CKY will finally make their long-awaited return to Australia this January, announcing three headline shows following their previously cancelled co-headline run with Alien Ant Farm.
Formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1998, CKY (short for Camp Kill Yourself) made their name with a heavy, riff-driven sound rooted in skate-punk culture. The original line-up featured Deron Miller (guitar, vocals), Chad I Ginsburg (lead guitar), and Jess Margera (drums), and their earliest exposure came through the CKY video series, created by Jess’s brother, skateboarder Bam Margera.
Their 1999 debut Volume 1 set the tone for a career built on gritty, no-frills rock, which would go on to soundtrack Jackass episodes and a generation of skate and surf compilations.
Tracks like “99 Quite Bitter Beings”, “Flesh Into Gear”, “Escape From Hellview”, and “Familiar Realm” remain staples of their catalogue, influencing a wave of modern punk and alt-rock acts — even being covered by groups like Polyphia.
Now, after years of anticipation and disruption, the band will bring their live show to Australian audiences for the first time in years.
TOUR DATES
Friday, Jan 23: Max Watts, Melbourne
Saturday, Jan 24: Crowbar, Sydney
Sunday, Jan 25: Crowbar, Brisbane
Pre Sale: Thurs, Aug 7 @ 9.00am
On Sale: Fri, Aug 8 @ 9.00am
Tickets HERE.
