Scary Kids Scaring Kids

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Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Origin Gilbert, Arizona, U.S.
Genres Post-hardcore, emo
Years active2002–2010, 2019–present
Labels Immortal, RCA, Velocity, Equal Vision
MembersChad Crawford
Pouyan Afkary
Past memberslead vocalist Tyson Stevens
DJ Wilson
Steve Kirby
Justin Salter
James Ethridge
Tanner Wayne
Derek Smith
Peter Costa
Website scarykidsscaringkids.com

Scary Kids Scaring Kids (abbreviated SKSK) is an American post-hardcore band formed in Gilbert, Arizona in 2002.

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The band's name was taken from the Cap'n Jazz song of the same name. [1] They released two studio albums The City Sleeps in Flames (2005) and the self-titled Scary Kids Scaring Kids (2007) with the late member and lead vocalist Tyson Stevens. The band disbanded following a farewell tour in 2010. [2] In 2019, the group reunited and released their third studio album, Out of Light (2022). [3]

History

2002–2005: Early years, After Dark and The City Sleeps In Flames

The band – which originally was composed of Tyson Stevens on bass guitar and lead vocals (later to be strictly the vocalist/songwriter), guitarists Chad Crawford, DJ Wilson (later to switch to bass) and Steve Kirby, Pouyan Afkary on keyboards, and drummer Peter Costa – recorded their self-financed debut EP, After Dark, while they were still in Highland High School. The band graduated from Highland in 2003. [1] After Dark was eventually re-released by Immortal Records in 2005. After nearly disbanding, they decided to pursue the band full-time, hosting nude carwashes and taking out loans to finance their tours.

The band was then signed to Immortal Records, where they released their first album: The City Sleeps in Flames . The album was recorded during February and March 2005 with producer Brian McTernan, and released on June 28, 2005.

2006–2007: Self titled album

Scary Kids Scaring Kids , released on August 28, 2007, and produced by Don Gilmore (who previously worked on Dashboard Confessional, Good Charlotte, Linkin Park, and Trust Company records) in North Hollywood, California, was the result of much consideration and effort by the band, even though they had spent most of the year living on the road. The band specifically wanted the record to be a composed album, rather than a collection of songs thrown together. This is evidenced by transitions between songs, a prelude and an interlude, as well as references throughout the album to previous tracks on the record. [4]

In 2007, Scary Kids Scaring Kids was awarded Best Noise/Screamo Band at the 2007 Arizona Ska Punk Awards Ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. They took home the Best Noise/Screamo Band Award again in 2010, and won the Best Independent Band Award in 2009. [5]

In January 2008, the band was awarded a Libby Award by PETA for Best Newcomers. Scary Kids Scaring Kids received the award for their work in speaking up against Chicken Express for the PETA's 'I Am Not A Nugget' campaign. [6]

2008–2019: Label change, break-up, Tyson Stevens death and "Loved Forever"

The band left Immortal Records and signed their major label deal with RCA Records. During their fall tour with Anberlin, Straylight Run, and There for Tomorrow, the band announced they would be working on their third studio album at the end of the tour, but decided to part ways before tracking new material.

Lead singer Tyson took some personal time off in the last four days of the 2009 Warped Tour and the band had tour members Craig Mabbitt of Escape the Fate, Brandon Bolmer formerly of Chiodos, Vic Fuentes of Pierce the Veil and Cove Reber, formerly of Saosin, filling in on vocals for the rest of the tour.

On November 30, 2009, Afkary posted an official statement declaring that by mutual agreement the group decided to disband following a farewell tour in 2010. [7]

Derek Smith served as the band's drummer for their farewell tour and opened shows with his new hip hop act, Mod Sun. The album that the band was recording in 2009 was never finished as the band did not record vocals for it.

On October 20, 2014, vocalist Tyson Stevens was found dead from a heroin overdose at the age of 29. [8] On September 29, 2019, Scary Kids Scaring Kids released a song titled "Loved Forever" to honour what would have been a wish of Stevens's 34th birthday. The song was written by rhythm guitarist Chad Crawford and produced by Hiram Hernandez. [9]

2019–present: Return, Out of Light and rotating touring lineup

On November 18, 2019, members Crawford, Afkary and Costa announced that Scary Kids Scaring Kids would be reuniting for The City Sleeps in Flames 15 year anniversary tour alongside touring members featuring ex-Saosin and Dead American frontman Cove Reber on vocals, Don Vedda on lead guitar and Jordan Flower on bass. The tour lasted from January 13 to 24, 2020, in partnership with To Write Love On Her Arms. [10] Additional East Coast dates were announced to take place between June 27, and July 12, with support from The Classic Crime, Picturesque, and Eidola, but were postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. [11]

On February 4, 2021, Scary Kids Scaring Kids announced signing to Velocity Records and teased recording some new material in studio via Instagram.

The rescheduled East Coast dates were played from September 17 to October 1, 2021, with Eidola being switched out with The Villa. During this tour Scary Kids Scaring Kids occasionally performed a new song titled "Knock It All Down" live. [12]

On October 5, 2021, the band announced they would be releasing "The Lost Album Demos" (2010) composed of scratch tracks, demos and raw ideas that were intended to develop into their 4th studio release back in 2010, exclusively via their Discord channel. [13]

On December 18, 2021, Velocity Records Tour 2022 consisting of SKSK, D.R.U.G.S., Dead American and Secrets was announced to take place from February 16 to March 20, 2022. [14] This tour was eventually played with Kurt Travis (Royal Coda, ex-Dance Gavin Dance) filling in on lead vocals.

On December 19 and 23, 2021, the band played two shows with Donovan Melero (of Hail the Sun and Sianvar) on lead vocals.

On February 22, 2022, the band released "Knock It All Down (feat. Lil Lotus)", the first single off the third album titled "Out of Light". A second single titled "Nightmare" was released with Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills a month later. Out of Light was released on May 27, 2022, to mixed reviews. [15] Each track on the album features a different guest vocalist. [16]

In January 2023, the band played a mini-tour (including performance at Kill Iconic Records 23) with Craig Mabbitt on vocals. In May-June 2023, SKSK played a tour featuring vocalists Albert Schweizer (Violent New Breed) and Paul Rose (ex-Cover Your Tracks, ex-Curses).

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Other appearances

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