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”’Night Demon”’ is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Ventura, California]]. Performing as a [[power trio]], the band is among several bands participating in the resurgence of traditional, old-school heavy metal in the 2010s.<ref>[http://antichristmagazine.com/review-night-demon-darkness-remains-expanded-edition/ “Review: Night Demon Darkness Remains”. ”Antichrist Magazine”, January 13, 2018. by Steve Thomas-Green.]</ref> Night Demon has released three studio albums on independent record labels<ref>[https://www.noisepollution.rocks/single-post/2017/07/02/Interview-Night-Demon-rises-with-Darkness-Remains “Interview: Night Demon rises with “Darkness Remains”]. ”Noise Pollution”, July 3, 2017, by James Mayse</ref> plus a live concert album and regularly performs at heavy metal festivals worldwide.

”’Night Demon”’ is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Ventura, California]]. Performing as a [[power trio]], the band originated from the movement in the 2010s spearheading the resurgence of traditional, old-school heavy metal.<ref>[http://antichristmagazine.com/review-night-demon-darkness-remains-expanded-edition/ “Review: Night Demon Darkness Remains”. ”Antichrist Magazine”, January 13, 2018. by Steve Thomas-Green.]</ref> Night Demon has released three studio albums on independent record labels<ref>[https://www.noisepollution.rocks/single-post/2017/07/02/Interview-Night-Demon-rises-with-Darkness-Remains “Interview: Night Demon rises with “Darkness Remains”]. ”Noise Pollution”, July 3, 2017, by James Mayse</ref>, plus a compilation album and a triple-live album recording. The band tours extensively, and regularly performs at venues and heavy metal festivals all around the world.

== History ==

== History ==

All five of the 2020 7″ singles sold out almost instantly. Many diehard fans were unable to obtain physical copies. And none of the B-sides of these singles were ever released on digital/streaming platforms. To bring these songs to a wider audience, Night Demon released a compilation album entitled ”Year of the Demon” via [[Century Media Records]] worldwide on March 25, 2022, in various physical and digital formats.<ref>”Night Demon to Release Year of the Demon Single Compilation Album in March” (https://bravewords.com/news/night-demon-to-release-year-of-the-demon-single-compilation-album-in-march). ”BraveWords”. Retrieved February 25, 2022.</ref> ”Year of the Demon” collects all 10 songs from the 2020 standalone singles in a comprehensive repository, and adds stunning new artwork to the package. Following the release of this album, Night Demon toured extensively worldwide for the remainder of 2022.

All five of the 2020 7″ singles sold out almost instantly. Many diehard fans were unable to obtain physical copies. And none of the B-sides of these singles were ever released on digital/streaming platforms. To bring these songs to a wider audience, Night Demon released a compilation album entitled ”Year of the Demon” via [[Century Media Records]] worldwide on March 25, 2022, in various physical and digital formats.<ref>”Night Demon to Release Year of the Demon Single Compilation Album in March” (https://bravewords.com/news/night-demon-to-release-year-of-the-demon-single-compilation-album-in-march). ”BraveWords”. Retrieved February 25, 2022.</ref> ”Year of the Demon” collects all 10 songs from the 2020 standalone singles in a comprehensive repository, and adds stunning new artwork to the package. Following the release of this album, Night Demon toured extensively worldwide for the remainder of 2022.

=== ”Outsider” (since 2023) ===

=== ”Outsider” (2023 – Present) ===

On Christmas Day of 2022, Night Demon announced the release of their third full length studio album via a teaser video featuring the first track off their new album, “Prelude,” featuring visuals from a rural location in Ireland featuring an old church at the end of the path. The album was revealed to be titled “Outsider“ and is a concept album based on a movie script written by Leatherby about a young gravedigger named Johnny who inadvertently stumbles into an alternate, shadow realm of his own hometown through a mysterious green mist that encircles the town. The first single and title track and music video, “Outsider,” was released on January 13, 2023, along with a full track listing, and album artwork news via their official website. A second single, “Escape from Beyond” was released on February 23, 2023, along with an accompanying music video to further promote the album. Outsider was released on March 17, 2023, to generally positive reviews. Metal Injection said of the record “Given the passion on display for the glory days, however, methinks Night Demon are on course to creating the best version of it they possibly can; if you literally need heavy metal to live, then Outsider might be immortality on tap. It’s a no-fuss, no-mess motorcycle ride along the highway of heavy metal history, blaring anthemic earworms and fist-pumping choruses all the way down. While that highway might be a straight and fairly unchallenging one, Night Demon have still captured and recreated that sensation of past metal glories as close to truly as possible while implementing their personal touches. Angry Metal Guys states “Outsider is a beautifully paced record that deftly floats from slow and dark to hard and heavy with masterful confidence. Slowly building songs like “Beyond the Grave” are balanced with burners like “Escape from Beyond.” You get the sense that there’s an overarching master plan behind every musical decision.” A third single “Beyond the Grave” was released on March 23, 2023, with yet another accompanying music video. Night Demon completed a 21-date tour with Satan and Haunt as part of the Hell’s Decibel’s Tour and is set to tour in Japan, UK, and Ireland in April and May of 2023.

