Interview with The Toxic Avenger
A quick email interview before his show at Vagabond in Miami. Simon’s a funny guy, but dammit he wouldn’t spill any dirt on Franki!
SFC: You obviously have a love for all things Troma. Would you ever want to work with Kaufman on a project? like producing the musical to the new Toxic Avenger Musical?
TOXIE: Id love too honestly!
Maybe its gonna happen. Who knows….SFC: Any plans to go see the Musical?
TOXIE: Nope.
But im moving in nyc during spring… So maybe…SFC: What made you decide to drop the mask?
TOXIE: Becaùse im getting more handsome now and i think pèople won’t be afraid anymore…
SFC: A little over a year ago you interviewed with Trash Menagerie. In that interview you stated that you have two side projects – Ed Wood is Dead and The Black Milk. Now that your popularity as The toxic avenger has grown, do you still work with those groups?
TOXIE: Actually… Thé guys i use to do music with are upset about me, cause im an asshole, so those bands Split!
SFC: That same interview, you spoke about putting out an LP. how’s that coming along?
TOXIE: Its on his way!
Its gonna be huge! Well… I hope so!SFC: You’re a self professed hoodie man. How many you got so far?
TOXIE: Around 50…maybe more..but i got Some brands giving me hoodies… So i kinda cheat!
SFC: What are your plans for the future?
TOXIE: Trying to stop being rude, stop being an asshole sentimentaly, fix dépression!
SFC: I’ve seen you play three times now and every show has been kick ass, you even broke your finger in Tampa! Do you ever play a bad show? Any other touring injuries?
TOXIE: I always try to have fun myself, so i think pèople can féel it…
I’ve done this show in germany, where this guy was asking for minimal…SFC: Theres a picture of you out there, wearing blue and red fleur de lis “I love Paris” Adidas. Can I have them?
TOXIE: They’re sold out!
SFC: Do you still listen to the bands that influenced you growing up? What are you currently listening to?
TOXIE: Im listening to Charles aznavour, oizo, midnight juggèrnauts, and this song by archive called again when im drunk and dépressed
SFC: To wrap up, what is:
- The most annoying thing about touring ?TOXIE: Get up early to finally miss your plane… See pèople and places you love only for 24h… Junk food, junk drugs.
- The weirdest thing you’ve seen on the road?
TOXIE: I actually had an accident driving from san diego to LA…
- The best meal you ate recently?
TOXIE: A burrito place in Chicago at 4 am w juiçeboxxx and Franki
- Your favorite comic book?
TOXIE: Its a french one called ” pascal brutal “
- The best joke you heard lately?
TOXIE: Its a french joke..: mr et Mme motus ont un fils? … Momo.
But you have to speak and live in France to understand..- The most embarrasing thing you can tell me about franki?
… Mh no, i think i can’t!































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