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.

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald

Editor: Damian FitzGerald

Producer: Damian FitzGerald

Social links

Band socials:

https://www.instagram.com/samuraipizzacats/

https://www.facebook.com/samuraipizzacats/?locale=en_GB

https://www.youtube.com/@samuraipizzacats666

V13 Media:

https://v13.net

https://twitter.com/v13media

https://www.instagram.com/v13media/

https://www.facebook.com/v13media

https://soundcloud.com/v13media

Damian FitzGerald:

https://v13.net/author/damian_fitzgerald/

https://twitter.com/damolition82

https://www.instagram.com/damolition82/

https://www.facebook.com/damian.fitzgerald1/

https://www.threads.net/@damolition82

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Samurai Pizza Cats and New Album

01:52 Creative Evolution: Press Start vs. You’re Hellcome

06:43 Exploring New Tracks: Super Zero, Panda Struck, and More

09:29 Hidden Gems: The Significance of Error 808

10:28 Fear No Slice: The Pizza Debate

12:04 Collaborations: Elevating T-Rex(plosion) with Ankor

13:25 Ramen Man: A Chaotic Collaboration with BABYBEARD

15:51 Band Dynamics: The Impact of Robin Scheer Addition

18:07 Samurai Pizza Fest: Celebrating Success and Community

20:55 Future of Samurai Pizza Fest: Expanding the Celebration

23:39 Pop Culture: Star Wars and Personal Favourites

25:58 Surviving the Apocalypse: Strategies and Roles

30:16 Pizza as Currency: The Ultimate Trade

31:12 Press Start: The Anthem of the Apocalypse

31:32 Rebuilding Civilization: The First Post-Volcanic Festival