Ampocalypse

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 expl...

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...

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 ho...

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 behi...

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...

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...

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 di...

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...

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 pro...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 id...

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 h...

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...

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...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 st...

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. Jarl...

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 o...

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...

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 conversatio...

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...