THE BEAST

July 25, 2025 | Detroit, MI — This fall, legendary guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade (formerly of Nile) will hit the road with his band Narcotic Wasteland for a massive 25-date U.S. tour, “Annihilation of the Wasteland,” marking the 20th anniversary of Annihilation of the Wicked — one of the most revered and influential technical death metal albums of the early 2000s.

For the first time in years, Dallas will perform two iconic tracks he personally wrote for Nile — the devastating “ Lashed to the Slave Stick ” and the blistering “ The Burning Pits of Duat .” These songs helped define Nile’s legacy and solidified Toler-Wade’s reputation as a pioneer of the genre.

“These songs represent a huge part of my life and career,” says Toler-Wade. “Bringing them back with the intensity Narcotic Wasteland is known for will make this tour something truly special.”

But this tour isn’t just about nostalgia — it’s also a spotlight on the crushing momentum of Narcotic Wasteland . The band has been tearing through the underground with singles like “ Barbarian ,” “ Sex, Lies and DNA ,” and “ Victims of the Algorithm ,” earning widespread respect for their precision, ferocity, and relentless energy. Fans can expect a setlist stacked with both legacy Nile material and devastating originals from Narcotic Wasteland’s growing catalog.

ANNIHILATION OF THE WASTELAND TOUR DATES

September 4–20 – Narcotic Wasteland Headlining Dates:

9/04 – West Chicago, IL – WC Social

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 – Albany, NY – Empire Live

9/10 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones

9/11 – Spartanburg, SC – GroundZero (w/ special guest Crypta)

9/12 – Chattanooga, TN – J.J. 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

September 21–30 – Supporting Filth on Tour:

9/21 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply

9/22 – Pensacola, FL – Handle Bar

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

🎟 Tickets & Tour Info:
https://tr.ee/rZ3dOvB3TC

ABOUT NARCOTIC WASTELAND

Formed by Toler-Wade after his departure from Nile, Narcotic Wasteland is an unrelenting force in modern death metal. Known for razor-sharp technicality and raw lyrical themes, the band has shared stages with acts like Deicide, Malignancy, Pathology, and Accept. Their latest tracks — including “ The Best Times Have Passed ” and “ Morality and the Wasp ” — are available now on all major streaming platforms.

🎸 For the musicians :
Toler-Wade has also released official guitar tablature for “Lashed to the Slave Stick” and “The Burning Pits of Duat,” available in PDF and GP5 formats, along with personalized video lessons on his official website.

Tablature & Lessons:
https://www.dallastolerwade.com/merchandise

🛒 Merchandise:

Narcotic Wasteland Store

Dallas Toler-Wade Store

For fans of Nile, Deicide, Vader, Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Obituary, Dark Funeral, Dying Fetus, Filth, and The Black Dahlia Murder — this is a tour not to be missed.

“Annihilation of the Wasteland” isn’t just a tour — it’s a celebration of death metal history and a testament to its evolving future.