome to the Night" single, the single cover artwork, the origins of the Night Demon sigil, and its deep c...
Sep 04, 2020•55 min•Ep. 6
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/subscriber .) Be sure to join us next week for part 2 of the "Welcome to the Night" deep-dive. Become a subscriber at nightdemon.n...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 5
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, favorite Maiden singers, Sweden touring, Live Darkness sound quality, serial killer inspiration, wrestling ...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 4
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/subscriber to unlock more bonus content! This episode’s bonus content includes: Bonus audio mini-episode Night ...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3
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 accounts by the people who were there, we tell the full tale of how this Ventura, California-based trio managed to clim...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 2
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 lyrics, to the solos, and everything in between. Tune in, subscribe, and join Night Demon on their path ...
Jul 31, 2020•52 min•Ep. 1
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