And they reached the final chapter: SAMURAI PIZZA CATS are levelling up with the release of their highly anticipated second album Press Start, releasing today, 27th March 2026, via Century Media Records. The record delivers twelve tracks of heaviness, humour and infectious hooks, a perfect match for the German metalcore band whose name nods to a cult anime classic from the 90s.
Their new album could not come at a better time with the band celebrating its release with their ‘Samurai Pizza Fest’ happening tomorrow (28th March) in Cologne, Germany, as well as them touring with From Fall To Spring across Europe next month. In October, SAMURAI PIZZA CATS will then bring the record to the live stages with their ‘Press Start European Tour 26’.
Fully embracing their band name, SAMURAI PIZZA CATS are also releasing a brand-new video for the track ‘Ramen-Man‘, fully filmed in Tokyo, Japan. The highly addictive track also features the iconic Japanese trio BABYBEARD and shows exactly the essence of Press Start as a record.
Stream and purchase Press Start here
Watch the ‘Ramen-Man’ music video here
SAMURAI PIZZA CATS’ second album Press Start follows on from their debut record You’re Hellcome, originally released in 2023. Prior single released from Press Start include ‘T-Rex(plosion)‘. ‘Super Zero‘, ‘Pandastruck‘, ‘Fear No Slice‘ and ‘City of Gold‘.
The album is available in the following formats:
- Standard CD Jewelcase w/ twelve tracks
- Standard CD Jewelcase – Japan Edition w/ thirteen tracks
- Ltd. pink-lilac splatter LP & LP-Booklet w/ twelve tracks
- Ltd. Deluxe Box Set (limited to 1000 copies) w/ twelve tracks
- Digital album w/ twelve tracks
BAND MEMBERS
Sebastian Fischer – vocals
Daniel Haniß – guitars
Stefan Reufer – bass
Robin Scheer – drums
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