Blind Guardian and Night Demon

Night Demon, hailing from California, are stalwarts of traditional heavy metal known for their energetic and evolving sound. With the album OUTSIDER, they deliver a concept record rich in tales of alternate realities and human emotion. Celebrated for intense live shows, they blend NWOBHM roots with innovative storytelling.

Blind Guardian, formed in Krefeld, Germany, blends gothic, fantasy, power, and speed metal. Known for songs like "Nightfall in Middle-Earth," they've collaborated with ex-Metallica producer Flemming Rasmussen. Their major-label debut, "Somewhere Far Beyond," popularized "bards" as a fan nickname. Notable works include orchestral "Legacy of the Dark Lands" and progressive, symphonic "A Night at the Opera." They are celebrated for Tolkien-inspired narratives, intricate guitarmonies, and symphonic metal innovation.