Toxic Smile: M.A.D. CD

10th Anniversary Edition

2011 Progressive Promotion Records

Digipak

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TOXIC SMILE began as a collaboration between keyboard player Marek ARNOLD, drummer Daniel ZEHE and guitarist Uwe REINHOLZ in early 1996 while they were students living in Leipzig Germany. It wasn't until two years later when vocalist Larry B. came aboard that the band finally began developing their trademark sound and taking their music to a whole new level.
The band released their early demo tapes in early 2000 with Robert BRENNER on bass and followed it up with the debut release "Madness And Despair" on October 1st 2000. Their sophomore album "RetroTox Forte" was released on March 15th 2004 followed by a classical project "Waldenburg".

Daniel ZEHE left the band in September 2004 and was quickly replaced by Antonius GRUETZNER. His first gig with the band was released on a limited DVD called "Live At The Progparade V". The release was then followed by a brief hiatus in 2007-2008 where all the members worked on different solo projects. GRUETZNER left the band after recording drums for a four track EP called "Overdue Visit", in June 2009. Robert Eisfeld took over the drum duties on the band's 2011 release of the band's third full length release "I'm Your Saviour".
TOXIC SMILE is a progressive rock/ metal act with a twist. They're clearly trying to embrace the fact that the members are highly inspired by the Neo-Prog of the late '70s, especially that of GENESIS on "Wind & Wuthering". Recommended to fans of Symphonic Prog, Neo-Prog as well as regular Progressive Metal