Ampocalypse

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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Paul O’Sullivan of Greywind for another 2000Trees Festival special. Paul imagines the festival becoming the last safe place on Earth, discussing why the Forest Stage could become the heart of a new society, whether seasoned festival veterans or preppers would have the edge, and how music and morale might be just as important as food and shelter when civilisation collapses.Paul also reveals his own survival priorities, including making sure there’s plenty of Dr Pepper and pizza to keep everyone going, while explaining why a strong sense of community could be just as important as any stockpile of supplies. It’s another fun journey into the Ampocalypse, packed with laughs, festival chaos, and the impossible survival decisions that make every episode unique.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: Would you make the Forest Stage your base of operations, or would another part of 2000Trees be a better place to survive? And what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #Greywind #PaulOSullivan #2000Trees #2000TreesFestival #FestivalSurvival #RockPodcast #AlternativeMusic #MusicPodcastVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction to Festival Apocalypse Scenario01:46 Describing the Apocalypse03:41 Preppers vs. Festival Veterans05:30 Strategies for Maintaining Morale07:30 Choosing a Base of Operations08:04 Closing Remarks and ThanksSocial linksFollow Greywind:Websitehttps://www.greywindband.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/greywindband/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/greywind/?locale=en_GB\YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHez9Bqrgf33iRH9EFeFQ8gSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3QFfYJq7jdx8GnVrePpZm4Follow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Simona Cutifani, Sam Canfield, Cameron Beach and Josh Hodge from Glass Bridges for another special recorded at 2000Trees Festival. Together they imagine the festival becoming the last safe place on Earth, discussing who would be best equipped to survive, what supplies would become essential in the first 24 hours, and why community spirit could be the difference between rebuilding civilisation or watching it collapse.The conversation explores whether one of the festival ponds could provide a reliable source of water, where the safest place to establish a new community might be, and why Don Broco could be the ideal band to lead the survivors into a new future. Blending practical survival strategies with plenty of humour, this is another journey into the Ampocalypse from 2000Trees Festival.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share and subscribe to Ampocalypse. Let us know in the comments: would you trust one of the 2000Trees ponds as your main water source, and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #GlassBridges #2000Trees #2000TreesFestival #RockPodcast #FestivalPodcast #FestivalSurvival #DonBrocoVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction to the Apocalypse Scenario01:52 What Part of Society Would Fight for Survival?04:02 Initial Supplies and Survival Priorities06:00 Claiming a Strategic Area for Operations06:42 Leadership and Community Support07:12 Closing and ThanksSocial linksFollow Glass Bridges:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/glassbridgesuk/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/GlassBridgesuk/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhugnYtdPbMW7becmdBDVQSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/62pDENyREDEFFkgkkOn1zvFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Banks Arcade to imagine 2000Trees Festival as one of the last safe places on Earth. Together they tackle the ultimate festival survival scenario, debating whether to stay behind the festival gates or risk the unknown beyond, while exploring who would thrive, who would struggle, and what it really takes to build a community when civilisation has collapsed.From seasoned festival veterans and battle-hardened mosh pit warriors to the importance of water, food and keeping morale alive through music, this episode is packed with humour, quick thinking and plenty of unexpected answers. Banks Arcade reveal where they would establish their base, who they would trust to lead a new society, and even whether cannibalism might become an unavoidable reality if survival came down to impossible choices.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. Let me know in the comments how you think you’d survive if the apocalypse broke out at 2000Trees Festival, and what Ampocalypse scenario we should explore next.#Ampocalypse #BanksArcade #2000Trees #2000TreesFestival #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #MusicInterview #AlternativeMusic #Metalcore #FestivalLifeVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction to the festival apocalypse scenario01:09 Deciding whether to stay or leave during the apocalypse02:36 Key survival resources: water, food, and community roles04:10 Types of festival attendees and their chances of survival05:55 Leadership and influence in a post-apocalyptic festival07:15 Essential supplies and morale-boosting music08:19 Choosing a strategic location for a permanent base09:08 Conclusion: Surviving the Ampocalypse with humour and strategySocial links Follow Banks Arcade:Websitehttps://www.banksarcade.com/pages/ba?srsltid=AfmBOopFi8P3bvk4MIIncKFWpCXYdhsIuyS7jufFqW8caVBefpMRpQScInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/banksarcade/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/banksarcade/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDHYvX59tn7G78BoTTlOx8ASpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0dPpBOzonBzIhl7EoLnj3DFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Tobias Osland and Ferdinand Aasheim of Hammok for a special 2000Trees Festival edition, where the music stops and survival begins. Together they imagine 2000Trees as the last safe place on Earth, debating what it would take to build a new society when the outside world has fallen.The conversation explores why clean water and functioning toilets could become the festival’s most valuable resources, whether seasoned mosh pit warriors would outlast everyone else, and why festival preppers might quickly become the most sought after people in camp. Tobias and Ferdinand also discuss choosing the right leader for a post-apocalyptic community, with Glassjaw emerging as unexpected contenders, before deciding which supplies would matter most in the first 24 hours, the songs that would keep hope alive, and where the safest place to establish a permanent base at 2000Trees.If you’ve ever wondered whether a music festival could become humanity’s final refuge, this is the episode for you.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. Let me know in the comments: Would you stay inside 2000Trees or risk venturing into the outside world? What Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #Hammok #2000Trees #2000TreesFestival #FestivalApocalypse #RockPodcast #MusicInterview #FestivalSurvival #AlternativeMusic #V13MediaVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and festival atmosphere01:04 Imagining an apocalypse at 2000Trees02:14 Essential survival infrastructure: toilets and water03:35 Which festival crowd would thrive in a crisis?04:21 The role of festival preppers and mosh pit warriors05:22 Choosing leaders and community figures at the festival06:14 Supplies to prioritize in the first 24 hours07:08 Songs to boost morale during the apocalypse07:37 Designating a permanent festival base08:04 Conclusion: survival lessons from HammokSocial linksFollow Hammok:Websitehttps://hammokband.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hammokband/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hammokband/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@hammokbandSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5R1AfWkXVaAraHY3Tk9bMYFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Ally Dickaty and Danny Dolan of The Virginmarys for a special 2000Trees Festival edition, where they’re faced with one simple question: if the apocalypse began while the festival was in full swing, what would they do? From deciding whether to stay inside the festival or make a break for it, to debating which festival-goers would be most likely to survive, the conversation is packed with humour, creativity and plenty of festival wisdom.Ally and Danny discuss why festival veterans might have the edge when society collapses, the importance of securing water and supplies in the first 24 hours, who they’d trust to lead a brand-new community, and where they’d establish the ultimate safe haven inside 2000Trees. Along the way they explore the importance of keeping morale high, proving that even at the end of the world, music would still have an important role to play.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share and subscribe to Ampocalypse. Let us know in the comments how you’d survive the festival apocalypse, and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #2000Trees #2000TreesFestival #TheVirginmarys #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #MusicPodcast #RockPodcast #FestivalLife #AlternativeMusic #RockMusic #UKFestivalsVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Setting the Scene: Festival Apocalypse at 2000 Trees01:03 Would You Stay or Escape? The First Decision01:35 Vital Resources: Water and Alcohol in a Crisis02:37 Which Festival Crowd Would Survive Best?03:01 The Resilience of the Festival Veterans03:47 Leadership in a Festival Society: Who Would Lead?04:54 Essential Supplies in the First 24 Hours06:13 Morale Boosters: The Perfect Festival Song06:50 Choosing a Base: The Best Spot at 2000 Trees06:56 Surviving the Apocalypse: Final Thoughts and StrategiesSocial linksFollow The Virginmarys:Websitehttps://www.thevirginmarys.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thevirginmarys/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheVirginmarys/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCONh2Adm_AEG5skb7gWI5FASpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1Kpz4HxilmXzCt2eLpGgIDFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Tim Wheeler of Ash for the final Download Festival special to discover what would happen if Download Festival became the last safe place on Earth.With the outside world in ruins, Tim weighs up whether to stay or make a run for it, identifies the festival infrastructure that becomes essential to survival, and debates which festival goers would thrive when civilisation falls apart. From burger vans and backstage supplies to veteran campers, mosh pit warriors and unlikely political leaders, the conversation blends humour with surprisingly thoughtful survival strategies. Along the way, Tim explains why morale could be just as important as food, why Tom Morello could make an ideal leader, and how he’d secure his own future during the crucial first 24 hours of the Ampocalypse.🤘 If you enjoyed this Download Festival special, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. Let us know in the comments: would you stay at Download Festival or try to escape? And what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #TimWheeler #Ash #DownloadFestival #Download2026 #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #RockPodcast #MusicInterview #BandInterviewVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and setting the festival scene01:18 Would you stay or leave during an apocalypse?02:00 Vital infrastructure for survival at festivals02:38 Which festival fan type survives best?03:03 Preppers and chaos theory in survival04:17 Music to keep morale high or chaos?04:38 Potential leaders for a festival society05:19 Securing supplies in the first 24 hours06:09 How long could you survive?06:48 Choosing a permanent base of operations07:15 Humorous closing thoughts and gratitudeSocial linksFollow Ash:Websitehttps://ash-official.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorzP4XPKw2bjPjkHwRbVwF-6b-g6CKo0ZHOQ8Zr1dynPbZCwqZ7Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ash_1977/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ash/?locale=en_GB\YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXC3_YSmO87ssB7Ez8y4_ASpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2evydP72Z45DouM4uMGsIEFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Jessie Williams of Ankor for another Download Festival special to discover what would happen if Download Festival became the last safe place on Earth. With the outside world no longer safe, the festival has become humanity’s final refuge, and Jessie must make the tough decisions that could determine who survives.From deciding whether to stay or escape, choosing the safest place at Download to hunker down, and identifying which festival goers would be best equipped to survive, to hoarding essential supplies, weaponising everyday festival items, and deciding which bands would make the best leaders, Jessie shares some imaginative survival strategies whilst also questioning her own likelihood of survival.🤘 If you enjoyed this Download Festival special, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. Let us know in the comments which festival would make the best last safe haven, who you’d choose to lead your community, and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #Ankor #DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DownloadSpecial #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #RockPodcast #AlternativeMusic #BandInterviewVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and festival experience00:57 Setting the scene: Festival in chaos01:55 Will you stay or try to escape?03:04 Vital infrastructure for festival survival04:10 Best fan types for surviving the apocalypse05:11 Essential supplies to hoard in chaos06:02 Using music to boost morale or cause chaos07:04 Choosing a safe base of operations08:04 Festival lineup as potential leaders09:01 Leadership choices: bands and puppet masters09:56 Final thoughts and survival tipsSocial linksFollow Ankor:Websitehttps://ankormusic.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ankor_official/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Ankormusic/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FWrLME8RHAHz36HLxcgygSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6wADzvUWqgYWXigndo6MmjFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Matt Bigland, Jim Cratchley and Mike Sheils of Dinosaur Pile-Up to find out how they’d survive the end of the world if it all began at Download Festival.At Download Festival, the band steps into the Download Festival Apocalypse. With the outside world collapsing, the festival becomes humanity’s last safe haven, forcing the trio to decide whether to stay and build a new civilisation or make a desperate escape into the unknown.Who would make the best leader? Which festival veterans would be the most valuable survivors? Why is Keanu Reeves the perfect choice to unite what’s left of humanity? And just how important are water, infrastructure and morale when civilisation falls apart? Along the way, Dinosaur Pile-Up bring plenty of humour to the apocalypse, including some wonderfully unexpected survival strategies that prove keeping spirits high can be just as important as staying alive.If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Download Festival became the last place on Earth, this is one apocalypse you won’t want to miss.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share and subscribe. Let us know in the comments how you think Dinosaur Pile-Up would survive the Download Festival Apocalypse, and tell us what Ampocalypse scenario we should explore next.#Ampocalypse #DinosaurPileUp #DownloadFestival #Podcast #Rock #AlternativeMusic #Festival #FestivalSurvival #MusicInterview #MusicPodcastVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and Festival Experience02:19 Would You Stay or Leave During an Apocalypse?04:20 Best Festival Areas for Survival05:58 Leadership in a Festival Society07:41 Securing Supplies and Morale09:26 Festival Fans as Survivors10:50 Choosing a Base of Operations11:34 Humour and Leadership in Chaos12:09 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSocial linksFollow Dinosaur Pile-Up:Websitehttps://www.dinosaurpileup.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dpuofficial/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/dinosaurpileup/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/dinosaurpileupSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4MQsNhP9u10g1xuxaJBF0SFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by London Emilio Hudson and Sebastian Gonzalez from Return to Dust for a special Download Festival edition of the show.With Download Festival marking not only Return to Dust’s debut at the festival, but also their very first UK show, London and Seb step into the Ampocalypse as a festival becomes humanity’s last safe haven. Together they tackle the ultimate survival scenario, debating whether to stay or escape, which festival veterans would thrive, how vital festival infrastructure really is, which bands could unite the survivors, and what the first 24 hours of an apocalypse would look like when food, water and leadership become everything.If you’ve ever wondered whether Download Festival could become the foundations of a brand new civilisation, this is the episode for you. Expect plenty of laughs, festival chaos, survival strategy, and an entertaining glimpse into how London and Seb think they’d handle the end of the world.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: would you stay at Download Festival or try to escape? Which band would you trust to lead the survivors, and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #ReturnToDust #DownloadFestival #Download2026 #FestivalSurvival #RockPodcast #RockInterview #AlternativeMusic #MusicPodcast #FestivalCulture #PostApocalypse #V13MediaVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and setting the scene at Download festival00:19 The high energy of Return to Dust's live show00:49 Introducing the apocalyptic festival scenario01:17 Would you stay or leave during the apocalypse?02:02 Festival infrastructure vital for survival02:56 Festival crowd types and their survival chances03:18 Which festival goers would fare better in a crisis?04:22 Bands that could lead or control the chaos05:32 Controlling riotous festival crowds06:43 First 24 hours: securing food and supplies07:23 Choosing a permanent base at the festival07:29 The Lemmy Lounge as a safe haven08:19 Closing remarks and thanksSocial linksFollow Return To Dust:Websitehttps://www.returntodust.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/returntodustband/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/RETURNTODUSTofficial/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCULx6mhjCauXG9S8rVWnMPASpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/53Hm23U3dtaHeB5Oy6GbaSFollow 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/1tX46T9ptOs3nf5uPozqKiThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@damolition82

