Scary Kids Scaring Kids
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| Scary Kids Scaring Kids | |
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 Scary Kids Scaring Kids performing live on March 29, 2008.
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | SKSK |
| Origin | Gilbert, Arizona, USA |
| Genre(s) | Post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2002 – present |
| Label(s) | Immortal |
| Website | www.myspace.com/scarykids |
| Members | |
| Tyson Stevens Chad Crawford Steve Kirby DJ Wilson James Ethridge Pouyan Afkary |
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| Former members | |
| Peter Costa Justin Salter |
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Scary Kids Scaring Kids is an American post-hardcore band formed in Gilbert, Arizona in 2002. Their name comes from a song on Cap'n Jazz's album Analphabetapolothology.[1]
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[edit] History
The band - which originally comprised of vocalist Tyson Stevens, guitarists DJ Wilson and Chad Crawford, and drummer Peter Costa - recorded their debut EP, After Dark, whilst they were still in high school.[1]
The band released their first full-length album in 2005. Entitled The City Sleeps in Flames, it was recorded in five weeks and produced by Brian McTernan.[1]
Their second, self-titled album was released on August 28, 2007.[2]Pouyan Afkary spoke of the album saying, "We were so proud of this album that we had no other name for it. This is what Scary Kids is all about to this day."
In January, 2008, the band was awarded a Libby Award by Peta for Best Newcomers. SKSK received the award for their work in speaking up against KFC for Peta's 'I Am Not A Nugget' campaign.[3]
Immortal Records, to which Scary Kids Scary Kids were signed, has ceased to operate as of November 2007 and the band are yet to announce their signing to another label.[4]
[edit] Touring
Since the re-release of After Dark in 2005, the band have toured with numerous bands, including The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Silverstein, Aiden, Chiodos, Funeral for a Friend, The Classic Crime, The Devil Wears Prada, Emery and Pierce the Veil. They also played part of the 2006 and 2007 Vans Warped Tour, and they have toured with Haste the Day in their "VS. Tour".
In 2007, they were a part of the Take Action Tour - a non-profit tour which raises money for suicide prevention and awareness - along with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Emery, Kaddisfly and A Static Lullaby.[5]
On May 18th, 2008, Scary Kids Scaring Kids performed in St. Louis as part of Pointfest, which included twenty-eight other bands.
On May 19th, 2008, Scary Kids Scaring Kids announced they are going on tour with Finch starting July 18th in San Diego, CA.[6]
[edit] Members
- Tyson Stevens - vocals
- Pouyan Afkary - keyboards
- Chad Crawford - guitar, vocals
- DJ Wilson - bass
- Steve Kirby - guitar
- James Ethridge - drums
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums & EPs
- After Dark EP (2003)
- The City Sleeps in Flames (2005)
- Scary Kids Scaring Kids (2007)
[edit] Compilations
- Music on the Brain Vol. 2
- Punk The Clock Vol. 2
- Masters of Horror Soundtrack
- Punk Goes '90s
- U.S. Cellular Emerging Artists Vol. 1
- Punk Goes Crunk
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2005 | "The Only Medicine" | The City Sleeps In Flames |
| 2006 | "The City Sleeps In Flames" | |
| "My Darkest Hour" | ||
| 2007 | "Faces" | Scary Kids Scaring Kids |
| "Snake Devil" | ||
| "The Deep End" |
[edit] External links
- Scary Kids Scaring Kids official website
- Scary Kids Scaring Kids on Purevolume
- Scary Kids Scaring Kids at MySpace
- Scary Kids Scaring Kids at Allmusic
- Interview with Pouyan
- Scary Kids Scaring Kids Interview February 7th, 2007 on DrivenFarOff.com
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Apar, Corey. All Music Guide biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-12-23.
- ^ All Music Guide - Scary Kids Scaring Kids. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-12-23.
- ^ Undercover - Scary Kids Scaring Kids Awarded A Libby
- ^ Punknews.org | Immortal Records ceases operations
- ^ Red Jumpsuit Apparatus / Emery / Scary Kids Scaring Kids / A Static Lullaby. Lawrence.com (2007-01-05). Retrieved on 2007-12-23.
- ^ Scary Kids Scaring Kids to Tour With Finch This Summer: Buzznet Exclusive
