Scary Kids Scaring Kids
is an American post-hardcore band formed in Gilbert, Arizona in 2002. The band's name comes from a song on Cap'n Jazz's album Analphabetapolothology
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History
Early Years
The band - which originally was composed of Tyson Stevens on bass (later to be strictly the vocalist), 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 high school.
was eventually re-released by Immortal Records in 2005. After nearly disbanding, they decided to pursue the band full-time, hosting carwashes and taking out loans to finance their tours.
Self-Titled Album & The Future
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
, released on August 28, 2007 and produced by Don Gilmore (who previously worked on Dashboard Confessional, Linkin Park, and Good Charlotte 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.
Lyrically, the record was a quest for the truth in its most organic form. “It’s all about reaching deep within and pulling out who you truly are,” Pouyan explains. The record encompasses several disparate yet linked themes, from retaining and appreciating individuality to standing up for what one believes in, and not backing down. “I think we really had time to make this album sound exactly the way we wanted to and focus on every track individually,” explains Pouyan. “In the past, we’ve been so limited with time, but with this disc we could really focus on the small details that made a big difference to us.” Pouyan spoke of the album saying, "We were so proud of this album that we had no other name for it. This is what Scary Kids is all about to this day."
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 KFC for the PETA's 'I Am Not A Nugget' campaign. Although, all members admit to not being vegetarian and frequently indulge in meat of all animals alike.
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Scary Kids left Immortal though before it collapsed 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 will working on their third album at the tour's end. The band has said the album should be out in October 2009.
Lead singer Tyson took some urgent personal time off in the last 4 days of the 2009 Warped Tour and the band had Brandon Bolmer of
Yesterdays Rising,
Craig Mabbitt of
Escape The Fate, Cove Reber of
Saosin, and
Jonny Craig of
Emarosa filling in on vocals for the rest of the tour.
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Members
Current members
- Pouyan Afkary - keyboards, synth, piano, programming, backing vocals (2002–present)
- Chad Crawford - rhythm & lead guitars, vocals (2002–present)
- Steve Kirby - lead & rhythm guitars (2002–present)
- Tyson Stevens - lead vocals
Former members
- Justin Salter - Drums, Producer, Engineer, Vocals (2005–2007)
- Pete Costa - drums, percussion (2003–2005)
- D.j Wilson- Bass
Discography
Albums & EPs
2003
After Dark
(EP)
2005
The City Sleeps in Flames
2007
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Compilations
- Music on the Brain Vol. 2
- Punk The Clock Vol. 2
- Masters of Horror Soundtrack
- Punk Goes '90s
- U.S. Cellular Emerging Artists Vol. 1
- Punk Goes Crunk
Singles
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| Album
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| 2005
| "The Only Medicine
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| 2006
| "The City Sleeps In Flames"
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| "My Darkest Hour"
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| 2007
| "Faces" - Written by James Ethridge
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| "Snake Devil"
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| "The Deep End"
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References
- Allmusic biography
- Undercover - Scary Kids Scaring Kids Awarded A Libby
- Killyourstereo.com Retrieved 2009-08-24