Narcotic Wasteland Drop New Single “Barbarian” Ahead of Summer Tour Dates
Former Nile member Dallas Toler-Wade is turning 50 years old next Thursday and when you combine that with the fact that his current band Narcotic Wasteland‘s debut album turned 10 years old this year, you’ve got the makings of a bombastic summer tour.
To celebrate both occasions, Narcotic Wasteland dropped a caustic, pissed off new single titled “Barbarian” off their forthcoming album Digital Cordyceps. Though we don’t know too much about said album, Toler-Wade explained that the new track was essentially one big middle finger to the ruling class.
“Barbarian is one of my favorite songs I have written so far. The guitar work is thrashy but also has a neo-classical element to it. I love the mid-tempo churning bass drums that is no secret at this point. Lyrically the song is about my personal feelings on how I want to live my life, but also an observation of what is going on in the world right now. I am sure I am not the only one who sees we are living in an oligarchic society. Meaning we are in a society where only a chosen few have most of the political power. This has always disgusted me. I never needed a political leader or organized religion to tell me how to act, what to read or listen to, and who to vote for. I think it is all complete self-serving bullshit and I refuse to have any part in it.
“I am barbaric. I follow no rules but my own. I refuse to participate in a society that is untrustworthy, narcissistic, and completely selfish. So I choose a more nomadic life as far away as possible from all of the madness. I am here to entertain. It is my calling. I hope you enjoy the song!!!!! Thanks to all of the fans for your continued support and inspiration!!! Let’s rise above and take our freedom back!!!!!”
All of this is in service of a summer tour with special guests Whore of Bethlehem, Ignominious, Filth, and Malignancy. With shows kicking off today in Crockett, California and coming to an end on July 7 in Saginaw, Michigan, the run of dates will hit a number of major cities before it’s through. You can find the full list of dates, along with links to get tickets, below.
Tour Dates:
5/31/2024: Crockett, CA – Toot’s Tavern [Tickets]
6/1/2024: Lakeport, CA – Drinx Bar [Tickets]
6/2/2024: Yreka, CA – The Empire [Tickets]
6/3/2024: Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom [Tickets]
6/4/2024: Seattle, WA – El Corazon [Tickets]
6/6/2024: Vancouver, BC – The Cobalt [Tickets]
6/8/2024: Millet, Alberta, Canada – Decimate Metal Fest / Millet Agriplex [Tickets]
6/9/2024: Great Falls, MT – The Newberry [Tickets]
6/11/2024: Denver, CO – Herman’s Hideaway [Tickets]
6/12/2024: Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom [Tickets]
6/13/2024: Dallas, TX – Haltom Theater – With Special Guest Whore of Bethlehem [Tickets]
6/14/2024: Austin, TX – Come & Take It Live – With Special Guest Whore of Bethlehem [Tickets]
6/15/2024: Laredo, TX – The Cold Brew Rock Bar – With Special Guest Whore of Bethlehem [Tickets]
6/16/2024: Corpus Christi, TX – Boozerz Rock Bar – With Special Guest Whore of Bethlehem [Tickets]
6/17/2024: Houston, TX – Black Magic – With Special Guest Whore of Bethlehem [Tickets]
6/18/2024: New Orleans, LA – The Goat – With Special Guest Whore of Bethlehem [Tickets]
6/19/2024: Long Beach, MS – Trax Bar – With Special Guest Whore of Bethlehem [Tickets]
6/20/2024: Pensacola, FL – Subculture [Tickets]
6/21/2024: Tampa, FL – Brass Mug [Tickets]
6/22/2024: Daytona Beach, FL – Tir na nOg Irish Pub [Tickets]
6/23/2024: Pompano, FL – Pipers [Tickets]
6/24/2024: Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits [Tickets]
6/25/2024: Ridgeville, SC – The Ridgeville Roadhouse [Tickets]
6/26/2024: Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones – With Special Guest Ignominious [Tickets]
6/27/2024: York, PA – Skid Row Garage – With Special Guest Ignominious [Tickets]
6/28/2024: Wallingford, CT – Cherry St. Station – With Special Guest Ignominious [Tickets]
6/29/2024: Charleez Hill – Lebanon, ME – The New England Death Metal Fun Time Bonanza – With Malignancy (Headlining) and Ignominious (Special Guest) [Tickets]
6/30/2024: Oakdale, NY – Shakers Pub with Malignancy – With Malignancy (Headlining) [Tickets]
7/2/2024: Albany, NY – Empire Underground – With Filth (Headlining) [Tickets]
7/3/2024: White Hall, PA – Planet Trog – With Filth (Headlining) [Tickets]
7/4/2024: Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall – With Filth (Headlining) [Tickets]
7/5/2024: Lakewood, OH – Foundry Concert Club – With Filth (Headlining) [Tickets]
7/6/2024: Chicago, IL – WC Social Club – With Filth (Headlining) [Tickets]
7/7/2024: Saginaw, MI – The Vault – With Filth (Headlining) [Tickets]