In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire to discuss the band’s powerful new album, Villainous. Amanda shares the story behind the record, the inspiration for its themes, collaborating with Maria Brink of In This Moment, and how her background in psychology and therapy has shaped both her songwriting and her outlook on life.The conversation explores the evolution from Love, Drugs & Misery to Villainous, the strength of the rock community, the emotional impact of personal loss, and why music continues to be such a powerful outlet for healing, resilience and connection. Amanda also looks ahead to taking the new material on the road and what fans can expect from the next chapter of Eva Under Fire.Then the Ampocalypse arrives.With humanity preparing to leave Earth behind, Amanda is given responsibility for one of the last colony ships carrying survivors to a new world. As one of the leaders of humanity’s future, she must preserve music’s legacy, rebuild civilisation, decide what deserves a place in the new society, and even create the very first music festival on an entirely new planet. But before the journey begins, she insists on making room for one unexpected luxury: a swimming pool. After all, it’s not just the small luxuries that are important.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: which album would you preserve to represent humanity’s musical legacy—and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #EvaUnderFire #AmandaLyberg #Villainous #RockMusic #MariaBrink #InThisMoment #AlternativeMusic #MusicPodcast #MusicInterview #NewMusic #RockVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction to Amanda Lyberg and Eva Under Fire01:54 The Journey to 'Villainous' and Its Significance06:27 Exploring the Concept of 'Villainous'09:27 The Evolution from 'Love, Drugs and Misery' to 'Villainous'12:31 The Impact of Rock Music Community15:53 Songwriting as Catharsis17:00 Collaboration with Maria Brink20:02 Influence of Female Rock Icons23:25 The Intersection of Music and Therapy26:19 Personal Loss and Its Influence on Art28:44 The Emotional Journey of Music31:03 Anticipation for Live Performances33:38 Imagining an Apocalypse39:12 Preserving Music's Legacy41:52 Building a New World45:30 The First Music Festival on a New PlanetSocial linksFollow Eva Under Fire:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/evaunderfire/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/evaunderfireband/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/EvaUnderFireSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4CqPd0j1VupcPYQRTMBn1cFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Erik Ingels Graham and Patrik Carlberg Hallgren of Self Deception for a Download Festival special where the music takes a back seat and survival takes over.With the outside world collapsing, Download Festival has become the last safe place on Earth. Self Deception must decide whether to remain behind the festival’s defences or venture into the unknown, while tackling questions of leadership, survival, and what it really takes to keep a festival civilisation alive. Along the way they debate whether seasoned festival veterans or feral mosh pit warriors would thrive, who should lead the survivors, what supplies are essential in the first 24 hours, and how music could keep hope alive when everything else has fallen apart.Will experience beat chaos, or will the festival descend into madness? Welcome to the Ampocalypse.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if Download Festival became humanity’s last safe haven, who would you want leading your civilisation—and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #SelfDeception #DownloadFestival #Rock #Metal #FestivalCulture #MusicPodcast #FestivalSurvival #BandInterview #AlternativeCultureVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction to the festival apocalypse scenario00:57 Deciding whether to stay safe or venture out01:24 Festival infrastructure vital for survival02:50 Who would survive best at Download?03:07 Festival veterans vs. feral warriors04:03 Leadership and decision-making in chaos05:31 Securing supplies in the first 24 hours06:07 Morale boosting with self-deception songs07:06 Choosing a safe base of operations08:01 Conclusion: surviving the initial chaosSocial links Follow Self Deception:Websitehttps://selfdeception.seInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/selfdeception_official/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/selfdeceptionsthlm/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUvxp9UzInvfsbxUN7A9AMgSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0FHW0Lp33r3fvIG0HL4mW0Follow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. at Download Festival as the festival becomes humanity’s last safe haven. With the outside world collapsing, Sonny is thrown into a Download Festival Ampocalypse to decide how he would help build a new civilisation from the festival grounds.From choosing the people best suited to survive and lead, to deciding how music can keep morale high, Sonny shares his thoughts on community, resilience and making the most of Download’s infrastructure. Along the way, he reveals who he’d want by his side, why survivalists might have the edge, and how even a festival cabin could become prime real estate in the new world.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if Download Festival became humanity’s last safe haven, which band would you want leading your new civilisation — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #POD #SonnySandoval #DownloadFestival #Rock #AlternativeMusic #FestivalCulture #Podcast #MusicInterview #FestivalVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene01:06 Imagining a Festival Apocalypse at Download01:42 Would You Stay or Flee in an Apocalypse?02:21 The Role of Music and Festival Culture in Survival03:07 Different Types of Festival Attendees and Their Survival Skills04:07 Leadership and Community in a Crisis05:07 First Priorities: Food, Water, and Morale06:01 Songs to Keep Calm or Create Chaos06:28 Claiming a Safe Zone at Download06:59 Humour and Monetization in a Festival ApocalypseSocial linksFollow P.O.D.:Websitehttps://payableondeath.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pod/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/POD/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3B67QDqkDsS6H4SGpoYEIgSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6KO6G41BBLTDNYOLefWTMUFollow 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/1tX46T9ptOs3nf5uPozqKiThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@damolition82

