THE BEAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ex-Nile’s Dallas Toler-Wade Unleashes New Playthrough of “Lashed to the Slave Stick” as NARCOTIC WASTELAND Launches Fall Tour “Annihilation of the Wasteland”

+ “Annihilation of Europe Tour” (November 2025)
+ New Music Video “Introspective Nightmares” Out Now

Knoxville, TN – Extreme metal fans, prepare for annihilation. Dallas Toler-Wade, legendary guitarist/vocalist and former member of Nile, has released a brand-new playthrough of “Lashed to the Slave Stick” —complete with official tablature now available at DallasTolerWade.com. This long-awaited release comes as his band NARCOTIC WASTELAND prepares to hit the road for the Annihilation of the Wasteland Tour (dates below), with a European leg to follow in November.

In a move guaranteed to thrill fans, Toler-Wade will perform “Lashed to the Slave Stick” and “The Burning Pits of Duat” —two of his own compositions from Nile’s iconic Annihilation of the Wicked —which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. This marks a rare chance for audiences to experience these songs directly from the original composer, alongside Narcotic Wasteland’s crushing set of fan favorites and new material, including “Barbarian” , “Sex, Lies and DNA” , “Introspective Nightmares” , “Coastal Killings” , “The Best Times Have Passed” , and more.

Dallas Toler-Wade comments:

“Fans have been asking me for years to release the playthrough and tablature for these songs, and I’m excited to finally make it happen. With the 20th anniversary of Annihilation of the Wicked, it feels like the perfect time to revisit the songs I wrote the music for, ‘Lashed to the Slave Stick’ and ‘The Burning Pits of Duat.’ Playing these compositions live again brings it full circle for me, and I can’t wait to share that energy with the fans on this tour.”

🎥 Watch the playthroughs:

About Narcotic Wasteland

Narcotic Wasteland is a relentless force in the extreme metal underground, fronted by Dallas Toler-Wade (vocals/guitar), who delivers his signature technical ferocity and commanding stage presence. Alongside him:

Joseph Howard (drums): Driving the chaos with precision and sheer intensity.

Kenji Tsunami (bass): Anchoring the low end with punishing grooves and unmatched energy.

Together, the trio creates an uncompromising assault of technical precision, dark atmosphere, and crushing power—cementing Narcotic Wasteland as one of the most vital acts in today’s extreme music landscape.

Merch & Official Stores

Narcotic Wasteland – https://shopusa.season-of-mist.com/band/narcotic-wasteland
Dallas Toler-Wade – https://shopusa.season-of-mist.com/band/dallas-toler-wade

🔥 Catch Narcotic Wasteland live this fall and experience these songs like never before—straight from the man who wrote them.

Tickets & Tour Info:
https://linktr.ee/narcoticwasteland

Headlining Shows:
9/03 – Madison, WI – The Annex
9/04 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
9/05 – Flint, MI – Flint Local 432
9/06 – New Haven, IN – Carl’s Tavern
9/07 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry
9/08 – Rochester, NY – Photo City Music Hall
9/09 – New Bedford, MA – The Vault
9/10 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
9/11 – Spartanburg, SC – GroundZero (Special Guest to Crypta)
9/12 – Chattanooga, TN – JJ’s Bohemia
9/13 – Wallingford, CT – Cherry St. Station
9/14 – Dunbar, WV – Live at the Shop
9/15 – Charleston, SC – Tin Roof
9/17 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
9/18 – Fort Pierce, FL – Tipsy Tiki
9/19 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
9/20 – Long Beach, MS – Trax Bar & Grill

Special Guest to Filth:
9/21 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply
9/22 – Pensacola, FL – Handlebar
9/23 – Shreveport, LA – Strange Brew
9/24 – Amarillo, TX – The Atomic Yellow
9/25 – Denver, CO – Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues
9/26 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
9/27 – Casper, WY – Wyoming Hardcore Festival
9/28 – Colorado Springs, CO – Vultures
9/29 – Lincoln, NE – Witches’ Brew
9/30 – Nashville, TN – The End

NARCOTIC WASTELAND – EUROPEAN TOUR 2025
13.11.25 – Oslo, Norway – Brewgata
14.11.25 – Lublin, Poland – Fabryka Kultury Zgrzyt
17.11.25 – Ostritz, Germany – AZ Meva
18.11.25 – Lübbenau, Germany – Kulturhof
19.11.25 – Kassel, Germany – Goldgrube
20.11.25 – Kortrijk, Belgium – DVG Club
21.11.25 – Alkmaar, Netherlands – Herrie Metal Fest
24.11.25 – Dublin, Ireland – Fibber Magees
26.11.25 – London, England – Underworld
27.11.25 – Newcastle upon Tyne, England – The Lubber Fiend
29.11.25 – Rennes, France – Ty Anna Tavarn
01.12.25 – Basel, Switzerland – Valhalla Bar
02.12.25 – Lonata Ceppino, Italy – Black Inside
04.12.25 – Trodica Di Morrovalle, Italy – Drunk in Public
05.12.25 – Pordenone, Italy – Tune Music Lab
09.12.25 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Grindhouse
12.12.25 – Olomouc, Czech Republic – Sklub
13.12.25 – Krakow, Poland – Confession Club

More info: https://linktr.ee/narcoticwasteland