Artist description Terror Toys has never been about trends or fads. Since their inception on Halloween Night 1991, Terror Toys has done things their way. In an era where bored-looking shoegazers with backwards baseball caps are the norm, Terror Toys still believes in putting on a show for the eyes and well as for the ears. You may like them or hate them, but you will surely notice them. Besides the prerequisite lipstick and eyeliner, the band puts on a show of amazing energy. From Jodi’s aggressive, in-your-face stage presence; to Ashley’s flashy, ham-it-up drumming style; to Joe Joe’s cool and collected presence; to James’ bursts of motion like a wind-up toy from hell; Terror Toys has put on dozens of memorable shows and won over the toughest audiences. However, unlike some bands for whom “image comes first,” Terror Toys hasn’t forgotten the value of a good, well-played song. Terror Toys’ music combines elements of glam (New York Dolls, Hanoi Rocks, Faster Pussycat), punk (Ramones, Misfits, Chaos UK), and goth/death-rock (Christian Death, Lords of the New Church, The Cure). The lyrical content ranges from moody introspection to seething rage to all-out humor. The band members pride themselves on their ability to write catchy songs that most listeners will have the songs running through their heads for days.

Music Style glam / goth / punk

Musical Influences New York Dolls, Hanoi Rocks, Lords of the New Church, Chaos UK, Ramones, Misfits, Christian Death, The Cure, Faster Pussycat

Artist History Terror Toys was active from 1992 until 1995, and played several reunion shows in 1997-1998. The band is now defunct.

Group Members Jodi d'Lords: lead vocals - Ashley Thorn: drums - Joseph B. Pilkerton: bass guitar - James Perry: guitar, backing vocals

Instruments vocals, guitar, bass, drums

Press Reviews "I just heard their 'Catnipped' demo for the first time and all I can say is, 'Oh my God!! Where have you been all my life!?!?'" - Alexia DeVain, Devastation Magazine "That band won't last six months." - Lauren Wood, Moneytalk Productions "Glam fags are gay." - Anonymous, written on the wall at Niles Station, Fremont, California "Terror Boys suck sh*t Faggot Boys" - Anonymous, written on the bathroom wall at Route 66, Burlingame, California "Why aren't WE headlining instead of Terror Toys? We're better than they are!" - Shy Tiger "What did you think of that pansy rock 'n roll?... You pansy fuckers! You stupid fags!" - The Zookeepers, Los Angeles college rock band (they were bitter because we beat them in a battle-of-the-bands type competition) "There's a black cloud hanging over your band." - Shane Forte, A&R, Thunderbird Records (after we told his strung-out ass we didn't want to work with him) "You guys might think you're bad, but I'm badder!" - Arin Rein, Terror Toys' former bass player

Location San Jose, California - USA

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