Toe to Toe

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.

Toe to Toe formed in 1992 by vocalist and Resist Records founder,^[1] 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.^{[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]}

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)

• Resist Records
• Trial & Error Records