This week, we conclude Jarvis's two-part interview with Russ Tippins and Cindy Maynard of Brooklyn-based classic hard rock revelations Tanith.  The conversation continues to flow easily, with topics ranging from England versus U.S. scene differences and similarities, the recording of the "Citadel" single as the first time the four members of Tanith played together, the affinity of underground metalheads for classic rock stylings, the challenges of starting a band and following your passion, the pros and cons of tour bus life versus van life, and the ongoing writing sessions for Tanith's third album. It's an enlightening and entertaining chat that covers a lot of ground effortlessly.

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This week, we bring you the first installment of Jarvis' interview with Russ Tippins (guitars/vocals) and Cindy Maynard (bass/vocals) from Metal Blade recording artists Tanith. Both musicians discuss their formative years, including Cindy's travails trying to learn guitar as a lefty and Russ's experiences in England starting a band (Satan) with his schoolmates. They talk about the creative process and the tendency of "new" songs - especially those recorded after a band's first album - to evolve and morph after they are performed live many times. You will also hear how Russ and Cindy decided to form Tanith after playing cover songs and realizing how well their voices fit together. The interview covers a lot of ground, with fascinating stories and an abundance of laughter.

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This week we bring you the second and final installment of Jarvis Leatherby's interview with Christopher Williams, drummer of Accept and Elegant Weapons. This far-reaching and fascinating interview covers such topics as the evolution of the Nashville scene for career musicians, the burgeoning hard rock / metal community there, how Christopher landed the Accept gig, why playing and listening to other genres makes him a better heavy metal player, the writing and recording processes for Accept, and his work with Judas Priest guitar player Richie Faulkner in Elegant Weapons. So settle in, crack open a cold one, and give it a listen.

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This week we continue our series of Jarvis Leatherby interviews with musicians who are friends, peers, influences and/or tourmates of Night Demon. The next interviewee is Christopher Williams, longtime drummer for Accept, who first crossed paths with Night Demon on a European tour in winter 2018.  In this far-reaching, in-depth interview, you will hear how Christopher became obsessed with the drums at a very early age, how an uncle changed his life, and how he made the trek from Greenville, SC to Nashville, TN to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional musician. There are many funny, but also poignant, anecdotes of the sacrifices he made, the hardships he encountered, and the ups and downs of trying to establish himself in the music business.

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• Streaming Videos: Drummer falling out of window!

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This week, we continue our ongoing series of Jarvis interviews with influences, friends, pals, and so on. We pick up the story with Midnight visionary Athenar as he explains how Midnight evolved from 2003 to the present day. You will hear many parallels between the careers of Midnight and Night Demon, how Athenar grew to take Midnight more seriously year by year as their popularity expanded by leaps and bounds, and his misgivings along the way. Athenar and Jarvis break down the discography album by album, with particular emphasis on the forthcoming Steel, Rust and Disgust opus. If you care about Midnight, Night Demon, or real heavy metal, this episode is a must-listen.  Enjoy.

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This week we continue the "Interviews with Jarvis" series by bringing you part 1 of his in-depth conversation with the elusive Midnight mastermind Athenar.  In this discussion, Athenar digs deep into his musical history, describing his formative musical years, talking about his first albums and first concerts as an '80s kid in the Cleveland suburbs.  You'll hear how he moved from band to band, experimenting and growing as a musician along the way, until he finally stumbled upon the Midnight concept in 2003.  Along the way, Jarvis shares parallels from his own life and career, plus shared observations of the evolutionary musical journey that both men have navigated successfully.

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This week we continue our series of interviews by Jarvis Leatherby with friends, colleagues, influences and peers.  This week's subjects are Phil Ross and Bryan Patrick of Sentry, formerly Manilla Road. Over the course of this wildly entertaining 90-minute interview, you will hear about how Phil and Bryan discovered heavy metal in Wichita, Kansas; how they joined forces with the legendary Mark "The Shark" Shelton; and how they found strength and courage to carry on after Mark's untimely demise. It's a beautiful conversation so please listen in and enjoy,

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This week we continue our series of interviews between Jarvis Leatherby and musicians who are peers, compatriots, influences, and friends. The subject this week is Trevor William Church of Haunt / Beastmaker fame. Listen in as Jarvis and Trevor discuss Trevor's origin story, his famous father, his humble beginnings in rural California, how he came to start Beastmaker, how and why he shifted from Beastmaker to Haunt, his impressions of Night Demon and other bands in the scene, his goals and thoughts on longevity and being prolific, and a host of other topics. The 90-minute interview passes in the blink of an eye, so settle in and check it out.

1:22:49 - 1:23:42    legacies and how to be remembered

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This week we bring you another installment in the series of Jarvis Leatherby interviews with contemporaries, peers, influences, and friends.  Our subjects this week are Adam Neal and Stacey Savage, founding members of occult Kentucky true metal stalwarts Savage Master. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jarvis, Adam and Stacey cover the origins of the band, the evolution of the underground traditional heavy metal scene in the United States, the writing and recording processes, band relationships, the fallacies of the glamorous rock'n'roll lifestyle mythos, and the challenges of putting on your best show in less-than-ideal circumstances.

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This week, we bring you a special treat, as Jarvis interviews the reclusive and gifted Chris Black, from High Spirits, Dawnbringer, Superchrist and others. You will hear about Chris's upbringing, his gateway to heavy metal, his thoughts on various subgenres, why all his albums list first names only, his impressions on various punk bands, how he goes about songwriting and the live performance, his thoughts on record labels, and so much more. It's a deep discussion between two deep people who are so heavily invested in our music. Check it out.

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