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Episode #301 - Tom Draper - Part 3
May 1, 2026
37m 55s
Episode #300 - Three Hundred Episodes!
Apr 24, 2026
54m 48s
Episode #299 - Interview w/Tom Draper of Birth/Hands of Goro/ex Carcass and Angel Witch (live) - Part 2
Apr 17, 2026
37m 32s
Episode #298 - Interview w/Tom Draper of Birth/Hands of Goro/ex Carcass and Angel Witch (live) - Part 1
Apr 10, 2026
37m 34s
Episode #297 - Interview w/Steven Intermill of Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick - Part 2
Apr 3, 2026
39m 43s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/1/26 |  Episode #301 - Tom Draper - Part 3✨ | guitarist interviewmusic career+3 | Tom Draper | PounderCarcass+1 | — | Tom DraperPounder+5 | — | 37m 55s | |
| 4/24/26 |  Episode #300 - Three Hundred Episodes! | 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 ... | 54m 48s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  Episode #299 - Interview w/Tom Draper of Birth/Hands of Goro/ex Carcass and Angel Witch (live) - Part 2 | 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... | 37m 32s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 |  Episode #298 - Interview w/Tom Draper of Birth/Hands of Goro/ex Carcass and Angel Witch (live) - Part 1 | 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... | 37m 34s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 |  Episode #297 - Interview w/Steven Intermill of Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick - Part 2 | 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. ... | 39m 43s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 |  Episode #296 - Interview w/Steven Intermill of Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick - Part 1 | 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 o... | 34m 45s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 |  Episode #295 - Interview w/Carlos Cruz of Nails/Warbringer/OHM - Part 2 | 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 ab... | 49m 09s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 |  Episode #294 - Interview w/Carlos Cruz of Nails/Warbringer/OHM - Part 1 | This week we bring you the first installment of Jarvis' interview with Carlos Cruz, a veteran drummer perhaps best known for his work in Warbringer and Powertrip. The interview begins with Carlos discussing his deep family roots in music, including his grandfather's recorded output. After a detour into the perils and hazards to the human body of playing heavy metal music for an extended period of time, and the corresponding need for self-care and treatment along the way, the interview traces ... | 52m 56s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 |  Episode #293 - Interview with Ricky Warwick | This week, we bring you a special treat, as Jarvis sat down for an interview with Ricky Warwick (The Almighty, Black Star Riders, etc.) prior to Ricky's acoustic gig in Northern Ireland. In this wide-ranging and fascinating conversation, Ricky reflects on the many facets of his career, from breaking big with New Model Army to forming The Almighty at an opportune time to opportunities with Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders to the terrifying aspects of solo acoustic gigs. You're guaranteed to le... | 47m 19s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  Episode #292 - Interview with Robert Garven of Cirith Ungol - Part 3: The Frost and Fire backstory | This week we conclude Jarvis' three-part interview of Cirith Ungol founder / drummer Robert Garven going back through the mists of time to the early days of that legendary band. Rob explains how vocalist Tim Baker came into the fold and talks about the previous singer, Neil Beattie. He goes on to tell the remarkable story of how the Frost and Fire debut album came to be. It was a completely DIY affair, from financing to recording to artwork to pressing to distribution, which was unheard... | 35m 53s | ||||||
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| 2/20/26 |  Episode #291 - Interview with Robert Garven of Cirith Ungol - Part 2: Early Days of the Band | This week we continue our in-depth interview with Cirith Ungol founder / drummer Robert Garven. He and Jarvis explore the early days of Cirith Ungol, from rehearsal spaces to 70s-era concerts to demo recordings to experiences seeing or playing with bigger bands. You will learn how the famous orange tape came to be, how the band settled on the Cirith Ungol name, how the first album recordings were financed, and much more. Crack a cold one and take this walk down memory lane through heavy metal... | 41m 59s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 |  Episode #290 - Interview with Robert Garven of Cirith Ungol - Part 1: Foundations and Beginnings | This week we bring you the first installment of Jarvis's riveting interview with Cirith Ungol drummer Robert Garven. You will learn about Rob's ancestry and upbringing from his birth in San Antonio through relocation to Ventura and how he discovered rock'n'roll at a tender age with the help of childhood friend and future bandmate Greg Lindstrom. Along the way, Jarvis shares parallels and aspects of divergence between his and Rob's formative years. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhe... | 35m 59s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 |  Episode #289 - Frost & Fire V: Afterparty and Aftermath | This week we wrap up our extended coverage of the Frost & Fire V Festival in Night Demon's birthplace of Ventura, California. You will hear about the excellent aftershow highlighted by local throwbacks Ardi and Los Angeles thrashers Serpent. The guys also describe their overall impressions of the festival, their feelings the following day whilst breaking down the equipment, and their aspirations for what is yet to come. We cap off this run of episodes with a full airing of Night Demon's e... | 34m 35s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 |  Episode #288 - Frost and Fire V: Cirith Ungol Returns Home - Part 2 | In October 2025, Cirith Ungol returned to their hometown of Ventura, California as conquering heroes with a crushing performance headlining the second night of the Frost and Fire V festival. In this episode, you will hear extensive live clips from that performance, as well as the reactions and reflections of band and crew about that memorable night. Stay tuned until the end and you might hear a little teaser about what could happen in 2026. Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you li... | 33m 54s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 |  Episode #287 - Frost and Fire V: Cirith Ungol Returns Home | Of course, it wouldn't be a Frost and Fire Festival without hometown legends Cirith Ungol in the house. At Frost and Fire V, Cirith Ungol headlined the final night of the festival with a monstrous performance that marked their first local appearance in almost 7 years. This week we bring you extensive audio from that gig, as well as Jarvis and Armand's impressions, from an anniversary celebration to pedal issues to the unexpected (but not unwelcome) appearance of a former member in the room. B... | 34m 15s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  Episode #286 - Frost and Fire V: High Spirits | This week, we continue our coverage of the historic Frost and Fire V festival in Ventura, California. We pick up the tale with a couple of interviews with Frost and Fire veterans, giving their impressions of the Festival and explaining its history and importance to this community and to all of us. The remainder of the episode is dedicated to Chicago masters High Spirits. You will hear why it was crucial for Night Demon to book them and why the band was so excited to return. You will also hear... | 36m 33s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 |  Episode #285 - Frost and Fire V: Intranced, Blind Illusion, Early Moods | This week, we continue our comprehensive coverage of the Frost and Fire V Festival in Ventura, California in October 2025. We resume the narrative on Day 2 with a trio of bands: Intranced, Blind Illusion and Early Moods. For each act, you will hear snippets of their studio output, live audio from the festival, and the impressions and reactions of the Night Demon guys. Listen in to hear about all the highs, the lows, the euphoria, and the snafus. LINKS Intranced "Switchblade" - Switchblade B... | 43m 57s | ||||||
| 1/2/26 |  Episode #284 - Frost and Fire V: Day 2 Openers Hands of Goro and Night Cobra | This week we continue our extensive coverage of the Frost & Fire V Festival in Ventura, California in October 2025. We pick up the tale on the second day of the fest with interviews, live recordings and impressions of the day's first two bands, Hands of Goro and Night Cobra. As always, you will hear the stories from those who were there, in real time and with no stones left unturned. LINKS Hands of Goro - Hands of Goro | Hands of Goro Mortal Kombat - Mortal Kombat - Wikipedia Nigh... | 36m 42s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 |  Episode #283 - Frost and Fire V: Day 1 Headliner, Afterparty and Interviews | This week we continue our in-depth coverage of the Frost and Fire V Festival in Ventura, California in October 2025. You will hear why Raven were forced to cancel their headlining appearance, how the legendary Bitch from Los Angeles saved the day, and how the afterparty with Dirty Tricks and Angel Fury turned out to be a huge success. We also air interviews with many bands from Day 1, describing the significance of the festival, how their performances went, and what they have in the works goi... | 43m 54s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 |  Episode #282 - Frost and Fire V: Night Demon Deep Dive | In October 2025, Night Demon hosted the fifth installment of their legendary Frost and Fire Festival in Ventura, California. In this week's episode, we dig deep into Night Demon's set at this Festival. The guys describe the magical feeling in the air and they explain all the details of the Ozzy Osbourne and Ace Frehley tributes performed during their set. It's all here, from cowbells to lyrical misadventures, and you'll hear audio of the Ace tune among Night Demon originals. At the end, the b... | 39m 12s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 |  Episode #281 - Frost and Fire V: Slough Feg and Night Demon | This week we continue our comprehensive coverage of Frost & Fire V in October 2025 in Ventura, California. We resume the story with The Lord Weird Slough Feg's set, as the guys explain their history with and admiration for this truly unique band. Then we pivot to the preparations for Night Demon's headlining set: the stress, the anxiety, the lost batteries to light up Eugene's eyes in the backdrop. We walk you through Night Demon's performance, from fan anticipation to audio clips to band... | 37m 38s | ||||||
| 12/5/25 |  Episode #280 - Frost and Fire V: Blood Star, Haunt and Blade Killer | This week we resume our coverage of the Frost & Fire V Festival held in Ventura, California in October 2025. We pick up the narrative with coverage of killer performances by Blood Star, Haunt and Blade Killer. For each band, the Night Demon guys offer context and history of their relationship with the band and why it was important for them to perform at this festival. We also give you audio clips of both studio and live recordings from each band, plus overall impressions of how they went ... | 36m 32s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 |  Episode #279 - Frost and Fire V: Venue, Logistics and False Starts | This week we continue our coverage of the historic Frost & Fire V Festival held in Ventura, California in October 2025. We begin by exploring why Bombay Bar & Grill is the perfect - the only - venue for this festival. It's not only Night Demon's history with the place, but also the physical layout and the relationships with ownership. Then the band and crew talk about logistics, gear, and issues / challenges to devise suitable lighting solutions. The lineup for Day 1 was meant t... | 39m 48s | ||||||
| 11/21/25 |  Episode #278 - Frost and Fire V: Antecedents and Motivations | Night Demon hosted the Frost & Fire V Festival in Ventura, CA in October 2025. In this week's episode, we explain the history of the Festival, including why it started in 2015 and how it was intertwined with the triumphant return of Cirith Ungol. The boys give a brief rundown of each year's iteration of the Fest from 2015 to 2018, and they chronicle why it came to an end then, as well as the international offshoots that followed. Finally, you will hear why the decision was made to resurre... | 41m 50s | ||||||
| 11/14/25 |  Episode #277 - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Part 3: Performance and Reactions | This week we wrap up our trilogy of episodes chronicling Night Demon's historic performance at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, in August 2025. We begin by setting the stage: the location, the vibe, the full moon, the crippling heat. Then we dig into Night Demon's setlist, including Curse of the Damned in its entirety, the special "Black Sabbath" cover, and the unexpected bonus of "Black Widow." The guys discuss the crowd reaction, the Rock Hall reaction, and their own feeling... | 41m 45s | ||||||
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