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!

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Videographer: Damian FitzGerald

Editor: Damian FitzGerald

Producer: Damian FitzGerald

Social links

Band socials:

⁠https://www.instagram.com/weareknifebride/?hl=en⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/knifebride/⁠

⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfDh6TjhtjLFKCK8Q7j2XJg⁠

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 Ampocalypse and Knife Bride

03:05 The Bride Character: Inspiration and Concept

11:05 Theatrical Performance and Future Aspirations

17:52 Navigating the Music Industry as Emerging Artists

27:11 The Impact of Brighton on Knife Bride's Journey

31:14 Apocalyptic Scenarios and Final Show Lineup