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9/25/2026

SICKSENSE Unleash “Seller’s Remorse” Video Alongside New EP Funerals

SICKSENSE have just released a new video for the groove-laden “Seller’s Remorse,” which made me want to jump into the pit—even though I am in my room. It coincides with the release of their hotly anticipated EP Funerals.

Order / Stream 'Funerals' HERE!
Purchase Tour Tickets HERE!

Reinvigorated and reinvented, modern metal act SICKSENSE return with the new EP release Funerals. Comprised of a ferocious collection of tracks that demonstrate a fresh sonic direction, SICKSENSE present a nu-metalcore dynamic with hints of melodic prog and djent. Alongside the arrive of Funerals is a new official music video for the aggressive and unapologetic "Seller's Remorse."

"'Seller's Remorse' calls out hypocritical backstabbers." The band explain.

"Without giving away any spoilers, we had a fun day of laughs out in the sun filming the music video for this one!

The lyrics take a dig at the ones who are too lazy to build up anything meaningful themselves. So they decide to tear down harder working people instead, as a cope for their own shortcomings.

Sicksense is never shy to tell it like it is through sarcasm and blunt honesty."

 Order Funerals HERE: http://funerals.sicksense.com/

Watch "Seller's Remorse" HERE: https://youtu.be/-sv6Gq2DknE?is=ZRHWsRF0zhjs34do

Nu-metalcore quintet SICKSENSE are preparing to bring Funerals to live stages across North America beginning this November. With eight headline dates in the Midwest and Eastern Canada, SICKSENSE will also be appearing as support for MUSHROOMHEAD & FEAR FACTORY, HEAL THE HURT, PRIMER 55, 40 BELOW SUMMER and EYES SET TO KILL. 

Tour Dates:

NOV 05 — DAVENPORT, IA @ REDSTONE ROOM
[COMING SOON]
NOV 08 — TOLEDO, OH @ FRANKIE’S
NOV 09 — CHICAGO, IL @ THE WC SOCIAL CLUB
NOV 10 — SAUGET, IL @ POP’S ^
NOV 11 — NASHVILLE, TN @ THE BASEMENT EAST ^
NOV 12 — GREENVILLE, SC @ THE RADIO ROOM +
NOV 13 — RALEIGH, NC @ CHAPEL OF BONES #
NOV 15 — RICHMOND, VA @ THE CANAL CLUB #
NOV 17 — HAMDEN, CT @ SPACE BALLROOM #
NOV 18 — QUEBEC CITY, QC @ L’ANTI BAR & SPECTACLES
NOV 19 — MONTREAL, QC @ PIRANHA BAR
NOV 20 — OTTAWA, ON @ DOMINION TAVERN
NOV 21 — MILLERSVILLE, PA @ PHANTOM POWER ~#
NOV 22 — LAKEWOOD, OH @ THE FOUNDRY
NOV 24 — LINCOLN, NE @ BOURBON THEATRE
DEC 03 — LUBBOCK, TX @ JAKE’S BACKROOM *
DEC 04 — AUSTIN, TX @ COME AND TAKE IT LIVE *
DEC 05 — HOUSTON, TX @ SCOUT BAR *
DEC 06 — DALLAS, TX @ THREE LINKS DEEP ELLUM *
DEC 08 — DENVER, CO @ HQ *
DEC 11 — SEATTLE, WA @ EL CORAZON *
DEC 12 — PORTLAND, OR @ HAWTHORNE THEATRE *
DEC 13 — BOISE, ID @ SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB *
DEC 15 — LAS VEGAS, NV @ GREY WITCH *
DEC 16 — WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA @ WHISKY A GO GO *
DEC 17 — ANAHEIM, CA @ HOUSE OF BLUES (THE PARISH) *
DEC 18 — TUCSON, AZ @ THE ROCK *
DEC 19 — PHOENIX, AZ @ CRESCENT BALLROOM *

