Toxic Youth

Country: Italy
Style: Hardcore/Crossover

Line-up:

Ale - vocals
Cristian - guitar
Novo - bass guitar
Hicham - drums

Bio:

TOXIC YOUTH is a hardcore/crossover band from Milan, Italy, active since 1990. Founded by Cristian (guitar) and Max (drums), they were soon joined by Ale (Boo Ya) and, after a few lineup changes, Novo on bass. Their sound blends hardcore and thrash influences, delivering high-energy, raw performances.

In 1993, they recorded their self-titled demo at Jungle Sound Studio in Milan with Fabio Magistrali (Ritmo Tribale, Afterhours), selling 500 copies and gaining traction in the underground scene. Their intense live activity saw them share the stage with RKL, D.O.A., Beastie Boys, and Franky Hi-Nrg.

After signing with NoWayRec., they recorded their debut album but ultimately self-released “Real Attitudes, Not Words!!” in 1995, selling over 1,000 copies. They toured alongside Extrema, Insidia, Lacuna Coil, and Sadist, playing major festivals like Beach Bum Festival with Faith No More and Tiamat. Despite a strong fan base, internal struggles led to their disbandment in 2007.

In 2018, TOXIC YOUTH reunited with new drummer Hicham (Calibro 9, Cattiva Condotta) and returned to the stage, supporting acts like Sick Of It All, Siberian Meat Grinder, and Raw Power. Signing with WTF Records, they released “Back To You-th” in 2020, followed by a 2023 reissue with a bonus track. That same year, they released a 12” split vinyl with Odpisani, titled “Walkin’ Free Towards A Better Tomorrow”.

Now stronger than ever, TOXIC YOUTH continues to bring their relentless energy to the hardcore scene.

Discography:

“Toxic Youth” (Demo 1993 - no label)

"Noise Of Bolgia" (CD 1995 - Compilation VA - City Records)

“Real Attitudes… Not Words” (CD 1996 - no label) -- Listen on Spotify

"Revelation" (CD 1997 - Compilation VA - Mantas Studio Rec)

“Toxic Youth/Calibro 9” (CD 2002 - Bloody tears Collective)

“Back To You-Th” (CD 2020 - WTF Records) -- Listen on Spotify

“Walkin’ Free Towards A Better Tomorrow" (LP Toxic Youth+Odpisani 2023 - WTF Records)

"WTF is Going On? Vol. 1" (2025 CD Compilation VA - WTF Records)

"Still Hungry" (Full-lenght 2025 - Time To Kill Records)

 

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