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• NARCOTIC WASTELAND's New Single Battles The "Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse" To Kick Off USA Tour w/ Visitant, Monochromatic Black, IATT, and Yotuma

  Aug 14, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Narcotic Wasteland, fronted by guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler‑Wade of NILE fame, fires the first shot of their August tour with the release of their blistering new single “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse.” The track arrives as the band launches the "FENTANYL ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TOUR," featuring select dates with support from Visitant, Monochromatic Black, IATT, and Yotuma (dates listed below).
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  A ferocious blend of technical precision, social commentary, and unrelenting aggression, the single stands as one of Narcotic Wasteland’s most urgent works to date, an explosive warning siren aimed at the escalating fentanyl epidemic and the societal collapse surrounding it.
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  ​Dallas Toler‑Wade comments on the new single:
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  ​“I am very excited to release our new song, Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse! The song is, of course, about the fentanyl epidemic and the overall impact it has on an already failing country. Musically, it really captures the mood of this very well. Fast and tricky, yet twisted and catchy! Kenji really brought some great bass and keys to the table. And Austin needs a drum set that won't collapse under pressure! I am super proud of the work we have done together, and I cannot wait to show the world what we have been working on behind the scenes.”
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  ​Narcotic Wasteland continues to evolve into one of extreme metal’s most formidable units, featuring Dallas Toler‑Wade, former Nile guitarist, vocalist, and key songwriter; a defining force in technical death metal since the early ’90s. Austin Vicars, a high‑octane drummer known for blistering blast beats and commanding stage presence, and Kenji Tsunami, an inventive bassist whose depth, texture, and ferocity amplify the band’s overwhelming sonic assault.

  Together, they deliver a live experience that is both punishing and surgically precise, an unrelenting wall of sound that has packed venues and earned critical acclaim throughout recent tours. Narcotic Wasteland has cemented its position as a dominant force in modern death metal, unleashing a volatile blend of razor‑sharp technicality, feral aggression, and raw intensity. Their music confronts addiction, corruption, and societal collapse with unflinching honesty, powered by musicianship that continually pushes the boundaries of extreme metal. Expect a barrage of new material, explosive performances, and the full force of Narcotic Wasteland’s latest evolution.

  Recommended for fans of Nile, Suffocation, Dying Fetus, Incantation, Cannibal Corpse, Dark Funeral, Immolation, and Gorguts, listen to “Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse” at the following links:

  Spotify - https://orcd.co/fentanylzombieapocalypse

  FENTANYL ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TOUR
  Narcotic Wasteland – August 2026 Tour Dates
  Select dates with support from Visitant, Monochromatic Black, IATT, and YOTUMA
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  August 12 – Columbus, OH – Spacebar With Visitant
  August 14 – Akron, OH – Afterlife Nightclub
  August 15 – Battle Creek, MI – Michigan Metal Fest With Monochromatic Black
  August 16 – Chicago, IL – Liars Club With Visitant
  August 18 – Saint Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall With Visitant
  August 19 – Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade With Visitant and Yotuma
  August 21 – Scranton, PA – The Ritz Theater With Visitant and IATT
  August 22 – Wallingford, CT – Cherry Street Station With Visitant
  August 23 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall With Visitant
  August 25 – Louisville, KY – Portal With Visitant
  August 26 – Atlanta, GA – 529 With Monochromatic Black and Visitant
  August 27 – Nashville, TN – The Cobra With Monochromatic Black and Visitant
  August 28 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones With Monochromatic Black and Visitant
  August 29 – Salisbury, MD – Lurking Class Skate Shop With Monochromatic Black and Visitant
  August 30 – Charleston, WV – Live at the Shop With Monochromatic Black and Visitant

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

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• ALTERSOUL Launches New Era with Reforged Single “Abandoned”

  Aug 13, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Canadian metal band Altersoul emerges with a renewed identity, a sharpened creative vision, and a deeply symbolic debut single, “Abandoned.” Formed by longtime collaborators James Close (Guitar/Vocals) and Graham Murphy (Guitar/Vocals), Altersoul rises from the decade‑long legacy of their previous project, Ominous Eclipse, carrying forward its spirit while forging a new path.
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  The band is completed by Evan Ferguson (Bass) and Theo Konrad (Drums), both of whom join Altersoul as part of the group’s new era of collaboration, expanded musical depth, and fully self‑produced artistry.
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  ​Altersoul was formed after Ominous Eclipse’s momentum was halted during the 2020 lockdown. As live shows disappeared, members departed, and the band’s future became uncertain. The turning point came in 2022, when founding bassist Ryan Clements announced he would be stepping away, leading James and Graham to retire the Ominous Eclipse name with him.
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  Unfortunately, tragedy struck in August 2024, when Ryan passed away. His loss reshaped the band’s direction entirely. Their final Ominous Eclipse performance became a memorial tribute and mental‑health fundraiser, and the new band name "Altersoul," derived from Alter Sol (“A New Sun”), was chosen to honour both Ryan’s memory and the band’s rebirth.
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  Their debut single “Abandoned,” accompanied by a music video, is a complete re‑recording of one of the earliest compositions in the band’s catalogue. Originally written by Graham Murphy on a $75 acoustic guitar from Pete’s Music Exchange, the track first appeared on Ominous Eclipse’s debut album "End of Days" more than a decade ago.

