Public recordCompiled from 10 credited sources · Updated Oct 8, 2026
Kissing Candice
Metal band from NY · formed 2012
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 54
- Cities
- 47
- Releases
- 17
- Last show
- Oct 7, 2026Fremont Country Club
About
Kissing Candice is a band from NY, formed in 2012, tagged electronic, industrial metal, metalcore by its sources. Shows on record run from 2017 to 2026, across 54 rooms in 47 cities.
- Kissing Candice formed in 2012 — MusicBrainz
- Mike Grippo: electric bass guitar — MusicBrainz
- Michael Pak: drums (drum set) — MusicBrainz
- Tommy Sciro: lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Joey Simpson: lead vocals — MusicBrainz
- Nig Suffront: electric guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Samuel van Hafer: electric guitar (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Kissing Candice has 10 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2013–2023 — MusicBrainz
- Kissing Candice has 15891 listeners on Last.fm — Kissing Candice on Last.fm
- Kissing Candice has released 10 recordings between 2013 and 2021 — Kissing Candice on Discogs
- Kissing Candice has 1 followers on Genius — Kissing Candice on Genius
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · Songkick| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | The Park 707 Sports Bar & Nightlife · Rapid CitySupportwith Primer 55 | Support | Primer 55 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | BIGS Sports Bar · Sioux FallsSupportwith Primer 55 | Support | Primer 55 |
Shows per year
- 201715 shows
- 201834 shows
- 20192 shows
- 20269 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Fremont Country Club · Las VegasSupportwith Chad Gray, Butcher Babies, Devil's Cut | Support | Chad Gray, Butcher Babies, Devil's Cut |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Shrine Social Club · BoiseSupportwith Primer 55, A Block | Support | Primer 55, A Block |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Twilight Cafe & Bar · PortlandSupportwith Primer 55, Amerakin Overdose | Support | Primer 55, Amerakin Overdose |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Whisky a Go Go · West HollywoodSupportwith Primer 55, Cranium | Support | Primer 55, Cranium |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Wave · WichitaSupportwith Primer 55, Tidals | Support | Primer 55, Tidals |
| May 5, 2026 | Growlers · MemphisSupportwith Spineshank, Primer 55 | Support | Spineshank, Primer 55 |
| May 1, 2026 | The Other Side · KearneySupportwith Spineshank, Primer 55 | Support | Spineshank, Primer 55 |
| May 5, 2019 | Bottom Lounge · ChicagoSupportwith Combichrist, Silver Snakes, One Steel Wound, +1 | Support | Combichrist, Silver Snakes, One Steel Wound, +1 |
| May 3, 2019 | Winchester Music Tavern · LakewoodSupportwith Combichrist, Silver Snakes, Two Dead Roses | Support | Combichrist, Silver Snakes, Two Dead Roses |
| Sep 15, 2018 | Patio Theater · ChicagoSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Q & Z Expo Center · WausauSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Skyway Theatre · MinneapolisSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Aftershock · ShawneeSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning |
| Sep 9, 2018 | Roxy Theatre · DenverSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning |
| Sep 8, 2018 | The Complex · Salt Lake CitySupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, Earth Caller, +4 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, Earth Caller, +4 |
| Sep 7, 2018 | The Pub Station Ballroom · BillingsSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning |
| Sep 6, 2018 | El Corazon · SeattleSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, Earth Caller, +4 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, Earth Caller, +4 |
| Sep 6, 2018 | Club Sur · SeattleSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 1720 · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Mushroomhead, Earth Caller, Unsaid Fate, +3 | Support | Mushroomhead, Earth Caller, Unsaid Fate, +3 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Ethos Live · LaredoSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Come and Take It Live · AustinSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Houston Underground · HoustonSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 26, 2018 | Southport Hall · JeffersonSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 25, 2018 | SideTracks Music Hall · HuntsvilleSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Ground Zero · SpartanburgSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Shaka's Live · Virginia BeachSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 22, 2018 | The Chance · PoughkeepsieSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Bungalow Bar & Grill · ManchesterSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 19, 2018 | The Rockpile West · EtobicokeSupportwith Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 | Support | Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, +2 |
| Aug 18, 2018 | Rex Theater · PittsburghSupportwith Psychostick, The Browning, Voodoo Terror Tribe, +3 | Support | Psychostick, The Browning, Voodoo Terror Tribe, +3 |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Emerson Theater · IndianapolisSupportwith Psychostick, Mushroomhead, The Browning, +4 | Support | Psychostick, Mushroomhead, The Browning, +4 |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Crossroads Music Venue · TylerSupportwith I Set My Friends On Fire | Support | I Set My Friends On Fire |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Pub Rock · ScottsdaleSupportwith I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, Glass creatures | Support | I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, Glass creatures |
| Mar 11, 2018 | 1720 · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, The Arson Choir | Support | I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, The Arson Choir |
| Mar 3, 2018 | Rock Island Live · WichitaSupportwith I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am | Support | I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Beat Kitchen · ChicagoSupportwith I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am | Support | I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am |
