Sicksense

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Sicksense
Origin Phoenix, Arizona
Genres Nu metal
Years active2021–present
Labels Earache
Members
  • Vicky Psarakis
  • Robby J. Fonts
  • Phillip Lykostratis
  • Richard Regier
  • Joseph Polizzi
Website soundescapeagency.com/sicksense/

Sicksense is an American nu metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2021. The band is fronted by Vicky Psarakis, formerly of The Agonist, and her husband Robby J. Fonts of Stuck Mojo. The line-up is completed by guitarist Phillip Lykostratis, bassist Richard Regier and Joseph Polizzi on drums.

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History

Sicksense released the EP Kings Today in 2022, [1] and Fools Tomorrow in 2023. [2] They signed to Earache Records in July 2024, at which time Lykostratis and Regler also joined the band. [3]

Sicksense's debut album Cross Me Twice was released on March 28, 2025, featuring singles including "Wildfires", [4] "Masquerade Parade" [5] and "In This Carousel". [6] The album was produced by Joey Doherty and recorded primarily in the band's home studio in Phoenix. It was originally supposed to come out on February 14 but was pushed back. Upon release, it landed at Number Ten in the UK's Official Rock and Metal Albums Chart and Number 72 in the Official Albums Chart. [7]

In July 2025, they went on a tour in support of Adema, Spineshank and The Union Underground. [8]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

References

  1. Weaver, James (2022-02-26). "Sicksense announce debut EP 'Kings Today'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  2. Weaver, James (2023-04-07). "Sicksense announce new EP 'Fools Tomorrow'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  3. "Sicksense Sign With Earache Records, Announce New Guitarist And Bassist". Metal Anarchy. 2024-07-05. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  4. Hobsonpublished, Rich (2024-09-27). "The 15 best new metal songs you need to hear right now". Louder. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  5. Hobsonpublished, Rich (2024-11-01). "The 12 best new metal songs this week". Louder. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  6. Weaver, James (2024-09-25). "Sicksense announce debut album 'Cross Me Twice'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  7. "CROSS ME TWICE". Official Charts. 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-05-13.
  8. "SICKSENSE ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR WITH THE UNION UNDERGROUND, SPINESHANK AND ADEMA". rockumweb.com. March 5, 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.