  Now, Altersoul delivers the song as it was always intended, featuring real orchestral performances recorded by the band and real drums performed by guest musician Andrew Poskus, the original drummer of Ominous Eclipse. The single benefits from modern production, mixing, and mastering handled entirely by the band, along with expanded arrangements that showcase their evolution. It’s a far more mature interpretation of a familiar piece. The contrast between the original “Abandoned” and this new version is striking: what once relied on guitars, bass, and programmed drums now unfolds with full string arrangements, broader dynamics, and meticulous production detail.

  "This single is a re-recording of a very early track from the previous iteration of this band, under the name ‘Ominous Eclipse’. It comes from OE's debut album more than a decade ago, when studio quality wasn't as high. As a tribute to Ryan Clements, and as a treat for old fans of Ominous Eclipse, this song finally gets the treatment it deserves. We have multiple albums' worth of unreleased material, but chose to begin with this re‑imagined single from our past to show both where we came from and who we are now," says James Close.

  Altersoul’s music moves fluidly across metal subgenres, death metal, tech‑death, thrash, black metal, folk/viking metal, progressive metal, and stoner/doom, while wearing its influences proudly. Fans of Death, Revocation, Gojira, Children of Bodom, and Opeth will find familiar elements woven into the band’s identity.
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  ​Altersoul is preparing to return to the stage in 2027, delivering a live experience that merges their dual‑vocal, dual‑guitar foundation from the Ominous Eclipse era with two defining new elements: a custom‑built, fully synchronized light show programmed by the band, and orchestral backing tracks performed on real instruments- violins, violas, cellos, and horns recorded by the members themselves.

  Listen to “Abandoned” at the following links:

  ​Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/0EaBnR0ukoISeGnnf2ymJT

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  More info:

  ​https://www.altersoulband.com/​

  ​https://www.facebook.com/altersoulband​

  ​https://www.instagram.com/altersoul.band

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• CORDYCEPS CORPSE Unleashes Video “Forced Out of Existence” From New Album “Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses” Out Oct 2026

  Aug 13, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Ohio’s one‑woman brutal death metal force Cordyceps Corpse, the grotesque creation of multi‑instrumentalist Nani Porter, is set to unleash her most violent and ambitious work yet. "Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses," the project’s second full‑length album, due out on October 9th, 2026 from Gore House Productions, drags listeners deeper into a world of chaos, contrast, and pure sonic depravity.
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  With today's album announcement, Cordyceps Corpse unleashes the album’s first single and music video, “Forced Out of Existence,”.

  "This song starts with slow, held-out chords, then gets into the slams. Lyrically, I just wanted to write something wild and kinda fried. I think I accomplished that, haha," adds Porter.
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  Formed in late 2023 when Porter decided “f*ck it, I’ll do it myself,” Cordyceps Corpse began as a solo experiment in fast, filthy brutality. After years of producing beats for others, she turned impatience into inspiration, recording the project’s first single in her bedroom and immediately carving out a place in the underground.
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  Following the Gore House Productions reissue of her debut "From Flesh To Fluids," Porter dove headfirst into crafting its successor. In a whirlwind month‑and‑a‑half writing spree, she composed 26 songs, ultimately distilling the carnage into 11 tracks that feel like watching a truly fucked‑up movie unfold in audio form.
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  ​"Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses" pushes Cordyceps Corpse’s sound into new extremes, faster, filthier, more technical, and more cinematic. The album’s 11 tracks explore murder, gore, supernatural serial killers, cannibalism, torture, revenge, bodily destruction, and surreal horror, all delivered with Porter’s unique mix of chaos and groove. From the opening track’s "Aileen Wuornos" interview sample to the piss‑drinking anthem “Urophagia,” each song pushes the boundaries of slam and brutal death metal.

  Lyrically, the album marks a major shift. Instead of pure guttural rhythm, Porter wrote full narratives inspired by crime interrogation footage, horror films, Darby Valentine videos, and the grim psychology of figures like Aileen Wuornos. The album unfolds like the twisted diary of a Glock‑loving, necrophilic, cannibalistic misandrist woman who grows more powerful with every victim she consumes, flipping the genre’s typical violence dynamic on its head.

  "This album dives more into the 90’s/2000’s brutal death metal sound. I really think that era was peak for bdm and slam. I focused on writing a little bit more technical riffs than just straight slam riffs. I feel like it gets to a point where if a song is nothing but slams, it starts to sound like the next song. I think what makes a slam riff hit is context. Like a basic ass slam riff sounds cool as f*ck after crazy fast riffs or whatever. 90’s/2000’s era, I feel, does this well with like switching stuff off and just being fast too," says Porter.

  The album artwork, created by Adam Nevler (GruesomeGraphx), captures the record’s gruesome cinematic energy in a single disturbing image.

