Toxic Holocaust is an American thrash metal band that melds elements of punk into their aggressive, riff-driven sonic assaults. Formed in 1999 by Joel Grind in Portland, Oregon, the band started as a solo project, with Grind handling all instruments and recording duties on early releases. Still, over time, it grew into a full-fledged touring group. Toxic Holocaust became widely recognized in the metal underground for reviving the thrash metal/crossover punk sound of the 1980s, and their music is characterized by its raw production, catchy riffs, and Grind's snarling vocals.

Over the years, Toxic Holocaust has amassed a loyal following through a series of full-length albums and relentless touring. Their discography, particularly with the consecutive releases of "Hell on Earth" (2005), "An Overdose of Death..." (2008), and "Conjure and Command" (2011), showcases an evolution in their sound, albeit staying true to their thrash roots. Their most recent studio album, "Primal Future: 2019," released in 2019, harkens back to the cybernetic dystopia themes common in the genre and demonstrates a matured songwriting approach, simultaneously sustaining the raw energy that has been trademark to the Toxic Holocaust name. With an overall aesthetic drenched in post-apocalyptic imagery and lyrical content exploring themes of warfare and societal decay, Toxic Holocaust stands firm as a beacon of modern thrash metal, appealing to both old-school enthusiasts and newer generations of metal fans alike.

Genres

Black Thrash

Crossover Thrash

Death Metal

Metal

Portland Metal

Speed Metal

Thrash Metal

Related Artists

Sodom

Municipal Waste

Exodus

Slayer

Havok

Kreator

Warbringer

Gama Bomb

Destruction

Evile

Sepultura

Testament

Latest Release

Primal Future: 2019

Toxic Holocaust

Album - 10 Tracks - Released October 4, 2019