In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Matt McAndrew of Rain City Drive for another special Download Festival edition of the show. With the outside world collapsing, Download has become one of the last remaining safe havens, leaving Matt to decide how to survive, who to trust, and what it takes to lead a festival civilisation through the end of the world.Would you stay behind the festival gates or risk everything beyond the fences? Together we discuss the first priorities for survival, the importance of festival infrastructure, whether seasoned festival veterans have the edge, and how quick thinking, resourcefulness and a sense of humour could be just as valuable as food and supplies when the Ampocalypse begins.As morale becomes just as important as survival, Matt also reveals the soundtrack he’d choose to keep hope alive, designs his ideal festival headquarters, and shares what kind of leader he’d become when Download transforms into humanity’s last refuge.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Download Festival, what would be the very first thing you’d secure for your own survival — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #RainCityDrive #DownloadFestival #Download2026 #FestivalApocalypse #RockPodcast #AlternativeRock #AlternativeMusic #FestivalLife #DoningtonParkVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and setting the scene at Download Festival02:04 Deciding to stay at the festival during the apocalypse02:47 Vital festival infrastructure for survival03:28 Who is most likely to survive a festival apocalypse?04:16 The resilience of festival veterans and mud sliders05:02 Leadership and potential dictatorship at the festival05:55 First priorities in a chaotic survival situation06:31 Choosing music to boost morale during crisis07:01 Designing a festival base of operations07:18 Humorous take on leadership symbols and thronesSocial linksFollow Rain City Drive:Websitehttps://raincitydrive.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/raincitydrive/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/raincitydrive/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@raincitydriveSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4rMxZovfLSDjEL9eI2pKo7Follow 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/1tX46T9ptOs3nf5uPozqKiThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@damolition82

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Bradley H-Clarke, Tim Harris and Ollie Beaton of Black Water County to discuss what would happen if Download Festival became the last safe place on Earth.As the festival apocalypse unfolds, Black Water County consider whether they would stay behind the gates or risk heading into the unknown, what resources would become essential, and why festival buggies and beer might suddenly become vital survival tools.The conversation also explores which festival veterans would be best equipped for chaos, who would step up to lead a new festival civilisation, and how humour, resilience and songs like “Darkest Days” could help keep spirits alive when everything outside the festival has fallen apart.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Download Festival, which band would you want leading the survivors — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #BlackWaterCounty #DownloadFestival #FestivalApocalypse #RockMusic #AlternativeCulture #MusicPodcast #FestivalLife #ApocalypseVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and setting the festival scene01:10 Imagining a festival apocalypse scenario02:01 Deciding whether to stay or flee the festival02:30 Vital festival resources for survival03:21 Which festival crowd would survive best03:56 Leadership and community in a festival society04:58 Supplies and resources in chaos06:55 Songs and morale in a crisis08:04 Choosing a base of operations08:56 Conclusion and humorous reflectionsSocial linksFollow Black Water County:Websitehttps://blackwatercounty.co.uk/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/blackwatercounty/?hl=en-gbFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BlackWaterCounty/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/blackwatercountySpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1sgZbqvLhhmpwHKoG66D0rFollow 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/1tX46T9ptOs3nf5uPozqKiThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@damolition82

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Simon Roach and Harley Watson of RXPTRS to answer one simple question: what happens if the apocalypse begins at Download Festival? With thousands of fans trapped inside the UK’s biggest rock and metal festival, could Download become humanity’s last surviving civilisation?From choosing the best place to build a new society to deciding which festival characters would thrive when the world falls apart, Simon and Harley tackle every aspect of surviving a festival-based apocalypse. They discuss everything from food, morale and the importance of festival infrastructure to one of the biggest questions of all: who would make the better leader of humanity’s last community, Fred Durst or Keanu Reeves?🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Download Festival, where would you make your base, and who would you choose to lead the last surviving festival civilisation? What Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #RXPTRS #DownloadFestival #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #Rock #Metal #AlternativeCultureVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction to Raptors and Festival Setting01:08 Imagining an Apocalypse at Download Festival01:54 Festival Infrastructure and Survival Priorities02:58 Key Festival Characters for Survival04:05 Leadership and Community in a Festival Apocalypse05:04 Survival Supplies and Morale Boosters06:06 Festival Fans as Survival Experts06:55 Choosing a Download Festival Base of Operations08:06 Music and Morale in a Post-Apocalyptic Festival09:02 Festival Culture and Its Role in Society09:55 Humorous Endings and Festival Beard OffSocial linksFollow RXPTRS:Websitehttps://rxptrs.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rxptrs/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/RXPTRS/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@v13mediaSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6wZR4nBBIVGgEzBBtkzkJ8Follow 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 

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Olly Tooze and Nick Buttermilk of Creeping Jean for a Download Festival special, where the apocalypse has unfolded beyond the festival gates and Download has become one of the last remaining safe havens.Would you stay inside the festival gates or take your chances in the outside world? Olly and Nick tackle the big questions as they discuss survival strategies, leadership, resource management, and the importance of toilets when civilisation collapses around Download Festival.The conversation explores everything from hoarding supplies in the first 24 hours to choosing the perfect festival stronghold, identifying who would emerge as Download’s ultimate leader, and deciding which songs should soundtrack the end of the world—including Creeping Jean’s own “The Big Cheese”. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, unexpected survival tips, and a reminder that sometimes the best plan is to find a safe spot and wait for it all to blow over.We also discuss the value of festival veterans in a crisis, whether community spirit would survive the chaos, the importance of practical skills and resources, and why the person with the fridge and generator might suddenly become the most important person at Download. As always, the conversation blends humour with surprisingly thoughtful answers as we imagine what life might look like after the fall of civilisation.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Download Festival, would you stay inside the arena or try to escape — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #CreepingJean #DownloadFestival #Download2026 #FestivalApocalypse #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #AlternativeMusic #FestivalLife #DoningtonParkVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and setting the scene at Download Festival02:05 Deciding whether to stay or venture outside during the apocalypse03:58 Essential infrastructure for survival: toilets, supplies, and community05:59 Who would be the festival survival king? The role of leadership07:52 Critical supplies in the first 24 hours: hoarding and sharing09:59 Using music to influence morale and chaos management11:16 Choosing a permanent base of operations within the festivalSocial linksFollow Creeping Jean:Websitehttps://www.creepingjean.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/creepingjeanband/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/creepingjeanband/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@CreepingjeanbandSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3lEdEHlb1g3ru9TY2bhBcMFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Yannick Lehmann and Tommy-Lee Abt of Paleface Swiss for a special Download Festival edition of the show. With Download Festival transformed into one of the last remaining safe havens in a collapsing world, Damian puts the band’s survival instincts to the test and discovers how they would navigate the end of civilisation.From securing essential resources and establishing leadership to managing a growing community of survivors, Yannick and Tommy-Lee explore what it would take to survive when Download becomes humanity’s final refuge. Along the way, they discuss the importance of water, the challenges of governance, the role of music in maintaining morale, and whether festival veterans or hardened preppers would be better equipped for life after the apocalypse.Would Download become a thriving new society or descend into chaos? Which bands would be trusted to lead? And what would be the first priorities in the crucial opening hours of a global collapse? This Download Festival special blends humour, festival culture, and survival strategy as Paleface Swiss step into their very own Ampocalypse.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Download Festival and you were there, what would your survival plan be — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #PalefaceSwiss #YannickLehmann #TommyLeeAbt #DownloadFestival #Download2026 #DownloadSpecial #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #Metal #DownloadDog #AlternativeCulture #DoningtonPark #EndOfTheWorldVideographer: Cara FeslsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction to the Download Apocalypse scenario01:05 Festival as a safe haven amidst global collapse02:07 Priorities: Beer, water, and survival essentials03:01 Festival culture: veterans vs. preppers03:48 Leadership in a festival society: band choices04:50 Governance: Democracy or authoritarian rule06:00 Essential supplies in the first 24 hours07:01 Morale boosters: Music and community07:57 Choosing a base of operations at the festival08:49 Conclusion: Surviving the Download ApocalypseSocial linksFollow Paleface Swiss:Websitehttps://palefaceswiss.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqwOG8jmgkmum-8-V6arEbQ2zP7F7Ic48OvrACQhf6STjaorBAzInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/palefaceswiss/?hl=enFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/palefaceswiss/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/PALEFACESWISSSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/467M2s2YxXdlL2ZpDUNL3AFollow 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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by n0trixx to discuss her ambitious new album, A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia. Through a blend of alternative music, innovative production, and deeply personal storytelling, n0trixx has created a record that explores the realities of mental health in a unique and thought-provoking way.The conversation dives into the creative process behind the album, examining how different mental health conditions were translated into sound and how music can be used to represent experiences that are often difficult to put into words. n0trixx shares the challenges of balancing darkness with hope, the importance of authenticity, and the emotional journey that shaped the project from concept to completion.Damian and n0trixx also discuss collaboration, visual storytelling, music videos, songwriting, and the genre-bending approach that helped bring A Catalogue of Madness and Melancholia to life. Together, they explore the role music can play in helping listeners connect with their own experiences while opening up conversations around mental health.Of course, no visit to Ampocalypse would be complete without facing the end of the world. In the final segment, n0trixx steps into the apocalypse to reveal his survival strategy, the role music would play in a collapsing society, and whether he has what it takes to make it through the end of civilisation.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if society collapsed tomorrow, which album would you choose to soundtrack the apocalypse — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #n0trixx #ACatalogueOfMadnessAndMelancholia #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #AlternativeMusic #IndependentMusic #ConceptAlbum #MusicInterview #MusicPodcast #Songwriting #SoundDesign #GenreBending #CreativeProcess #MentalHealthInMusic #AlternativeCulture #RockMusic #NewMusic #PodcastInterview #ApocalypseVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://n0trixx.comhttps://www.instagram.com/n0trixx/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/n0trixx/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/n0trixxV13 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 to the Artist and Album02:06 The Emotional Impact of the Album04:48 Exploring Mental Health Themes10:36 Translating Internal Struggles into Sound16:22 Balancing Darkness with Light19:24 Challenges in Songwriting and Production21:42 Collaboration and Creative Process26:20 Visual Storytelling in Music Videos28:43 The Emotional Arc of the Album30:42 Future Directions in Music32:34 Apocalypse Section: Chaos and Survival

