This week, we join a roundtable discussion with Night Demon band and crew as they recount their recollections of their fall 2024 North American tour supporting King Diamond and Overkill. They discuss the logistics of being on such a large-scale tour with such a massive production. They also describe their feelings of detachment upon playing a seated show in Houston, TX where the venue was selling their merch for them. And they share memories of a grueling 14-hour drive to Cincinnati, OH under a full moon.

LINKS

Randy's Smokehouse - https://www.facebook.com/NB.BBQ/

Thomas Mantell - Mantell UFO incident - Wikipedia

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In fall 2024, Night Demon joined forces with King Diamond and Overkill for a U.S. tour. In this episode, we bring you the tour beginning in San Antonio, TX. All the uncertainty, in terms of budget, logistics, merch and so much more. But you will learn how the King Diamond and crew made the boys feel welcome and settle in to the first night of the tour in Texas, despite the big stage and everything else.

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This week, we wrap up Jarvis's epic four-part interview with affable guitarist Tom Draper at the Hell's Heroes festival. We pick up the narrative with numerous details about his tenure with Hands of Goro, then pivot to his work with Spell. From there, Tom and Jarvis get into a variety of philosophical topics, from the benefits of performing in different styles to the importance of strong interpersonal relationships in bands to touring goals to the differences between peace and happiness to future goals to an overall assessment of where life is in 2026 for these two musicians. It's a fascinating conversation, so tune in and crank up.

LINKS

Hands of Goro - Hands of Goro | Hands of Goro

Nameless Grave Records - Nameless Grave Records

Spell - ︎ Wretched Heart | Spell | SPELL

Tom Draper - ︎ Enjoy the View | Tom Draper

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This week we bring you the third installment of Jarvis's in-depth career-spanning interview with guitarist Tom Draper. We pick up the narrative with Tom forming Pounder with Matt Harvey, then moving on to Carcass and Spirit Adrift. For each of these adventures, Tom explains how he got the gig, what it was like to do it, and how and why it ended. It's a remarkable story about a remarkable career, packed with all kinds of fascinating nuggets you've never heard before,and all wrapped in Tom's characteristic modest and humble demeanor.

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This marks the 300th weekly episode of the Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast, without missing a single week. To celebrate this milestone, Jarvis and Nesbit sat down in Ireland for a chat about where the podcast came from, where it is now, and where it is going in the future. They reflect on their initial mindset when the podcast began, the process of trial and error to perfect format and workflows, and podcasts that influenced this one. They talk about meeting listeners and subscribers "in the wild." They ponder the question of whether there is an end in sight for the podcast. They reflect on 15 years of Night Demon history. And they offer a bold pact for the future.

LINKS

Talking Maiden Podcast - https://www.talkingmaiden.com/

Winds of Change Podcast - https://crooked.com/podcast-series/wind-of-change/

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This week we bring you the second installment of Jarvis's informative and insightful interview with accomplished guitarist Tom Draper (Angel Witch / Pounder / Spirit Adrift / etc ) at this year's Hells Heroes festival in Texas. Among other things, you will hear about Tom's early bands Crowning Glory and Primitai. He explains the circumstances that brought him into Angel Witch. And he talks about moving from London to the San Francisco Bay area, with all of the attendant professional upheavals and culture shocks. And he and Jarvis explore the influence of the first Frost and Fire Festival in 2015 on Tom's musical career.

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Last month, Jarvis had the opportunity to interview guitarist extraordinaire Tom Draper (Pounder / Hands of Goro / Spirit Adrift / Spell / Angel Witch) backstage at the Hells Heroes Festival in Houston, Texas. This week, we bring you part one of that chat. Among other things, you will hear about Tom's formative years growing up outside of London, discovering music and going to countless gigs. He also talks about the bands that inspired him and his early musical career careening between London and Sheffield.

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This week we bring you the second half of Jarvis's wide-ranging conversation with Steven Intermill, Director of the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick in Cleveland, Ohio. Among the many topics addressed in this segment are superstitions, music as a gateway to witchcraft, the importance of not becoming a prisoner of your own design, the Satanic Panic, posers in witchcraft, and foundational texts. Tune in and you're guaranteed to learn things about witchcraft that you never knew before.

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This week, the podcast takes a slight detour as Jarvis interviews Steven Intermill, who is the Director / Curator of the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick in Cleveland, Ohio. In this conversation, you will learn the history of the Museum, including its roots in the 1960s. Jarvis talks about his personal affinity for the Museum and the parallels between a witchcraft museum and heavy metal music. Steven discusses the many types of visitors the Museum receives and how he relates to them on their spiritual journey. You will also hear about Steven's own musical interests, from his background in the Cleveland 1980s punk scene to his cosmic synthesizer explorations today.

LINKS

"Stranger in the Room" - Stranger in the Room

Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick - Buckland Museum of Witchcraft Magick Paranormal Metaphysical

Steven Intermill Interview in Cleveland Magazine - The Buckland Museum in Old Brooklyn Is a Window Into the World of Witchcraft

Our Lady of Endor Coven - Our Lady of Endor Coven - Wikipedia

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This week we bring you the second half of Jarvis's in-depth interview with drummer extraordinaire Carlos Cruz (Nails / Warbringer / Powertrip / OHM).  In this segment, Carlos walks you through his history and contributions to Warbringer, including insightful tidbits about the band's creative process. He also talks about replacing the late, great Nick Menza in OHM, and offers stories about his history with Machine Head and how he came to join Nails. Tune in for a fascinating discussion about a talented drummer forging a life in heavy metal.

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