This week's episode is dedicated to the second night of Night Demon's 3-show run in Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada, in August 2023. The guys describe the setlist in great detail, including unexpected glitches during the rarely played "Killer," the tradition of adapting the setlist to audience requests on the fly, the power of "Hallowed Ground," and the objective of being tighter than a wet swimsuit. Night Demon also talk about the inspiration and motivation for special t-shirt and poster art, ...
Nov 03, 2023•54 min
In August 2023, Night Demon visited Newfoundland, Canada, for the third time in the last four years. This week's episode begins by describing the band's arrival after a whirlwind weekend in New York City. The guys talk about their downtime and sightseeing excursions early in the week before getting down to business for their first show of this run on Thursday. You will hear about how Night Demon ended up performing in a wedding hall and why it was important for them to play a show for the under ...
Oct 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 170
This episode covers Night Demon's one-off show in New York City in August 2023 supporting the mighty Cirith Ungol. You will hear of the band's history in New York, and why playing in Manhattan is different than playing in Brooklyn. The guys describe their experiences in the area before the show, including sketchy Jersey Shore hotels and counterfeit merchandisers in Times Square. They talk about the unique challenges and logistical complications of fly-in shows, as well as the additional responsi...
Oct 20, 2023•49 min•Ep. 169
In late July 2023, Night Demon performed a pair of shows at metal festivals in Germany. This week's podcast episode is dedicated to that weekend. You'll hear how the original plan called for more extensive European performances, why the itinerary narrowed to the Burning Q and Rock of Ages Festivals, and all the ups and downs of that memorable weekend. What's it like to play at a small muddy festival in the middle of nowhere? How does a traditional heavy metal band adapt its show for an unapologe...
Oct 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 168
Join us this week as we take you through the back end of Night Demon's spring 2023 Ireland tour, including dates in Dublin and Limerick. You will hear about the pitfalls of playing in a large city like Dublin, the substandard drum kit, the setlist, and post-show shenanigans at the Obama travel plaza. The guys then walk you through the challenges and triumphs of the next night's show in Limerick. They then wrap up the Ireland tour and discuss their optimism for future Irish exploits going forward...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 167
This week we continue our in-depth coverage of Night Demon's May 2023 tour of Ireland. This episode focuses on the band's triumphant midweek gig at Voodoo in Belfast, Northern Ireland. You will hear why the guys considered it to be a great show and a highlight of the tour that cemented Belfast as eagerly anticipated territory for future tours. They describe the venue, the gear, the powerful setlist, the energetic crowd, and why the circuitous path to the dressing room left them hiding behind a s...
Sep 29, 2023•47 min•Ep. 166
This week we continue our narrative of Night Demon's spring 2023 tour of Ireland and the UK with an in-depth examination of their headlining gig at Sandinos in Derry, Northern Ireland. The boys explain why Derry is important to them and why their objective is to perform annually there. You will hear all about the highs and lows of the gig, including presales that vastly exceeded expectations, unfortunate arrays of tables and stools, the band's determination to be the thermostat rather than the t...
Sep 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 165
Faced with some down time in Northern Ireland, Night Demon tackled the challenge of recording acoustic versions of some of their material. This episode tells that story. The guys explain the difficulties they encountered in lining up a suitable location for recording, and how their problems were solved when they stumbled across Emerald Guitars. They also describe the process of selecting particular songs to translate into acoustic renditions and the benefits of having a drummer who is also a ski...
Sep 15, 2023•51 min•Ep. 164
Following the Japan tour in spring 2023, Night Demon traveled to the UK for a run of UK / Ireland shows that was planned to commence with an appearance at the Dominion Festival in Newcastle. Unfortunately, that festival was canceled on very short notice, leaving the band in limbo for a few days. In this week's episode, you will hear how they spent that time. The centerpiece was an off-the-cuff covers gig at an open mike night at a blues bar in Newcastle. The episode includes audio of this entire...
Sep 08, 2023•48 min•Ep. 163
After two triumphant gigs in Tokyo, Night Demon had a couple of days off in Tokyo. You'll hear how they spent them, from exotic foods to transport snafus to guitar purchases. But it all culminated in an unplanned visit to the Painkiller bar, where the lads fired up for an impromptu covers show in front of a handful of lucky diehards. The guys summarize their reactions to the Japan shows and their overall impressions of their time in the Land of the Rising Sun. Become a subscriber today at nightd...
