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Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

NIGHT DEMON HEAVY METAL PODCAST

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3 days ago

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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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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Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #275 - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Part 1: History and Context

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...

3 days ago

35 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #274 - WJCU Takeover Part 2

This week we bring you the second half of Night Demon's guest DJ appearance on WJCU's Metal on Metal radio show in Cleveland, Ohio in August 2025. During this episode, the band spins a fistful of songs they have covered, as well as selected tracks from the other acts who were appearing with them the following night onstage at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame. Along the way, they tell stories about these songs, their relationship with the fans, their history with legends like Dick Dale and Yngwie ...

1 week ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #273 - WJCU Takeover Part 1

In August 2025, Night Demon played the first of just two U.S. shows commemorating the 10 year anniversary of their Curse of the Damned debut album. The night before that historic performance, the band members appeared on WJCU's Metal on Metal radio broadcast to promote the gig and talk influences and band history. This week we bring you the first part of that radio broadcast, including a fistful of songs by original artists that Night Demon later covered, as well as vignettes from the r...

2 weeks ago

1 hour

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #272 - Action Figure TV Commercial

An exciting accessory to the Curse of the DamnedUltimate Edition boxset is the Axe-Wielding Eugene action figure. To highlight this cool merch item, Night Demon enlisted the services of longtime friend and former Midnight guitarist Shaun Vanek to create a 30-second commercial. In this episode, you will hear all about how that commercial came to be through an entertaining conversation between Shaun and Jarvis. Among other things, they talk about the exchange of ideas culminating in the video c...

3 weeks ago

36 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #271 - Curse at 10: Axe Wielding Eugene

As part of the 10th anniversary celebration for Curse of the Damned, Night Demon have unveiled their first action figure for Axe-Wielding Eugene, the sinister black-clad figure on the album cover. In this episode, we tackle the questions of why Night Demon decided to do an action figure and how the character came to be named Eugene. The bulk of the episode consists of Jarvis's interview with Kyle, toy designer at Carve the Five who is responsible for creating this timeless piece of Night Demo...

1 month ago

54 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #270 - Curse at 10: Save Me Now

This week we conclude our 10-year anniversary retrospective on Night Demon's Curse of the Damned track by track, by exploring the album closer, 'Save Me Now." Although this track was covered in depth in Episodes 202-203, we revisit it now and expose new nooks and crannies, details that have never before surfaced. Among other nuggets, you will learn how "Save Me Now" got Dusty the gig as Night Demon drummer, why Jarvis is so proud of it from a writing perspective, how the keyboard / orga...

1 month ago

44 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #269 - Curse at 10: Killer

As we continue our track-by-track rundown of Night Demon's Curse of the Damned album for its 10th anniversary, we reach the penultimate song, "Killer." One of the most rarely aired tunes in the band's catalog, "Killer" epitomizes an underrated deep cut. In this episode, Night Demon members discuss the musical and lyrical inspiration for the song, walk you through multiple demos, explain why they view it as a strong album track but not necessarily a strong live track, and present you wit...

1 month ago

47 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode # 268 - Curse at 10: Run For Your Life

As we continue our track-by-track analysis of Night Demon's influential debut album, Curse of the Damned, for its tenth anniversary, this week we reach the unheralded song "Run for Your Life." Originally intended as the title track of the album, it eventually became relegated to track 9, an overlooked deep cut rarely aired on stage. In this episode, you'll find out why and hear the band members' impressions of the song, in both a studio and live context. You will hear how the song evolv...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #267 - Curse at 10: Mastermind

This week we continue our track-by-track exploration of Night Demon's debut album, Curse of the Damned, on the occasion of its tenth anniversary by digging into the song "Mastermind." A rock/metal hybrid with a distinctive swing and a positive message, "Mastermind" is unique in the Night Demon catalog in multiple ways. You will hear about how the band were influenced to write this song, how and why it came late to the Curse writing sessions, the origins of various parts of the song, and its e...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #266 - Curse at 10: Livin Dangerous

As we continue our track-by-track exploration of Curse of the Damned in honor of that record's tenth anniversary, we now reach one of the deep cuts. "Livin' Dangerous" is a straight ahead, no-frills rock'n'roll song that Night Demon rarely plays live. In this episode, you will learn why. The guys talk about influences for the song, when it was written, how they woodshedded it live the same night they wrote it, and how the song evolved over time. You will hear whether this track is or is not a...