SUPPORTING:
^ MUSHROOMHEAD & FEAR FACTORY
+ HEAL THE HURT
# PRIMER 55
~ 40 BELOW SUMMER
* EYES SET TO KILL

Purchase tickets HERE: https://sicksense.com/pages/tour-dates



About SICKSENSE:

SICKSENSE is a modern metal force blending the aggression of metalcore, the groove of nu metal, and the precision of djent into a sound that is entirely their own. Fronted by the dynamic vocal duo of Vicky Psarakis and Robby J. Fonts, the band has built a reputation for explosive chemistry, genre-defying songwriting, and an unapologetic DIY mentality that has fueled their rise from independent newcomers to one of heavy music’s most exciting emerging acts.

Originally formed in Montreal, Canada, SICKSENSE began taking shape after Vicky and Robby first met backstage at Heavy Montreal in 2015. At the time, Vicky was fronting melodic death metal powerhouse THE AGONIST, while Robby had recently served as the vocalist for rap metal pioneers STUCK MOJO. Their mutual love for heavy music with no creative boundaries sparked an immediate connection, eventually leading to the creation of SICKSENSE.

The band officially launched with their debut single “Make Believe” in 2021, quickly turning heads with their intense vocal interplay, emotionally charged songwriting, and fearless fusion of styles. Their debut EP, Kings Today (2022), and follow-up EP, Fools Tomorrow (2023), established SICKSENSE as a rising name in the modern metal scene while earning praise from fans and creators alike, including Tank The Tech, who famously called them “the best nu metal band you never heard of.”

Built around the contrast and chemistry between Vicky’s soaring melodies and vicious screams and Robby’s aggressive delivery, rap-infused cadences, and raw intensity, SICKSENSE draw influence from bands such as LINKIN PARK, LIMP BIZKIT, SLIPKNOT, KORN, EVANESCENCE, UNDEROATH, WHITECHAPEL, PERIPHERY, and MONUMENTS while carving out a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Atmospheric keys, cinematic sound design, and layered production further elevate the band’s identity.

In 2023, SICKSENSE signed with Earache Records before releasing their debut full-length album, Cross Me Twice, in 2025. The album marked a major breakthrough for the band, peaking at #10 on the UK Rock and Metal Album chart and #33 on the UK Independent chart. During this era, the band toured extensively across the United States, opening for ESCAPE THE FATE, SNOT, THE UNION UNDERGROUND, SPINESHANK, and CALVA LOUISE, while also appearing at major festivals including Louder Than Life 2025.

Never content to stay stagnant, SICKSENSE announced in 2026 that they would return to their independent roots for future releases, embracing complete creative freedom as they enter a new era with a lineup featuring guitarist Jackson Snowden, bassist Richard Regier, and drummer Sam Neumann. The band worked closely with producer Joey Doherty on the EP, continuing to push their sound into darker, heavier, and more experimental territory while staying true to the emotional honesty and intensity that define SICKSENSE.

Outside the band, both Vicky and Robby have built impressive resumes across music, gaming, and entertainment. Vicky provided voice work for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and portrayed Ada Wong in Dead by Daylight, while also contributing vocals to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Robby voiced Jonathan Byers in the original Stranger Things chapter for Dead by Daylight and even graduated from WWE Superstar Seth Rollins’ Black and Brave Academy in 2019.

At their core, SICKSENSE represent resilience, individuality, and fearless self-expression. Whether through brutally honest lyrics, high-energy live performances, or their hands-on approach to every aspect of the band’s creative vision, SICKSENSE continue to prove that heavy music has no boundaries when authenticity leads the way.

