Toxic Shock Syndrome

GRINDCORE-MATHY-DEATH METAL band from Long Beach, CA.

Michael Malinowski and Daniel Chavez met one star-crossed afternoon during their first day at Cal State Long Beach and bonded over PB & J sandwiches. After sharing each others' secret recipes and preparations, they realized Metal was the key ingredient. After three years, a few beers, and encouraging cheers, the duo began writing and Toxic Shock Syndrome was born. The duo expanded to include Vocalist Mathew Lopez and Louis Conway. The quartet released their debut album, "Confusion. Headache. Diarrhea." in December 2012.

In May of 2018, before the release of their second album, bass player Louis Conway tragically passed away at the incredibly young age of 26. Heartbroken, angry and confused, they put the record down and mourned his loss. 2 years later, they picked it back up and are dedicated to finishing it more than ever, to honor him. Their second full-length album "Till Death" drops in 2021, titled after his recording studio.