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about|the musical group|the compositing software by Autodesk|Autodesk Media and Entertainment#ToxikInfobox musical artist | name = Toxik| background = group_or_band| origin = Peekskill , New York , United States | genre = Thrash metal Progressive metal Speed metal | years_active = 1985–1992, 2007–present| label = Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner , Displeased Records|Displeased , Metal Mind Productions|Metal Mind | associated_acts = Twisted Sister , King Diamond (band)|King Diamond , Lucertola | website = http://www.toxikmusic.com/ Official site| current_members = Mike Sanders Josh Christian Tad Leger| past_members = Charles Sabin John Donnelly Brian Bonini Lee Erwin Sal Dadabo Toxik is an United States|American thrash metal band from Peekskill , New York . The band plays a style of thrash metal with elements of progressive metal , which would later be named "progressive thrash metal". http://www.bnrmetal.com/groups/toxi.htm Genres cited for Toxik on BNR Metal Pages http://www.last.fm/music/Toxik/+wiki Biography, additional formation details on Last.FM http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp? pid=7336699& cart=585317148& BAB=Z Toxik "Progressive thrash metal" terminology on CD Universe http://www.bestprices.com/cgi-bin/vlink/cd_person? id=nsession& p_id=P----14534 Toxik formation biography on BestPrices Initially active from 1985 to 1992, the band reformed in 2007.
Biography
Initial formation (1985–1987)
Toxik was formed in 1985 by Joshua Christian and Lee Erwin under the name "Toyko". The band was forced to change its name due to the threat of legal action from a band who had already registered the name. The band's original four-piece lineup which, because it occurred before the name change, was known as the Tokyo line up, consisted of Michael Sanders (vocals), Josh Christian (guitar), Lee Erwin (bass) and Sal Dadabo (drums). However, the line up did not remain stable, plaguing the band with line-up changes into the following year. During the same year, the band's original bassist, Lee Erwin, left Toxik citing personal reasons, to be replaced by Brian Bonini. Additionally, Sal Dadabo, the band's original drummer, was offered a touring contract with Twisted Sister and left Toxik to be replaced by Tad Leger. These new changes would become the band's new line-up.
World Circus (1987)
In 1987, Toxik signed onto Roadrunner Records (previously titled "Roadracer Productions" at the time of signing), debuting their first full-length album, World Circus . The release of the album saw one of the first introductions to the, "Progressive thrash metal" genre, charting on College Music Journal 's "Best New Metal Album of the Year" for 1987 and were offered a number nine slot on the Metal Blade Records "Metal Massacre" series with the song, "Wasteland". After touring, World Circus , vocalist Mike Sanders left Toxik for unknown reasons, to be replaced by Charles Sabin.
Think This and disbandment (1989–1992)
Following the received attention for the release of their debut album, Toxik released their second full-length album the following year with Roadrunner Records entitled, Think This . After the album's release, Toxik hired guitarist John Donnelly to perform with them while touring. The success that resulted from Think This led Toxik to tour the album throughout the United States and Europe with Roadrunner Records and partnering band, King Diamond (band)|King Diamond . After years of touring, Toxik disbanded in 1992.
Reunion (2007–present)
During the autumn of 2006, Displeased Records rereleased Toxik's World Circus (1988) and Think This (1989) along with releases of previous releases from Gorguts , Sadus and Disincarnate . The World Circus rerelease included twelve bonus track s and the Think This rerelease included five bonus tracks.
In January 2007, Metal Mind Productions rereleased limited edition versions of Toxik's World Circus (1988) and Think This (1989). The rereleases are digitally remastered, featuring digipak editions of the albums. http://www.metalunderground.com/bands/details.cfm? bandid=3665 Metal Underground news for Toxik, reassembly, Displeased Records and Metal Mind Records rereleases http://www.displeasedrecords.com/ Displeased Records announcement for Toxik, performance dates, rereleases
During February 2007, Toxik announced their reformation as a band. The announcement consisted of the largely original line-up of Mike Sanders (vocals), Josh Christian (guitar), Brian Bonini (bass) and former Dominion (Bill Rogers-vocals, Joe Cseko-electric guitar, Joe Casatelli- bass) drummer, Lou Caldarola (drums). Tad Leger, one of the band's original drummers, is also in a band called Lucertola, as a guitarist. During August 2007, the band's bassist, Brian Bonini, left the new Toxik line-up, leaving Toxik with only three members. Toxik is currently in search of a new bassist to replace Brian Bonini.
Toxik announced a Europe an tour in November, 2007. The two-week tour was to have included performances at the Keep It True festival and the Ragers Elite festival in Germany . The band was scheduled to perform at the Keep It True Festival on November 3, 2007, when the band canceled the tour due to reasons disclosed by the event organizer, "The reason is that their Polish management booked a three week tour around the festival with eight day-offs in a row, which was not financially feasible for the band. Also, bassist Brian Bonini quit the band some weeks ago and they Toxik couldn't find a replacement for him until now." Since the November tour cancellation, the band has not made any public appearances. According to the Toxik MySpace page, the band is in the process of writing new material and will not tour until a new bassist is hired.
During December 2007, Displeased Records released Toxik's first live album set, entitled Dynamo Open Air 1988 , which includes two live performances from 1988 and a limited CD and DVD package.
In July 2010, Toxik self-released Think Again http://www.tadleger.net_toxikdvd/ on DVD. Containing a live set from 1989, a 2010 interview with Tad Leger, Josh Christian and Mike Sanders and a photo/poster gallery.
Band members
World Circus
Think This
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1992
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2007
2010
Mike Sanders
Charles Sabin
Mike Sanders
Josh Christian
Josh Christian
John Donnelly
Lee Erwin
Brian Bonini
Brian Bonini
Sal Dadabo
Tad Leger
Lou Caldarola
Tad Leger
Discography
Studio albums
World Circus (1987, Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner )
Think This (1989, Roadrunner)
Live albums
Dynamo Open Air 1988 (2007, DVD, Displeased Records|Displeased )
Think Again (2010, DVD, self-released)
Compilation albums
This Is Toxik (2009, Roadrunner)
References
Reflist
External links
http://www.toxikmusic.com/ Official website
http://www.myspace.com/toxikmetal Toxik at MySpace
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/toxik-p14534/biography Toxik at Allmusic
http://www.tadleger.net/toxik_dvd Toxik Think Again DVD
Category:Heavy metal musical groups from New York Category:American thrash metal musical groups Category:American progressive metal musical groups Category:Roadrunner Records artists Category:Musical groups established in 1985
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