SICKSENSE is:

  • Vicky Psarakis — vocals, lyrics, keys
  • Robby J. Fonts — vocals, lyrics
  • Jackson Snowden — guitars
  • Richard Regier — bass, violin
  • Sam Neumann — drums
Connect with SICKSENSE:

Funerals Track List:

1. Artificial Irrelevance (4:20)
2. Newsflash (3:07)
3. Seller’s Remorse (3:27)
4. A Moment Of Violence (3:36)

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8/19/2026

Sicksense Confront Death, Faith and Loss With Haunting New Single “A Moment Of Violence”



Canadian nu-metal band Sicksense, fronted by the incredible Vicky Psarakis, have delivered a powerful and beautiful new single with “A Moment of Violence.” Taken from their upcoming EP Funerals, the poignant track has already become one of my favorites from the band. Psarakis sounds absolutely incredible here, shifting effortlessly from beautiful, emotional vocals to powerful, gut-wrenching screams and growls that hit me right in the soul. I especially love the way the song gradually builds in intensity, making its emotional impact hit that much harder. This is an absolutely incredible track, and it has me waiting with total anticipation for the full Funerals EP!

SICKSENSE consider mortality and the endurance of conflicting personal beliefs with a deity or religion in the new single release, "A Moment Of Violence". The haunting and heavy track arrives ahead of the band's forthcoming EP, Funerals, scheduled for release on September 25, 2026. 

On the meaning behind "A Moment Of Violence," the band shares, "The song discusses death and losing loved ones close to us. It’s a personal battle with God/a higher power, that we emotionally wrestle with and find difficulty and frustration in coming to terms with. There’s an irony in that if God loves us so much, why do we end up suffering in this life and suddenly losing all the ones we truly love to death."

"A Moment Of Violence" is the final offering in the running order of the new EP, Funerals. Musically, "[i]t rounds up the angsty frustrations of their prior songs with solemness and sadness with Vicky playing piano while singing and thunderstorm sounds resonating in the background, with orchestrations, including violin played by our bassist, Rich. A song that starts off as a moody ballad ends with a full band breakdown to end the EP."
With the unveiling of each compelling release, SICKSENSE step further into their evolving sound. The merging of powerful dynamics, vocal styles, and emotive narratives that hold a mirror to our modern life produce an authoritative and immersive sonic impact. 

Pre-Order Funerals: http://funerals.sicksense.com/
About SICKSENSE:

SICKSENSE is a modern metal force blending the aggression of metalcore, the groove of nu metal, and the precision of djent into a sound that is entirely their own. Fronted by the dynamic vocal duo of Vicky Psarakis and Robby J. Fonts, the band has built a reputation for explosive chemistry, genre-defying songwriting, and an unapologetic DIY mentality that has fueled their rise from independent newcomers to one of heavy music’s most exciting emerging acts.

Originally formed in Montreal, Canada, SICKSENSE began taking shape after Vicky and Robby first met backstage at Heavy Montreal in 2015. At the time, Vicky was fronting melodic death metal powerhouse THE AGONIST, while Robby had recently served as the vocalist for rap metal pioneers STUCK MOJO. Their mutual love for heavy music with no creative boundaries sparked an immediate connection, eventually leading to the creation of SICKSENSE.

The band officially launched with their debut single “Make Believe” in 2021, quickly turning heads with their intense vocal interplay, emotionally charged songwriting, and fearless fusion of styles. Their debut EP, Kings Today (2022), and follow-up EP, Fools Tomorrow (2023), established SICKSENSE as a rising name in the modern metal scene while earning praise from fans and creators alike, including Tank The Tech, who famously called them “the best nu metal band you never heard of.”

Built around the contrast and chemistry between Vicky’s soaring melodies and vicious screams and Robby’s aggressive delivery, rap-infused cadences, and raw intensity, SICKSENSE draw influence from bands such as LINKIN PARK, LIMP BIZKIT, SLIPKNOT, KORN, EVANESCENCE, UNDEROATH, WHITECHAPEL, PERIPHERY, and MONUMENTS while carving out a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Atmospheric keys, cinematic sound design, and layered production further elevate the band’s identity.

