King Dude is the stage name of Thomas Jefferson Cowgill, a Seattle-raised singer-songwriter now based in Australia. His music sits at the crossroads of dark folk, gothic country and neo-folk - sparse acoustic guitar, a deep baritone and lyrics that circle death, love and the occult. A former member of death metal band Book of Black Earth, he built a devoted international following through releases on labels including Dais Records and Ván Records.
King Dude returns to Portugal in October 2026 for a concert at Armazém 22 in Gaia.
King Dude released the single 'Dead of Tomorrow' in April 2025, a collaboration with the project Verrottet.
In January 2025, King Dude performed an acoustic show at Lefty's Music Hall in Brisbane, Australia.
In 2024, 'Songs of the 1940s - Vol. 3 & 4' was released, a vinyl edition that was well-received by fans.
