Episode #81 - Fast Bikes

The B-side of the "Empires Fall" 7" single was an obscure NWOBHM
song called "Fast Bikes," originally recorded by the unheralded
Le Griffe. The forthcoming Year of the Demon album marks the
first time Night Demon's version of this unpolished gem will be
heard by a wide audience. In this episode, we explore the
unlikely manner in which Night Demon discovered the song, how it
became the soundtrack to some of their early van tours, and why
they decided to cover it. We run through the known history of Le
Griffe, and talk with No Remorse Records about the recent reissue
of that band's EPs.  The guys talk about the recording
process and the choices they made in terms of Demonizing the song
while maintaining the original vibe and flavor. They also reflect
on the "back to the roots" quality of this track, and share a
fascinating Easter Egg about their version for podcast listeners.


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


Streaming: Rob McNees Mix Tape Side A

Streaming: Rob McNees Mix Tape Side B

Pictures of the Le Griffe EP

The Fast Bikes Demo



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Le Griffe "Fast Bikes" -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKIv6A6AdXU


Riot "Road Racin'" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIZ-bxN9qrc


No Remorse Records - https://www.noremorse.gr/


Saxon "Motorcycle Man" -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjEFL4-7y7k


Mystery Metal Mixtapes -
https://the-heavy-metal-store.myshopify.com/collections/heavy-metal-tapes





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podcasts!

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