Best Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcasts (2024)

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Episode#196 - Raven Tour 2014 - Rock Until You Drop in the Midwest 46:57

8h ago46:57

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This week we resume our retrospective of Night Demon's historic 2014 tour of North America opening for the mighty Raven. We take you through all the highs and lows of touring life as the band wound their way through Boise, ID; Salt Lake City, UT; St. Louis, MO; Columbus, OH; Kansas City; MO; Indianapolis, IN; Akron, OH; Toronto, Canada; and Chicago…

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Oh You Don’t Like That We Like Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts? Why Should We Care What You Think? 1:11:06

4d ago1:11:06

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Episode 571. One email is the focus of this week’s episode, see below. Why does anyone care what someone else likes or doesn’t like? Why do you attack people with different views? Why would you think you are going to change the minds of anyone with a message like this? Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at ww…

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Episode#195 - Raven Tour 2014 - Fight Demon, Border Crossings and the Pacific Northwest 55:19

7d ago55:19

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This week we continue the narrative of Night Demon's epic 2014 North American tour opening for Raven. We resume the tale after a successful run of shows in California, as the tour rolls onward through Sparks, Nevada; Ashland, Oregon; Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Seattle, Washington. Highlights include the infamous "Fight Demon…

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We Find Out What Is It Like to Catch Your Hair on Fire 1:42:44

11d ago1:42:44

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Episode 570. Guests are Tim Kletti of Arch Allies, Michael Schneider of Hairball and Dave Moody of Hairball. Four friends sit down and talk about the magic of KISS. We also talk about Dave’s hair starting on fire when he was dressed up like Gene Simmons, the music industry and insight from 50 years of being a KISS fan. This is a great roundtable di…

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Episode #194 - Raven Tour 2014 - California Dreamin' 58:58

14d ago58:58

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This 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, a…

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Another Box of KISS Krap is Opened, We Find VHS Tapes and Something That Blows Up 51:52

18d ago51:52

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Episode 569. Another long unopened box of KISS stuff today, what do we find? Some more “action figures”, a blow up KISS chair and a bunch of KISS VHS tapes… some original commercial tapes such as KISS Meets the Phantom and Animalize Live Uncensored and some white label promotional video tapes. We also find a 1994 book that is a directory to the int…

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Episode #193 - Deluxe Album Reissues Special 46:07

21d ago46:07

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This 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 o…

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Why Do KISS and Aerosmith Have Similar Merchandise? 1:02:23

25d ago1:02:23

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Episode 568. Mark asks an interesting question… how come Aerosmith and KISS have similar merchandise? Is Aerosmith copying KISS? No, the truth is both bands are with the same merchandise company, Bravado. We spend time talking about how merchandise companies will use the same merchandise ideas across many bands. Forget the haters, we won! Press req…

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Episode #192 - Raven Tour 2014 - Live at the Whisky a Go Go 1:01:09

29d ago1:01:09

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This 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 …

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Lisa Reviews the New KISS Makeup Kit, Impressive and You Ask Us the Questions this Week 1:42:28

1M ago1:42:28

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Episode 567. Before heading to court, Lisa joins us to review the new Glamlite KISS Makeup and wow, pretty impressive! After her quick review we do a Hit and Run show, you ask us the questions and we answer them. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Side…

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Episode #191 - Raven Tour 2014 - Willie's Wing Shack, Garage Days and Vegas 56:58

1M ago56:58

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This 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 aud…

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Uffda! The $900 Creatures of the Night Box Set… Why? What Are They Thinking? 1:24:27

1M ago1:24:27

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Episode 566. Uffda, $900 for the vinyl edition of the Creatures of the Night box set! What are they thinking? Were they even thinking? This new edition has EXACTLY the same content as the previous box set, but instead of CDs it comes on vinyl. And they think we are just going to open up our wallets and pay nearly $1000! Well we aren’t cracking open…

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Episode #190 - Raven Tour 2014 - Heading West with Snot Rags and Bong Man 55:07

1M ago55:07

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This 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 …

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Episode #189 - Raven Tour 2014 - Late Nights, Inspiration, and Thinking Big 45:56

2M ago45:56

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This 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, a…

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Mark Cicchini is Not Silent this Week, He Reviews Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts 2:06:53

