Episode #302 -  Interview w/Tom Draper of Birth/Hands of Goro/ex Carcass and Angel Witch (live) - Part 4

Episode #302 - Interview w/Tom Draper of Birth/Hands of Goro/ex Carcass and Angel Witch (live) - Part 4

Author: NIGHT DEMON HEAVY METAL PODCAST May 8, 2026 Duration: 46:57
This week, we wrap up Jarvis's epic four-part interview with affable guitarist Tom Draper at the Hell's Heroes festival. We pick up the narrative with numerous details about his tenure with Hands of Goro, then pivot to his work with Spell. From there, Tom and Jarvis get into a variety of philosophical topics, from the benefits of performing in different styles to the importance of strong interpersonal relationships in bands to touring goals to the differences between peace and happiness to fu...

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Episode #270 - Curse at 10: Save Me Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:23
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Episode #269 - Curse at 10: Killer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:40
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Episode # 268 - Curse at 10: Run For Your Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
As we continue our track-by-track analysis of Night Demon's influential debut album, Curse of the Damned, for its tenth anniversary, this week we reach the unheralded song "Run for Your Life." Originally intended as the…
Episode #267 - Curse at 10: Mastermind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:32
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Episode #266 - Curse at 10: Livin Dangerous [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:01
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Episode #265 - Curse at 10: Heavy Metal Heat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:08
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Episode #264 - Curse at 10: The Howling Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:37
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Episode #263 - Curse at 10: Full Speed Ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:59
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