Toxic Holocaust are an American thrash metal band from Portland, Oregon. The band was formed in 1999 by vocalist/guitarist Joel Grind. Grind was the sole member of the band until 2008 when Phil Zeller, Nick Bellmore and Clayton Hickman joined. Toxic Holocaust's trademark sound of punk-infused thrash metal has been featured on 5 studio albums, two EPs, and numerous split releases. Their most recent studio album was released in 2015. Their accolades include opening for legendary acts such as Motorhead, Slayer, Anthrax, and Testament. Toxic Holocaust have proven themselves as a powerful force in the metal scene and have earned critical acclaim from fans around the world.