# Chad and Pouyan from Scary Kids Scaring Kids

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 16 May 2025  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/chad-and-pouyan-from-scary-kids-scaring-kids/

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M**arkus Hamence** is Chatting in The Jungle Room with **Chad Crawford** and **Pouyan Afkary** from **Scary Kids Scaring Kids**.

**[SCARY KIDS](https://www.facebook.com/scarykidsscaringkids)** were at the vanguard of the post-hardcore boom of the 2000’s, not just as pioneers of a sound that lay the foundations for so many bands that followed, but also for their incredible live shows which created a community that grew into a massive scene.

Such is the lasting legacy and love for the band that when they have reunited after the tragic passing of Tyson Stevens, such heavy hitting legends as **Craig Mabbit** (Escape The Fate), **Vic Fuentes** (Pierce The Veil), **Brandon Bolmer **(Chiodos), **Cove Reber** (Saosin), **Kurt Travis** (Dance Gavin Dance), **Spencer Charnas** (Ice Nine Kills) and **Jesse Cash** (Erra) have all stepped up to the task.

This November will see the ***six piece band***, now fronted by **Albert Schweizer** (violent New Breed) hit the road in Australia in celebration of their defining and appropriately self-titled second album.

Joining them, as very special guests, are another of the scene’s legends: California’s** A SKYLIT DRIVE**. With their unique signature sound – cinematic melody, layers of intricate guitar and full force vocals – ASD are a perfect balance of aggressive screamo and the pop leaning aspects of emo.

10 years after the release of their last studio album, A Skylit Drive return with the flames well and truly reignited.

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**Scary Kids Scaring Kids + A Skylit Drive November 2025 Australian Tour Dates**

Friday 14th November – BRISBANE, The Triffid  
Saturday 15th November – SYDNEY, Manning Bar  
Sunday 16th November – MELBOURNE, Max Watts  
Tuesday 18th November – ADELAIDE, Lion Arts Factory  
Wednesday 19th November – PERTH, Magnet House

**Tickets:**

Pre-sale: Thursday 17th April at 9:00am Local  
General Public On Sale: Tuesday 22nd April 9:00am Local  
From: **[https://thephoenix.au](https://thephoenix.au/)**

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