Toxic Narcotic | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Crust punk, hardcore punk |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Rodent Popsicle Records, Go Kart Records |
| Members | Bill Damon (vocals) Seager Tennis (bass) Will Sullivan (guitar) Sam Jodrey (drums) |
| Past members | Drummers: Kevin Barnello (1989-1996) Eric O'Brien Tristan Smaldone Bassists: Joe Rizzi (1996-1998) Ben Upton (1998-2000) |
| Website | Official website |
Toxic Narcotic is an American crust punk band from Boston, Massachusetts, United States, who formed in 1989.[1] Though many[who?] label them crust or hardcore, they do not self-identify with any one specific subgenre of DIY punk.[2] Their songs typically include anti-war, -violence, and green peace lyrics. Their name, as revealed in an interview with Vice, is associated with the movement, the lead singer saying "... The name means what is says. Narcotics, chemicals, and ignorance are toxic, not just to the human mind, but also to humanity in general."[3] Most of their albums have been released on their label, Rodent Popsicle Records.[4] The album We're All Doomed was released in 2002 on Go-Kart Records and a split CD with Misery was released in 2004, also on Go-Kart Records. Their 15th anniversary show in December, 2004, was filmed by Subversion Media and released on Rodent Popsicle Records. The band toured the United States and Europe extensively through their career. In 2005, the band performed at North East Sticks Together. Later that year, Toxic Narcotic went on hiatus and two of its members, Bill Damon and Will Sullivan, formed the band Mouth Sewn Shut.[5] Bill Damon, the vocalist, runs Rodent Popsicle Records. Sam Jodrey, the drummer, hurt his back in 2008 and all following shows had to be cancelled.[6] The band is referenced in the song "I Just Saw the Gayest Guy on Earth" by AxCx, in which the narrator of the song states that the titular character hangs out with them regularly, which is one of the reasons why he is the most homosexual man on Earth.[7]
- ^ "TOXIC NARCOTIC interview". 10 May 2004. Archived from the original on 2004-05-10. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Band". ToxicNarcotic.com. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Toxic Narcotic - We're all doomed review - AsIce E-zine". 29 October 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Toxic Narcotic review". Asice.net. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "Mouth Sewn Shut - Doomed Future Today". Archived from the original on 2008-11-01. Retrieved 2008-12-16.
- ^ "Skratch Magazine - Interview". Skratchmagazine.com. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
- ^ "AxCx – I Just Saw the Gayest Guy on Earth".