Toxic Reasons

Toxic Reasons

Toxic Reasons are an American hardcore punk band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 1979 and active until 1995. The group is associated with the midwestern hardcore scene of the early 1980s and later reforms in Indianapolis. Their line-up includes Mark Thomas Patterson, Jimmy Joe Pearson and Bruce Stuckey.

Early releases and recordings

The band records its debut 7-inch EP, War Hero, in Indianapolis and releases it in 1980. The following year, it issues the 7-inch Ghost Town, produced by East Bay Ray of the Dead Kennedys in San Francisco. Their first album, Independence, appears on Risky Records, after which the band relocates to San Francisco.

Later albums and labels

Toxic Reasons release Kill By Remote Control in 1984 on Alternative Tentacles in Europe and through 6th Int'l in the United States. They also record No Peace In Our Time for Bitzcore Records before the group’s first long period of inactivity ends. The band’s releases include more than eight full-length albums, along with many reissues and compilation appearances. They are also associated with T-Reason Records.

Style and image

The group combines fast US hardcore with more melodic Canadian guitar lines and influences from British punk and reggae. Their crest logo, which incorporates elements of American, Canadian and British flags, reflects that mix of origins and influences.

Line-up

Bruce Stuckey contributes guitars and vocals, Jimmy Joe Pearson plays drums and sings, and David Clough, also known as Tufty, plays bass and sings. Earlier members include Ed Pittman on lead vocals, Rob Lucjak, also known as Snot, on bass, guitar and vocals, and Joel Agne on guitar and vocals.