This week we bring you the final installment of our coverage of Night Demon's summer 2024 European tour. We run through shows in Stuttgart, Switzerland and Spain, with commentary from the band and the crew as well as live clips from the gigs themselves. You will hear about oversold venues, volume restrictions, an epic jam in the crowd in Spain, and a missed connecting flight out of Lisbon. We conclude with Cirith Ungol's abbreviated set at the Maryland Doom Fest right after the European tour end...
Dec 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 231
This week we spotlight Night Demon's appearance alongside Cirith Ungol at Poland's Black Silesia Open Air Festival in summer 2024. You will hear all about the unique setting of the festival, the decidedly extreme orientation of the roster, and technical innovations and shortcomings. Through commentary from the band, crew and a die-hard fan, we explain why this was such a special gig for Cirith Ungol but such a challenging gig for Night Demon. Riding high from a successful fest, the band is unexp...
Dec 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 230
This week we continue our chronicle of Night Demon's summer 2024 run through Europe. This episode finds the lads crossing the border from Germany into Poland for shows in Poznan and Warsaw. You will hear the inside scoop from both gigs, including overzealous fans, lessons learned, commercial film crews outside the venue, losing lights on trailers, and fistfights over setlists. As always, we bring you audio from the gigs themselves and unvarnished commentary from band and crew alike. Become a sub...
Dec 13, 2024•51 min•Ep. 229
This week's episode finds Night Demon and crew back on European soil after conquering Australia and China. A quick stopover in Sweden for a Cirith Ungol appearance at Sweden Rock Festival segued into the second leg of Night Demon's Outsider European Tour, beginning June 8, 2024. In a roundtable discussion format, the Night Demon band and crew recount their recollections of the first four shows of that tour in Germany. You will hear about the gigs themselves, as well as all the behind-the-scenes ...
Dec 06, 2024•45 min•Ep. 228
This episode is devoted to the Night Demon and Cirith Ungol appearances at the Flaming Metal Festival in Beijing, China on June 3, 2024. The day was not without adversity, as several members of the touring party were ill, the lighting console was indecipherable, and Rocky was not in peak form. But the audience was amazing, both bands played killer gigs, and the show was an overwhelming success. As always, you will hear audio from the gigs, commentary from band and crew, and reflections on an inc...
Nov 29, 2024•51 min•Ep. 227
This week, we follow Night Demon in June 2024 as they traveled from Melbourne, Australia to Beijing for their first-ever performance in China. You will hear how this show came to be, the lengthy application / approval process for Night Demon and Cirith Ungol to perform in China, and the arduous travel arrangements that brought them there. Learn why both bands had to perform without their traditional backdrops. The band and crew offer vignettes of their initial observations upon reaching Beijing,...
Nov 22, 2024•46 min•Ep. 226
This week we bring you a report on the finale of Night Demon's four-date Australian tour in spring 2024. You will hear how adversity struck as the band arrived in Melbourne, with drummer Brian Wilson falling ill. You will also learn of perseverance as Night Demon and tourmates Cirith Ungol conquered a packed house in a cool venue in Melbourne under the watchful eye of unexpected friends from home. As usual, we bring you loads of live clips from the set, as well as reflections and insights from t...
Nov 15, 2024•50 min•Ep. 225
This week we continue our coverage of Night Demon's May 2024 Australian tour, highlighting the show in Sydney. You will hear all about missed tourist opportunities, killer lawn bowling vibes, freakish bats, unwell Cirith Ungol, and the joys of being back on track. As always, you will hear live audio from the magnificent gig in the heart of Australia. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber . This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Audio: Full show ...
Nov 08, 2024•39 min•Ep. 224
This week we continue our coverage of Night Demon's spring 2024 Australian tour by focusing on the Canberra show. You will hear about the long distances that brought Night Demon to the city of Canberra, the primitive nature of the venue and the arrangements, and how the band had to soldier on when headliners Cirith Ungol were forced to cancel because of illness. The guys explain how they had to dig deep, put on a show, and make the best of difficult circumstances. The next day, they hit the road...
Nov 01, 2024•49 min•Ep. 223
This week we bring you all the inside scoop of Night Demon's debut performance in Australia at The Zoo on May 29, 2024, supporting Cirith Ungol. You will hear of the band's quest for koala bears and kangaroos by day, before they went to work at legendary (and now defunct) venue The Zoo. The guys talk about the good sound, great gear and overall awesome vibe in the room that night. Find out why at least one member of Night Demon thought it was the greatest show Cirith Ungol has ever played, and w...
