Tonie Joy | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anthony R. Joy |
| Genres | Hard rock, psychedelic rock, post-hardcore, punk rock |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, bass |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | Kill Rock Stars, Gravity, Gold Standard Laboratories, Vermiform, Ebullition, Vermin Scum |
Anthony R. "Tonie" Joy is an American musician based in Baltimore, Maryland. Joy is known for his work in various underground rock and post-hardcore bands. He ran the independent record label Vermin Scum from 1989 until 2001. He emerged in the late 1980s and has been a key figure in several notable bands.
Joy is perhaps best known for his role in Moss Icon, a band that played a significant part in the development of the post-hardcore and emo scenes with their complex song structures and introspective lyrics. Moss Icon's music, especially their album Lyburnum Wits End Liberation Fly, has been highly influential in shaping the sound of later emo and post-hardcore bands.
Apart from Moss Icon, Joy has been involved with other bands, including Breathing Walker, an offshoot of Moss Icon, Universal Order of Armageddon (UOA), The Convocation, and Born Against. Each of these projects has contributed uniquely to various sub-genres of punk and hardcore, with UOA being notable for their intense, chaotic sound and The Convocation Of... blending post-rock and experimental elements.
Throughout his career, Joy has been appreciated for his innovative guitar work and his ability to blend intensity with emotion in his music. His contributions have left a lasting impact on the alternative and punk music landscapes.