{"id":49351,"date":"2015-05-17T09:34:29","date_gmt":"2015-05-17T14:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=49351"},"modified":"2015-05-17T09:34:29","modified_gmt":"2015-05-17T14:34:29","slug":"night-demon-curse-of-the-damned-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2015\/night-demon-curse-of-the-damned-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Night Demon | Curse of the Damned<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist\/News Editor —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"NightThe traditional heavy metal revival in the United States has been in full swing for several years now, but every once in a while a band will emerge from the underground and take the scene by storm. We\u2019ve been lucky enough to see two such bands break out this year. One of those bands was Utah-based Visigoth, and the other is California\u2019s Night Demon. The band is newly signed to the Century Media label, and has unveiled their first full-length album, titled Curse of the Damned<\/em>. <\/p>\n

While the cover artwork for Curse of the Damned<\/em> suggests those old Mausoleum releases, Night Demon has more in common with the classic New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) sound. Think Diamond Head, Tygers of Pan Tang and early Iron Maiden. The music is heavy enough to get heads banging, but it has a great melodic aspect as well. Jarvis Leatherby\u2019s steady vocals are perfect for this kind of music, and there are so many catchy choruses to sing along to. The heavy, chugging guitar riffs are also a key part of the overall sound, and further lock in that NWOBHM feel.<\/p>\n

There are ten tracks on Curse of the Damned<\/em>, and not one of them counts as filler. This is a very strong album all-around, though it does have its standouts. Album opener \u201cScreams in the Night\u201d is a perfect representation of the Night Demon sound, and towards the end \u201cMastermind\u201d and the very Maiden-sounding \u201cRun For Your Life\u201d make sure the blood is still pumping. You could pick any song at random to sample though and find yourself totally sold on the album.<\/p>\n

Curse of the Damned<\/em> is an outstanding debut from a band that should have a very bright future. It\u2019s a must-have for fans of both old school heavy metal as well as newer traditional metal bands like Visigoth, Air Raid, Blade Killer and Borrowed Time. And they\u2019ve got the talent and on-stage chemistry (seriously, see this band live if you have the opportunity) to be more than just a flash in the pan (a la White Wizzard). Night Demon is the real deal.<\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal, Traditional Metal<\/p>\n

Lineup:
\nJarvis Leatherby (v) (b)
\nBrent Woodward (g)
\nDusty Squires (b)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tScreams in the Night
\n2.\tCurse of the Damned
\n3.\tSatan
\n4.\tFull Speed Ahead
\n5.\tThe Howling Man
\n6.\tHeavy Metal Heat
\n7.\tLivin\u2019 Dangerously
\n8.\tMastermind
\n9.\tRun For Your Life
\n10.\tKiller
\n11.\tSave Me Now<\/p>\n

Label: Century Media<\/p>\n

Website: www.nightdemon.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 8.75\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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