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Aug. 28, 2025

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The Midnight Devils: Shock the World Video & Fall Australian Tour 2025

Sam Spade of The Midnight Devils joins Metal Mayhem ROC to share the chaos behind their new single "Shock the World." 🎸⚡ From the wild video shoot at Cincinnati’s Kenny Oz Fest to their upcoming Fall 2025 Australian tour with Boulevard of Eyes (featuring Chloe Trujillo), this episode dives into what makes the Devils one of the most exciting DIY glam-rock bands on the scene.

Chapters
00:00 – Open
00:41 – Sam’s wedding & new beginnings
01:17 – The backstory of Shock the World video

02:06 – Why it became the single & video 04:01 – Highs and lows from filming
05:48 – Fan & critic reactions
06:47 – Kenny Oz Fest + upcoming Fall 2025 Australia tour 🇦🇺
10:26 – New music & special releases 16:00 – U.S. touring hurdles & DIY spirit
19:26 – Florida tour plans & Monsters of Rock dream

Links:
The Midnight Devils: Instagram | YouTube | Official Website
Watch Shock The World Video: https://youtu.be/MY_JbSos3tg?si=SSWMG9_sPxQNpawQ
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# rock dream

Dean Wareham

Indie Rock

Dream Pop

Neo-Psychedelia

Slowcore

phil aston

# thin lizzy

john sykes tribute

john syke

# chloe trujillo

kenny oz fest

metal mayhem

# sam spade

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