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SAM HAVEN talks KING DUDE, KAARST & 20 Years of Music

The Everblack Podcast caught up with Sam Haven to talk about the evolution of Australia’s heavy music scene, his journey from the Gold Coast hardcore underground to touring with bands like HEALTH, Suicidal Tendencies and Greg Puciato, and the surreal full-circle moments that came with it. Sam also dives into joining KING DUDE for the project’s first full band show in eight years, the origins and future of his darkwave/industrial project KAARST, life touring internationally, creativity in the modern music world, and why community, mentorship and authenticity still matter more than ever.


King Dude (USA)

with Midnight Macabre and Lewin Grimley & The Broken Strings

Thursday, 25 June - Lefty's Music Hall (Brisbane, QLD)

Tix: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/744e3fe7-7469-40d1-bccb-902653a1cbd8


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