Ampocalypse | Kris Barras on Monsters We Made & Surviving a Kaiju Apocalypse

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Kris Barras of The Kris Barras Band to talk about the new album Monsters We Made, the band's evolving sound and the creative process behind the record.Kris discusses the stories behind the new songs and how the album came together. He also talks about working with bandmate Josiah Manning as producer, balancing darker themes with big melodies, choosing which tracks to release ahead of the album and why there could be a different fan favourite for everyone.Then it's time for Kris to face his Ampocalypse as a gigantic kaiju rises and begins tearing its way through civilisation. Where does he hide? What's the escape plan? Which musician is he rescuing along the way? And when survival expertise is needed, is Bear Grylls the man for the job?Watch now on YouTube and Spotify, or listen on your favourite podcast platform.🤘 Like, share and subscribe to Ampocalypse and let us know how you'd survive Kris' kaiju Ampocalypse and what Ampocalypse you'd like to hear next.#Ampocalypse #KrisBarras #KrisBarrasBand #MonstersWeMade #HardRock #RockMusic #NewMusic #MusicInterviewVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and album overview02:29 Excitement and nerves before album release04:35 Return to bluesy hard rock influences07:48 Opening track 'Monsters We Made' and its significance10:42 Single release strategy and album sequencing15:07 Albums in the digital age and listening habits16:13 Balancing dark themes with melodies19:15 Unreleased tracks and fan favorites21:45 Working with band member Josiah as producer24:52 Dealing with personal loss during recording25:36 Intense touring schedule and album promotion27:49 Fun apocalypse scenario: surviving a kaiju attack31:17 Choosing a hideout and escape plan33:29 Rescuing a musician and survival tips34:57 What modern life would seem unbelievable to future generations36:04 Closing remarks and thanksSocial linksFollow The Kris Barras Band:Websitehttps://www.krisbarrasband.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/krisbarrasband/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/krisbarrasband/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/KrisBarrasBandSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/241MOvr69jR2U48FW5WbKvFollow V13 Media:Websitehttps://v13.netInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/v13media YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@v13mediaSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/user/puregrainaudioFollow Ampocalypse:Websitehttps://v13.net/author/damian_fitzgerald/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ampocalypseofficialFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590735576991YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUBRjKMVTI9getsOHSTzuSGOOsnyVQz1dSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1tX46T9ptOs3nf5uPozqKi