Ampocalypse | Kris Barras on Monsters We Made & Surviving a Kaiju Apocalypse

<p>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&#39;s evolving sound and the creative process behind the record.</p><p>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.</p><p>Then it&#39;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&#39;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?</p><p>Watch now on YouTube and Spotify, or listen on your favourite podcast platform.</p><p><br></p><p>🤘 Like, share and subscribe to Ampocalypse and let us know how you&#39;d survive Kris&#39; kaiju Ampocalypse and what Ampocalypse you&#39;d like to hear next.</p><p><br></p><p>#Ampocalypse #KrisBarras #KrisBarrasBand #MonstersWeMade #HardRock #RockMusic #NewMusic #MusicInterview</p><p><br></p><p>Videographer: Damian FitzGerald</p><p>Editor: Damian FitzGerald</p><p>Producer: Damian FitzGerald</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and album overview</p><p>02:29 Excitement and nerves before album release</p><p>04:35 Return to bluesy hard rock influences</p><p>07:48 Opening track &#39;Monsters We Made&#39; and its significance</p><p>10:42 Single release strategy and album sequencing</p><p>15:07 Albums in the digital age and listening habits</p><p>16:13 Balancing dark themes with melodies</p><p>19:15 Unreleased tracks and fan favorites</p><p>21:45 Working with band member Josiah as producer</p><p>24:52 Dealing with personal loss during recording</p><p>25:36 Intense touring schedule and album promotion</p><p>27:49 Fun apocalypse scenario: surviving a kaiju attack</p><p>31:17 Choosing a hideout and escape plan</p><p>33:29 Rescuing a musician and survival tips</p><p>34:57 What modern life would seem unbelievable to future generations</p><p>36:04 Closing remarks and thanks</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Social links</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow The Kris Barras Band:</strong></p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://www.krisbarrasband.com/">https://www.krisbarrasband.com/</a></p><p>Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/krisbarrasband/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/krisbarrasband/?hl=en</a></p><p>Facebook</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/krisbarrasband/?locale=en_GB">https://www.facebook.com/krisbarrasband/?locale=en_GB</a></p><p>YouTube</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/KrisBarrasBand">https://www.youtube.com/c/KrisBarrasBand</a></p><p>Spotify</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/241MOvr69jR2U48FW5WbKv">https://open.spotify.com/artist/241MOvr69jR2U48FW5WbKv</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow V13 Media:</strong></p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://v13.net/">https://v13.net</a></p><p>Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/v13media/">https://www.instagram.com/v13media/</a></p><p>Facebook</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/v13media">https://www.facebook.com/v13media</a> </p><p>YouTube</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@v13media">https://www.youtube.com/@v13media</a></p><p>Spotify</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/puregrainaudio">https://open.spotify.com/user/puregrainaudio</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Ampocalypse:</strong></p><p>Website</p><p><a href="https://v13.net/author/damian_fitzgerald/">https://v13.net/author/damian_fitzgerald/</a></p><p>Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ampocalypseofficial">https://www.instagram.com/ampocalypseofficial</a></p><p>Facebook</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590735576991">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590735576991</a