Oct 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 222
In late May 2024, following the conclusion of the wildly successful North American tour supporting Blind Guardian, Night Demon finally had the opportunity to play Australia. In this episode, you will hear all the whys and wherefores about how it came about, why this run was so important to the band, how complicated the logistics were, and why the pairing with Cirith Ungol made more sense than ever in this context. The guys talk about the long flight from LAX, the unexpectedly cool layover in Fij...
Oct 18, 2024•50 min•Ep. 221
For several weeks now, we've been sharing all the details of Night Demon's spring 2024 North American tour supporting the German legends Blind Guardian. This week, we close out this series of episodes with a live soundtrack of Night Demon's favorite performances from this tour. You'll hear an astonishing setlist running as follows: Outsider, Screams in the Night, Escape from Beyond, Dawn Rider, The Howling Man, Beyond the Grave, The Wrath, Welcome to the Night, The Chalice, Night Demon. Consider...
Oct 11, 2024•50 min•Ep. 220
This week we conclude our exhaustive coverage of Night Demon's spring 2024 North American tour opening for Blind Guardian. The guys describe reuniting with beloved ex-drummer Dusty in Pennsylvania on a day off. They talk about memorable tour-ending gigs in Harrisburg, PA and Cleveland, OH, at the latter of which Blind Guardian pulled off an epic prank during "The Chalice." Then they discuss the end of this run in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Milwaukee Metalfest, including a rare airing of "Obsidi...
Oct 04, 2024•56 min•Ep. 219
This week we follow Night Demon's spring 2024 trek opening for Blind Guardian back onto US soil for a show in Worcester, Massachusetts. You will learn why the show was challenging from a technical standpoint, but how the lads in Night Demon salvaged triumph from the jaws of defeat anyway. Then the narrative shifts to Night Demon's massive gig at the Palladium in Times Square, Manhattan, New York. The guys explain what they did to prepare for such an intense show, but also why it was so special, ...
Sep 27, 2024•59 min•Ep. 218
This week we continue with our narrative of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour supporting Blind Guardian in North America. We pick up the tale with an epic show in Montreal, Canada. It was the biggest selling show of the tour, but it came with a variety of logistical challenges. You will hear all about this magical night, complete with audio from the triumphant gig. Afterwards, the band navigated a late-night border crossing to return to the USA as the tour rolled on. Become a subscriber today at ni...
Sep 20, 2024•50 min•Ep. 217
This week we continue telling the tale of Night Demon's adventures supporting Blind Guardian on their spring 2024 North American Tour. We resume the story at a small venue in Des Moines, Iowa, where the band overcame an undersized stage and logistical challenges to deliver a top-notch show. The following day was an 837-mile forced march to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, complete with a treacherous border crossing. The boys will tell you all about their triumphant performance in Toronto at a massive v...
Sep 13, 2024•55 min•Ep. 216
This week our ongoing deep dive into Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for German heavyweights Blind Guardian continues with tour stops in Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis, Minnesota. You will hear what the band did in Colorado to commemorate May 4, including equipping Rocky with a light saber and playing a special Star Wars themed outro at the end of the set. After that, the tour rolled on to a historic venue in Minneapolis, MN whose claim to fame is the most exceptional bathrooms in North...
Sep 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 215
This week we continue with an in-depth recap of Night Demon’s spring 2024 North American tour supporting German stalwarts Night Demon. We pick up the narrative with the gig in Seattle, Washington. You will hear about Seattle’s significance to the guys, the beautiful historic venue, and how the band navigated logistical challenges including a curfew that threatened to diminish their show. From there, it was on to Salt Lake City, where Night Demon have a long history and numerous friends. This was...
Aug 30, 2024•59 min•Ep. 214
This week we resume our narrative of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour supporting German masters Blind Guardian in North America. This episode picks up gigs in San Francisco and Portland. You will hear all about the historic venue in San Francisco and the accompanying sound issues. Then it's on to Portland where a massage appointment goes awry, a gig is awesome, and the backstage party makes it all even better. As always, we bring you audio from the shows and commentary from the band and crew who w...
Aug 23, 2024•54 min•Ep. 213
Our tale of Night Demon's 2024 North American tour supporting German legends Blind Guardian resumes with the long and arduous drive from Austin to Phoenix, as high crosswinds, automatic braking features and a sandstorm wreak havoc on the touring van and touring party. You will hear how the band made the most of a small, packed room in Phoenix, then carried on to Los Angeles for one of the highest profile shows of the tour. The guys will tell you about special guests, cool fans, and a rocking aft...
