TOXIK Re-Release Their Legendary Debut "World Circus" On Limited Edition Gatefold Vinyl
 | Wed, November 19, 2025 at 7:49 AM |
The wait is over for thrash metal purists and vinyl collectors alike: TOXIK's groundbreaking debut "World Circus" returns in a stunning, high-quality limited gatefold vinyl reissue via Massacre Records.
Originally released in 1987, "World Circus" stands as one of the most innovative and technically precise albums of the classic thrash era - a record that fused blistering speed, complex arrangements, and sharp social commentary long before "progressive thrash" became a label.
Now, for the first time ever, "World Circus" is available in several exclusive vinyl colours (black, red, clear, and split black/green), newly reissued in deluxe format.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Tom Morris at the legendary Morrisound Recording studio in Tampa, Florida, and featuring the iconic artwork by Ed Repka (based on a concept by guitarist Josh Christian), this re-release honors the original energy and vision that made World Circus a defining moment in late-'80s thrash.
From the adrenaline surge of "Heart Attack" and "Social Overload" to the prophetic fury of "False Prophets" and the title track "World Circus," every second captures the unrelenting speed and technicality that cemented TOXIK as one of the genre's most forward-thinking acts.
Track listing:
A-Side
Heart Attack
Social Overload
Pain And Misery
Voices
Door To Hell
B-Side
World Circus
47 Seconds Of Sanity / Count Your Blessings
False Prophets
Haunted Earth
Victims
Formed in 1985 by Josh Christian and Lee Ervin, TOXIK rose rapidly within the U.S. thrash underground, known for combining fierce musicianship with sharp lyrical intelligence. After World Circus, they expanded their sound with 1989's Think This, before later reforming for acclaimed releases such as Kinetic Closure and Dis Morta.
Having shared stages with Pantera, Dream Theater, Exodus, Candlemass, and King Diamond, and with appearances at Dynamo Open Air, Keep It True, Alcatraz, and Headbangers Open Air, TOXIK continue to be celebrated as one of the most musically sophisticated and influential thrash bands of their era.
Line-up:
Mike Sanders - Vocals
