Ampocalypse

In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Emma Seawell of Hair Metal Glamageddon, as we explore the band's unexpected beginnings, their journey from dive bars to the stage at Edfest, and the challenges of performing for some of the most passionate Iron Maiden fans around.

Emma shares her experiences of playing covers versus original music, the excitement of performing on a bigger stage, and some surreal backstage moments. We also discuss what the future might hold for Hair Metal Glamageddon, alongside Emma's plans for a Viking-inspired solo EP.

Then it's time for the Ampocalypse! The world has gone to hell, civilisation has collapsed, and somehow the festival-goers are now responsible for rebuilding society. With mosh pit warriors emerging as humanity's best hope for survival and an army of Iron Maiden fans who might take their devotion to Eddie a little too seriously, Emma must navigate a world of questionable leadership, potential dictators and fierce competition for the remaining beer supply. Can a society built on heavy metal, dubious survival skills and the occasional circle pit actually survive, or will humanity's last stand end in a spectacular festival-sized disaster?

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald

Editor: Damian FitzGerald

Producer: Damian FitzGerald

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hair Metal Glamageddon

01:08 The Birth of Hair Metal Glamageddon

02:55 Covers vs. Originals in Music

05:21 The Dive Bar Experience

06:56 Edfest: From Cover Band to Headliner

09:07 The Journey to Edfest

11:39 The Pressure of Professionalism

12:27 Post-Edfest Reflections

15:30 Festival Highlights and Atmosphere

17:15 Performing for Iron Maiden Fans

18:50 Starstruck Moments Backstage

20:03 Apocalypse Scenario Introduction

21:30 Survival Decisions in the Apocalypse

23:55 Festival Crowd Dynamics

25:37 Building a Survival Community

26:33 Choosing Leaders in a New Society

27:50 Morale and Music in Survival

29:41 Control of Resources in the Apocalypse

31:04 Promoting Future Projects

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In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Myron Houngbedji and Mikey Stabekis of Pinkshift as we bring our 2000Trees festival adventures to a suitably chaotic conclusion. For our final 2000Trees special, we explore what happens when festival life becomes a fight for survival.

With the world falling apart and 2000Trees becoming a refuge from the chaos, Myron and Mikey face some important decisions. Do they stay and make the festival their new home, or attempt to escape into the unknown? Who takes charge when civilisation collapses, and could the festival staff suddenly find themselves running an entirely new society?

From mosh pit warriors being surprisingly well equipped for the apocalypse to the dangers of rival factions and overstocked preppers, the conversation quickly turns into a crash course in post-apocalyptic festival politics. With food, water and a decent territory to defend at the top of the priority list, there's also the rather important question of whether catering will remain open when the world ends.

Of course, survival isn't just about supplies and leadership. Music could be the one thing keeping everyone sane, and with a festival full of musicians, morale might be the least of their problems.

As we close out our 2000Trees series, one question remains: could a music festival really become the foundation of a new civilisation, or would everything descend into chaos before the first headline act?

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Videographer: Cara Felstead

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Ampocalypse

03:00 Survival Strategies at 2000Trees

06:09 Leadership and Governance in Crisis

08:53 Morale and Music in Survival

12:02 Claiming Territory in a New Society

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In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Lindsay Schoolcraft to explore her latest album, Harrowing, a deeply personal record that confronts trauma, healing, empowerment and the emotional journey of moving forward.

Lindsay reflects on the experiences that shaped the album, the reactions from listeners and how Harrowing evolved into a concept album almost by accident. We explore the power of music to help people feel heard, the importance of turning painful experiences into something meaningful and why sometimes the most powerful music comes from writing purely for yourself.

The conversation also explores dealing with criticism and online trolls, the complicated relationship between anger, revenge and healing, and why karma might just be the ultimate form of justice. Lindsay shares her thoughts on personal growth, escaping toxic relationships and finding strength through creativity, while also discussing the artistic inspirations and symbolism behind the album's striking artwork.

Then it's time for the Ampocalypse! Mysterious flashes of light have swept across the planet, causing millions of people to vanish without explanation. With humanity struggling to make sense of what's happened, Lindsay must navigate a world where survival, community and music take on entirely new meanings. From assembling her ultimate post-apocalyptic band to deciding whether to tour the remaining settlements or organise the biggest festival the surviving world has ever seen, we discover whether music really can bring humanity back together.

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Album Overview

02:11 Response to 'Harrowing' and Personal Connection

04:37 The Creative Process Behind 'Harrowing'

09:56 Messages and Interpretations of the Album

14:06 Dealing with Criticism and Internet Trolls

18:17 Emotional Journey Through the Album

23:24 Exploring Anger and Catharsis in Music

25:56 The Role of Revenge in Healing

26:07 Karma and Personal Growth

30:32 Empowerment Through Music

41:30 Artistic Inspirations and Symbolism

42:23 Apocalyptic Scenarios and Survival

49:24 Music as a Unifying Force

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In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Adam Rigozzi from LASTELLE for another 2000Trees special, as we explore what would happen if the apocalypse struck in the middle of one of the UK's favourite alternative music festivals.

