Step into the mind of Sunken State frontman Dwayne Hees in this unfiltered episode of Sludge Underground.

We look at his journey, having grown up in an Afrikaans household in Rustenburg, starting out as a vocalist before even touching vocals, and his pre-Sunken State days with links to MoshMallow bassist Reinhardt. Dwayne talks about how he met Mat Swanepoel and how Sunken State's OG lineup was formed.

The episode also looks at Dwayne's nuanced views of cancel culture within the South African alternative scene, his side projects, and Sunken State's future. Lastly, we finally reveal the identity of the mystery person Dwayne doesn't like.

Whether you're here for the music, stories, or tea, you cannot afford to miss this episode.

Video by Nasiphi Zwane
Thumbnail by Myke Taylor

#SunkenState #MetalVocalist, #SouthAfricanBands #SludgeUnderground #MysteryReveal

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What really happens after Wacken Open Air? In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges South African bands face after representing the country in Germany, and why breaking out internationally isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

🎤 We put YOUR questions directly to Sash, giving you the answers you’ve been waiting for. Plus, we explore what Emalyth and the Wacken Metal Battle South Africa have lined up for 2026, and what it means for the future of heavy music in South Africa

If you’re passionate about metal, South African bands, and the global stage, this is a must-watch!

#WackenOpenAir #SouthAfricanMetal #MetalBattleSA #Emalyth #HeavyMetal #MetalCommunity #Wacken2026 #GlobalMetal #MetalHeadsUnite

Keesh's Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR3xMtHhU4k&list=PLHezfwZCdiMd_UZ8l1CgtMJMoXLLXSIkT

WMBSA DOCUMENTS

What is the Wacken Metal Battle:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P0V6o-kJxx2O1xkucQLA9hqpudgq0Qd9/view?usp=drivesdk

WMB Africa Band Guide
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1huLACewL-HLXcbTWUJ8YihZfzNiYOXTB/view?usp=drivesdk

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Marcel catches up with ⁨@PAGES_DOOM⁩ to chat about the recenet release of their album No More Can Be Done. Diving into themes of existential dread, geopolitical despair, environmental decay and raw emotion.

Join in as we chat about the bands evolution, the importance of physical media, and how art as a meduim makes it's way into their music.

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