Canadian alt-metal band Sumo Cyco are set to release their long-awaited new album, Initiation, on May 7th through Napalm Records. With their recent single “Bystander” inspired by frontwoman Skye “Sever” Sweetnam’s frustration with life through the pandemic, we spoke to the vocalist about the challenges she experienced, recording Initiation during lockdown, and her plans for the future of Cyco City. Thanks for your time Skye, how is life treating you today? Skye “Sever” Sweetnam: “Pretty good.” Let’s talk about your awesome single “Bystander,” a song inspired by the pandemic. Did it help you to let out your frustrations by writing a song? “Yes, 100 percent. It’s all I could do in the situation. I think to a certain extent we all felt helpless watching the world.” Throughout the pandemic, wh...