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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 when Brian played drums with them. We cover the band's spring 2014 tour of Europe that actually laid the groundwork for the Raven tour, with particular emphasis on the Pounding Metal Festival in Spain in May 2014.  Jarvis and Dusty discuss their anticipation and excitement for the Raven tour, and how pivotal it proved to be in the career development of Night Demon.

Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:

• Streaming Audio:   Metalocity Radio Show including Night Demon Interview - July 2014
• Streaming Video:  Ancient Evil and Road Racin' Live from Pounding Metal Fest - Madrid Spain - May 10, 2014
• Photo Gallery:  Tour posters and tour T-shirt artwork

Raven "Tyrant of the Airways" -  Raven - Tyrant Of The Airways - YouTube

Raven "Don't Need Your Money" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEVDRVUP200

Raven "Take Control" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xaf7zNKF_VY

High Roller Records - High Roller Records

Urchin "High Roller" - Urchin "High Roller" - 1980 [Vinyl Rip] (Full Album) (youtube.com)

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This week we continue the discussion that we started at the end of our last show; with our admiration of the almighty power of the guitar and the guitar hero! This time around we are going to play guitarists, or guitar passages or leads in songs that caught our ears at some point in our lives that made us truly stop and listen. It’s not always about the training, finesse, dexterity, or speed a player has or even the style of music or song that is being played. If you are into guitar and the sound of strings being plucked and bent then you know… It’s just something you feel deep down that gets to your heart and soul!

What’s this InObscuria thing? We’re a podcast that exhumes obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal and puts them in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This week we discuss all three. Get out your old Guitar World and Guitar Player mags and flip the pages as we discuss some of the most amazing fingers to ever touch a fretboard! Be sure to also check out the Jason Becker documentary “Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet” that we mention.

Songs this week include:

1. Anvil Chorus – “Blue Flames” from The Killing Sun (2009)
2. Kirk Hammett – “The Jinn” from Portals - EP (2022)
3. Bruce Kulick – “Ain’t Gonna Die” from BK3 (2010)
4. Buckethead – “Welcome To Bucketheadland” from Giant Robot (1994)
5. Tears For Fears – “Broken” from Songs From The Big Chair (1985)
6. Psycho Motel – “Welcome To The World” from Welcome To The World (1997)
7. Cacophony – “Go Off!” from Go Off! (1988)

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Spike your eggnog, hop on your sleigh, and take a ride with us to Christmas land! This ain’t the Bing Crosby Christmas Special though! This is Christmas the way we like it; featuring the finest rock n’ punk n’ metal we could find under the tree. Put your reindeer horns in the air and bang along with the boys as we celebrate the Holiday season the InObscuria way!!!

What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection; an artist, album, or grouping of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week we stray a bit from our standard rigor because… well, because it’s the end of 2021 and we just feel like spreading some Christmas cheer in another otherwise gloomy year. We hope everyone’s families are safe, and that you are able to take some time to kick back and rock with us! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Songs this week include:

1. Rob Halford - “O Come, O Come, Emanuel” from Halford III: Winter Songs (2009)
2. UK Subs - “Hey Santa Claus!” from Punk Rock Christmas (2015)
3. Helix - “Christmas Time Is Here Again” from Heavy Metal Christmas (2008)
4. Chuck Billy & Scott Ian - “Silent Night” from We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year (2008)
5. The Suicide Machines - “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” from Punk Rock Christmas (2015)
6. Jeff Scott Soto / Bob & Bruce Kulick / Chris Wyse / Ray Luzier - “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” from We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year (2008)
7. Chris Squire - “Adam Lay Y’Boundin” from Chris Squire’s Swiss Choir (2007)
8. Girlschool - “Auld Lang Syne” from We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year (2008)
9. Type O Negative - “Red Water (Christmas Mourning)” from October Rust (1996)

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This week we dig up an old series for the 5th installment of, “Degrees Of Separation…” where we discuss the more obscure side projects and solo releases from some not-so-obscure artists. Continuing a discussion that began a few weeks ago that has since percolated into a flurry of InObscuria social media debates, we bring to you, IRON MAIDEN versus JUDAS PRIEST! Who’s metal side projects will reign supreme??? 