2M ago2:06:53

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Episode 565. Mark Cicchini is not silent this week! He pulls out his notes and give us his review of the new Ace Frehley album 10,000 Volts. Michael adds a little and Tommy takes a nap. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been view…

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Episode #188 - Raven Tour 2014 - Kickoff Shows 47:10

2M ago47:10

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This 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 …

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Ace Frehley 10,000 Volts Who Played On The Album, Who Wrote The Songs? 1:31:17

2M ago1:31:17

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Episode 564. Steve Brown and Joey Cassata join us to talk about the new Ace Frehley album 10,000 Volts. So much discussed about how this new album happened and who was involved. What were the two things Ace insisted be on the album? Were other cover tunes discussed? Who wrote the songs? Who played on the album? The album production and recording pr…

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Episode #187 - Raven Tour 2014 - Coast to Coast 47:47

2M ago47:47

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This 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 …

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WOW! We Find Some Incredible KISS Merchandise from the 70s in a Moving Box! 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

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Episode 563. This week is another trip into Michael’s garage to open a box of KISS stuff that has been in storage for decades… what do we find? This week it is a nice little goldmine as we find the original KISS Viewmaster reels, some unopened series one and two KISS trading cards and a full set of KISS Rockstics Puffy Stickers and a lot more! Can …

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Episode #186 - Raven Tour 2014 - Leaving the Old World Behind 48:36

2M ago48:36

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This 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…

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What Do Musicians Think of Avatars, Holograms, Tribute Bands and Backing Tracks Hatebreed Joins Us 1:36:04

2M ago1:36:04

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Episode 562. We are joined by Frank Novinec and Wayne Lozinak from Hatebreed, both a HUGE KISS fans. We try to dig into their minds and what do they as musicians think about avatars, holograms, tribute bands and backing tracks. Would they turn Hatebreed into avatars? Really amazing discussion where we learn what professional musicians think of all …

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Episode #185 - Raven Tour 2014 - Setting the Stage 53:33

3M ago53:33

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In 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 …

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The 50 Biggest KISS Events, Do You Agree? 1:43:47

3M ago1:43:47

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Episode 561. Martin Popoff joins to discuss his book KISS At 50. This richly illustrated book pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones. We discuss a number of milestones Martin selected. Do you agree with Martin’s picks? Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-at-5…

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Episode #184 - Samhain 50:51

3M ago50:51

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In 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 land…

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Are These Really the Worst Business Decisions KISS Has Ever Made? 2:07:20

3M ago2:07:20

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Episode 560. Julian Gill is back this week as we discuss a poll from the KISSfaq message board about the worst business decision KISS has made in their career. Frankly most of the examples listed in the poll aren’t even business decisions and they also made money for the made… so how can that be a bad decision? Forget the haters, we won! Press requ…

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Episode #183 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 2: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013 51:13

3M ago51:13

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In 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…

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We Find a Bunch of KISS Lunch Boxes in a Storage Box Including a Mint Original Lunch Box 41:05

3M ago41:05

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Episode 559. No Mark this week so Mike and Tommy dive into another moving box filled with KISS stuff. This week we find a bunch of KISS lunch boxes along with a mint condition original KISS lunch with thermos. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides o…

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Episode #182 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 1: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013 56:41

3M ago56:41

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This 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. …

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Michael Opens Another Box of KISS Collectibles AND Mark Opens Two Boxes of His Own 1:38:45

3M ago1:38:45

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Episode 558. We open another box of KISS collectibles that has been in storage for decades… what do we find? Some original items from the 70s and some one of a kind, personal items from the band. Mark also breaks down and opens two of his own boxes to show us some of his collectibles. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael…

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Episode #181 - Outsider European Tour - Decibel Limits, Smoke Alarms, Discharge and Radar Love 1:15:42

4M ago1:15:42

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This 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 t…

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Approaching the Song List for a Tribute CD vs a Tribute Band Show with Buffalo Rock City 1:11:08

4M ago1:11:08

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Episode 557. John Jeffrey from Buffalo Rock City is back to talk about his new KISS tribute CD. We also talk about how as a member of a KISS tribute band he approaches picking the setlist for a live show vs picking the song list for a tribute CD. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com …

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Episode #180 - 2023: Year in Review 1:46:44

4M ago1:46:44

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This 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 …

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Episode #179 - Outsider European Tour - Melting in Munich; Blood, Caves and Alchemy in the Land of Mozart 55:11