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

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Dan Palmer of Zebrahead for another Slam Dunk Special as he steps into his very own festival apocalypse.With the gates closed and the outside world descending into chaos, Dan imagines what it would take to survive an apocalypse at Slam Dunk Festival. From identifying which festival tribes would thrive, to deciding what supplies become the most valuable commodities, the conversation blends humour, survival strategy, and the unique sense of community that exists within the festival scene.Along the way, Dan explains why festival culture could be the key to keeping people together when everything else falls apart, shares his thoughts on leadership during a crisis, and reveals why alcohol, food, clean socks and good music might be just as important as any survival plan. He even finds himself taking on an unexpected role as the apocalypse’s resident guidance counsellor.Whether you’re a festival veteran, a mosh pit warrior, or simply wondering how long society could survive on festival supplies alone, this Slam Dunk Special offers plenty of laughs and surprisingly practical survival advice.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Slam Dunk Festival, what would your survival plan be — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #Zebrahead #DanPalmer #SlamDunkFestival #SlamDunk2026 #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #PunkRock #AlternativeMusic #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #FestivalLife #PostApocalyptic #FestivalCulture #YouTubePodcast #SpotifyPodcast #V13MediaVideographer: Cara KellyEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://zebrahead.comhttps://www.instagram.com/zebraheadofficial/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/Zebrahead/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5aVjqcfUw-U61gIpIbxoQV13 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 setting the scene at Slam Dunk01:52 Imagining the outside apocalypse and staying safe inside02:27 Festival culture as a survival asset03:34 Festival fan subcultures best suited for survival04:10 Leadership and community in a festival apocalypse05:17 Essential supplies: alcohol, food, and socks06:21 Morale and music: Zebrahead’s playlist for survival07:08 Designating a festival base and leadership roles07:38 Dan’s role as guidance counselor in the apocalypse08:13 Conclusion: making the best of a bad situation

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by JT Woodruff, Matt Ridenour, and Mark McMillon of Hawthorne Heights for a special Slam Dunk Festival edition of the show.With the band's appearance at Slam Dunk 2026 complete, it's time to find out how they would handle their very own festival apocalypse. Would they stay and defend the site, or make a run for it? Which parts of the festival become essential for survival? And who among the crowds would be best equipped to thrive when society collapses around them?The conversation quickly descends into organised chaos as Hawthorne Heights debate leadership, survival strategies, and what happens when food, water, alcohol, and other vital resources become the most valuable commodities in the world. From choosing the perfect base of operations to discussing whether civilisation can survive without rules, the band embrace the madness of the Ampocalypse concept with plenty of humour along the way.Along the way, they explore the idea of building a new society from the remains of Slam Dunk, assigning roles, maintaining morale through music, and even discussing the business opportunities that might emerge when the apocalypse becomes a little too profitable.If you've ever wondered whether a music festival could become humanity's last great stronghold, this is the episode for you.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. If an apocalypse broke out at Slam Dunk, would you stay and defend the festival or try to escape — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #HawthorneHeights #SlamDunkFestival #SlamDunk2026 #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #PostApocalyptic #AlternativeMusic #RockMusic #PopPunk #EmoMusic #MusicPodcastVideographer: Cara KellyEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://hawthorneheights.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hawthorneheights/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/HawthorneHeights/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/@HawthorneHeightsbandV13 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 setting the apocalyptic scene01:12 Deciding to shelter at Slam Dunk festival02:30 Festival culture and vital infrastructure in crisis04:27 Who would be the best survivalist among festival fans07:29 Leadership styles: chaos vs. control08:32 Controlling resources: food, water, and alcohol09:24 Morale and music: the role of songs in survival10:38 Choosing a base of operations within the festival12:27 The importance of maintaining societal norms12:52 Roles in a post-apocalyptic festival world13:30 Final thoughts and survival outlooks

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by MAH of SiM for a special on-site Slam Dunk Festival edition, stepping away from the stage and straight into his own festival apocalypse.With the crowds, music, and festival atmosphere surrounding them, MAH is faced with a simple question: if the apocalypse broke out at Slam Dunk, would he stay and survive or make a run for it? From identifying the most valuable resources hidden within the festival grounds to deciding which groups of fans would be best equipped to survive, the conversation explores how a one-day music festival might transform into humanity's last stand.MAH also reveals which artists would make the best leaders in a post-apocalyptic society, where he would establish his base of operations inside the festival, and why staying observant might be his greatest survival skill. Along the way, the discussion highlights the importance of community, leadership, resilience, and the role music can play in keeping hope alive when everything else falls apart.Featuring plenty of laughs, festival survival tactics, and some surprisingly thoughtful answers, this Slam Dunk special offers a unique glimpse into how one of Japan's most exciting bands might handle the end of the world.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. Let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Slam Dunk, where would you make your stand, and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #SlamDunkFestival #SlamDunk2026 #SiM #MAH #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #MusicPodcast #AlternativeMusic #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #FestivalLife #PostApocalyptic #V13MediaVideographer: Cara KellyEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://store.sxixm.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sim_japan/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/SiMfromJapan/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcrvP_Z93Zts_Xd7UGKH2CQV13 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 Setting the Apocalyptic Scene01:05 Deciding to Stay or Escape: Family and Safety01:47 Festival Infrastructure Useful for Survival02:39 Which Festival Fans Would Survive Best?03:27 Festival Leaders in a Post-Apocalyptic Society04:09 Essential Supplies in the First 24 Hours04:37 Music and Morale: Songs to Keep Hope Alive05:13 Choosing a Base of Operations at Slam Dunk06:01 Ma's Role in the Apocalypse: The Watcher06:16 Closing Remarks and Appreciation

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Geoff Murphy of Call Me Amour for a special on-site Slam Dunk Festival edition of the show.A few weeks back, Geoff stepped into his own Ampocalypse and laid out his plan for surviving the end of the world at a music festival. Now, surrounded by the organised chaos of Slam Dunk Festival, Damian catches up with him to find out whether he still stands by those decisions or if a few hours at Slam Dunk have completely changed his mind.Whilst clutching a hangover, Geoff revisits the key choices from his original apocalypse scenario, from deciding whether to stay and defend the festival site or make a run for it, to choosing which festival attendees would be most likely to survive. The conversation explores scavenging for resources, managing a growing community, maintaining morale, and the difficult task of deciding who gets invited when rebuilding civilisation from the ashes.There are plenty of laughs along the way as Geoff explains how he would secure supplies, why security guards could become a serious problem in a festival apocalypse, and whether thousands of music fans would be an asset or a liability when society collapses. Most importantly, Damian puts Geoff's original survival strategy to the test to see if it still holds up now that he's standing in the middle of the very festival he imagined trying to survive.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. Let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Slam Dunk Festival, would you stay and defend the site or try to escape — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #CallMeAmour #GeoffMurphy #SlamDunkFestival #SlamDunk2026 #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #AlternativeMusic #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #FestivalLife #UKFestivals #HeavyMusic #FestivalChaos #V13Media #PodcastInterview #MusicInterview #FestivalSeason #PostHardcore #ApocalypseScenarioVideographer: Cara KellyEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://callmeamour.comhttps://www.instagram.com/callmeamour/?hl=en-gbhttps://www.facebook.com/CALLMEAMOURband/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/@CALLMEAMOURV13 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 Festival Setting00:24 Jeff's Festival Experience and Staying on Site01:01 Survival Strategies: Seasoned Campers vs. Other Survivors02:02 Resources and Backstage Raids in the Apocalypse03:18 Festival Resources and Picky Invitations04:34 Music and Band Picks for the Apocalypse Playlist05:21 Favourite Bands: Living and Dead06:06 Festival Morale and Challenges07:28 Chaos and Funny Festival Stories08:30 Security and Escape Tactics09:11 Festival Hygiene and Showers in the Apocalypse09:46 Long-term Survival and Festival Atmosphere

