Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -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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Episode #194 - Raven Tour 2014 - California Dreamin'
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week, we resume our narrative of Night Demon's groundbreaking, transformative 2014 tour with NWOBHM legends Raven. We take you through the California shows on this tour, including gigs in San Bernardino, Orange County, Ventura, Los Osos, Sacramento and San Francisco. For each performance, you will hear remembrances from the band, live audio, and contemporaneous blog reports by Andrew Bansal. It's a trip down memory lane through the prism of today. Don't miss it. Become a subscriber to...
Episode #193 - Deluxe Album Reissues Special
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week we bring you breaking news from the Night Demon camp. Deluxe reissues of the band's back catalog (much of which had been out of print for some time) are available now, freshly remastered and with special bonus tracks, unique packaging and color variants. All three of Night Demon's first three seminal releases - the self-titled EP, Curse of the Damned, and Darkness Remains - are included in the reissue campaign, and are all being reissued through the band's own Night Demon Records...
Episode #192 - Raven Tour 2014 - Live at the Whisky a Go Go
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week we continue recounting the history of Night Demon's North American Tour in 2014 opening for the mighty Raven. This week's episode focuses on the historic Whisky A Go Go show in Hollywood, California, with Jarvis and Dusty both stressing how it was the first time they had ever performed at this landmark venue. We bring you extensive audio from the show, as well as band commentary about how important this gig was, how it honed their perspective to a razor-sharp edge, and how they l...
Episode #191 - Raven Tour 2014 - Willie's Wing Shack, Garage Days and Vegas
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week we continue our chronicle of Night Demon's historic 2014 North American run with the mighty Raven. We pick up the story 10 shows deep, as the tour rolls into California. You will hear about the humbling challenges and karmic rewards the touring bands faced in playing modest venues in San Marcos and Isla Vista. We unearth raw, powerful audio clips of these performances, including a crushing version of "Road Racin'" into "Ancient Evil." Jarvis explains why Night Demon drove hours o...
Episode #190 - Raven Tour 2014 - Heading West with Snot Rags and Bong Man
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week, we continue our retrospective of Night Demon's 2014 US tour opening for Raven. We pick up the narrative with tour dates in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Along the way, the guys experience myriad forms of adversity in the form of overnights in Denny's parking lots, long drives, border crossings, and beer-laden interviews. You will hear about a memorable gig in Las Cruces, New Mexico, of all places, and why the Phoenix/Scottsdale area held particular allure in those days. Beco...
Episode #189 - Raven Tour 2014 - Late Nights, Inspiration, and Thinking Big
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThis week we continue our rewind to Night Demon's experiences opening for Raven on the 2014 ExtermiNation tour of North America. This week's episode carries us through tour stops in New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, and Little Rock. You will hear about dive bars, inspirational encounters, long drives, crappy attendance, underground vibes, free pizza, and crazy tour routings. In spite of all the adversity, the band were focused and hungry, living the dream, and thinking big. Become a subscribe...
Episode #188 - Raven Tour 2014 - Kickoff Shows
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week we bring you the fourth installment of our retrospective of Night Demon's first major North American tour, playing with the mighty Raven in 2014. This episode finds the boys grappling with finalizing their contractual commitments for licensing and distribution of their first album, Curse of the Damned, Simultaneously, they were preparing for their tour kickoff show in Atlanta, which turned out to be a success despite various technical difficulties. From there, the tour rolled on...
Episode #187 - Raven Tour 2014 - Coast to Coast
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week, we continue our narrative of Night Demon's 2014 North American tour with the mighty Raven. In this week's episode, we hear about the triumphs and hardships encountered by the band as they drove from Ventura, CA to Atlanta, GA to pick up the tour. You will hear about the pivotal importance of Andrew Bansal's tour blog, of aborted tourist plans in Memphis, and why the band missed the first show of the tour in Pompano Beach, FL. The guys also explain how Atlanta provided a warm welc...
Episode #186 - Raven Tour 2014 - Leaving the Old World Behind
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week's episode delves into the whys and wherefores of Night Demon's inaugural tour of the United States with Raven in 2014. You will hear about crushing financial pressures, myriad hardships leaving the band focused completely on survival, and the welcome addition of Andrew Bansal to the touring party. Despite the difficulties, the Night Demon guys were thrilled because they were finally in the band they wanted to be in, living the dream with 45 shows in 53 days opening for the legendar...
Episode #185 - Raven Tour 2014 - Setting the Stage
February 09, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn the fall of 2014, Night Demon launched their first full-scale US / Canadian tour opening for NWOBHM legends Raven for a grueling 45 shows in 53 days. In this week's episode, we explore the circumstances that coalesced to make this tour happen. You will hear about the band members' love of and respect for Raven, including the memorable tour stop when Brian played drums with them. We cover the band's spring 2014 tour of Europe that actually laid the groundwork for the Raven tour, with part...