In 2023, SICKSENSE signed with Earache Records before releasing their debut full-length album, Cross Me Twice, in 2025. The album marked a major breakthrough for the band, peaking at #10 on the UK Rock and Metal Album chart and #33 on the UK Independent chart. During this era, the band toured extensively across the United States, opening for ESCAPE THE FATE, SNOT, THE UNION UNDERGROUND, SPINESHANK, and CALVA LOUISE, while also appearing at major festivals including Louder Than Life 2025.

Never content to stay stagnant, SICKSENSE announced in 2026 that they would return to their independent roots for future releases, embracing complete creative freedom as they enter a new era with a lineup featuring guitarist Jackson Snowden, bassist Richard Regier, and drummer Sam Neumann. The band worked closely with producer Joey Doherty on the EP, continuing to push their sound into darker, heavier, and more experimental territory while staying true to the emotional honesty and intensity that define SICKSENSE.

Outside the band, both Vicky and Robby have built impressive resumes across music, gaming, and entertainment. Vicky provided voice work for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and portrayed Ada Wong in Dead by Daylight, while also contributing vocals to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Robby voiced Jonathan Byers in the original Stranger Things chapter for Dead by Daylight and even graduated from WWE Superstar Seth Rollins’ Black and Brave Academy in 2019.

At their core, SICKSENSE represent resilience, individuality, and fearless self-expression. Whether through brutally honest lyrics, high-energy live performances, or their hands-on approach to every aspect of the band’s creative vision, SICKSENSE continue to prove that heavy music has no boundaries when authenticity leads the way.

SICKSENSE is:

  • Vicky Psarakis — vocals, lyrics, keys
  • Robby J. Fonts — vocals, lyrics
  • Jackson Snowden — guitars
  • Richard Regier — bass, violin
  • Sam Neumann — drums
Connect with SICKSENSE:

8/04/2026

Canadian Nu-Metal Act Sicksense, Fronted by Vicky Psarakis, Announce New EP "Funerals"


Sicksense have officially announced their upcoming EP, Funerals, which will mark a new chapter in the Canadian  modern nu-metal act. Fronted by former The Agonist vocalist, Vicky Psarakis, the band continues to evolve their sound. Accomplishing this with a darker, heavier direction while still keeping they emotional intensity and genre-blending style that caught the metal world's attention. The EP will arrive with a fresh, creative independence and a razor sharp focus on pushing their ass kicking music into exciting and powerful new territory:

Sicksense return with a fresh sonic direction in the forthcoming EP, Funerals. Reinvigorated and r
einvented, the new release unveils an evolution in the band's sound as they move away from traditional nu metal to nu-metalcore dynamic with hints of melodic prog and djent.
Bringing a hard-hitting sound that is unapologetic in its intensity, Sicksense are one of the most exciting emerging acts in modern heavy music. Funerals will arrive independently on September 25. 

A stylistic fusion awaits in the explosive "Artificial Irrelevance". This powerful opener is the heaviest offering on the EP track list and establishes a dark atmosphere with sadness, frustration and melancholy. Ferocious rhythms collide with intricate riffs, rap passages and soaring melodies. "Artificial Irrelevance" provides an unapologetic commentary on the virtual world we spend so much time immersed in often to our own detriment, questioning the morals and motives of both its creators and its users.  

"Newsflash" is a bold statement empowering individuals to be themselves in the face of social pressure to adhere to the 'norm' and against being held to unachievable standards. Heavy and energetic, the track carries the attitude of early Sicksense releases with an angsty mood and sarcastic tone. "Newsflash" contains traditional nu metal grooves throughout with a djent breakdown as the outro. It's an anthem designed for unleashing pent up frustration. 

