Toxic Narcotic

Toxic Narcotic is an American crust punk band from Boston, Massachusetts who formed in 1989.[1] Though many 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, the drummer, hurt his back in 2008 and all following shows had to be cancelled.[6]

Toxic Narcotic
Background information
OriginBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresCrust punk, hardcore punk
Years active1989–present
LabelsRodent Popsicle Records, Go Kart Records
Associated actsNotox, Mouth Sewn Shut, Anomanes, For The Worse, Opposition Rising
WebsiteOfficial website
MembersBill Damon (vocals)
Seager Tennis (bass)
Will Sullivan (guitar)
Sam Jodrey (drums)
Past membersDrummers:
Kevin Barnello (1989-1996)
Eric O'Brien
Tristan Smaldone
Bassists:
Joe Rizzi (1996-1998)
Ben Upton (1998-2000)

Discography

EPs
  • Populution (1992)
  • New Ways To Create Waste (1993)
  • 2Oz. Slab Of Hate (1993)
  • You Wreckt Em (1996)
  • Damn Near Killed Em (1997)
  • Had it Coming (2002)
  • Shoot People, Not Dope (2003)
  • Beer In The Shower (2003)

Studio Albums

Splits
  • Toxic Narcotic/Whorehouse Of Representatives (1997)
  • Bostons Finest - Toxic Narcotic / The Unseen (1998)
  • Toxic Narcotic/August Spies (1999)
  • The Split - Toxic Narcotic / A Global Threat (2001)
  • Toxic Narcotic / Misery (2004)
gollark: Probably not people who violate ALL rules, but ones who violate *some subset* of them in interesting ways.
gollark: If you go out of your way to do exactly the opposite of what "rules" say, they have as much control over you as they do on someone who does exactly what the rules *do* say.
gollark: I'm glad you're making sure to violate norms in socially approved ways which signify you as "out there" or something.
gollark: > if you can convince them that their suffering benefits other people, then they'll happily submit to itI am not convinced that this is actually true of people, given any instance of "selfishness" etc. ever.
gollark: Yes, you can only make something optimize effectively for good if you can define what that is rigorously, and people haven't yet and wouldn't agree on it.

References
  1. Skratch zine interview
  2. ToxicNarcotic.com - Band
  3. Review of We're All Doomed
  4. Toxic Narcotic review on ASICE
  5. Mouth Sewn Shut review on About.com
  6. Skratch Magazine - Interview


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