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Anna Shields of Dead Pony for a special Slam Dunk Festival edition of the show.With Dead Pony having appeared on the Slam Dunk Festival 2026 line-up, Anna steps away from the stage and into her own Ampocalypse as we imagine a festival site descending into chaos. From securing vital resources and choosing the safest place to establish a base, to deciding who would make the best survivors in a post-apocalyptic festival society, this episode explores what happens when the music stops and survival becomes the headline act.Together, Damian and Anna discuss leadership during a crisis, the importance of community, and whether festival veterans, mosh pit warriors, or carefully prepared attendees would be best equipped to survive. They also tackle some of the biggest questions facing any festival apocalypse, including where to shelter, how to organise a new society, and which music would keep morale high when everything else falls apart.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if Slam Dunk Festival became ground zero for the apocalypse, who would make the best survivors — festival veterans, mosh pit warriors, festival preppers, or someone else entirely — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#DeadPony #AnnaShields #SlamDunkFestival #SlamDunk2026 #Ampocalypse #FestivalApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #AlternativeMusic #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #UKFestivals #PostApocalyptic #ZombieApocalypse #HeavyMusicVideographer: Cara KellyEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://deadponyband.comhttps://www.instagram.com/deadponyband/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/DeadPonyBand/https://www.youtube.com/@deadponybandV13 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 Festival Setting01:00 Imagining a Festival Apocalypse02:10 Crucial Festival Resources for Survival03:50 Who Makes the Best Festival Survivors?04:56 Leadership in a Festival Society06:14 Music to Keep Morale High07:01 Choosing a Base of Operations07:47 Roles in a Festival Apocalypse08:19 Closing Remarks and Survival Tips

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Bradley H-Clarke, Tim Harris and Ollie Beaton of Black Water County to discuss what would happen if Download Festival became the last safe place on Earth.As the festival apocalypse unfolds, Black Water County consider whether they would stay behind the gates or risk heading into the unknown, what resources would become essential, and why festival buggies and beer might suddenly become vital survival tools.The conversation also explores which festival veterans would be best equipped for chaos, who would step up to lead a new festival civilisation, and how humour, resilience and songs like “Darkest Days” could help keep spirits alive when everything outside the festival has fallen apart.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if an apocalypse broke out at Download Festival, which band would you want leading the survivors — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #BlackWaterCounty #DownloadFestival #FestivalApocalypse #RockMusic #AlternativeCulture #MusicPodcast #FestivalLife #ApocalypseVideographer: Cara FelsteadEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldChapters00:00 Introduction and setting the festival scene01:10 Imagining a festival apocalypse scenario02:01 Deciding whether to stay or flee the festival02:30 Vital festival resources for survival03:21 Which festival crowd would survive best03:56 Leadership and community in a festival society04:58 Supplies and resources in chaos06:55 Songs and morale in a crisis08:04 Choosing a base of operations08:56 Conclusion and humorous reflectionsSocial linksFollow Black Water County:Websitehttps://blackwatercounty.co.uk/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/blackwatercounty/?hl=en-gbFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BlackWaterCounty/?locale=en_GBYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/blackwatercountySpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1sgZbqvLhhmpwHKoG66D0rFollow 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/1tX46T9ptOs3nf5uPozqKiThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@damolition82

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Lø Spirit to discuss the deeply personal journey behind his debut album Isn’t Life Beautiful. The conversation explores the realities of mental health, vulnerability in songwriting, and how music can become both an emotional outlet and a form of survival. Lø Spirit opens up about therapy, authenticity, social media pressures, and the creative process that shaped one of his most honest releases to date.The episode also dives into collaboration, storytelling through music, and the excitement surrounding upcoming live performances, including appearances connected to Warped Tour. From DIY music videos to blending electronic influences into his sound, Lø Spirit shares how adversity, resilience, and personal growth helped define both the album and his artistic identity.Then, as always, the conversation descends into full Ampocalypse territory as Lø Spirit faces a bizarre animal apocalypse scenario, discussing survival, the role of music in a collapsing world, and what humanity’s soundtrack might sound like at the end of civilisation.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if society collapsed during an animal uprising, which track would you choose to soundtrack the apocalypse — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #LøSpirit #WarpedTour #MentalHealth #RockMusic #AlternativeMusic #Podcast #MusicInterview #Songwriting #NewMusic #EmotionalMusic #MusicPodcast #PostHardcore #CreativeProcess #FestivalCultureSocial linksBand socials:https://www.lospirit.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lo.spirit/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/LoSpiritMusic/https://www.youtube.com/lospiritV13 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 to Low Spirit and His Journey02:56 The Making of 'Isn't Life Beautiful' Album05:48 Themes of Pain and Resilience in Music09:02 The Irony of Life's Beauty11:56 Personal Stories Behind the Songs14:55 The Creative Process and DIY Music Video17:52 Selecting Songs for the Album21:04 Addressing Mental Health Through Music24:13 The Importance of Therapy and Vulnerability26:54 Conclusion and Reflections on Authenticity27:43 Navigating Authenticity in Social Media28:23 The Journey to 'Isn't Life Beautiful'32:09 The Pressure of Expectations in Music33:31 Collaborating with Millennium: A New Direction36:12 From Covers to Original Music: A Personal Journey40:39 The Significance of Warped Tour43:06 Imagining an Animal Apocalypse48:35 Music's Role in a Post-Apocalyptic World

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Geoff Murphy of Call Me Amour for a conversation that dives deep into festival culture, mental health awareness within the alternative music scene, and what happens when a music festival becomes humanity’s last surviving society.Across the episode, Geoff reflects on Call Me Amour preparing to play both Slam Dunk Festival and 2000trees Festival, exploring the completely different atmospheres and communities that each festival creates for bands and fans alike. From discovering new artists in packed tents to preferring the more relaxed vibe of smaller festivals, the conversation highlights why live music remains such an important escape for so many people.The discussion also turns toward the growing importance of mental health support within heavy music and alternative culture. Geoff shares his thoughts on the role music can play in helping people through difficult periods, while also spotlighting organisations such as Uprawr Mental Health Foundation, Heavy Metal Therapy, Sophie Lancaster Foundation, and Metal For Good, all of which continue to support the alternative community in meaningful ways.Of course, this is Ampocalypse — so the second half of the episode throws Geoff directly into a festival apocalypse scenario. If civilisation collapsed during a festival weekend, would he stay and turn the festival grounds into a new society, or attempt to escape before everything spiralled out of control? Which festival crowds does he believe would thrive the most in this new world? And which bands would Geoff trust to rise up and lead humanity’s final surviving festival civilisation?🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if society collapsed during a music festival, which band would you trust to lead the final festival civilisation — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #CallMeAmour #GeoffMurphy #FestivalLife #MentalHealth #AlternativeMusic #HeavyMusic #SlamDunkFestival #2000Trees #Podcast #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #FestivalCulture #MentalHealthAwareness #MusicCommunity #PostApocalypse #FestivalSurvival #HeavyMusicCommunity #UKRock #AlternativeSceneVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://callmeamour.comhttps://www.instagram.com/callmeamour/https://www.facebook.com/CALLMEAMOURband/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4Cmk-fBPa311XrUecxfDQV13 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 Festival Excitement and Anticipation08:50 The Importance of Mental Health Awareness13:57 The Role of Music in Mental Health19:19 Surviving the Apocalypse at Festivals27:21 Building a New Society at Festivals

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Jason Perry of A to discuss the band’s long-awaited return with their brand-new album Prang. More than 20 years after their last full-length release, Jason opens up about what reignited the creative spark behind A, how the band approached songwriting differently after such a long hiatus, and why honesty and spontaneity became such an important part of the recording process.The conversation also explores how the music industry has evolved since the early 2000s, the changing culture around festivals and live music, and why community remains at the heart of alternative rock. With Slam Dunk Festival approaching, Jason reflects on legacy, nostalgia, and what it means for A to return to festival stages in a completely different era of music.Then, as always on Ampocalypse, the conversation descends into chaos as Jason faces a full festival apocalypse scenario — debating whether to stay and defend the festival grounds or attempt to escape before society collapses, which festival resources suddenly become essential for survival, and why festival toilets may become the most valuable commodity in the end times.If you enjoy conversations about alternative rock, pop punk, festival culture, songwriting, and the realities of surviving the modern music industry, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse and let me know in the comments: if society collapsed during a music festival, would you stay and build a survivor community inside the festival grounds or risk escaping into the outside world — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #ABand #JasonPerry #Prang #AlternativeRock #PopPunk #SlamDunkFestival #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #FestivalCulture #LiveMusic #UKRock #CookingVinyl #RockInterview #PodcastInterview #MusicIndustry #HeavyMusic #FestivalApocalypseVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://therockbandcalled-a.os.fanhttps://www.instagram.com/therockbandcalled_a/?hl=en-gbhttps://www.youtube.com/@therockbandcalled_aV13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media Damian 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 The Return of A: A Long-Awaited Comeback04:25 The Creative Spark: How the New Album Came to Life10:11 Navigating the Changing Music Industry16:11 The Essence of Live Music: Community and Connection20:33 Slam Dunk Festival: A Celebration of Legacy and New Beginnings27:09 Festival Culture: Nostalgia and Modernity32:28 Surviving the Apocalypse: Festival Life and Community Dynamics

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Morgan Rose of Sevendust to discuss the band’s powerful new album One, reflecting on more than 30 years together as one of modern metal’s most respected acts. Morgan opens up about the meaning behind the album title, the freedom Sevendust have found creatively after decades in the industry, and how the band’s chemistry has remained strong through the highs and lows of their career.The conversation also explores the creative process behind “Unbreakable,” how Sevendust continue evolving while staying true to themselves, and why touring the UK still means so much to the band. Morgan shares honest insights into songwriting, longevity in heavy music, and the mindset that has kept Sevendust pushing forward for over three decades.As always on Ampocalypse, the interview then descends into chaos as Morgan faces a zombie apocalypse scenario — discussing survival roles, strategy, and whether life on tour has secretly prepared Sevendust for the end of civilisation.If you’re a fan of heavy music, alternative metal, behind-the-scenes band stories, and apocalypse survival scenarios, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if the zombie apocalypse began tomorrow, which Sevendust track would you use as your survival anthem — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Sevendust #MorganRose #Ampocalypse #MetalPodcast #RockPodcast #AlternativeMetal #HeavyMetal #HardRock #OneAlbum #MusicInterview #ZombieApocalypse #MetalCommunity #BandInterview #UKTour #RockMusic #Metalheads #Unbreakable #Podcast #DamianFitzGerald Videographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://sevendust.comhttps://x.com/sevendust?s=21https://www.instagram.com/sevendustofficial/https://www.facebook.com/sevendustofficial/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA48CJ7jsQc2hG2FG0735Mg V13 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 to Seven Dust and New Album03:13 The Meaning Behind 'One' and Band Dynamics05:49 The Creative Process of 'Unbreakable'09:01 Evolving Band Chemistry Over 30 Years12:02 Returning to the UK and Touring Challenges15:02 Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse: A Fun Segment

