Samurai Pizza Cats share video for 'Ramen Man' featuring Babybeard • GRIMM Gent

And they reached the final chapter: Samurai Pizza Cats are leveling up with the release of their highly anticipated second album “Press Start”, out since last Friday, March 27^th, 2026, via Century Media Records. The record delivers 12 tracks of heaviness, humor 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 March 28^th in Cologne, Germany, as well as them touring with From Fall To Spring across Europe next month. In October, Samurai Pizza Cat 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.

Samurai Pizza Cats’ second album “Press Start” follows on 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”.

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Samurai Pizza Cats – Press Start
Tracklist:

Insert Coin
Pandastruck
T-Rex(plosion) (feat. Ankor)
Fear No Slice
Error 808
Level Up
Ramen-Man (feat. BABYBEARD)
Penguin Supreme
Super Zero
City of Gold
Thanks for Playing
Pizza Homicide – STVW Version
Ramen Man – STVW Version (Bonus Track) *Japan ONLY

Samurai Pizza Cats announced their upcoming headliner tour for October 2026 this month, to celebrate the release of their second album “Press Start”. The band, known for their entertaining and high-energy live stages, will be making stops in 12 cities across Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, and Austria. Additionally, the band is currently touring with From Fall To Spring until end of April.

28.03.2026 DE – Köln – Live Music Hall – Samurai Pizza Fest – sold out
09.04.2026 DE – Magdeburg – Factory*
10.04.2026 DE – Dresden – Tante-JU*
11.04.2026 DE – Memmingen – Kaminwerk*
12.04.2026 DE – Heidelberg – halle02*
23.04.2026 DE – Osnabrück – Rosenhof*
24.04.2026 DE – Bremen – Modernes*
25.04.2026 NL – Heerlen – Nieuwe Nor*
26.04.2026 DE – Düsseldorf – Zakk*
*support from Fall To Spring

PRESS START EUROPEAN TOUR 26
03.10.2026 BE-Antwerp, Trix
04.10.2026 NL-Tilburg, Hall Of Fame
05.10.2026 FR-Paris, O’Sullivans Backstage By The Mill
07.10.2026 DE-Bochum, Zeche Bochum
08.10.2026 DE-Frankfurt , DAS BETT
09.10.2026 DE-Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
10.10.2026 CH-Aarau, Kiff Aarau
12.10.2026 DE-Munich, Backstage Halle
13.10.2026 AT-Vienna, Szene Wien
15.10.2026 DE-Dresden, Tante-JU
16.10.2026 DE-Berlin, Hole44
17.10.2026 DE-Hamburg, Gruenspan

Samurai Pizza Cats from Castrop-Rauxel have long since ceased to be an insider tip since releasing their first self-published songs. Founded in 2021 by Daniel Haniß (Electric Callboy), Sebastian Fischer, and Stefan Buchwald (both formerly of Fall Of Gaia), the band quickly built a loyal fan base thanks to their unique sound and high-energy live performances. Since 2021, Stefan Reufer has been the bassist of the Ruhr area band and a permanent member of Samurai Pizza Cats. At the end of 2025, Robin Kemper joined the band as the new drummer, bringing fresh momentum to the Castrop-Rauxel-based lineup.

Musically, the band moves between metalcore and deathcore with electronic influences, standing out through catchy melodies and powerful guitar riffs. Their songs are characterized by a blend of biting humor and profound themes, which adds an extra humorous touch to their name—an allusion to a cult anime series.