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TOXIK Announce Jason Bittner Of SHADOWS FALL As New Drummer





Recharged cult classic prog-thrashers TOXIK have announced the addition
of drummer Jason Bittner from SHADOWS FALL to the band’s ranks. Bittner
fills the void of original drummer Tad Leger due to his current musical
commitments which prohibit him from being able to participate in the
reunion.


Guitarist and founding member Josh Christian comments on Bittners
addition: “I couldn’t have hoped for a better situation. Jason is
probably the best case scenario in every respect. Not only is he a sick
drummer but, he’s a thinker and a creative force.”





Bittner also comments on his addition to the Toxik ranks: "I
initially met Tad at a DEATH ANGEL show back in 1990 shortly after
seeing Toxik for the first time. I recognized him, struck up a
conversation and the next thing you know I was at his place taking
lessons from him. Over the years we became very good friends trading
shows with our local bands at the time, etc, and we've stayed close
while I traveled the world building my career with Shadows Fall. For me
this is a big deal because I get to play in one of my favorite bands
from my youth, and I get a chance to help preserve my friend's legacy"


In addition to acquiring a drummer Toxik, have recently entered the
pre-production phase on the vocals to their currently untitled follow up
to 1989’s Think This, which is estimated for a late fall 2013 release.
Further details will become available in the forthcoming months.


Toxik formed in 1985 in Peekskill, NY and released two full lengths
under RoadRacer Records; World Circus and Think This. During their
career, the band completed several successful tours, including a
performance at the prestigious Dynamo Open Air Festival in Eindhoven,
Holland in 1988. In 2007 the Dynamo Open Air performance was released on
DVD for the first time ever along with re-issues of World Circus and
Think This. Recently, in 2010 the band self-released another Live DVD,
Think Again, which contained never before seen live footage, interviews,
and more.