New to InObscuria? It’s all about excavating obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal from one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. While we may be talking about bands that you know intimately in this episode, perhaps you are not aware of the depth of side projects they have had over their long careers. Our hope is that we turn you on to something new and that we resolve the age-old question: MAIDEN or PRIEST???

Songs this week include:

1. Bruce Dickinson – “Accident Of Birth” from Accident Of Birth (1997)
2. Fight – “Life In Black” from War Of Words (1993) 
3. British Lion – “Elysium” from The Burning (2020)
4. Glenn Tipton – “Baptizm Of Fire” from Baptizm Of Fire (1997)
5. Smith / Kotzen – “Running” from Smith / Kotzen (2021)
6. KK’s Priest – “Raise Your Fists” from Sermons Of The Sinner (2021)
7. Who Cares? – “Out Of My Mind” from Out Of My Mind (2011)
8. Racer X – “Into The Night” from Extreme Volume [Live] (1988)
9. Halford – “The One You Love To Hate” from Resurrection (2000)

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If you want to hear Robert and Kevin’s band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

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Iron Maiden is gonna get you, no matter how far.

Some bands are with you for life. For Steve, that is Iron Maiden. Somehow in all their years of friendship, Keith has never gotten the full story of this British metal band. That is until now.

Join the Dads, for a deep dive into the who, what when, why, where and how of Iron Maiden. There are even multiple references to Kool Keith / Dr. Octagon, Modest Mouse and Depeche Mode, along the way.

And if you want to check out some lesser-known gems, here is a playlist of deep cuts from each album:
Remember Tomorrow from Iron Maiden
Purgatory from Killers
Gangland from The Number of the Beast
Still Life from Piece of Mind
Flash of the Blade from Powerslave
Deja Vu from Somewhere in Time
Infinite Dreams from Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Run Silent, Run Deep from No Prayer for the Dying
Be Quick of Be Dead from Fear of the Dark
The Sign of the Cross from The X Factor
When Two Worlds Collide from Virtual XI
Ghost of the Navigator from Brave New World
Face in the Sand from Dance of Death
Lord of Light from A Matter of Life and Death
Mother of Mercy from The Final Frontier
When the River Runs Deep from Book of Souls 

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Two legends come together on this episode! Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and Winery Dogs shredder Richie Kotzen get together to discuss their collaborative debut album, Smith/Kotzen! They discuss how it came together, what to expect from the record, and what they're up to with their respective projects currently.

Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.

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For this week’s #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin explores 3 new releases.  The mix includes hard rock, rockabilly, and indie folk.

Smith/Kotzen – Smith/Kotzen (2021) 

• Sample Track: “Running" 

Betty Sue & The Hot Dots – A Coffee and a Cigarette (2021) 

• Sample Track: “Try To Forget You"

Ryley Walker – Course In Fable (2021) 

• Sample Track: “Striking Down Your Big Premiere" 

As the nice weather becomes less certain the air cools, making vigorous outdoor exercise like biking more agreeable. Ms. Lilly will be schooling us using the Sustainability Center at Yale University’s seven biking tips, and Lawrence will be offering up tandem biking tips and tech advice. Our surprise feature Canadian bucket list segment comes from Iron Maiden’s celebrated lead guitarist and self-proclaimed fishing enthusiast, Adrian Smith. Adrian speaks with Lawrence about his favorite Canadian outdoor destinations directly from the banks of the Thames River near London, England.

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For more Lawrence Gunther check out Blue Fish Radio

The Blue Fish Radio show features subjects and people of special interest to the future of water, fish and fishing, and is ranked as one of the top 30 fishing podcasts on the internet.

Each week the host, Lawrence Gunther, interviews Canada’s “giants” in the fishing industry,  CEO’s of conservation and sport fishing organizations,  leading fish biologists and researchers, government scientists and politicians, and people with local and indigenous knowledge who exemplify the spirit of conservation and citizen science.

The Blue Fish Radio Show is the official fishing podcast of Outdoor Canada Magazine. The Show is also rebroadcast across Canada 5-times each week by AMI Audio over basic cable and satellite TV.