Project Description

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The Living Tombstone.

Interview with
YOAV and SAM
from
THE LIVING TOMBSTONE:
Internet Culture, Fandom, and
Facing the Future
(10th June, 2025)

Interview by Zac Main

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Watch the full interview below

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“We’re fans of fandom,” says Sam Haft, one half of The Living Tombstone, alongside fellow bandmate Yoav Landau. It’s a statement that instantly captures the spirit of this internet-born, genre-blending phenomenon. As the duo gears up for their upcoming Australian tour, we caught up for a chat that explored everything from costumes and cosplay to political unease and Beyblades.

The Living Tombstone have always been hard to pin down. Are they a rock band? An EDM duo? A voice for the digital generation? The answer seems to be “yes” to all of the above—and more.

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Costumes, Cosplay, and Community

When asked what Aussie fans can expect from the upcoming tour, Yoav is quick to highlight the immersive nature of their shows.

“A lot of costumes,” he grins. “We’re our own light show in a sense.”

Their stage personas—bright, neon-clad and character-driven—are inspired by everything from Daft Punk to Gorillaz and Power Rangers. And it’s not just the band dressing up.

“It’s a cosplay-friendly show,” Sam adds. “We love when fans show up in costume—it makes us feel less alone, especially up on stage sweating in ours!”


Fandoms and Foundations

If you’ve heard of The Living Tombstone, chances are it’s through their viral songs inspired by Five Nights at Freddy’s, Overwatch, or even My Little Pony. But what fandoms are they secretly part of?

Sam has a surprising answer.

“NBC’s Hannibal, definitely. That show has a very… passionate fanfic base,” he laughs.

Yoav, meanwhile, shares his newfound love for competitive Beyblade, thanks to his son.

“At first, it was for him. But now I’m watching YouTube videos like, ‘Top 10 Broken Beyblade Builds’… I’m in deep.”

They also hinted that Minecraft, long overdue in their catalogue, may finally be getting a track. “It’s wild we haven’t made one yet,” Sam admits. “It’s such a universal sandbox—it’s different for everyone.”

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The Creative Process: Nuclear Keys and Voice Notes

So how does a The Living Tombstone song come to life?

“It’s like a two-key nuclear launch,” Yoav jokes. “We both have to turn the key.”

The pair describe a highly collaborative process—half chaotic, half meticulously archived. Yoav is an obsessive voice-note recorder, capturing hummed melodies and random ideas on the fly.

“We go back through them later and see what fits thematically,” Sam says. “We’re like chefs pulling ingredients off the shelf to make the stew.”

That “stew” often blends electronic beats, rock energy, and fandom-inspired themes into unforgettable anthems.

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The New Album – Rust

Following their introspective 2020 album Zero One, which explored themes of mental health and self-actualization, their new release Rust (out May 30) takes a starkly outward look at society.

“Zero One looked inward,” Sam explains. “Rust looks out—at systems of power, political tension, and the feeling of being small in a big, broken world.”

But don’t expect a doomscrolling soundtrack. Rust is short, punchy, and loud—drawing influence from punk in both style and spirit.

“It’s uncomfortable, but in a good way,” Yoav says. “We wanted to grow, and that meant challenging ourselves.”

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Five Nights, Jack Black, and Viral Milestones

If there was a moment when The Living Tombstone knew they’d become a global force, it might have been when Jack Black randomly sang their Five Nights at Freddy’s song on social media—not once, but twice.

“That was wild,” Sam says. “Seeing someone that famous sing something we made was surreal.”

Of course, nothing could top the song being officially featured in the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie—a full-circle moment that acknowledged the fandom’s role in shaping the franchise.

“It didn’t need to happen, but Scott [Cawthon, the game’s creator] included us because of the fans,” Yoav reflects. “He built that game with zero marketing. The fans made it happen.”

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The Future: What Comes After Looking In and Looking Out?

With Rust completing a thematic one-two punch—first inward, now outward—the duo hints that the next chapter could focus on individual characters or something even more conceptual.

“We’ve covered the self and society. So now… what’s next?” Sam teases.

Whatever it is, it’s bound to push boundaries.

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Proud Moments and Vinyl Dreams

Asked about their proudest achievement, Yoav beams about holding Zero One on vinyl.

“Seeing our music on physical media for the first time… that meant everything,” he says.

For Sam, it was the moment they started touring, turning online personas into real-world experiences.

“Nothing beats being in a room with the people who made this happen.”

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The Living Tombstone’s new album Rust is out now (May 30), and their cosplay-charged Australian tour is about to kick off. Don’t miss your chance to see internet culture brought to life—neon, noise, and all.

Stay tuned to Amnplify for tour coverage, reviews, and all things fandom.

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Press Release 22nd April 2025 (below) HERE

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