CKY

CKY is an American rock band formed in 1998 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The group began under the name Camp Kill Yourself and later adopted the acronym CKY after Bam Margera’s CKY video series. The association with Margera and his film projects helped bring the band to wider attention in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

The original lineup featured Deron Miller (vocals and guitar), Chad I. Ginsburg (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Jesse Margera (drums). Over the years CKY has undergone several lineup changes, with Ginsburg and Margera functioning as long‑time core members and Miller serving as a principal songwriter in the early era. The band has also worked with a rotating cast of musicians on later recordings and performances.

Musically, CKY is described as blending elements of alternative metal, hard rock, and groove metal. Their work typically emphasizes heavy, down‑tuned guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and melodic hooks, often incorporating experimental textures and varied tempos. The band is noted for a distinctive groove‑driven sound that appealed to fans of both metal and skate culture.

Discography highlights include Volume 1 (1999), Infiltrate•Destroy•Rebuild (2002), Carver City (2009), and The Phoenix (2017). These releases illustrate CKY’s progression from early industrial‑tinged metal influences toward broader rock textures, while maintaining a recognizable heavy core. CKY also gained visibility through their music videos and collaborations associated with Bam Margera’s media projects.

Beyond studio releases, CKY has maintained a cult following within the alternative metal and skate‑punk communities. The band's history reflects a continuity of core members alongside evolving lineups, contributing to a persistent, though periodically intermittent, presence in the rock scene.