Sumo Cyco
{{short description|Canadian rock band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| background = group_or_band
| name = Sumo Cyco
| image = Sumo Cyco, band from Canada, Promo Photo by Francesca Ludikar.jpg
| caption = Sumo Cyco in 2015
| origin = Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
| genre = {{hlist|Alternative metal|hard rock|punk rock|alternative rock}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| label = Napalm
| website = {{URL|sumocyco.com}}
| current_members =
- Skye Sweetnam
- Matt Drake
- Oscar Anesetti
- Joey Muha
| past_members =
- Ryan Leger
- Andy Joseph
- Ken Corke
- Matt Trozzi
}}
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.[http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/58405553.html Sumo Cyco – Get Off (Live)] Oh No They Didn't. April 15, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2012. In 2012 they won Best Female-Fronted Band at the Toronto Independent Music Awards.[http://torontoima.com/tima-announcements/tima-2011-2012-post-event-package/ Toronto Independent Music Awards Website]{{dead link|date=December 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}. December 3, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013. They also won at Indie Week Toronto, October 20, 2013, and attended Indie Week Ireland in Limerick in April 2014.{{Cite web|url=http://thescenemagazine.ca/sumo-cyco-crowned-kings-at-indie-week-2013/|title=Sumo Cyco crowned kings at Indie Week 2013 | The Scene Magazine}}
File:Sumo Cyco live performance at Download Festival 2019.jpg
=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.[http://www.sumocyco.com/WONTON Sumo Cyco Press Release] Sumo Cyco Official Website. April 20, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2012.[http://bandaidrecords.com/2012/01/29/sumo-cyco-release-oingo-boing-cover-as-new-single/ Sumo Cyco Release Oingo Boing Cover as New Single] Bandaid Records.com. January 29, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2012.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xy6UdBdrk Sumo Cyco first album names from Official Youtube blog] Retrieved February 5, 2014, on Fontana North in Canada.
=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|date=November 2023}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/burlingtons_sound_of_music_adds_smash_mouth_marianas_trench_to_2017_edition|title=Sound of Music Adds Smash Mouth and Spin Doctors to 2017 Edition|website=exclaim.ca}}
In October 2017, the band travelled to New Zealand to open for Devilskin on their seven-date cross-country tour.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ambientlightblog.com/devilskin-announce-sumo-cyco-tour-support/|title=Devilskin announce Sumo Cyco as tour support|date=August 9, 2017}}
Starting on April 25, 2018, they opened for Butcher Babies and Nonpoint on their co-headline tour.{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/butcher-babies-nonpoint-kings-and-queens-2018-co-headlining-tour/|title=Butcher Babies + Nonpoint Team Up for 2018 Co-Headlining Tour|website=Loudwire|date=March 12, 2018 }}
On June 14, Sumo Cyco played the Kerrang! Avalanche Stage at Download Festival 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/music/2019/06/17/rock-fans-enjoy-stellar-weekend-of-music-at-download-festival-review-with-bumper-gallery/|title=Rock fans enjoy stellar weekend of music at Download Festival – review with bumper gallery|website=www.expressandstar.com|date=June 17, 2019 }}
In September 2019, they joined Jinjer and the Browning for a 44-date tour of North America.{{Cite web|url=https://vulturehound.co.uk/2019/06/sumo-cyco-download-festival-the-vh-interview/|title=Sumo Cyco @ Download Festival (The VH Interview)|first=Jozef|last=Raczka|date=June 21, 2019}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/photos/photos-the-69-eyes-wednesday-13-the-crowned-sumo-cyco-invade-new-york-city|title=Photos: The 69 Eyes, Wednesday 13, The Crowned, Sumo Cyco Invade New York City|first=Jason|last=Bailey|date=January 29, 2020|website=Metal Injection}}
=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
File:Band Sumo Cyco playing Download Festival 2019.jpg
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
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Discography
=Studio albums=
- Lost in Cyco City (2014)
- Opus Mar (2017)
- Initiation (2021)
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |
| Year
! style="width:22em;"| Titles ! Length |
|---|
| rowspan="4"|2011
! scope="row"| "Limp" | 3:38 |
| scope="row"| "Mercy"{{cite web |author1-link=Sumo Cyco |title=Mercy – SUMO CYCO – Official Music Video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwQ0SeMsYCM |website=youtube.com |publisher=Sumo Cyco |format=video |date=March 25, 2011}}
| 3:22 |
| scope="row"| "Interceptor"
| 2:48 |
| scope="row"| "Danger"
| 3:16 |
| rowspan="3"|2012
! scope="row"| "Who Do You Want to Be?" (Oingo Boingo cover) | 3:33 |
| scope="row"| "Loose Cannon"
| 3:53 |
| scope="row"| "Where Do We Go?"
| 4:04 |
| 2013
! scope="row"| "The Ugly" | 4:56 |
| rowspan="3"|2014
! scope="row"| "Go Go Go" | 3:18 |
| scope="row"| "Cry Murder"
| 3:52 |
| scope="row"| "Brave"
| 3:17 |
| rowspan="2" |2015
! scope="row"|"Fighter" |4:27 |
| scope="row"| "Like a Killer"
|4:04 |
| rowspan="3" |2016
! scope="row"| "Fuel My Fire" |3:50 |
| scope="row"|"Crowd Control"
|4:10 |
| scope="row"|"Anti Anthem"
|3:50 |
| rowspan="3" |2017
! scope="row"| "Move Mountains" (featuring Benji Webbe) |3:45 |
| scope="row"| "Sleep Tight"
|4:41 |
| scope="row"| "New Rules (Dua Lipa Cover)"
|3:38 |
| rowspan="2" |2018
! scope="row"| "Free Yourself (Featuring Lars)" |4:55 |
| scope="row"| "Undefeated"
|4:12 |
| rowspan="2" |2019
! scope="row"| "Love You Wrong" |3:20 |
| scope="row"| "Run with the Giants"
|3:53 |
| rowspan="5" |2021
! scope="row"| "Bystander" |4:05 |
| scope="row"| "No Surrender"
|4:28 |
| scope="row"| "Vertigo"
|4:10 |
| scope="row"| "Bad News"
|3:54 |
| scope="row"| "Sun Eater"
|4:14 |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commonscat}}
- {{official website|sumocyco.com}}
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Category:Musical groups from Hamilton, Ontario
Category:Canadian alternative metal musical groups
Category:Canadian alternative rock groups
Category:Canadian musical quartets
Category:Musical groups established in 2011