Dangerous Toys

Dangerous Toys

Genres: hard rock, hair metal, sleaze rock, Glam Metal, Sleaze Metal

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About Dangerous Toys

Dangerous Toys is an American rock band from Austin, Texas, formed in 1987. The band is known for its hard rock sound and lyrics that often incorporate humor. They released four studio albums and one live album before entering an unofficial hiatus around the turn of the millennium. Their self-titled debut album, "Dangerous Toys" (1989), produced the singles "Teas'n, Pleas'n" and "Scared" and was certified gold by the RIAA. The follow-up albums "Hellacious Acres" (1991) and "Pissed" (1994) received critical recognition but did not match the commercial success of the debut. Their fourth studio album, "The R*tist 4*merly Known as Dangerous Toys" (1995), saw limited sales and contributed to the band's hiatus. The band formed in October 1987 when Jason McMaster of Watchtower joined Tim Trembley's band Onyxx as vocalist, which also included Scott Dalhover (guitar), Mark Geary (drums), and Mike Watson (bass). By 1988, the band had adopted the name Dangerous Toys and signed with Columbia Records. Trembley left the band before the release of the debut album, and Scott Dalhover recorded all guitar tracks, with Danny Aaron joining the band shortly before its release. "Dangerous Toys" peaked at number 65 on the Billboard 200 and received significant airplay on MTV's Headbangers Ball. The band toured internationally in support of the album and contributed "Demon Bell (The Ballad of Horace Pinker)" to the soundtrack of the 1989 film "Shocker." In 1991, their second album, "Hellacious Acres," was produced by Roy Thomas Baker and included the singles "Sticks and Stones" and "Line 'Em Up." Although it reached number 67 on the Billboard 200, it did not match the commercial success of the debut. After touring with acts such as Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Motörhead, and Metal Church, the band was dropped by Columbia Records. Lineup changes occurred in the early 1990s. Danny Aaron left in 1992 and was briefly replaced by Kevin Fowler, followed by Paul Lidel in 1994. "Pissed" (1994) featured a darker tone and more aggressive lyrics, with songs such as "Loser" and "Hard Luck Champion." After bassist Michael Hannon replaced Mike Watson for touring, McMaster resumed bass duties in addition to lead vocals. The fourth album, "The R*tist 4*merly Known as Dangerous Toys" (1995), incorporated humor in its title but achieved limited commercial success. In 1999, Dangerous Toys released the live album "Vitamins and Crash Helmets Tour-Live Greatest Hits," and band activity slowed. Members pursued other projects, including McMaster with Sad Wings, Capricorn USA, and Broken Teeth; Lidel with Adrenaline Factor, Jokerville, 99 Crimes, and Scream Therapy; and Geary and Watson with Proof of Life. The band reunited for several shows in Austin and Tokyo between 2001 and 2006, including a 20th anniversary performance in 2008. In 2006, Shadows Fall covered "Teas'n, Pleas'n" on their compilation album "Fallout from the War," and Dangerous Toys contributed a cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" for "An All Star Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd" in 2007. The band has continued performing live, including a 20th anniversary show in 2008 and subsequent appearances. In 2017, Dangerous Toys signed with EMP Label Group to reissue remastered versions of several albums, including "Pissed" and "The R*tist 4*merly Known as Dangerous Toys." Although not continuously active in the studio, the band has indicated plans for new material. In 2018, guitarist Scott Dalhover revealed work on demos for a fifth studio album. Dangerous Toys performed "Hold Your Horses," their first new song in 24 years, at Rocklanta in 2019. Paul Lidel confirmed in 2022 that recording for the new material was underway, describing it as reminiscent of their first album with influences from Van Halen, Aerosmith, and ZZ Top. On December 12, 2025, Dangerous Toys released "Demolition," an album of previously unreleased recordings from the late 1980s and early 1990s, and announced plans for two new albums in 2026. Studio albums Dangerous Toys (1989) Hellacious Acres (1991) Pissed (1994) The R*tist 4*merly Known as Dangerous Toys (1995)

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