Inkubus Sukkubus

Inkubus Sukkubus
Inkubus Sukkubus in 2014: Dave Saunders, Candia, Tony McKormack
Background information
Origin	Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Genres	Gothic rock, Pagan rock
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Resurrection Records Alice In...
Associated acts	Vampire Division, Anchoress
Website	inkubussukkubus.com
Members	Candia Ridley Tony McKormack Dean Rhodes
Past members	Bob Gardener Adam Henderson Howard Worf Jamie Garner Matt Rogers Jason Sutton DJ Loki

Inkubus Sukkubus are a British goth and pagan band, formed in 1989 by Candia Ridley, Tony McKormack, and Adam Henderson, who have been described as one of the most enduringly popular underground Goth bands in the UK.

Inkubus Sukkubus have released albums and toured the UK and internationally ever since their formation as Incubus Succubus in 1989.

In 1995, they changed their name to Inkubus Sukkubus, citing numerological reasons, and signed to Resurrection Records. The live line-up changed significantly, adopting the use of a drum machine and sequenced backing, with some additional support by a bodhrán, and Adam Henderson moving back to bass.

In 1996, the band appeared live on UK national television on Channel 4's "The Big Breakfast", performing the track "Heartbeat Of The Earth".

The band have played many of the major European dark alternative festivals including Amphi, M'era Luna, and the Wave-Gotik-Treffen at Leipzig.

Inkubus Sukkubus were due to play a gig in Mexico City on Beltane (1 May) 2009. When it was cancelled due to the outbreak of swine flu, the band received national media exposure, particularly through The Sun newspaper.

The group currently consists of guitarist Tony McKormack, vocalist Candia McKormack and bassist Dean Rhodes. The band uses a drum machine and sequencer to provide percussion and orchestral backing.

In 2013, Candia was the model for a painting called "The Sukkubus" by award winning fantasy artist, Larry Elmore for use in his Kickstarter.