Aug 16, 2024•55 min•Ep. 212
This week we continue recounting the glories of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for Blind Guardian across the United States. In this episode, we cover the Texas leg of the tour, beginning with a long day of driving from Atlanta that brought tantalizing news of fall tour dreams coming true. The guys then take you through their successful shows in Dallas and Austin. You will hear how the band handled a rare seated show in a cavernous venue in Dallas, how the headliners did a solid for Night...
Aug 09, 2024•53 min•Ep. 211
This week we resume our examination of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for Blind Guardian in North America. The narrative picks up with show #4 in Atlanta, Georgia. The guys talk about their history with tonight's venue, the famous Masquerade, and its various incarnations. On the day in question, Blind Guardian's bus broke down again, creating all sorts of logistical complexities and anxieties before the gig. Jarvis explains why this was a special show for him because of family's presence...
Aug 02, 2024•47 min•Ep. 210
This week we continue our exploration of Night Demon's spring 2024 US tour opening for the mighty Blind Guardian. We pick up the tale with the second show of the tour in Norfolk, VA and take you through the next gig in Charlotte, NC as well. By this time, Night Demon are settling into the tour, enjoying the good vibes, playing great shows to packed houses, seeing many friends, and winning over new fans along the way. As always, you will hear anecdotes from the road, commentary from the band and ...
Jul 26, 2024•51 min•Ep. 209
This week we continue our coverage of Night Demon's spring 2024 tour opening for Blind Guardian in North America. You will hear all about the band's pre-show playlist, the construction of the setlist, and the logistics that led them to Silver Spring, MD to begin the tour. The guys talk about meeting Blind Guardian, their impressions from the first night, and how it set the tone for the entire tour. Positive vibes all around. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber . This week, sub...
Jul 19, 2024•54 min•Ep. 208
In spring 2024, Night Demon embarked on a full U.S. tour with German power metal heroes Blind Guardian. In this episode, we explore the whys and wherefores for the tour. How the tour came about. The offer. The band's reflections and response. And the sheer logistical nightmares of getting Night Demon band and crew onto the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. in time to start the tour. How do instruments, gear, and merch arrive? What does the road crew look like? How does the band get from gig to gig? A...
Jul 12, 2024•50 min•Ep. 207
On April 15, 2024, Night Demon had the privilege of opening for the one and only Bruce Dickinson at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. In this episode, you will hear of the massive influence that Bruce and Iron Maiden had on Jarvis, Armand, and Brian, individually and collectively. They explain how this show came to be, how the logistics were immensely complicated by the impending Blind Guardian tour, but how they made it all work anyway. Hear how your podcast host Nesbit came to be on ha...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 206
This week we conclude our two-part recap of Night Demon's historic performance at the Hell's Heroes Festival in Houston, Texas, in March 2024. That night the band performed a special surprise covers set, including one song they had never performed live before and several others that are aired only rarely. This episode features complete audio of the show, interspersed with commentary from the band members and fans. Among other details, you will hear why the band chose to play a special set, how A...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 205
This week's episode is devoted to Night Demon's appearance in March 2024 at the stellar Hell's Heroes Festival in Houston, Texas. The guys describe the history and significance of the festival, their relationship with the promoter, and the reasons why it was important for them to play there again this year. You will hear their impressions of other bands' performances on this stacked lineup, including live audio clips from the likes of Cirith Ungol, Queensryche and Tank. There is exclusive audio ...
Jun 21, 2024•56 min•Ep. 204
This week's episode marks the second half of our deep dive into the overlooked, underrated Curse of the Damned cut, "Save Me Now." You will hear all about how the song was originally recorded as part of the ill-fated Run for Your Life sessions in Armand's Satellite Studios, how the organ intro came to be, and why it was retained in the final album version. Armand and Jarvis explain how the guitar harmonies are handled live, what the lyrical inspiration is, and why they intentionally leave this p...
Jun 14, 2024•57 min•Ep. 203
This week we return to our popular feature of spotlighting certain tracks from Night Demon's history and taking deep dives into their origins. This time we tackle "Save Me Now," a deep cut and an outlier from the early Night Demon discography as it closes out the Curse of the Damned album. You'll hear about how and by whom the song was written, why the band viewed it as a departure at the time, how it was influenced by the British band Demon's first two albums, and how it kicked off a tradition ...
Jun 07, 2024•45 min•Ep. 202
