Episode #25 - The Story of Cirith Ungol - Part 1

Night Demon Heavy Metal Podcast

This week's episode is part 1 of the Cirith Ungol Story. All successful bands stand on the shoulders of giants. In Night Demon's case, the "giants" in question include Cirith Ungol, the Ventura, CA heavy metal pioneers whose history dates back to 1972. You'll hear the ND guys talk about what makes Cirith Ungol unique, how they became aware of Cirith Ungol, and how the band was perceived in their hometown during Jarvis's formative musical years. Members of Cirith Ungol will walk you through the story of their formation, early gigs, struggles to find a solid footing in the industry, reflections on their 1980s albums, and appearance on the first Metal Massacre compilation. Much more to come next week ...

Links:

Cirith Ungol - https://www.facebook.com/cirithungolofficial https://www.metalblade.com/cirithungol

Frost and Fire Festival - https://www.facebook.com/frostandfiremetalfest/

Ventura High School - https://www.venturausd.org/ventura/home.aspx

KLOS - https://www.955klos.com/

Brian Slagel - https://www.facebook.com/brianslagelofficial/

Metal Blade Records - https://www.metalblade.com/

BONUS CONTENT FOR NIGHT DEMON SUBSCRIBERS... nightdemon.net/subscriber
-Never before heard radio interview plus unseen photos from the band's first trip to Mexico City in 1982

-Original Metal Massacre contract

-Rare never before seen photos from one Larrabee Stadium - February 21,1972

-Original cover photo of Cirith Ungol for The Heavy Metal Revue

-Full streaming audio live from the Reseda Country Club in Los Angeles - November 9,1984

Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts!
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