Episode #184 - Samhain
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn 2014, a young, hungry Night Demon had the privilege of opening for legendary horror-punk act Samhain at The Wiltern in Downtown Los Angeles. In this week's episode, you will hear about Jarvis's love of Samhain, how he first heard of the band, and his track-by-track impressions of their entire discography. You will also learn how Night Demon landed this show at such an early stage of their career, how they went over, and how they were treated by the mercurial Glenn Danzig. Become a subs...
Episode #183 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 2: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn October 2013, Night Demon's career took a massive leap forward when they played a three-show regional run with two of their musical heroes, Diamond Head and Raven. Last week's episode explained how those shows came to be and how they helped catapult the band forward. This week we explore the three shows themselves: Orange County, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. You will hear Jarvis and Dusty's remembrances of those gigs, as well as commentary from journalist / future Night Demon tour manager...
Episode #182 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 1: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThis week, we take you back down memory lane to the early days of Night Demon, as they bubbled up from the seedy underbelly of the Los Angeles heavy metal underground. You will hear the context of Night Demon's drummer vacancy being filled by Dusty Squires in a session capacity as the band began recording what became the Curse of the Damned album. Jarvis reminisces about the difficulties of playing shows in LA and the sacrifices they made to get their music heard. Then he describes how Nigh...
Episode #182 - Diamond Head / Raven Tour 2013 - Part 1
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBListen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook
Episode #181 - Outsider European Tour - Decibel Limits, Smoke Alarms, Discharge and Radar Love
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis episode wraps our six-part series covering Night Demon's Outsider headlining tour of Europe in September 2023. This week we cover the final half-dozen shows of the tour, including stops in Austria, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands. For every gig, the band members and crew break down the gig, provide anecdotes of life on the road, and take you inside the highs and lows of each night. The tour ends in Hamburg, with the band offering reflections on this leg and glimpses of things...
Episode #180 - 2023: Year in Review
January 05, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis week we bring you all the highlights of 2023 in a massive 100-minute year in review episode. We will take you through the initial announcement of the Outsider album, the song-specific episodes, the sadness of Dusty's departure followed by the triumph of Brian's arrival, and glorious moments from the road, including the Hell's Decibels Tour of the USA plus tour stops in Japan, Ireland, Newfoundland, the European headliner tour, and so much more. Late in the year were two killer episodes...
Episode #179 - Outsider European Tour - Melting in Munich; Blood, Caves and Alchemy in the Land of Mozart
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBIn this week's episode, we continue chronicling Night Demon's September 2023 European headlining tour. The narrative picks up with a late night, post-gig drive through the German countryside en route to Munich for a Monday night show at the Backstage venue. You will hear about the band's sweltering performance in a packed house, and the pitfalls of government-imposed sound decibel limiters and woefully substandard band apartments. From there the tour rolled on to the Escape Metal Corner i...
Episode #178 - Outsider European Tour - Ancient Evil in Andernach; Matinee in Bad Oeynhausen
December 22, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week we continue following Night Demon through their September 2023 European tour, including a headlining gig at the Metal Mania Festival in Andernach and a matinee in Bad Oeynhausen. You will hear the band's musings about how playing the full new album doesn't necessarily work at a headlining festival set, and how they may alter that strategy in 2024. The guys also talk about the struggles of a late-summer heatwave with no A/C and an open-air gig. From Andernach, the Outsider tour ro...
Episode #177 - Outsider European Tour - Five Guys in Paris; Riding the Heat Wave in Germany
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week we continue our coverage of Night Demon's September 2023 headlining run through Europe. The narrative resumes with the band's gig in Paris, including a bicycle-riding adventure, haute cuisine and more "Empires Fall." Then the guys take you through a trio of shows in the scorching late summer heat in Germany. You will hear about an impromptu show at a wedding hall, a missing Hawaiian pizza, a makeup date in Berlin, and a setlist surprise in Music-Hall Weiher. As always, the epis...
Episode #176 - Outsider European Tour - Sold Out in Kassel; Empires Falling in Essen
December 08, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week we resume the narrative of Night Demon's fall 2023 European tour. After a disastrous beginning, the tour settled into a groove with a pair of stellar shows in Germany. For the first time, the band sold out the Goldgrube venue in Kassel, where they debuted their main tour setlist, played a killer show, and enjoyed a fine Mediterranean meal afterwards. The next day it was off to Essen to play a packed gig at the Turock, one of Night Demon's favorite venues. They successfully twea...
