The production is perfect, the band plays absolutely amazing, and the songs are so well thought out, well written, and perfectly executed. That band was Slik Toxik and the album was Doin' The NastyĢ0+ years later, Doin’ the Nasty is an album that is still a fucking blast to listen to. Of those acts, one band and their debut album rose above them all to really blow our mind. Guitarists Rob Bruce and Kevin Gale, vocalists Dave Mercel and Nick Walsh, bassist Pat Howarth and drummer Neil Busby founded Slik Toxik in 1988 in Toronto. As a matter of fact, bands like Tora Tora, War Babies, and Babylon AD were doing this stuff as good if not better than many of their peers. While this was true, it definitely didn’t mean that these bands weren’t any good. It was also a bad time for new bands of the genre who were coming out. They were a mainstay of Much Music’s Power Hour video show and supposedly the next big thing to hit the American metal market.The lineup consisted of Nicholas Nick Walsh.
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The landscape was changing and bands such as Warrant, Poison, and Skid Row who all at one time were selling out arenas and amphitheaters found themselves playing to 1/2 full venues and in some cases reduced to playing half full clubs. Any of you who were fans of hard rock and melodic metal have no doubt heard of the Canadian band Slik Toxik. Heading into the 90’s, the waters were a bit rocky for the hard rock/metal world. The "White Lies/Black Truth" video won the People's Choice Award for 'Best Video Of The Year' and "Helluvatime" took home the 'Best Metal Video Award' at the 1992 MuchMusic Video Awards. This show was prior to the release of the debut album 'Doin' The Nasty'. They won the 1993 Juno Award for Hard Rock Album of the Year. Slik Toxik performing 'Its Not Easy' live at Rock & Roll Heaven in Toronto 1990.
If you notice that a particular Slik Toxik CD release or compilation is missing from the list. Both the EP and full-length album were produced by Paul Gross and co-produced by Anthony Vanderburgh and recorded at Toronto's world class facility studio Phase One. The music discographies on this site are works in progress.
Portrait consisted of original members singer/guitarist Nick Walsh, drummer Kevin. This was followed in 1992 by the full album Doin' the Nasty. Slik Toxik was formed in 1988 out of Toronto hard rock band Portrait. Capitol Records (EMI) signed the band in 1991 and issued an EP, 'Smooth And Deadly'. They were a mainstay of Much Musics Power Hour. Portrait consisted of original members singer/guitarist Nick Walsh, drummer Kevin Harrison, guitarist Kevin Gale and bassist/ lyricist Dave Mercel. Any of you who were fans of hard rock and melodic metal have no doubt heard of the Canadian band Slik Toxik. You can find out more about the band via its Facebook page. Slik Toxik was formed in 1988 out of Toronto hard rock band Portrait. Canadian rockers Toxyk Chyld consisting of guitarist Todd Lefever ( Alpha Galates ), lead vocalist Robb Rocket ( Manic Mouth ), bassist Huguette Chantal Arsenault ( Twirl) and drummer Neal Busby (ex- Slik Toxik) have released their debut video for their first single Back Alley Rat.
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