SICADIS (Si-Kay-Diss): Inspired by the insect the cicada. Cicadas are accepted as the loudest sound-producing insects in the world. They stay underground for over 17 years only to surface and make sounds for the season before death. That is the philosophy behind the band, to stay underground, to surface out of the larvae stage to metamorphosis, to unleash its potential, and to fulfill its destiny....The band's current CD was produced by Scott Koelzer and Ivan Moody (of Five Finger Death Punch). In 2008 the band accepted best metal band, best guitarist, best live performance, and best guitar duo at the Heavy Frequency Awards in Kansas City, MO. They have shared the stage with such acts as Strapping Young Lad, Five Finger Death Punch, A Life Once Lost, The Agony Scene, Suicide Silence, Exodus, Despised Icon, Napalm Death, and many more. The band combining the forces of Cam Fitzmaurice - Drums, Andy J - Guitars, Aaron Henges - Guitars, and Dustin Johnson - Bass, are all veterans of the Kansas City music scene.