Striking with brutal aggression, "Seller’s Remorse" blends nu-metal touches and emotive melodic choruses with a juxtaposing anguish fueled modern heaviness. It follows "Newsflash" thematically but is lyrically centered around the hypocrisies of others and karmic retribution. "'Seller’s Remorse' is a dire warning to the ones who believe they are untouchable to change their ways before it’s too late and the irreparable damage is done". The tone of the track mirrors the sarcasm of "Newsflash", before ending on a more serious and solemn note. 

"A Moment Of Violence" emerges with a haunting piano and vocal performance by Vicky Psarakis against a backdrop of mournful orchestral strings. The thunderous arrival of heavy instruments and monstrous harsh vocals elevate the dark emotional power. "The song discusses death and losing loved ones close to us. It’s a personal battle with God/a higher power, that we emotionally wrestle with and find difficulty and frustration in coming to terms with". "A Moment Of Violence" concludes Funerals with a full immersion into the shadowy negative emotions explored across the EP. 

Produced and engineered by Joey Doherty and Vicky Psarakis, Funerals was mixed by Joey Doherty and mastered by Tyler Smyth. The EP's cover artwork was designed and created by Aleksandra Morozova. 

About Sicksense:
Sicksense is a modern metal force blending the aggression of metalcore, the groove of nu metal, and the precision of djent into a sound that is entirely their own. Fronted by the dynamic vocal duo of Vicky Psarakis and Robby J. Fonts, the band has built a reputation for explosive chemistry, genre-defying songwriting, and an unapologetic DIY mentality that has fueled their rise from independent newcomers to one of heavy music’s most exciting emerging acts.

Originally formed in Montreal, Canada, Sicksense began taking shape after Vicky and Robby first met backstage at Heavy Montreal in 2015. At the time, Vicky was fronting melodic death metal powerhouse The Agonist, while Robby had recently served as the vocalist for rap metal pioneers S Mojo. Their mutual love for heavy music with no creative boundaries sparked an immediate connection, eventually leading to the creation of Sicksense.

The band tuckofficially launched with their debut single “Make Believe” in 2021, quickly turning heads with their ise vocal interplay, emotionally charged songwriting, and fearless fusion of styles. Their debut EP, Kings Today (2022), and follow-up EP, Fools Tomorrow (2023), established SICKSENSE as a rising name in the modern metal scene while earning praise from fans and creators alike, including Tank The Tech, who famously called them “the best nu metal band you never heard of.”

Built around the contrast and chemistry between Vicky’s soaring melodies and vicious screams and Robby’s aggressive delivery, rap-infused cadences, and raw intensity, Sicksense draw influence from bands such as Linkin Paek, Limp Bizket, Slipknot, Korn, Evanescence, Uunderoath, Whitechapel, Periphery, and Monuments while carving out a sound that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Atmospheric keys, cinematic sound design, and layered production further elevate the band’s identity.

In 2023, Sicksense signed with Earache Records before releasing their debut full-length album, Cross Me Twice, in 2025. The album marked a major breakthrough for the band, peaking at #10 on the UK Rock and Metal Album chart and #33 on the UK Independent chart. During this era, the band toured extensively across the United States, opening for Escape the Fate, Snot, The Union Undergroind, while also appearing at major festivals including Louder Than Life 2025.

Never content to stay stagnant, Sicksense announced in 2026 that they would return to their independent roots for future releases, embracing complete creative freedom as they enter a new era with a lineup featuring guitarist Jackson Snowden, bassist Richard Regier, and drummer Sam Neumann. The band worked closely with producer Joey Doherty on the EP, continuing to push their sound into darker, heavier, and more experimental territory while staying true to the emotional honesty and intensity that define Sicksense.

Outside the band, both Vicky and Robby have built impressive resumes across music, gaming, and entertainment. Vicky provided voice work for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and portrayed Ada Wong in Dead by Daylight, while also contributing vocals to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Robby voiced Jonathan Byers in the original Stranger Things chapter for Dead by Daylight and even graduated from WWE Superstar Seth Rollins’ Black and Brave Academy in 2019.

