Toe to Toe is an Australian hardcore band from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The band was most prominent in the Australian hardcore scene during the 1990s, touring and recording less frequently by the 2000s. It have been described as "one of the best hardcore outfits ever to grace the planet" by Punknews.org.
Influence and style Toe to Toe's stated aim is "to reintroduce the sounds and ethics of 80's hardcore punk", having been influenced by the emergence of the Washington, D.C. hardcore band Bad Brains, Portland hardcore band Poison Idea and later, New York hardcore bands such as Agnostic Front and Sick of it All. It has tried to distance itself from the metal and pop aspects of punk. The band's name itself, including much of its lyrical content and album artwork, reference boxing terms to match the aggressive musical style.
History Toe to Toe formed in 1992 by vocalist and Resist Records founder, Scotty Mac, who remains the band's only original member. Described by Missing Link Records as the "mainstays of the Sydney hardcore scene", the band has seen numerous line-up changes, released several recordings and have possibly been one of the only Australian hardcore acts to have received mainstream acknowledgment in the country, playing festivals such as Livid, Homebake and the Vans Warped Tours. It have also done national tours of Japan, Europe and America and have played with internationally renowned hardcore acts such as Agnostic Front, the Dropkick Murphys, and Madball. Political artist and activist, Azlan McLennan, described the band as superior to its US influences, citing Scott Mac's stance against racism.
Members As of 2025, the band's line-up consists of:
Vocals: Scott Mac Lead guitar: Simon Tattam Rhythm guitar: Shane Fensom Bass: Jay Blurter Drums: Ben Muckenshnabl
2016 Vocals: Scott Mac Guitars: Nick Rakebrandt Guitars: Matt Campbell Drums: Ant Deitz Bass: Adam Check
2004-tba Bass: Matty Albert
2001-2004: Vocals: Scott Mac Lead guitar: Pete Bursky Rhythm guitar: Will Webber Bass: Neil 'Beans' Ryan Drums: Ben 'Mook' Muckenshnabl
2000-2001: Vocals: Scott Mac Guitar: Will Webber Bass: Neil 'Beans' Ryan Drums: Matt 'Spider' Lodge (deceased)
Discography Release dateTitleLabelFormat1992Slap of RealityPunch Drunk ProductionsEP1993Unanimous Points DecisionPunch Drunk ProductionsEP1993CirclestormCustom RecordingsCompilation1993Election Night 93: Straight Off the DeskHeinous Fuck RecordsLive1995ForceKangaroo EP1995Fuck Seattle This is SydneyKangarooCompilation1995Threats and FactsSpent RecordsLP1995SouthpawBeer City RecordsEP1996No GodsSpent RecordsEP1996Kings (with Mindsnare)Spent RecordsSplit1996The Best Defence Is AttackCustom RecordingsDiscography1997TaoCustom RecordingsLP1999ConsolidatedCustom Recordings LP1999"Slave"No Deal RecordsSingle2001Fighting PrideSnaphot RecordsLive2003Old Scores, New GloriesSold Our Souls RecordsEP2008Toe to Toe/Tenth DanTrial & Error RecordsSplit2010Arturo GattiResist RecordsLP2013Still FightingOld School CartelEP Featuring Lou Koeller, Craig Setari, Freddy Cricien
See also Resist Records Trial & Error Records
References
External links Toe to Toe on MySpace