Sep 01, 2023•55 min•Ep. 162
This week's episode is devoted to Night Demon's second show in Tokyo in spring 2023, this one being in the centrally located Shinjuku area. The guys were stoked to encounter another nice venue with good sound, albeit downstairs with a low ceiling and wicked air conditioning onstage. You will hear their reflections and recollections on a setlist that began with the Outsider album then hit hard with the ND classics. There's a hilarious anecdote about a rendition of "Maiden Hell" that went horribly...
Aug 25, 2023•53 min•Ep. 161
Astute listeners will recall that last week's episode concluded with Night Demon finally being allowed entry into Japan after a harrowing delay at the hands of immigration officials in the Tokyo airport. This week we resume the narrative by introducing you to Night Demon's tour manager / host and interpreter for this run of shows. The guys offer their impressions of their initial encounters with Japanese culture, food, convenience stores, and even conveyor belt sushi. But the bulk of the episode...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 160
After the successful Hell's Decibel tour of the USA, Night Demon regrouped and traveled to Japan for the very first time in spring 2023. In this week's episode, you will hear why Night Demon had never been to Japan before and why it was so meaningful for them to go there now. The guys talk about being in Germany for the Keep It True Festival en route to Japan, and then describe in detail the circumstances that almost resulted in their being denied entry to Japan. Ultimately, they made it in, and...
Aug 11, 2023•58 min•Ep. 159
This week we bring you a special episode featuring the frontmen of all three bands on the Hell's Decibels tour, namely Brian Ross of Satan, Jarvis Leatherby of Night Demon, and Trevor William Church of Haunt. You will hear their impressions of the tour, their feelings of good will and camaraderie toward each other, and each band's plans and aspirations for the future. Through it all, the bands' mutual respect and admiration shine through. Along the way, there are some wonderful tidbits about sma...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 158
This week, we conclude our coverage of Night Demon's cross-country jaunt with Satan and Haunt on the Hell's Decibels Tour. You will hear anecdotes, live audio, and shenanigans from tour stops in Brooklyn, upstate New York, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. As always, we lift the curtain to give you the inside scoop about everything from bus parking fiascos to stolen jackets to being ditched by your driver to the Arnoldo alter ego to losing the trailer keys on the last night. To wrap it al...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 157
This week we continue our odyssey through the Hell's Decibels 2023 USA Tour. Tour stops covered this week include a pair of dates in Night Demon's Ohio stronghold, plus gigs in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. For each show, the guys share with you the inside scoop of what went down, show vibes, road stories, and entertaining vignettes. Those are supplemented with live clips and testimonials from fans like you who were there. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber . This week, sub...
Jul 21, 2023•54 min•Ep. 156
This week we resume our tale of the Hell's Decibels spring 2023 tour. We pick up the narrative at the 2 Minutes to Tulsa festival at the legendary Cain's Ballroom venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From there, we follow the Night Demon lads through their adventures and misadventures at tour stops in St. Louis, MO and Grand Rapids, MI. Are you out there? Then tune in for the full behind-the-scenes scoop as the tour rolls ever on. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber . This week, subscrib...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 155
This week, our coverage of the 2023 Hell's Decibels Tour reaches the halfway point, as Night Demon roll through St. Paul, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; and Des Moines, Iowa. You will hear tour stories about clown bars, haunted venues, sickly Satan, white-knuckle bus rides, stolen trucks, Ethiopian food, and no sleep at all. The band explains how they dealt with and overcame distinctly different brands of adversity each night. As always, we bring you noteworthy audio clips from every performance....
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 154
This week we continue our series of episodes chronicling Night Demon's spring 2023 Hell's Decibels tour with Satan and Haunt. The story resumes in Dallas, Texas, where the tour landed one day after their triumphant performance at Hell's Heroes in Houston. You will hear what it was like to be the last band to perform on the outdoor stage at Amplified Live, complete with merch misadventures, blustery weather conditions, and a challenging setlist to test new drummer Brian. From there, the tour roll...