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Jarle Kvåle of Norwegian black metal band Vreid to dive deep into their powerful new album, The Sky Turns Black.Together, they explore the creative journey behind the record, how time away from writing helped shape a stronger artistic identity, and why isolation and nature play such a huge role in the band’s songwriting process. Jarle reflects on the ambition behind the album, building a record that feels like a complete journey rather than just a collection of songs, and how Vreid continue to push their sound deeper into cinematic black metal territory.The conversation also turns to the stunning video for “Loving the Dead,” its surreal and haunting visual world, and the collaboration with Chris Pontius that brought an unexpected but perfect energy to the project. Jarle discusses the lasting influence of David Lynch on his creativity, the symbolic and powerful role of Agnete Kjølsrud of Djerv within the song’s story, and how atmosphere and storytelling are just as important as riffs and heaviness.Of course, no episode of Ampocalypse would be complete without the apocalypse scenario—this time diving into a world of demons, survival, and whether heavy metal might actually be humanity’s greatest weapon when the end finally comes.If you love black metal, atmospheric heavy music, cinematic storytelling, and deep conversations about creativity, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if demons rose and society collapsed, which metal track would you choose as humanity’s final battle anthem — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #Vreid #JarleKvåle #TheSkyTurnsBlack #BlackMetal #NorwegianBlackMetal #HeavyMetal #MetalPodcast #LovingTheDead #ChrisPontius #DavidLynch #AgneteKjølsrud #Djerv #MetalInterview #NewMusic #MetalCommunity #AlternativeMusic #DarkMusic #AtmosphericBlackMetal #ExtremeMetal #PodcastInterview #DamianFitzGeraldVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://www.vreid.nohttps://x.com/vreidofficial?s=21https://www.instagram.com/vreidofficial/https://www.facebook.com/vreidofficial/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/VreidV13 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 Welcome to Ampocalypse01:08 The Sky Turns Black: A New Era for Vreid03:34 The Creative Process Behind the Album06:36 The Impact of Isolation on Creativity08:07 The Journey of the Album09:47 Loving the Dead: A Cinematic Experience12:15 Collaboration with Chris Pontius15:57 The Surreal Quality of the Music Video17:30 David Lynch’s Influence on Vreid19:10 Agnete Kjølsrud’s Role in the Song21:21 Ampocalypse: The Concept of the Apocalypse22:43 Survival Instincts in the Apocalypse23:01 The Power of Heavy Metal24:22 Agnete Kjølsrud: Humanity’s Weapon Against Demons25:07 Choosing the Right Track to Fight Demons25:43 Rebuilding Society or Embracing Metal Life

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian is joined by legendary guitarist John 5 to talk about his long-awaited solo UK and European tour, the critically acclaimed album Ghost, and what it means to finally step fully into the spotlight as a solo artist.Best known for his work with artists including Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and now Mötley Crüe, John 5 reflects on the excitement of bringing his own music to intimate venues across the UK and Europe for the first proper full solo run. He shares why smaller rooms create a completely different energy, how Ghost was recorded with a live feel in mind, and why diversity in sound—from crushing riffs to bluegrass and jazz influences—has always been such an important part of his musical identity.John also opens up about life on the road, the importance of respecting the people around you on tour, and why live instrumental music creates a unique connection with an audience that words sometimes cannot.Then, it’s time to see how John 5 would fare in his own Ampocalypse—where a global solar flare wipes out electricity, modern technology disappears overnight, and live music might be the only entertainment left. Could he survive with just an acoustic guitar and instinct alone?🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if the world lost electricity tomorrow, what would be your survival plan—and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#John5 #Ampocalypse #GhostAlbum #SoloTour #GuitarLegend #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #InstrumentalMusic #MötleyCrüe #RobZombie #MarilynManson #GuitarPlayer #LiveMusic #RockInterview #MusicPodcast #UKTour #EuropeanTour #ApocalypsePodcast #HeavyMusic #DamianFitzGeraldVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://john-5.com/main/https://x.com/john5guitarist?s=21https://www.instagram.com/john5official/https://www.facebook.com/John5official/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAs30zOb0rrocyCAYezm6LwV13 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 Welcome to the Ampocalypse01:30 Significance of the Solo Tour03:11 The Magic of Intimate Venues06:29 Mindset of a Solo Artist08:55 Reflections on the Album 'Ghost'10:54 Exploring Musical Diversity14:09 Anticipation for Live Performances16:30 The Connection of Instrumental Music19:12 The Apocalypse Scenario22:17 Survival Skills in the Apocalypse24:06 The Magic of Live Music24:38 Embracing Technology Post-Apocalypse

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Danny Case of From Ashes to New to dive into their latest album Reflections, out now. The conversation explores the creative process behind the record, from managing the pressure of following up Blackout to shaping a sound that balances heavy intensity with melodic depth. Danny shares insight into the themes driving the album, how the band approached songwriting, and what it means to evolve while staying true to their identity.The episode also looks ahead to Ashes to New’s packed touring schedule, including sold-out European shows and major US dates. Danny reflects on fan reactions, the excitement of bringing new material to the stage, and how the band is navigating bigger venues and growing audiences. From chart success to behind-the-scenes band dynamics, this is a deep dive into a band hitting its stride in today’s rock scene.Of course, it wouldn’t be Ampocalypse without a twist. In the second half, Danny steps into a Mad Max-style end-of-the-world scenario, sharing how he’d survive when chaos takes over. Expect strategy, humour, and a glimpse into the mindset of a frontman when the world goes full throttle into the unknown.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: how would you survive a Mad Max-style wasteland — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#AshesToNew #DannyCase #Reflections #RockMusic #NewMusic #AltMetal #HardRock #MusicInterview #Podcast #Ampocalypse #MusicPodcast #LiveMusic #TourLife #BehindTheMusic #Apocalypse #MadMaxVibesVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://www.fromashestonew.comhttps://x.com/fromashestonew?s=21https://www.instagram.com/fromashestonew/https://www.facebook.com/FromAshesToNew/https://www.youtube.com/FromAshesToNewV13 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 to Reflections and Upcoming Tours01:52 The Creative Process Behind Reflections05:11 Themes and Sonic Diversity in the Album07:30 Chart Success and Industry Challenges09:21 Pressure of Following Up Blackout11:07 Touring Europe: Fan Reactions and Special Plans14:45 Transitioning to Arena Shows in the US17:54 Apocalypse Scenario: Survival Strategies24:01 Final Thoughts and Reflections on the Journey

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Adam Kerr from As Everything Unfolds to dive deep into the creation of their latest album “Did You Ask To Be Set Free?”. With the record now out, Adam reflects on the emotional weight behind the songwriting, exploring how personal experiences and even maladaptive daydreaming shaped the sound and themes across the album.The conversation also unpacks standout moments including the single “Gasoline”, the band’s approach to music videos, and the collaborative process behind the record, including working with Daniel Winter-Bates of Bury Tomorrow. Adam offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in a modern rock band, from navigating creativity under pressure to building a connection with fans through honest and immersive music.With Download Festival on the horizon, the discussion shifts to the band’s festival experiences, what it means to perform on such an iconic stage, and how the energy of a live crowd shapes their performance. Then, as always on Ampocalypse, things take a turn… as Adam faces a festival-themed end-of-the-world scenario. If Download became the last remaining society, who leads, how do you survive, and what role does music play when everything else falls apart?🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: would you stay at a festival if it became the last safe place on Earth — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#AdamKerr #AsEverythingUnfolds #DidYouAskToBeSetFree #Gasoline #DownloadFestival #BuryTomorrow #DanielWinterBates #RockPodcast #MusicInterview #NewMusic #FestivalSeason #UKRock #AltMusic #PostHardcore #AmpocalypseVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://www.aseverythingunfolds.comhttps://x.com/aeuofficial?s=21https://www.instagram.com/aseverythingunfolds/https://www.facebook.com/AsEverythingUnfolds/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/user/AsEverythingUnfoldsV13 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 Album Release and Festival Excitement02:47 The Emotional Journey of Writing05:47 Exploring Maladaptive Daydreaming09:01 The Single 'Gasoline' and Its Themes12:00 Collaboration with Danny from Bury Tomorrow14:55 Download Festival Experience17:51 Preparing for Download Festival22:42 The Burden of Popularity27:03 Festival Energy and Audience Connection27:55 Surviving the Apocalypse at a Festival32:16 Leadership in a Festival Society34:01 Securing Resources in a Dystopian Festival36:18 Music's Role in Maintaining Morale