With 2000Trees becoming ground zero for the end of the world, Adam considers how festival culture might actually prepare people for survival. From identifying which festival-goers would be best equipped to handle the chaos to securing food, water and essential supplies, the conversation explores how a festival could transform into a thriving post-apocalyptic community. But with survival on the line, who would take charge, and where would Adam stake his claim?

Of course, surviving the apocalypse isn't just about staying alive. With music at the heart of festival culture, Adam discusses the importance of keeping spirits high, maintaining a sense of community and finding humour even when the world is falling apart. After all, when everything has gone to hell, a good soundtrack and a few familiar faces might be exactly what humanity needs!

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Videographer: Cara Felstead

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the festival apocalypse scenario

00:06 The importance of community in survival

00:12 Types of festival attendees and their survival skills

00:15 Choosing a strategic base at the festival

00:20 Humour and morale in a festival crisis

00:22 Final thoughts on festival survival and community

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In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Mark O'Connell and Neal Amiruddin from ME. to discuss their debut album, All Good Things. They explore the creative journey behind the record, the unexpected twists that helped shape its sound, and the importance of creating something fresh rather than revisiting the past. From surprising fan reactions and the impact of the track Special to the meaning behind the album's title, Mark and Neal reflect on the band's identity, creative freedom, and their hopes for the future.

But things take a considerably darker turn when Mark and Neal find themselves thrown into an Evil Dead-inspired Ampocalypse! With humanity scattered across isolated settlements and demonic possession turning friends into deadly enemies, survival is anything but guaranteed. The pair must decide what supplies they can't live without, how to identify a possessed survivor, and whether music could become their greatest weapon against the deadites. Throw in recruiting legendary musicians, some questionable decisions about opening the gates, and the possibility of making the ultimate sacrifice for humanity, and suddenly All Good Things might not seem quite so appropriate!

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neal and Mark

04:06 Fan reactions and surprising feedback

07:56 Creating music with freedom and vulnerability

11:16 The band's evolution and new identity

17:41 What each member brings to the band

21:22 The song 'Special' and its significance

27:10 Meaning of the album title 'All Good Things'

28:07 Next steps and future plans

29:08 Starting the apocalyptic survival scenario

30:28 Initial reactions to the apocalypse news

35:39 Items they refuse to leave behind

36:08 What would get under their skin from deadites

36:47 Signs of possession in a survivor

37:40 Roles in a survival group

39:38 Choosing instruments in an apocalypse

39:58 Recruiting a musician from history

40:52 Reacting to someone singing your song outside the camp

41:55 The album that could distract deadites

43:26 Who would stay behind to save humanity

45:23 Neal's survival and sequel plans

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In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Butcher Babies vocalist Heidi Shepherd to talk about the band’s new album Nightbloom, a deeply personal record rooted in survival, growth and turning some of life’s less pleasant experiences into something considerably louder.

Heidi discusses writing Nightbloom as something of an autobiography, using songwriting and therapy to process emotions, and how every lyric on the record has a purpose. We also get into the trust behind her collaborations, the changing way we consume music, her relationship with physical media, and how the music industry has evolved for women since Butcher Babies first began.

With Nightbloom marking Heidi’s first Butcher Babies album taking the vocals forward solo, she reflects on stepping into that role, the freedom it brought to the songwriting process and how the band have been able to explore a wider range of sounds while still knowing exactly when things need to get aggressive. There’s also time for plenty of guitar on *Black Clouds Over Georgia* and a look back at just how much Heidi — and Butcher Babies — have changed along the way.

Then it’s time for the Ampocalypse.

An all-powerful corporation has taken control of the world, deciding how people live, what choices they’re allowed to make and, naturally, finding time to tighten its grip on music along the way. Heidi has to choose Butcher Babies’ resistance anthem, decide whether the band would sell out and take the corporation’s deal, plan the festival of the rebellion and work out which members of Butcher Babies would be most useful inside the corporate machine.

And when the whole system finally comes crashing down, Heidi gets to decide what the world rebuilt from the ashes should actually look like.

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Heidi Shepherd and Nightbloom

01:20 The themes of survival and growth in Nightbloom

03:24 Music as therapy and confronting emotions

04:50 The story behind the album title Nightbloom

07:09 Physical media vs digital music and quality concerns

10:35 How songwriting helps Heidi process memories

12:46 The evolution of band members and artistic growth

17:34 The impact of co-producers and trust in songwriting

20:42 The band's musical direction and pushing boundaries

24:46 The guitar solos and storytelling in music

28:09 Personal growth from Goliath to Nightbloom

36:08 Imagining the future: apocalypse scenarios and societal control

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In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Petrol Girls at 2000Trees Festival to find out how they would survive when festival life suddenly becomes permanent.

