» This article is about the musical group. For the compositing software by Autodesk, see Autodesk Media and Entertainment#Toxik. Toxik is an American thrash metal band from Peekskill, New York. The band was formed in 1985 by Joshua Christian and Lee Erwin, using a style of heavy metal comprised of thrash metal and elements of progressive metal, which would later be named, "Progressive thrash metal". History Initial formation (1985–1987) Toxik was primarily named Tokyo in 1985 by the… (More on Toxik)