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Danny Vaughn of Tyketto to dive into the band’s latest album, Closer to the Sun, now out. Danny shares the story behind the record, exploring its timeless themes, songwriting approach, and how Tyketto continue to evolve while staying true to their roots in the rock world.The conversation also looks ahead to Tyketto’s UK and European tour, with Danny reflecting on what fans can expect from the live show, the connection with audiences across different regions, and why the UK continues to hold a special place in the band’s journey. From the creative process in the studio to the energy of the stage, this is a deep dive into modern rock through the lens of a band with decades of experience.As always on Ampocalypse, the discussion takes a turn as we explore how Danny would survive in a world shaped by an AI takeover. With technology threatening to rewrite the rules of music and creativity, could rock ‘n’ roll survive — and how do you keep the music alive when the machines take over?🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: how would you survive an AI takeover — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #Tyketto #DannyVaughn #CloserToTheSun #RockMusic #ClassicRock #NewMusic #RockInterview #MusicPodcast #UKTour #EuropeanTour #AIInMusic #MusicIndustry #LiveMusic #RockFans #PodcastEpisodeVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://www.tyketto.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tykettoofficial/https://www.facebook.com/TykettoTheOfficial/https://www.youtube.com/@TykettoOfficialV13 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 Band's New Album 'Closer to the Sun'00:29 UK Tour History and Audience Reception02:01 UK's Long Musical Attention Span and Cultural Connection03:02 Themes of Optimism and Resilience in the Album04:20 The Influence of 'Don't Come Easy' and Uplifting Music05:56 Universal Themes in Rock and Timeless Appeal07:08 Classic Arena Rock and Modern Production Techniques09:01 Single 'We Rise' as a Statement Track10:38 Collaborative Songwriting Process with Harry Scott Elliott12:30 Recording in Wales and UK Studio Experience15:09 Audience Differences Across Countries17:12 Impact of Streaming and Changes in Music Consumption19:40 AI in Music: Opportunities and Threats22:26 The Future of Music and Nostalgia for Analog24:37 Surviving the AI Takeover: Strategies and Perspectives28:45 Musicians and the Power of Live Music in the Future30:38 The Last Bastion: Live Music and Human Connection32:10 Creating the Ultimate Rock Anthem for AI Overlords

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Sebastian Fischer of Samurai Pizza Cats to dive into the band’s high-energy new album Press Start. Following the chaos and intensity of their previous release You’re Hellcome, Sebastian shares how the band pushed their sound further, embraced unpredictability in the songwriting process, and built a record that captures both their evolution and their signature madness. With Press Start now out, the conversation explores how fans have responded, what the album represents for the band, and the excitement surrounding their rapidly growing live presence — including a sold-out festival that marks a major moment in their journey.Beyond the music, this episode of Ampocalypse takes a turn into the unknown as Sebastian faces a hypothetical apocalypse scenario. From survival instincts to the role music would play at the end of the world, the discussion brings out both humour and insight, perfectly capturing the spirit of the show. It’s a conversation that blends chaos, creativity, and curiosity — everything you’d expect from Samurai Pizza Cats in and out of the studio.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: how would you survive when the world starts to collapse — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #SamuraiPizzaCats #SebastianFischer #PressStart #YoureHellcome #Metalcore #PostHardcore #NewMusic #RockPodcast #MusicInterview #HeavyMusic #AlternativeMusic #PodcastUK #YouTubeMusic #SpotifyPodcastVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://www.instagram.com/samuraipizzacats/https://www.facebook.com/samuraipizzacats/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/@samuraipizzacats666V13 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 to Samurai Pizza Cats and New Album01:52 Creative Evolution: Press Start vs. You’re Hellcome06:43 Exploring New Tracks: Super Zero, Panda Struck, and More09:29 Hidden Gems: The Significance of Error 80810:28 Fear No Slice: The Pizza Debate12:04 Collaborations: Elevating T-Rex(plosion) with Ankor13:25 Ramen Man: A Chaotic Collaboration with BABYBEARD15:51 Band Dynamics: The Impact of Robin Scheer Addition18:07 Samurai Pizza Fest: Celebrating Success and Community20:55 Future of Samurai Pizza Fest: Expanding the Celebration23:39 Pop Culture: Star Wars and Personal Favourites25:58 Surviving the Apocalypse: Strategies and Roles30:16 Pizza as Currency: The Ultimate Trade31:12 Press Start: The Anthem of the Apocalypse31:32 Rebuilding Civilization: The First Post-Volcanic Festival

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald sits down with Bailey Spinn to dive into the story behind her explosive new single Homicide — an anti-Valentine’s Day anthem that flips expectations and showcases her evolution into heavier, more emotionally charged territory. With her debut album Loser already released in 2025, Bailey reflects on the journey behind the record, what it represents for her as an artist, and how it has shaped her current sound.The conversation explores what it means to release a full album in the modern streaming era, the power of social media in shaping an artist’s career, and the unique challenges of breaking through as part of a new generation of alternative artists. Bailey also shares her ambitions for future tours and how she’s connecting with fans on a global scale, offering an honest and insightful look at life as a rising artist in today’s music industry.Of course, this is Ampocalypse… so things take a turn. In the second half, Bailey faces a hypothetical end-of-the-world scenario, revealing how she’d survive when everything falls apart — and what role music would play when it matters most.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: what song are you blasting at the end of the world — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next? #BaileySpinn #Homicide #LoserAlbum #Ampocalypse #AlternativeMusic #RockMusic #NewMusic2026 #MusicPodcast #FemaleArtists #AltRock #HeavyMusic #MusicInterview #PodcastEpisode Videographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGerald Social links Band socials:https://baileyrosespinn.comhttps://x.com/baileyspinn_?s=21https://www.instagram.com/baileyspinn/https://www.facebook.com/baileyrosespinn/https://www.tiktok.com/@baileyspinnhttps://www.youtube.com/c/BaileySpinn V13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13media Damian 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 to Bailey Spinn and Homicide03:02 The Anti-Valentine's Day Anthem05:46 Creative Collaboration with Max Squire09:04 Evolution of Musical Style12:00 The Importance of Albums in Modern Music14:59 Navigating the Digital Music Landscape17:53 Future Aspirations and Touring Plans20:59 Surviving the Apocalypse: A Fun Scenario

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Myke Terry of Volumes to celebrate the band’s 15-year journey and the release of their powerful new album Mirror’s Touch. The conversation explores how Volumes have evolved across the years, the creative direction behind the new record, and how the band continue to push their sound forward while staying true to the heavy, melodic identity that has defined them.Myke shares insight into the writing and recording process behind Mirror’s Touch, discussing the diverse sounds across the album, the collaborations that helped shape the record, and the excitement of bringing these songs to life on stage. The conversation also touches on how music consumption has evolved in the streaming era, the continued importance of physical media for fans and collectors, and how bands like Volumes navigate the changing landscape of the modern music industry.Then the big red button is pushed and the Ampocalypse arrives. In the second half of the episode, Myke faces a hypothetical end-of-the-world survival scenario, putting his creativity, instincts, and sense of humour to the test as he figures out how he would survive when civilisation begins to collapse.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: if the world was starting to collapse around you, what would your survival plan be — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #Volumes #MykeTerry #MirrorsTouch #Metalcore #MetalPodcast #RockPodcast #HeavyMusic #MetalInterview #MusicPodcast #NewMusic #DamianFitzGeraldVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:https://volumesofficial.comhttps://x.com/volumesband?s=21https://www.instagram.com/volumesla/https://www.facebook.com/volumesband/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-r8pJtL2tIqW-ZJkD2-9gV13 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 Celebrating 15 Years of Volumes03:01 The Journey of Mirror's Touch06:01 The Evolution of Music Consumption08:54 The New Era of Volumes12:07 Diverse Sounds and Styles14:53 Collaborations and Contributions17:50 Anticipating Live Performances20:58 Surviving the Apocalypse

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Zia McCabe of The Dandy Warhols to explore the band’s upcoming covers album Pin-Ups. Known for their unmistakable blend of alternative rock, psychedelia, and sharp-edged attitude, The Dandy Warhols return with a project that reimagines a selection of songs that have inspired them throughout their career. Zia discusses how the band approached choosing the tracks for Pin-Ups, the creative challenge of reinterpreting well-known songs, and how they manage to inject the unmistakable Dandy Warhols sound into material that fans may already know inside out.The conversation also dives into the process of reshaping familiar music into something fresh, the freedom that comes with recording covers compared to original material, and what keeps The Dandy Warhols creatively driven after decades in the alternative rock scene. Zia offers insight into the band’s musical influences, their collaborative chemistry, and why revisiting classic songs can sometimes reveal unexpected creative directions.Then the Ampocalypse arrives. As nature reclaims the planet and human civilisation collapses, Damian and Zia explore how she — and possibly The Dandy Warhols — might survive when the world as we know it begins to disappear. Expect dark humour, imaginative survival strategies, and a reminder that music might still be one of humanity’s most powerful tools even at the end of the world.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse. And let me know in the comments: how would you survive when nature takes the planet back — and what Ampocalypse scenario should we explore next?#Ampocalypse #ZiaMcCabe #TheDandyWarhols #PinUps #AlternativeRock #PsychedelicRock #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #MusicInterview #RockInterview #PodcastInterview #DamianFitzGerald #V13Media Videographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGerald Social links Band socials:https://dandywarhols.comhttps://x.com/thedandywarhols?s=21https://www.instagram.com/thedandywarhols/https://www.facebook.com/TheDandyWarhols/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-HcL5BBMRHXkijhIniuu0Q V13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13media Damian 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 to Zia McCabe and Pin-Ups01:15 The Concept Behind Pin-Ups03:17 Deciding on the Track list05:24 Reinterpreting Classic Songs07:36 Choosing Kiss Off as the First Single09:12 The Discovery of Unreleased Tracks10:57 The Beautiful People: A Unique Cover13:39 The Juxtaposition of Dark and Uplifting17:49 Personal Favourites from the Album19:50 Imagining an Apocalyptic Scenario20:32 Survival Roles in the Apocalypse23:48 Playing Music in Nature's Venue24:39 Valuable Items in the Apocalypse25:57 Misunderstood Songs as Sacred Artifacts26:34 Survival Skills of the Band28:48 Trusting Artists in the Apocalypse30:32 Conclusion and Future Projects