2 months ago

59 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #265 - Curse at 10: Heavy Metal Heat

This week, we continue our coverage of the tenth anniversary of Night Demon's iconic debut album, Curse of the Damned. We turn our attention to the song "Heavy Metal Heat," perhaps Night Demon's ultimate party anthem. We hear from the guys how the song came into existence, how that riff is fundamental to the band's identity, how it progressed from demos to final version, and why it works so well as a singalong moment in the live set. Night Demon explain how the song is a cry for freedom, a st...

2 months ago

46 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #264 - Curse at 10: The Howling Man

Back in 2022, we devoted three episodes to the classic Night Demon song, "The Howling Man." This week we bring you a fourth episode on this epic track, including all-new content. Points of emphasis include the "Black Sabbath" live tie-in on this current Curse at 10 tour, the evolution of the song's live presentation both musically and visually, the nuances that drummer Brian Wilson brings to the song, and the groove and feel that make it special. LINKS Black Sabbath "Black Sabbath"...

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #263 - Curse at 10: Full Speed Ahead

This week we continue our exploration of Night Demon's landmark debut album, Curse of the Damned, on the occasion of its 10-year anniversary by diving into "Full Speed Ahead." The guys explain why the song is regarded as a Night Demon classic and a fan favorite that features prominently in the live set. You will hear about the musical inspiration for the track and the influences that shaped it. Jarvis talks at length about how and why the song was written for Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhea...

2 months ago

49 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #262 - Curse at 10: Satan

This week, we continue our exploration of all things Curse of the Damned in honor of the 10th anniversary celebration of that landmark album and the corresponding Ultimate Edition box set release. Our focus tonight is "Satan," track 3 from Curse. A deep cut, not often aired, with a tongue-in-cheek lyrical approach, chugging riffage, and an overall doomy vibe. Night Demon band members past and present break down the origins of the song, its lyrical content, the songwriting process, and its evo...

3 months ago

46 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #261 - Curse at 10: Curse of the Damned

This week's episode is devoted to an exploration of the title track of Night Demon's 2015 debut album, Curse of the Damned. The band members break down the component parts of the song, from the distinctive swing intro to the MXR Phase 90 guitar effect to the memorable singalong part near the end. You will hear about the musical and lyrical inspiration for the track, why its narrative style is unique for the band, how it fits in the live set, and why it represented an early attempt to diversif...

3 months ago

54 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #260 - Curse at 10: Screams in the Night

We continue our deep dive into all things Curse of the Damned in celebration of the album's 10-year anniversary by examining album opener "Screams in the Night." Night Demon band members past and present explain how the song originated as an afterthought in the Curse writing sessions, but how it has gone on to become a fan favorite, a "hit," and a fixture in the band's live set. Among other details, you will hear about the song's connection to the Blood Sacrifice comic, the writing process, e...

3 months ago

55 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #259 - Curse at 10: Blood Sacrifice

This week, we continue our focus on Night Demon's Curse of the Damned album on the occasion of its 10th anniversary Ultimate Edition reissue. A key component of the forthcoming box set is a copy of the Blood Sacrifice comic book designed by James Dufresne. This week, Jarvis sits down to interview James Dufresne about the connections between Blood Sacrifice and Curse of the Damned, the state of horror culture, and the unfinished plans to develop Blood Sacrifice into something that the original...

3 months ago

43 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #258 - Curse at 10: Run for Your Life track by track

This week we continue our celebration of Curse of the Damned on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and the accompanying release of the Ultimate Edition box set of the album. As discussed last week, Night Demon recorded an earlier version of the Curse album known as Run for Your Life, and those recordings are included in the box set for the first time. The guys will lead you track-by-track through the Run for Your Life versions of the songs, pointing out differences in production, tempos and...

4 months ago

56 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #257 - Curse at 10: The Run for Your Life Sessions

As diehard Night Demon fans know, the band recorded a version of what became Curse of the Damned under the banner of Run for Your Life. They ultimately decided to shelve those recordings. In this episode, we hear from current and former members of the band explaining the whys and wherefores. How did it come about that Dusty was on the Run for Your Life recordings? Why did the band play to a click track? Why, when and how did they decide these sessions needed to be scrapped? Answers to t...

4 months ago

46 minutes

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

Episode #256 - Curse at 10: Reflections from the Band

This week we present you with commentary from current and past members of Night Demon about Curse of the Damned on the occasion of its 10-year anniversary. You will hear how the creators of the album felt about at the time, how it fit in the context of the times, what Armand's role was in shaping the songs and sound, and how past and present members of the band feel about the record's place in Night Demon's discography and in the hearts of the fans. It's a stirring retrospective that brings b...

4 months ago

51 minutes