Sumo Cyco

Sumo Cyco
Sumo Cyco in 2015
Sumo Cyco in 2015
Background information
OriginHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active2011–present
LabelsNapalm
Members
Past members
  • Ryan Leger
  • Andy Joseph
  • Ken Corke
  • Matt Trozzi
Websitesumocyco.com

Sumo Cyco is a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, consisting of lead vocalist Skye Sweetnam, guitarist Matt Drake, bassist Oscar Anesetti, and drummer Joey Muha. The band emerged as a punk-metal act in 2011 and has since released three studio albums and numerous singles.

History

2011–2013: Formation

Sumo Cyco launched in March 2011 and had their first show, opening for Hollywood Undead, in April of that year, performing to a crowd of a thousand.[1] In 2012 they won Best Female-Fronted Band at the Toronto Independent Music Awards.[2] They also won at Indie Week Toronto, October 20, 2013, and attended Indie Week Ireland in Limerick in April 2014.[3]

Sumo Cyco performing at Download Festival 2019, in England

2014–2016: Lost in Cyco City

On June 10, 2014, the band released their first album, Lost in Cyco City.

In April 2016, their song "Fighter" was announced as the theme song for the World Darts Association's (WDA) 2016 Merseyside Open.[4][5][6]

2017–2020: Opus Mar and touring

On March 31, 2017, it was announced via Twitter that Sumo Cyco would release their sophomore album, titled Opus Mar.[citation needed] The record includes a guest appearance by Benji Webbe of Skindred, on the single "Move Mountains", released on February 1, 2017.

Sumo Cyco opened the main stage for the Offspring at the Sound of Music outdoor festival on June 10, 2017.[7]

In October 2017, the band travelled to New Zealand to open for Devilskin on their seven-date cross-country tour.[8]

Starting on April 25, 2018, they opened for Butcher Babies and Nonpoint on their co-headline tour.[9]

On June 14, Sumo Cyco played the Kerrang! Avalanche Stage at Download Festival 2019.[10]

In September 2019, they joined Jinjer and the Browning for a 44-date tour of North America.[11]

In December 2019, Sumo Cyco announced that they would be opening for Wednesday 13 and the 69 Eyes on a tour through the US, from January 24 through February 22, 2020.[12]

2021–present: Initiation

On May 7, 2021, the band released their third album, Initiation. A deluxe version was issued on October 8, 2021, featuring the new single "Sun Eater".

Band members

Skye Sweetnam in 2019

Current

  • Skye Sweetnam – lead vocals
  • Matt Drake – guitars, backing vocals
  • Oscar Anesetti – bass, backing vocals
  • Joey Muha – drums

Past

  • Matt Trozzi – drums
  • Ryan "Legs" Leger – drums
  • Andy "Wolf" Joseph – drums
  • Ken "Thor" Corke – bass

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Year Titles Length
2011 "Limp" 3:38
"Mercy"[13] 3:22
"Interceptor" 2:48
"Danger" 3:16
2012 "Who Do You Want to Be?" (Oingo Boingo cover) 3:33
"Loose Cannon" 3:53
"Where Do We Go?" 4:04
2013 "The Ugly" 4:56
2014 "Go Go Go" 3:18
"Cry Murder" 3:52
"Brave" 3:17
2015 "Fighter" 4:27
"Like a Killer" 4:04
2016 "Fuel My Fire" 3:50
"Crowd Control" 4:10
"Anti Anthem" 3:50
2017 "Move Mountains" (featuring Benji Webbe) 3:45
"Sleep Tight" 4:41
"New Rules (Dua Lipa Cover)" 3:38
2018 "Free Yourself (Featuring Lars)" 4:55
"Undefeated" 4:12
2019 "Love You Wrong" 3:20
"Run with the Giants" 3:53
2021 "Bystander" 4:05
"No Surrender" 4:28
"Vertigo" 4:10
"Bad News" 3:54
"Sun Eater" 4:14

References

  1. ^ Sumo Cyco – Get Off (Live) Oh No They Didn't. April 15, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
  2. ^ Toronto Independent Music Awards Website[dead link‍]. December 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  3. ^ "Sumo Cyco crowned kings at Indie Week 2013 | The Scene Magazine".
  4. ^ Sumo Cyco Press Release Sumo Cyco Official Website. April 20, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
  5. ^ Sumo Cyco Release Oingo Boing Cover as New Single Bandaid Records.com. January 29, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
  6. ^ Sumo Cyco first album names from Official Youtube blog Retrieved February 5, 2014, on Fontana North in Canada.
  7. ^ "Sound of Music Adds Smash Mouth and Spin Doctors to 2017 Edition". exclaim.ca.
  8. ^ "Devilskin announce Sumo Cyco as tour support". August 9, 2017.
  9. ^ "Butcher Babies + Nonpoint Team Up for 2018 Co-Headlining Tour". Loudwire. March 12, 2018.
  10. ^ "Rock fans enjoy stellar weekend of music at Download Festival – review with bumper gallery". www.expressandstar.com. June 17, 2019.
  11. ^ Raczka, Jozef (June 21, 2019). "Sumo Cyco @ Download Festival (The VH Interview)".
  12. ^ Bailey, Jason (January 29, 2020). "Photos: The 69 Eyes, Wednesday 13, The Crowned, Sumo Cyco Invade New York City". Metal Injection.
  13. ^ "Mercy – SUMO CYCO – Official Music Video" (video). youtube.com. Sumo Cyco. March 25, 2011.
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