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How I Turned a Joke Band Into a Canon Plot Point: The Story of Toad Biscuit

Intro: From Joke to Canon

It started as a joke. A brainstorming session where my husband and I tried to one-up each other with the weirdest band names imaginable.

Among gems like Porcelain Chainsaw and Banana Coffin, one ridiculous little phrase stuck: Toad Biscuit.

I never expected it to survive. I certainly never expected it to evolve into one of the most important parts of the House of Teeth saga. But that’s the thing about writing—you never quite know which throwaway details are going to grow into something alive. I went into more detail about Toad Biscuit’s lore here, in Toad Biscuit: The Rise, Fall And Legacy Of Hiraeth’s Metalcore Phenomenon 

The Origin of the Joke

The spark came from ONI INC, a trap metal / electronic / rap project known for chaotic, over-the-top tracks and tongue-in-cheek vulgarity. I thought: what if Rexar’s band felt like that? Raw, unhinged, darkly funny.

The name needed to match that vibe—wild, random, not too polished. Enter the infamous brainstorming list. And somehow, Toad Biscuit leapt off the page. Want more behind-the-scenes dirt? Dive into Rexar’s headspace in Behind the Mic with Rexar Fang: Chaos, Chords & Confessions.

From Joke to Canon

At first, Toad Biscuit was just a throwaway detail—flavor text, background noise in Rexar’s world.

But then… readers loved the name. It was sticky. Funny. Meme-able. And I realized: this wasn’t just a gag. This was a story engine.

They weren’t a joke anymore.

Music as Storytelling

Writing Toad Biscuit songs felt shockingly similar to writing prose. The lyrics weren’t just side quests—they became emotional echoes of the characters themselves.

  • Anger, grief, chaos → all mirrored in the sound.

  • Lyrics became foreshadowing and confession.

  • The band gave the saga its own soundtrack, inside and outside the story.

It’s one thing to describe a character’s pain. It’s another to let them scream it into a microphone. If you’re obsessed with the emotional punch behind Toad Biscuit’s lyrics, check out The Clock Ate The Moon: Ranking Every Track by Emotional Impact + Lyrical Weight.

The Evolution of Toad Biscuit

As I leaned in, the band shifted. They grew from parody to something more real—progressive/melodic metalcore, carrying both edge and heart.

They kept the humor (because come on, the name is still Toad Biscuit). But alongside the jokes, they carried songs full of meaning—for the characters and for me, personally.

What started as silly worldbuilding became a vessel for catharsis.

If you’ve ever wondered what it actually takes to build an album from the ground up, I broke down the messy, cathartic process in Behind the Screams: The Making of Teeth Like Tombstones + Meet the Band Before It Burned Down

Why It Matters

Toad Biscuit isn’t just a band in the series. They’re a heartbeat.
They embody chaos, release, survival, and the messy joy of expression.

And maybe that’s the lesson: sometimes the most unexpected, laughable ideas end up becoming the ones with the most truth. For those who love Rexar’s chaotic energy both on stage and off, don’t miss Rexar vs. Vaelyn: Who Would Win in a Fight (Or at Mario Kart)?.

Conclusion: Long Live Toad Biscuit

Toad Biscuit began as a joke—but now? They’re family. They’re a symbol of how stories grow in unexpected ways.

So here’s to the ridiculous. Here’s to the details we almost throw away. Here’s to the bands (fictional or real) that carry us through the chaos.

If music is the heartbeat of Hiraeth for you, you’ll love The Role of Music in Hiraeth: Soundtracks and Inspirations.


🎸 In Toad We Trust

💬 Your turn: What’s the funniest fake band name you can think of? Drop it in the comments—I might just work it into the saga.

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