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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, from water fountains to toilet seats to unusual beer flavors. Lastly, Jarvis explains the personal significance of the date of the band's arrival in China as an important anniversary of the loss of a dear friend.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Beijing, China - June 3, 2024
Photo Gallery: China TripCOOL CLIPS
4:25 - 5:42 how the Chinese show came about
18:38 - 20:50 the arduous journey from Melbourne to Beijing
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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 the final night of a most memorable inaugural tour in Australia.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Melbourne, Australia - June 1, 2024Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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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.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Sydney, Australia - May 31, 2024Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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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 for Sydney, which ushered in a fresh set of challenges.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Canberra, Australia - May 30, 2024
Streaming Video: Full show - Live in Canberra, Australia - May 30, 2024
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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 why Cirith Ungol were so impressed by Night Demon's performance. Good vibes, great energy and even Aussie podcast listeners made this night an unforgettable experience for all concerned.
Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Brisbane, Australia - May 29, 2024Streaming Video: Three Night Demon songs and two Cirith Ungol songs - Live in Brisbane, Australia - May 29, 2024Photo gallery from Brisbane sightseeing trip
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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 Fiji, and the joy of exploring Brisbane upon their arrival.
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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 it a souvenir from the tour. And an expression of gratitude from the band for all the support you gave them on this run.
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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 "Obsidian." With fond farewells, the ND guys move on to the next adventure.
Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Harrisburg, PA - May 14, 2024Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Cleveland, OH - May 16, 2024Large photo gallery from Cleveland, Harrisburg and Milwaukee Metal FestStreaming Video: Multiple clips from backstage, on stage pranks, and more!
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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, how helpful the venue crew was, and why supporting each other is the best, highest use they could ever have achieved. As always, there is extensive audio from the gigs to put you right in the middle of the action.
Streaming Audio: Full show - Live Worcester, MA - May 11, 2024Streaming Video: Times Square NYC - After Show
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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.
Streaming Audio: Full show - Live Montreal, QC - May 10, 2024Images and video clips from the Montreal show
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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 venue on the waterfront, spawning legions of new fans. You will also hear a generous excerpt of a fascinating interview Jarvis did backstage at the Toronto gig, plus audio of both the Des Moines and Toronto performances.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Toronto, ON - May 9, 2024Streaming Video: "Soundcheck and Clip from the lighting console from TorontoListen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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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 America. Listen in for live audio from the gigs and commentary from band and crew.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Denver, CO - May 4, 2024Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Minneapolis, MN - May 6, 2024Streaming Video: "Star Wars Chalice" from DenverStreaming Video: "Snowblind" from Soundcheck in MinneapolisListen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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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 the only show of the tour with a local opener. Despite a few frustrations, the SLC gig ended up being a success. As always, we feature audio clips from both shows, plus extensive commentary from the band and crew.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Seattle, WA - May 1, 2024Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Salt Lake City, UT - May 3, 2024Streaming Video: Clips from the Seattle ShowListen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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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 were there.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in San Francisco, CA - April 28, 2024Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Portland, OR - April 30, 2024Streaming Video: Love Gun cover at Soundcheck - Roseland BallroomPhoto: Hidden masonic lodge in San Francisco venueListen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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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 after party. Along the way, of course there are plenty of live audio clips from the gigs themselves.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Phoenix, AZ - April 24, 2024Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Los Angeles, CA - April 27, 2024Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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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 Demon backstage in Austin, and all the usual vignettes and anecdotes from the road, along with live clips from the gigs.
Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Dallas, TX - April 23, 2024Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Austin TX - April 24, 2024
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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. After a mad dash to set up, the gig goes off without a hitch. Band and crew celebrate at a daquiri bar across the street, where Jarvis unintentionally becomes a focal point at a karaoke contest. Then the attention turns to the long drive to Dallas, Texas for the next show.
Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Atlanta, GA - April 21, 2024Streaming Video: Jarvis wins karaoke contest in urban Atlanta night club
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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 crew, and of course extensive live audio from the gigs themselves.
Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Norfolk, VA - April 19, 2024Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Charlotte, NC - April 20, 2024
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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.
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Streaming Audio: Full show - Live in Silver Spring, MD - April 18, 2024Streaming Audio: Night Demon Pre-show PlaylistListen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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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? Answers to all these questions and so much more are revealed here.
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