Jun 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 153
This week we continue following Night Demon through their Hell's Decibels Tour of spring 2023. We resume the tale as our weary heroes arrive in Amarillo, TX for a much-needed day off. You'll hear all about sketchy areas, country saloons, fried pickles, and more bus shenanigans. Then you'll come and take it with the band in Austin, where Night Demon thrived despite less than perfect timing. But the anchor of this episode is Night Demon's appearance at the Hell's Heroes festival in Houston. The gu...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 152
This week we continue our in-depth coverage of the Hell's Decibels North American Tour featuring Satan, Night Demon and Haunt. We pick up the story with the overnight drive from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, where unexpected malfunctions on the tour bus made for a harrowing ride. Hear why Aces High Saloon is such a cool place to play, but how severe weather rendered the ensuing drive to Denver a miserable experience for all involved. You will also learn how the Denver gig came to be characterized...
Jun 16, 2023•52 min•Ep. 151
This week we continue our narrative of the Hell's Decibels tour that rolled through North America in March and April 2023, with Night Demon joined by their brethren in Satan and Haunt. We pick up the tale in Hollywood, CA with Night Demon coming face to face with their first-ever US tour bus. You'll hear how it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. The guys explain why the next day's show in Oakland, California was one of the highlights of the entire tour. They go on to describe a gig at a strip m...
Jun 09, 2023•51 min•Ep. 150
This week we give you an all-access pass to the beginning of Night Demon's spring 2023 USA tour supporting the Outsider album. The guys talk in detail about their tour preparations, including rehearsals, logistical arrangements, bus issues, gear issues, and myriad other fine points relating to the launch of an extensive tour. The night before the tour began, Night Demon played their first hometown show in Ventura, CA in almost five years, where they performed the new album in its entirety for th...
Jun 02, 2023•51 min•Ep. 149
There's a new man behind the drum kit in Night Demon these days. This week's episode is all about introducing you to "Brutal" Brian Wilson. You will hear how Jarvis and Armand decided that Brian was the right man for the job, with Dusty's blessing. Brian describes his musical upbringing, influences, and history as a player. The guys take you inside the rehearsal room for Brian's December 2022 audition at Night Demon HQ. They also talk about how Brian is fitting in with the band on the road, how ...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 148
NNight Demon fans who have attended the band's recent shows have surely noticed that longtime drummer Dusty Squires is no longer playing with the band. This week's episode explains why. Dusty goes into great detail about why he felt the need to step away from the band to which he had devoted the last 9 years of his life. Armand and Jarvis describe their thoughts and emotions. You will hear about timing of the decision, the reasons why no announcement was made at the time, the remainder of Dusty'...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 147
This week, we conclude our song-by-song deep dive into Night Demon's latest album, Outsider , by turning our attention to the epic closing track, "The Wrath." Hear why the band members view it as the most ambitious song they have composed to date. Listen to early demo recordings, and let Jarvis, Armand and Dusty walk you through the track, part by part. The band explains how they view "The Wrath" as innovative, and get into a few Easter eggs buried deep within for the Night Demon faithful. The e...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 146
This week we continue our deep dive into Night Demon's new album, Outsider , by peeling back the curtain on the creative process underlying track 7, "A Wake." You will hear the genesis of the song in early riff tapes, and the pressure-packed circumstances under which the band rediscovered those riffs late in the Outsider writing sessions. The guys explain the necessity of not overplaying their parts, talk about the shimmering vocal harmonies, and lead you through the epic guitar solo at the end....
May 05, 2023•53 min•Ep. 145
This week we continue our examination of "Rebirth," which is track 5 from Night Demon's new Outsider album. Jarvis, Armand and Dusty break down their respective parts in the song, explaining how they were written, what the thought process was, and their anecdotes and reflections along the way. Then Jarvis and co-lyricist Laura Mulkeen go through the lyrics line by line and sometimes even word by word, relating them to the story as well as broader themes. The episode concludes with a live recordi...
Apr 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 144
As we continue wending our way through the songs on Night Demon's new Outsider album, we turn our gaze to track 5, "Rebirth." This song was not chosen as a single, but it very easily could have been. In this week's episode, the guys take you through the origins of "Rebirth," namely a series of scattered, unrelated riffs in different keys that Jarvis composed in Northern Ireland in early 2021. Then we fast forward to October 2021, when Night Demon faced pressure to finish writing the record. In t...
Apr 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 143
In this week's episode, we conclude our analysis of "Obsidian," track 3 on Night Demon's new Outsider album. The guys take you into the studio to provide a full rundown of the recording process, the gear used, and so on. Dusty talks drums and explains why "Obsidian" has been described in at least one review as "a real drummer's track." Armand walks you through his guitar parts, with all the why's and wherefores laid bare. And Jarvis goes into great detail about the lyrics, explaining how they fi...
Apr 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 142