4M ago55:11

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In 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…

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“God We’re F**king Legends.” – Mark Cicchini 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

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Episode 556. Tommy, Mark and Lisa talk about attending Eddie Trunk’s 40th anniversary party in Las Vegas. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined …

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Episode #178 - Outsider European Tour - Ancient Evil in Andernach; Matinee in Bad Oeynhausen 45:19

4M ago45:19

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This 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…

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The KISS Avatars, Our Reactions… Don’t Bet Against KISS! 1:26:47

4M ago1:26:47

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Episode 555. There simply is not a lot that we know about the avatars, but we talk about how we felt the moment they were revealed at the last KISS show. We speculate on the future of the avatars. What could be exciting about the avatars. Who the avatars are really for. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at w…

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Episode #177 - Outsider European Tour - Five Guys in Paris; Riding the Heat Wave in Germany 47:44

4M ago47:44

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This 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 impromp…

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Episode #176 - Outsider European Tour - Sold Out in Kassel; Empires Falling in Essen 44:50

5M ago44:50

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This 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…

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KISS The End of the Road Final Show December 2, 2023 Madison Square Garden our Review and Discussion 1:38:25

5M ago1:38:25

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Episode 554. This is it! The Three Sides of the Coin KISS End of the Road Final Show review and discussion! This episode focuses only on the final show and not the New Era of KISS introduction, that will be in the next show. Tommy, Mark and Lisa were in NYC for the show, Michael watched it on PPV. You will get all of our honest reactions to what we…

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Episode #175 - Outsider European Tour: Chaos in Oldenburg; Berlin is Burning 51:06

5M ago51:06

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In 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 guy…

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Craig Gass Is Back and He is BEGGING You to Please Come to His Comedy Shows in NYC 1:44:10

5M ago1:44:10

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Episode 553. Craig Gass is back reminding everyone of his upcoming shows in NYC just before and just after the final two KISS shows at Madison Square Garden. You can get info on these shows at GetGass.com. Besides more of his great impressions of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Craig shares stories about Adam Sandler and Kevin James. Forget the hate…

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Episode #174 - Road Racin' 1:00:30

5M ago1:00:30

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One 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 bec…

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Dave Ellefson “Peter Criss is Unequaled, He Set the Bar All Drum Solos are Measured Against 2:03:42

5M ago2:03:42

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Episode 552. Dave Ellefson, former bass player of Megadeth, joins us this week to take about his love for KISS and growing up a KISS in Minnesota. From humble farm roots in rural Minnesota, David Ellefson has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to conquering stages around the World as bassist of thrash metal titans MEGADETH. Revered for hi…

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Episode #173 - Axe Crazy 1:05:13

5M ago1:05:13

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Back 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 al…

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Producer Tom Werman on Working with Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister and More! 1:37:13

6M ago1:37:13

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Episode 551. Fascinating interview this week with legendary producer Tom Werman. Tom starts by taking us back to working with Wicked Lester and then the performance when KISS auditioned for Epic Records and what his bosses response was. We then move on to many of the bands he produced, hearing some amazing stories! As an A&R man at Epic Records, We…

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Episode#172 - Return to Newfoundland - Heavy Metal Karaoke, Screech-Ins and Skate Parks 53:24

6M ago53:24

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cThis 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 explora…

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For the 1st Time in Over 20 Years, Listen to the 1999 Bruce Fairbairn Interview 2:38:02

6M ago2:38:02

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Episode 550. In February 1999 while running KISSONLINE.com Michael Brandvold interviewed producer Bruce Fairbairn about his work on KISS Psycho Circus. The entire interview was at one time available on KISSONLINE, but has long since been deleted. Michael wasn’t sure he still had the original interview. How appropriate that shortly after the 25th an…

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Episode#171 - Return to Newfoundland - Killers in Canada 54:15

6M ago54:15

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This 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," a…

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Craig Gass and His Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Impressions 1:18:22

6M ago1:18:22

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Episode 549. It is always a blast when comedian Craig Gass joins us, we are treated to a free Craig Gass performance. Craig talks about his upcoming very special KISS themed comedy shows. You can get info on these shows at GetGass.com. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launc…

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Episode#170 - Return to Newfoundland - Doing it for The Kids 53:54

6M ago53:54

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In 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 …

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