| Feb 24, 2018 | Fête Music Hall · ProvidenceSupportwith I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, Fathom Farewell, +3 | Support | I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, Fathom Farewell, +3 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Voltage Lounge · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Awaken I Am, I Set My Friends On Fire, Across The White Water Tower, +1 | Headliner | Awaken I Am, I Set My Friends On Fire, Across The White Water Tower, +1 |
| Feb 22, 2018 | The Kingsland · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Awaken I Am, I Set My Friends On Fire, The Haunting | Headliner | Awaken I Am, I Set My Friends On Fire, The Haunting |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Ottobar · BaltimoreSupportwith I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, At This Point | Support | I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, At This Point |
| Feb 20, 2018 | The Stanhope House · StanhopeSupportwith Awaken I Am, I Set My Friends On Fire, Comb The Desert, +2 | Support | Awaken I Am, I Set My Friends On Fire, Comb The Desert, +2 |
| Feb 16, 2018 | The Drunk Horse Pub · FayettevilleSupportwith Awaken I Am, I Set My Friends On Fire | Support | Awaken I Am, I Set My Friends On Fire |
| Feb 15, 2018 | The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls · MillvaleSupportwith I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, Nullity | Support | I Set My Friends On Fire, Awaken I Am, Nullity |
| Dec 10, 2017 | Odeon · ClevelandSupportwith Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black | Support | Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black |
| Dec 9, 2017 | Cattivo · PittsburghSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Sarlacc, +2 | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Sarlacc, +2 |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Montage Music Hall - Rochester Entertainment · RochesterSupportwith Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black | Support | Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Revolution Bar & Music Hall · AmityvilleSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Voltage Lounge · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Shaka's Live · Virginia BeachSupportwith Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black | Support | Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black |
| Dec 3, 2017 | The Drunk Horse · FayettevilleSupportwith Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black | Support | Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Ground Zero · SpartanburgSupportwith Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black | Support | Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Propaganda · Lake WorthSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls |
| Nov 30, 2017 | The Haven Lounge · Winter ParkSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls |
| Nov 29, 2017 | The Wilbury · TallahasseeSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls |
| Nov 28, 2017 | The Masquerade · AtlantaSupportwith Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black | Support | Psychostick, Arsonists Get All the Girls, Raven Black |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Southport Hall · JeffersonSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Come and Take It Live · AustinSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls |
| Nov 25, 2017 | Walter's Downtown · HoustonSupportwith Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls | Support | Psychostick, Raven Black, Arsonists Get All the Girls |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
54 rooms in 47 citiesRooms played most
- 1720 · Los Angeles (LA)2 shows
- Come and Take It Live · Austin2 shows
- Ground Zero · Spartanburg2 shows
- Shaka's Live · Virginia Beach2 shows
- Southport Hall · Jefferson2 shows
Cities played
- Chicago3 shows
- Austin2 shows
- Fayetteville2 shows
- Houston2 shows
- Jefferson2 shows
and 42 other cities
Live history
126 shows on record- Shows counted
- 126
- First on record
- Oct 2012
- Latest on record
- Oct 2026
Shows per year
- 20121
- 20139
- 20141
- 201513
- 201611
- 201749
- 201833
- 20192
- 20267
Top rooms
- Ground Zero, Spartanburg · 3
- Voltage Lounge, Philadelphia · 3
- Palladium, Worcester · 3
- Bottom Lounge, Chicago · 2
- Roxy Theatre, Denver · 2
Top cities
- Chicago, IL · 5
- Las Vegas, NV · 4
- Worcester, MA · 4
- Spartanburg, SC · 3
- Philadelphia, PA · 3
Often on the bill with: Psychostick, Raven Black, Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Browning, Arsonists Get All the Girls, A Killer's Confession, UnSaid Fate
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
17 releases, 2013–202397 Buck$
2023 · Single
Inveterate
2023 · Single
Call of the Witch
2022 · Single
Hallowed Ground
2022 · Single
South Circle
2022 · Single
see/\saw
2022 · Single
Murder and Conjured
2021
Safe Word
2020
Crash and Burn
2019 · Single
Prelude
2018
Safe Word
2017 · Ep
Blind Until We Burn
2015 · Album
2015 Spring Sampler
2015
2015 Rockstar Mayhem Festival Sampler
2015
Victory Records Spring Metal Sampler
2015
2015 Another Victory Placement Sampler
2015
Conjured
2013 · Ep
Lineup
- Mike Grippo · electric bass guitar
- Michael Pak · drums (drum set)
- Tommy Sciro · lead vocals
- Joey Simpson · lead vocals
Former
- Nig Suffront · electric guitar
- Samuel van Hafer · electric guitar
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
6 members on record- Mike GrippoOriginal memberelectric bass guitarfrom 2012, end unknown
- Michael Pakdrums (drum set)from 2015, end unknown
- Nig Suffrontelectric guitar2016–?
- Samuel van Haferelectric guitar2019–?
- Joey SimpsonOriginal memberlead vocalstenure unknown
- Tommy SciroOriginal memberlead vocalstenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Shares members with: Dr. Acula (via Joey Simpson)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Kissing Candice on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Kissing Candice on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Kissing Candice on Genius | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Spotify | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Genius | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.