{{Short description|American rock band}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Sicksense | caption = | image = | origin = [[Phoenix, Arizona]] | genre = {{flatlist| * [[Nu metal]] * [[metalcore]] }} | years_active = 2021–present | label = [[Earache Records|Earache]] | past_members = * Phillip Lykostratis * Joseph Polizzi | website = {{URL|https://sicksense.com/}} | current_members = * [[Vicky Psarakis]] * Robby J. Fonts * Richard Regier * Sam Neumann * Jackson Snowden }} '''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 Jackson Snowden, bassist Richard Regier and Sam Neumann on drums.

==History== Sicksense released the EP ''Kings Today'' in 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=James |date=2022-02-26 |title=Sicksense announce debut EP 'Kings Today' |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/sicksense-announce-debut-ep-kings-today/ |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Distorted Sound Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> and ''Fools Tomorrow'' in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=James |date=2023-04-07 |title=Sicksense announce new EP 'Fools Tomorrow' |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/sicksense-announce-new-ep-fools-tomorrow/ |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Distorted Sound Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> They signed to [[Earache Records]] in July 2024, at which time Lykostratis and Regier also joined the band.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-05 |title=Sicksense Sign With Earache Records, Announce New Guitarist And Bassist |url=https://metalanarchy.com/2024/07/05/sicksense-sign-with-earache-records-announce-new-guitarist-and-bassist/ |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Metal Anarchy |language=en}}</ref>

Sicksense's debut album ''Cross Me Twice'' was released on March 28, 2025, featuring singles including "Wildfires",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hobsonpublished |first=Rich |date=2024-09-27 |title=The 15 best new metal songs you need to hear right now |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-new-metal-songs-serj-tankian-black-dahlia-murder-amaranthe |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Louder |language=en}}</ref> "Masquerade Parade"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hobsonpublished |first=Rich |date=2024-11-01 |title=The 12 best new metal songs this week |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-new-metal-songs-powerflo-halo-effect-raging-speedhorn |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Louder |language=en}}</ref> and "In This Carousel".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=James |date=2024-09-25 |title=Sicksense announce debut album 'Cross Me Twice' |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/sicksense-announce-debut-album-cross-me-twice/ |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Distorted Sound Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-10 |title=CROSS ME TWICE |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/sicksense-cross-me-twice/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}</ref>

In July 2025, they went on a tour in support of [[Spineshank]] and [[The Union Underground]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rockumweb.com/reportes/1491/sicksense-announces-summer-tour-with-the-union-underground-spineshank-and-adema | title=SICKSENSE ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR WITH THE UNION UNDERGROUND, SPINESHANK AND ADEMA | work=rockumweb.com | date=March 5, 2025 | accessdate=2 August 2025}}</ref> In September 2025, the band went on tour in support of [[Calva Louise|Calva Louise.]]<ref name=":0" /> In the spring of 2026, the band announced they parted ways with Earache Records, as well as a new lineup, with the additions of Jackson Snowden on guitar and Sam Neumann on drums. The band released a new single and music video, "Newsflash" in May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sicksense Premiere New Single & Music Video |url=https://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161404 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260514100449/https://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=161404 |archive-date=2026-05-14 |access-date=2026-05-15 |website=MetalUnderground.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Band members== '''Current members''' * Vicky Psarakis – vocals (2021–present) * Robby J. Fonts – vocals (2021–present) * Richard Regier – bass (2024–present) * Sam Neumann – drums (2025 (live), 2026–present) * Jackson Snowden – guitar (2026–present)

'''Former members'''

*Phillip Lykostratis – guitar (2024–2026) * Joseph Polizzi – drums (2024–2026)

==Discography== ===Studio albums=== * ''Cross Me Twice'' (2025)

===EPs=== * ''Kings Today'' (2022) * ''Fools Tomorrow'' (2023)

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[[Category:American nu metal musical groups]] [[Category:2021 establishments in Arizona]] [[Category:Earache Records artists]] [[Category:Musical groups from Phoenix, Arizona]] [[Category:Heavy metal musical groups from Arizona]] [[Category:Female-fronted musical groups]] [[Category:American musical quintets]] [[Category:Musical groups established in 2021]] <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Mahmud |first=Abir |date=2025-06-17 |title=News: Calva Louise Announce Us Fall Tour |url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-calva-louise-announce-us-fall-tour-with-mikes-dead-and-sicksense/ |access-date=2026-05-28 |website=New Noise Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>