Ampocalypse | Piper Ferrari of Roman Candle on Unadulterated, Metalcore and a Water World Apocalypse

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Piper Ferrari of Roman Candle to discuss Roman Candle’s debut album, Unadulterated, the songwriting process behind its raw emotional intensity, and how early 2000s metalcore and emo helped shape its sound.Piper dives into the creation of Unadulterated, explaining how the album evolved during its writing process and eventually took on a life of its own. From the crushing heaviness of tracks like Blasphemous Act to the importance of contrast, storytelling, and emotional honesty, this conversation explores what makes Roman Candle one of the most exciting emerging names in modern metalcore and alternative music.The discussion also covers Roman Candle’s evolution from a solo project into a full band, translating studio recordings into powerful live performances, and what fans can expect from the future as Piper hints at an even darker and angrier direction for the next chapter of the band’s journey.Of course, this is Ampocalypse, so the conversation eventually takes a turn into the end of the world. Piper is tasked with surviving a global water world apocalypse, building a floating community, assigning roles to her bandmates, and figuring out how Roman Candle might continue touring after civilisation has disappeared beneath the waves.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if the world became one giant ocean tomorrow, what would your survival strategy be, what would you bring aboard your floating settlement, and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#RomanCandle #PiperFerrari #Unadulterated #Metalcore #Emo #AlternativeMusic #PostHardcore #SumerianRecords #Ampocalypse #MusicInterview #DamianFitzGerald #NewMusic #Songwriting #HeavyMusic #RockPodcast #MetalcoreMusic #EmoRevival #IndependentMusic #AlternativeRock #MusicPodcastVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://www.romancandle.shophttps://www.instagram.com/romancandlex/?hl=enV13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13mediaDamian FitzGerald:https://v13.net/author/damian_fitzgerald/https://twitter.com/damolition82https://www.instagram.com/damolition82/https://www.facebook.com/damian.fitzgerald1/https://www.threads.net/@damolition82Chapters00:00 Introduction and Album Overview01:07 The Uncompromising Tone of 'Unadulterated'02:18 The Inspiration from Early 2000s Metalcore and Emo04:23 Gradual Rollout and Its Impact on Album Creation06:38 Album Taking a Life of Its Own07:54 Connecting with Pre-Release Singles08:43 The Significance of 'Blasphemous Act'14:38 The Use of Contrast and Breathers in the Album16:48 The Concept of Storytelling in Songs19:50 Next Steps and Future Directions for Roman Candle21:03 Band Evolution and Growth22:51 Translating Studio Energy into Live Performance24:49 Excitement for the Album's Reception and Future Plans25:59 Apocalyptic Scenario: Immediate Response28:05 Role in a Floating Community and Survival Skills31:46 What Keeps Piper Grounded in a Water World32:24 Band as Survival Crew and Future Water Tours33:28 Upcoming UK Tour and Final Thoughts