With the outside world gone, Petrol Girls have to work out how a new community at 2000Trees would function. Who takes charge, which supplies become essential and which festival goers suddenly prove far more useful than anyone expected? From mosh pit warriors putting themselves on the front line to preppers becoming some of the most valuable people on site, everyone has a role to play.

There is also the small matter of keeping morale alive. Petrol Girls consider the importance of music when rebuilding a community and eventually settle on the familiar surroundings of the Cave Stage as their base of operations.

Food, water, friendship, leadership and a soundtrack to the end of the world. Welcome to another 2000Trees Ampocalypse.

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Videographer: Cara Felstead

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the apocalyptic scenario at a festival

00:09 Leadership roles and who would naturally lead

00:13 The importance of community and culture in survival

00:17 Strategies for defending and controlling the festival space

00:21 Morale, music, and psychological resilience

00:24 Final thoughts on festival survival and leadership

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In this episode of Ampocalypse Damian FitzGerald is joined by Scott Holiday of Rival Sons to talk about his debut solo album Topology, released under the name HOL1D4Y.

Scott discusses stepping out from behind the guitar and taking on lead vocals, working alongside Rival Sons drummer Mike Miley, and the freedom that came with producing the record himself. He also reflects on how recovering from a motorcycle accident gave him time to look inward and shaped some of the songwriting, the artwork that inspired Veridream, and the idea behind Topology and music as a healing tool.

Scott also looks back on performing at Back to the Beginning, the final farewell to Ozzy Osbourne and a celebration of Black Sabbath and the man himself, whose music helped shape generations of artists and so much of the music we enjoy today.

Then it’s time for Scott’s Ampocalypse as artificial intelligence takes over. With AI capable of recreating music, art and even human behaviour, Scott considers what would remain uniquely human, whether our imperfections could ultimately be our greatest strength, and which musicians he would bring together to form a band capable of surviving the new world.

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to HOL1D4Y and Topology

02:14 The Creative Process Behind Topology

06:41 Collaboration and Musical Exploration

12:15 Injury, Recovery, and Songwriting

14:54 Stepping into the Spotlight: Lead Vocals

16:44 Veridream: Concept and Inspiration

18:36 Understanding Topology: Music as Healing

21:33 Self-Producing the Album

23:53 Back to the Beginning Show Experience

26:28 The AI Apocalypse Discussion

37:26 Forming a Supergroup: The Importance of Connection

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In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Hyrum Russon, Carson Groves and Asher “Shredder” Winegar of Riff Wood to talk about the band’s journey from childhood friends making music together to touring internationally and preparing to release their new album, Butterfly in Black and White.

Hyrum, Carson and Shredder discuss how their musical influences have evolved, the experience of working with legendary producer Rob Cavallo, whose credits include Green Day, My Chemical Romance and Paramore, and the role social media has played in helping Riff Wood reach audiences around the world. They also share their thoughts on AI in music, why genuine connections with fans remain more important than chasing numbers, and how their new material represents the next stage in the band’s growth. With songs for a third album already beginning to take shape, they also explain why the full album experience still matters in an industry increasingly driven by singles and viral moments.

Then it’s time for the Ampocalypse. With Gen Z and Gen Alpha left to inherit and rebuild society, Hyrum, Carson and Shredder are handed the chance to redesign education, decide what survives from social media and introduce some new rules for the world they’re creating. Along the way, there’s room for creativity, kindness, misinformation, responsibility and, perhaps most importantly, fixing school lunches.

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Riff Wood and their new album

02:00 Touring across North America and the UK

03:53 Experiences in the UK and favourite cities

08:00 Musical influences and growth over the years

08:59 Discovery by Rob Cavallo via TikTok

12:59 Thoughts on AI in music and promotion

17:54 Future plans and new album insights

26:59 Apocalyptic scenario: a world led by Gen Z and Alpha

36:53 Rules for a new society and final thoughts

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In this episode of Ampocalypse, Damian FitzGerald is joined by Gregg Deal from Dead Pioneers for another 2000Trees special, as he faces the ultimate festival survival scenario.

With the world outside the festival falling apart, Gregg has to decide how best to survive inside 2000Trees. From securing the essentials and recognising that “water is life”, to figuring out who actually has the skills needed when festival life suddenly becomes permanent, the conversation quickly turns to how a new community might begin to take shape.

Gregg considers who should step up to lead, whether those who arrived prepared would suddenly find themselves at the top of the food chain, and the advantages of keeping a mobile base of operations rather than settling in one place. There is also the small matter of keeping everyone sane, with music becoming just as important for morale as food and water are for survival.

Could 2000Trees become the foundations of a new society, or would festival politics bring everything crashing down before the apocalypse even had the chance?

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Videographer: Cara Felstead

Editor: Damian FitzGerald

Producer: Damian FitzGerald

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the festival apocalypse scenario

02:21 Festival fan archetypes and their survival potential

04:14 The role of democracy versus dictatorship in survival

04:41 Priorities in the first 24 hours: water and supplies

05:20 Morale and music: keeping spirits high

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