Episode #175 - Outsider European Tour: Chaos in Oldenburg; Berlin is Burning
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn fall 2023, Night Demon embarked on a European headliner tour in support of the Outsider album. This episode chronicles the rocky start to that tour. You will hear about a rainy, disorganized event in Oldenburg, Germany that kicked off the tour, followed by a pyrotechnical disaster in Berlin the following night. Through all the adversity, the guys remained in high spirits and managed to keep the positive energy flowing. Surely the tour could only go up from here, right? Become a subsc...
Episode #174 - Road Racin'
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOne of Night Demon's most beloved covers ever is their version of the Riot classic "Road Racin'". In this week's episode, the guys (with an assist from Riot bassist Donnie Van Stavern) break down the history of Riot, including the various eras of the band, Riot's underrated importance to the heavy metal genre, and how the members of Night Demon became acquainted with Riot. You will hear the circumstances under which Night Demon added "Road Racin'" to their early live sets and their decisio...
Episode #173 - Axe Crazy
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBBack in 2014, Night Demon recorded a cover version of the NWOBHM classic "Axe Crazy," by the band Jaguar. This week's episode takes a deep dive into that song. Jaguar guitarist and founding member Garry Pepperd chronicles the formation of the band and explains how "Axe Crazy" came about and why it was released as a single rather than on a proper album. The Night Demon band members describe how they came to be aware of Jaguar and "Axe Crazy," and talk about their reasons for recording it a...
Episode#172 - Return to Newfoundland - Heavy Metal Karaoke, Screech-Ins and Skate Parks
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBcThis week's episode is the third and final installment of our coverage of Night Demon's August 2023 residency in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. The narrative resumes with the aftershow party following the band's Friday night gig, including an in-depth rundown of the good, the bad and the ugly of their karaoke experiences, followed by an exploration of the mysterious Newfoundland practice of "screeching in" outsiders. You'll hear all about the Sunday afternoon performance of an unknown ...
Episode#171 - Return to Newfoundland - Killers in Canada
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThis 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...
Episode#171 - Return to Newfoundland - Part 2
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThis 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...
Episode#170 - Return to Newfoundland - Part 1
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn 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...
Episode#170 - Return to Newfoundland - Doing it for The Kids
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn 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...
Episode#169 - Back in the Big Apple
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThis 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 r...
Episode#168 - European Festival Weekend
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn 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 u...
Episode #167 - Ireland Tour 2023 - Demons in Dublin and Limerick
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBJoin 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 ...
Episode #166 - Ireland Tour 2023 - Mosh Pit Madness and Voodoo in Belfast
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBThis 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 behi...
Episode #165 - Ireland Tour 2023 - The Boys Are Back in Derry
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThis 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...
Episode #164 - Ireland Tour 2023 - Acoustic Sessions?!
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBFaced 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 als...
Episode #163 - Ireland Tour 2023 - False Starts and Secret Bar Shows
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBFollowing 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 thi...
Episode #163 - Ireland 2023 Tour - False Starts and Secret Bar Shows
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBComing straight off the Japan tour, the boys head to the U.K. for a false start fiasco in the wake of a large festival cancellation, and begin their trek to Ireland for their return to the Emerald Isle. Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below: Streaming Video: Night Demon playing War Pigs and Wasted Years at secret bar show in Newcastle, U.K. Streaming Video: Jarvis, Russ Tippins (Satan) and Danny "Dante" Nee...
Episode #162 - Japan Tour 2023 - Killing the Pain in Tokyo
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBAfter 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 a...
Episode #161 - Japan Tour 2023 - Tokyo Tapes: Shinjuku and Maiden Hell
August 25, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis 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 hor...
Episode #160 - Japan Tour 2023 - Demons in Tachikawa
August 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBAstute 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 #159 - Japan Tour 2023 - Domo Arigato!
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBAfter 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,...
Episode #158 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Live Interview Recap with Night Demon, Satan & Haunt
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBThis 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 ab...
Episode #157 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - The Final Leg - East Coast Blitz!
July 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThis 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 ...
Episode #156 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - The Heart of It All, Lovedrafts and the Wizard
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis 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 we...
Episode #155 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Dry Ice, Bus Wars & Bangovers
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis 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, ...
Episode #154 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Haunted Turf, Bus Fiascos and the Windy City
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThis 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 perfor...
Episode #153 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Diehards in Dallas to the Manilla Road
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThis 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 tou...
Episode #152 - Hells Decibels USA Tour - Back in the Lone Star State
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThis 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. ...
Episode #151 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Aces High to Rocky Mountain High
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis 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 characte...
Episode #150 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Sunset Strip to Vegas Strip
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBThis 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 ...
Episode #149 - Hell's Decibels USA Tour - Hometown Return & Hollywood Nights
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis 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 f...