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Initial formation (1985–1987) (1988)
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, 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 (1988)
World Circus (1988)
In 1988, 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 1988 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 (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. After years of touring, Toxik disbanded in 1992.
Current Status
During the autumn of 2006, Displeased Records re-released Toxik's World Circus (1988) and Think This (1989) along with releases of previous releases from Gorguts, Sadus and Disincarnate. The World Circus re-release included twelve bonus tracks and the Think This re-release included five bonus tracks. In January 2007, Metal Mind Productions re-released limited edition versions of Toxik's World Circus (1988) and Think This (1989). The re-releases are digitally remastered, featuring digipak editions of the albums.
Peekskill Riverfront 1990
TOXIK Live- "Greed" Think This tour
Toxik | MySpace Music Videos