At the end of 2022, Night Demon unveiled their third full–length studio album via a teaser video featuring the first track off their new album, “Prelude.” The teaser video includes eerie footage from a rural location in Ireland showcasing an ancient church at the end of a path. Entitled ”Outsider”, the album tells the story of a young gravedigger named Johnny who inadvertently stumbles into an alternate, shadow realm of his own hometown through a mysterious green mist that encircles the town. The first single and music video, “Outsider,” was released on January 13, 2023, along with a full track listing and additional album details.<ref>”Night Demon to Release Outsider Concept Album in March; Title Track Music Video Posted; US Tour Confirmed” (https://bravewords.com/news/night-demon-to-release-outsider-concept-album-in-march-title-track-music-video-posted-us-tour-confirmed). ”BraveWords”. Retrieved October 12, 2024.</ref> A second single, “Escape from Beyond,” followed on February 23, 2023, along with an accompanying music video. Outsider was released on March 17, 2023, to positive reviews. One reviewer wrote, “Given the passion on display for the glory days, however, methinks Night Demon are on course to creating the best version of it they possibly can; if you literally need heavy metal to live, then Outsider might be immortality on tap. It’s a no-fuss, no-mess motorcycle ride along the highway of heavy metal history, blaring anthemic earworms and fist-pumping choruses all the way down. While that highway might be a straight and fairly unchallenging one, Night Demon have still captured and recreated that sensation of past metal glories as close to truly as possible while implementing their personal touches.“<ref>”Album Review: NIGHT DEMON ”Outsider”” (https://metalinjection.net/reviews/album-review-night-demon-outsider). ”Metal Injection”. Retrieved October 12, 2024.</ref> According to another journalist, “Outsider is a beautifully paced record that deftly floats from slow and dark to hard and heavy with masterful confidence. Slowly building songs like “Beyond the Grave” are balanced with burners like “Escape from Beyond.” You get the sense that there’s an overarching master plan behind every musical decision.”<ref>”Night Demon – ”Outsider” Review” (https://www.angrymetalguy.com/night-demon-outsider-review/). ”Angry Metal Guy”. Retrieved October 12, 2024.</ref> A third single, “Beyond the Grave,” was released on March 23, 2023, with yet another accompanying music video. A fourth video followed for standout album track “The Wrath” on August 24, 2023.<ref>”Night Demon Debut “The Wrath” Music Video” (https://bravewords.com/news/night-demon-debut-the-wrath-music-video). ”BraveWords”. Retrieved October 12, 2024.</ref>

The band toured Australia in May and June 2024 alongside [[Cirith Ungol (band)|Cirith Ungol]], who are embarking on their farewell world tour. Along with [[Overkill (band)|Overkill]], Night Demon will support [[King Diamond (band)|King Diamond]] on their Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 tour in North America from October to December 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/king-diamond-announces-fall-2024-north-american-tour-with-overkill|title=KING DIAMOND Announces Fall 2024 North American Tour With OVERKILL|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=July 30, 2024|date=July 30, 2024}}</ref>

Following the release of ”Outsider”, Night Demon have once again engaged in extensive worldwide touring activities. In spring 2023, Night Demon joined forces with [[Satan (band)|Satan]] and [[Haunt (band)|Haunt]] for a 21-date North American tour dubbed the ”Hell’s Decibels Tour”.<ref>”Satan, Night Demon, Haunt North American Tour Dates Posted” (https://www.metalkaoz.com/metal-news/28768-satan-night-demon-haunt-north-us-tour-dates-posted). ”Metal Kaoz”. Retrieved October 12, 2024.</ref> In addition to return engagements throughout Europe, the band’s ”Outider” touring itinerary has brought them to previously-unseen territories such as Japan, Australia and even China, with many of those dates also featuring fellow Ventura metallurgists [[Cirith Ungol (band)|Cirith Ungol]]. In spring 2024, Night Demon embarked on a full-scale North American tour in direct support of German heavy metal legends [[Blind Guardian]].<ref>”Blind Guardian Announce The God Machine North American Tour 2024 with Special Guests Night Demon” (https://bravewords.com/news/blind-guardian-announce-the-god-machine-north-american-tour-2024-with-special-guests-night-demon). ”BraveWords”. Retrieved October 12, 2024.</ref> Along with [[Overkill (band)|Overkill]], Night Demon will support [[King Diamond (band)|King Diamond]] on their Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920 tour in North America from October to December 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/king-diamond-announces-fall-2024-north-american-tour-with-overkill|title=KING DIAMOND Announces Fall 2024 North American Tour With OVERKILL|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=July 30, 2024|date=July 30, 2024}}</ref> And in early 2025, Night Demon will launch a four-week tour of mainland Europe and the United Kingdom in direct support of [[Queensrÿche]].<ref>”Queensryche Announce “The Origins EU/UK Tour 2025″ with Special Guests Night Demon” (https://bravewords.com/news/queensryche-announce-the-origins-tour-eu-uk-2025-with-special-guests-night-demon). ”BraveWords”. Retrieved October 12, 2024.</ref>

==Members==

==Members==