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by John Robert Centorrino of Crystal Lake to explore the band’s powerful new album The Weight of Sound. John opens up about the emotional depth behind the record, the personal experiences that shaped its intensity, and how stepping into one of Japan’s most respected metal bands has influenced his identity as a frontman. From creative collaboration and cross-cultural dynamics to the realities of touring internationally, this is a deep dive into the mindset behind modern metal at a global level.We also unpack the evolving Japanese metal scene, what it takes mentally and physically to bring such high-energy music to the stage, and how the band prepares to unleash new material live. As always on Ampocalypse, the conversation takes a turn as we imagine a world reshaped by runaway artificial intelligence. Would creativity survive? Would human connection outlast the machines? And how would John navigate an AI-driven apocalypse?If you’re into metalcore, Japanese metal, behind-the-scenes touring insight, and thought-provoking conversations with the artists shaping the scene, this episode is for you.🤘 Like, share and subscribe to Ampocalypse, and let me know in the comments how YOU would survive this AI-fuelled Ampocalypse — and what apocalypse scenario I should explore next.#CrystalLake #JohnRobertCentorrino #TheWeightOfSound #JapaneseMetal #Metalcore #HeavyMusic #MetalPodcast #Ampocalypse #RockInterview #MusicPodcastVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGerald Social links Band socials:https://crystallake-worldwide.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crystallake777/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/crystallake777/?locale=en_GB V13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13media Damian 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 Technical Difficulties00:58 The Weight of Sound: A Personal Journey04:07 Emotional Depth in Lyrics07:05 Collaborations and Influences09:59 Cultural Dynamics in Music12:53 The Metal Scene in Japan15:49 Preparing for the Upcoming Tour19:01 Mental Preparation for Touring22:03 Anticipation for Live Performances25:01 Surviving an Apocalypse: A Creative Perspective28:49 AI Takeover and Human Flaws31:58 The Future of Music in an AI World 

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Tony West of Blacklist Union to explore the stories and scars behind the band’s latest album Slay The Dragon. Fresh from the record’s release, Tony opens up about personal trauma, loss, healing, and how music became both catharsis and confrontation. It’s an honest conversation about transformation, resilience, and finding strength through rock and roll.We also dive into Tony’s time in the Amazon jungle with the Shipibo tribe, where ayahuasca ceremonies and spiritual discovery reshaped his outlook on life and creativity. From confronting inner demons to accepting chaos in a fractured world, he explains how these experiences directly influenced his songwriting and the emotional depth of Slay The Dragon.Then the big red button is pushed and the Ampocalypse arrives. With civilisation collapsing and nature reclaiming the earth, would Tony’s real-world jungle experience give him the edge?🤘 Like, share and subscribe for more in-depth conversations with rock and metal artists — and drop a comment telling us how YOU would survive your own Ampocalypse and who you’d like to see face it next.Videographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGerald#Ampocalypse #TonyWest #BlacklistUnion #SlayTheDragon #RockPodcast #MusicInterview #HardRock #AmazonJungle #Shipibo #Ayahuasca #ApocalypseSocial linksBand socials:https://blacklistunion.comhttps://www.instagram.com/blacklistunionofficial/https://www.facebook.com/BlacklistUnionRocks/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZvz3BE8RtN8NenLZ67ARwV13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13media Damian 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 Welcome to Ampocalypse01:30 Releasing 'Slay the Dragon'03:51 Healing Through Music08:32 Ayahuasca Journeys and Spiritual Insights19:39 Surviving the Apocalypse23:15 Messages for the Future

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Brodie Maguire of Mother Vulture to discuss the release of their new album Cartoon Violence, the evolution of the band’s sound, and the realities of navigating modern music distribution in today’s industry.The conversation explores the impact of their recent singles, the high-energy creative process behind the video for Treadmill, and what their endorsement with Gretsch Guitars means for the band’s identity and future direction. Brodie also shares his thoughts on the growing presence of AI in music and how artists can remain authentic in an increasingly digital landscape.As always, the Ampocalypse then hits. In the second half, we find out how Brodie and Mother Vulture would survive when everything falls apart — from chaos and collapse to complete musical mayhem.🤘 If you enjoyed this episode, like, share and subscribe — and tell us in the comments how you would survive this Ampocalypse and what scenario you’d like to hear next!Hashtags#Ampocalypse #MotherVulture #BrodieMaguire #CartoonViolence #Treadmill #GretschGuitars #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #NewMusic #BandInterview #MusicIndustryVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGerald Social links Band socials:https://www.instagram.com/mother_vulture/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/MotherVulture/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/@mothervulture V13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13media Damian 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 to Mother Vulture and Cartoon Violence03:03 Exploring the Singles: Knuckles, Phoenix, Treadmill, and Slow Down05:58 The Evolution of Mother Vulture's Sound09:13 The Treadmill Music Video Experience11:55 Partnership with Gretsch Guitars15:06 Anticipation for the Cartoon Violence Headline Tour17:49 The Challenges of Modern Music Distribution21:07 Concerns About AI in Music24:04 Surviving the Apocalypse: A Fun Segment

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by The HARA for a deep dive into their latest album The Fallout. The band open up about the emotional weight behind the record, exploring the personal experiences, honesty, and intensity that drive their songwriting and define their sound.The conversation unpacks their collaboration with vocalist Bethany Hunter of As December Falls, discussing how working together shaped the album’s themes and added a new dynamic to the material. The HARA reflect on how vulnerability and shared experiences have become a powerful creative force, helping The Fallout stand out as their most open and emotionally resonant release to date.The band also talk about their rise within the alternative and rock scene, the cathartic release of performing live, and what the future holds as they continue to build momentum. And, of course, no Ampocalypse episode would be complete without throwing them into a hypothetical end-of-the-world scenario — debating the ultimate apocalypse soundtrack and how they’d face humanity’s final moments with humour, chaos, and loud guitars.🤘 Like, share, and subscribe to Ampocalypse for more music conversations and end-of-the-world scenarios. Let us know in the comments how you’d survive this Ampocalypse — and which one we should unleash next.#Ampocalypse #TheHARA #TheFallout #BethanyHunter #AsDecemberFalls #RockPodcast #AlternativeRock #MusicInterview #NewAlbum #UKRock #IndieRock #PodcastInterview #ApocalypseSoundtrackVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGerald Social links Band socials:https://theharaband.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theharaband/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/TheHaraBand/?locale=en_GBhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuuikTrH6UAlI0kmLQAt7A V13 Media:https://v13.nethttps://twitter.com/v13mediahttps://www.instagram.com/v13media/https://www.facebook.com/v13media https://soundcloud.com/v13media Damian FitzGerald:https://v13.net/author/damian_fitzgerald/https://twitter.com/damolition82https://www.instagram.com/damolition82/https://www.facebook.com/damian.fitzgerald1/Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Hurrah and Their New Album02:06 The Story Behind 'Violence' and Collaboration with Bethany05:50 Personal Experiences Influencing Songwriting07:12 The Rawness of 'The Fallout' Album09:19 Confronting Self-Doubt Through Music11:18 The Journey of Rising Through the Ranks13:14 Choosing Singles from 'The Fallout'15:37 The Catharsis of Performing Personal Songs Live16:52 Experiences from Recent Tours18:01 Future Plans for The Hurrah20:07 Imagining an Apocalypse Soundtrack21:26 Survival Strategies in a Zombie Apocalypse22:50 Legacy of The Hurrah Post-Apocalypse

Welcome to the first episode of Ampocalypse with your host Damian FitzGerald. This week Damian is joined by Knife Bride vocalist Mollie Clack for a deep dive into the theatrical world, characters, and concepts behind the band’s striking sound and identity.Mollie discusses the creation of the Bride, a complex anti-hero of sorts that sits somewhere between vulnerability and vengeance and how storytelling and character play a central role in Knife Bride’s songwriting. Drawing inspiration from artists like Kate Bush and cinematic influences such as Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, the conversation explores how theatre, film, and emotion shape Knife Bride’s music and live performances.The episode also digs into Knife Bride’s creative process, their Brighton roots, and the realities of navigating the modern music industry as an independent band. Mollie talks openly about authenticity, evolving sound, and the band’s self-described style of new gothic art, while reflecting on how women are portrayed in music and storytelling.Then we find out if Mollie can survive her very own Ampocalypse!🤘Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and drop a comment to support Ampocalypse and if there is an Ampocalypse scenario you want to hear, make it known.#KnifeBride #Ampocalypse #GothicRock #AlternativeMusic #IndependentMusic #BrightonMusic #WomenInMusic #ConceptAlbums #MusicPodcast #RockPodcast #NewGothicArt #UKMusicSceneVideographer: Damian FitzGeraldEditor: Damian FitzGeraldProducer: Damian FitzGeraldSocial linksBand socials:⁠https://www.instagram.com/weareknifebride/?hl=en⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/knifebride/⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDh6TjhtjLFKCK8Q7j2XJg⁠V13 Media:⁠https://v13.net⁠⁠https://twitter.com/v13media⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/v13media/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/v13media⁠⁠https://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 to Ampocalypse and Knife Bride03:05 The Bride Character: Inspiration and Concept11:05 Theatrical Performance and Future Aspirations17:52 Navigating the Music Industry as Emerging Artists27:11 The Impact of Brighton on Knife Bride's Journey31:14 Apocalyptic Scenarios and Final Show Lineup