He has played guitar in bands like Circuit For The Blackout (Verona Records), Slow Motion Victory, Illuminate The Sky, and SKYNET (Underground Operations). He also writes and does vocals in his band SNAKEFIGHTERS. He’s been lucky to feature vocally with top metal artists like Liam Cormier of CANCER BATS on Snakefighters - 'Bad Habit', and Blake Prince of TEETH on Skynet - ‘Reanimate’. In 2012 was fortunate to be endorsed as a solo artist by the then world famous Peter Says Denim Company, with the likes of some of the world biggest metal acts, with his band featuring in Alternative Press magazine amongst other notable publications.
After some hard fought battles throughout his life, Cory has risen above the ashes to continue creating music as $ickxboy. Launching his brand from Victoria, BC, with the release of ‘DETH TRAP’ only just 16 months ago, in December of 2023, and the following release of ‘LOVE BOMB” being only 4 months later, he has already made major motion toward solidifying his foundation in the Canadian Hip-Hop Scene. After being invitied by to the University of Victoria for a 7 song live-in-studio radio performance/interview on CFUV 101.9FM, he hit the road crossing Canada making content in his off-grid mobile overlander camper & home, he dubbed ’The DETHLANDER’. He documented his adventures and his journey, while streaming live everynight on TikTok from the side of rivers, to the tops of mountains, from countryside to major city after major city, building a strong budding fanbase across Canada.
After getting to the prairies, $ickxboy and his now long time supporter and fellow $ICKGANG member/rapper BIG DUBB$ were able to finally meet in person, where DUBB$ introduced him to Two Young and Arrow C at Regina's ’Sweet Escape Fest’ music festival. He was lucky to asked to be a presence on stage in support of Two Young and Arrow C, a very influential moment during a special point in the creation stages of his career. Following the festival $ICKGANG headed east to Winnipeg where $ickxboy was hooked up with DJ Disspare, official RUFF RYDERS Member & Award winning DJ. After performing for DJ Disspare at an open mic night at the Moonlight Lounge, $ickxboy was invited to perform and open for MADCHILD of Swollen Members at the Bulldog Event Centre in Winnipeg, where he had the opportunity to meet Ontario Promoter/Rapper ROBBIE G. $ickxboy completed his trip October 31st, in his home city, Hamilton, Ontario, where he ultimately decided to stay and double down on his expanding rap career. He went on to perform again for ROBBIE G, this time at his annual give back tour in Guelph, Ontario, and the ONYX nightclub.
$ickxboy shows no signs of slowing down. It’s only a matter of time before he starts making songs with top rated rappers, putting out hits, touring, expanding his brand, putting himself, $ICKGANG and HAMILTON on the map.
Look out for the upcoming release of $ickxboy’s new song ‘GHO$T’, coming to all platforms June 6th, @ 6:00AM.
- TEAM SICK
- TEAM SICK