At their core, Sicksense represent resilience, individuality, and fearless self-expression. Whether through brutally honest lyrics, high-energy live performances, or their hands-on approach to every aspect of the band’s creative vision, Sicksense continue to prove that heavy music has no boundaries when authenticity leads the way.


SICKSENSE is:
Vicky Psarakis — vocals, lyrics, keys
Robby J. Fonts — vocals, lyrics
Jackson Snowden — guitars
Richard Regier — bass, violin
Sam Neumann — drums


Connect with SICKSENSE:
Website: https://sicksense.com/
Bandcamp: https://sickxsense.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sickxsense
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sickxsense
X/Twitter: https://x.com/sickxsense
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sicksenseofficial
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vickypsarakis
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bVyQW5pkc3aF5Rq03ZQxc
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sicksense/1579360754
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sickxsense
Discord: https://discord.gg/uAtNhq5H6W
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sicksense


Funerals Track List:
1. Artificial Irrelevance (4:20)
2. Newsflash (3:05)
3. Seller’s Remorse (3:23)
4. A Moment Of Violence (3:37)

6/15/2020

The Agonist Releases New Video For Title Track of Their Latest Album "Orphans"

The Agonist Releases New Video For Title Track of Their Latest Album Orphans

Latest Album, Orphans, Out Now via Rodeostar 
September 2019 saw melodic death metal juggernaut, The Agonist, release their sixth studio album, Orphans, via Rodeostar Records.  With Orphans the band delivered their most extreme, melodic, and larger-than-life sounding record to date.  

Today the band unveils the video for the title track of Orphans.  Watch the video HERE:



Filmed in haunting black and white, the video dances between striking, dramatic and abstract images of frontwoman Vicky Psarakis as she delivers the eerie message of the track:

“The story behind "Orphans" was inspired by the novel " We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson. It emphasizes the feeling of "not belonging" and the social and physical isolation that comes as a result of that. 

Even though we've all felt like outcasts at some point in our lives, it's important to remember that we're never truly alone and that there's always someone there for you. 

We're all "orphans", but we're in this life together.”

Order Orphans HERE

5/28/2020

THE AGONIST Drops New Music Video For “In Vertigo”


THE AGONIST Drops New Music Video For “In Vertigo”, Featuring Fan Footage | Watch HERE

Latest Album, Orphans, Out Now via Rodeostar Records I Order HERE

September 2019 saw melodic death metal juggernaut, THE AGONIST, release their sixth studio album, Orphans, via Rodeostar Records.  With Orphans the band delivered their most extreme, melodic, and larger-than-life sounding record to date.  

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, The Agonist chose to connect with their fans in a unique way – teaming up to create their brand new music video for the song “In Vertigo.”  Watch the video HERE.

Guitarist Danny Marino explains how the idea for the video came about:
 “After sitting at home, toughing out this quarantine, the band started discussing how we can interact with our fans in different ways. We had this idea to ask our fans to send us footage of themselves rocking out to our song “In Vertigo”. We asked them to not be shy and be creative with their submissions, ‘cause there are many ways to be metal! We knew that people would be eager to participate because throughout the years of meet and greets, we have come to know just how dedicated our fans have become, and we were not disappointed in the least! You guys rule!”




Order Orphans HERE



The Agonist’s latest album, Orphans, is the sixth studio album by the extreme metal band from Quebec, Canada – a true monster feeding on melodic death metal, metalcore and rocking moments. There`s beautifully anthemic metalcore like “As One We Survive”, and on dramatic tracks such as “Mr. Cold”, Vicky Psarakis showcases her impressive range that covers everything from rock diva all the way to sick death metal growls. The result is a flickering, iridescent and varied masterpiece nestled in between sheer brutality and melodic frailty – simply incomparable!

For More Info Visit:
https://twitter.com/theagonist

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Orphans, by the way, ranked high on my list of the best metal and hard rock albums of last year. You can see that list here.