  Fast, brutal, gross, and gruesome, "Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses" is recommended for fans of Devourment, .357 Homicide, Cephalotripsy, Kraanium, and Corpse Pile, and will be available digitally and on cassette from Gore House Productions on October 9th, 2026.

  Digital pre-save / Cassette pre-order - https://orcd.co/perverse-craving-for-rotting-corpses​

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  ​More info: ​​

  ​https://gorehouseproductions.com/​

  ​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580310663974​

  ​https://www.instagram.com/cordycepscorpse​

  ​https://www.tiktok.com/@cordycepscorpse

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• Speed Demons TURBO Are Crossing The Atlantic For First "Canadian Invasion Euro Tour" (CZ, SK, HU, PL, DE)

  Aug 11, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Canadian speed demons TURBO announce they will be trekking across the Atlantic this coming October for their first-ever EU tour. Entitled the "Canadian Invasion Euro Tour", the quartet will perform dates in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Germany (dates listed below).

  Since their formation, these Halifax, NS-based nitro rock hellraisers have been road warriors, always on the go across Eastern Canada, from the Maritimes to Quebec and Ontario, and have even toured Mexico, crisscrossing from venue to venue, to house parties, to playing open fields, to a tequila-drenched taco spot, all for the love of the music.

  They unleashed their latest album "Broke & Ugly" in July 2024 and are in the works to release their follow-up album later this year in 2026.

  Their second full‑length album, "Broke & Ugly," is a raw, high‑energy snapshot of the band’s real‑life chaos, blending aggressive riffs, tight musicianship, and lyrics fueled by partying, heartbreak, road‑life exhaustion, and unapologetic self‑reflection. Standout tracks range from the heavy, triumphant “Ruthless Forever” to the beer‑soaked anthem “Ignite the Night,” the breakup‑driven “No Savior,” and the punk‑edged “Scorpio Garbage Fire.” The album slows only briefly with “Nothing to Nowhere” before roaring back with the snarky title track and the thrashy tour‑inspired closer “Down in Mexico.” It’s gritty, honest, and unmistakably Turbo.

  As they prepare to tour Europe, they are sure to win over fans who enjoy the likes of Motörhead, Mötley Crüe, Municipal Waste, and Airbourne.

  “Broke and Ugly”, released on July 12th, 2024, is available at https://turboasfvck.bandcamp.com/​

  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3tz2h7rtkOkwALjh6Okwps

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  Canadian Invasion Euro Tour - Turbo w/ Monteith
  22.10 - Hradec, CZ — AC Klub
  23.10 - Bratislava, SK — Koncerty na Garážach
  24.10 - Louny, CZ — Sféra Louny
  25.10 - Bohuslavice, CZ — NOISE Bar
  26.10 - Kosice, SK — Collosseum Klub
  27.10 - Budapest, HU — S8 Underground
  28.10 - Krakow, PL — SNY
  29.10 - Prague, CZ — Klub FAMU
  30.10 - Nuremberg, DE — Blackbox
  31.10 - Hamburg, DE — Stellwerk

  Live Lineup:​
  Evan Frizzle: Vox, Lead & Rhythm Guitar
  Lindsey Dicks: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
  Donnie Rootnotes: Bass
  Sylvian Coderre: Drums

  For more info:
  ​https://www.facebook.com/TURBOFAF​
  ​https://www.instagram.com/turboasfvck/

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• PYTHONIC New Video Is Here To "Set You Free"

  Aug 7, 2026 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  L-R - Ryan Hunter (Lead Guitar), Vincent Kohut (Rhythm Guitar & Backing Vocals), Max Hiske (Bass), Morgan Warriner (Vocals), Jayden Warriner (Drums)

  Saskatoon's Pythonic erupts into a new era with the release of their brand‑new music video for “Set You Free”. The video is unleashed in support of the band’s third EP, "Laws of Karma," unveiled on July 10th, 2026, marking the most aggressive and evolved chapter in the band’s history.
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  The current lineup stands as a rebirth, a heavier, tighter, more destructive force rising from the ashes of the old formation. As the band states.

  “Raw energy at the helm and a more aggressive attack brings forth our new direction and sound on some groovy tracks.”
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  ​“Set You Free” is one of Pythonic’s most explosive tracks, a blistering death‑groove assault that confronts corruption and abuse within organized religion. Its lyrical message is “Set you free from this holy lie… Religion spreads hate, Pedophiles rule the world, and the bible is blasphemy.”​
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  Musically, the track is a long‑developed, driven banger by lead guitarist Ryan Hunter featuring a crushing verse riff that has dominated their live sets. It has a ripping solo that fans have already latched onto, along with its joint vocals from frontman Morgan and guitarist Vincent, who amplify the track’s intensity. Chosen as a single for its sheer impact and replay value,

  “While evaluating the mixes, this was definitely a track everyone went back to over and over to listen to. The song’s core riffs never really changed… they were just such solid riffs over the years and got the crowd moving,” says the band.

  
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  ​​Pythonic's latest third EP, "Laws of Karma," presents the final transformation from the band’s past into their sharpened, heavier identity. These songs are the last to carry any remnants of the original vocalist, now fully rewritten and reborn.

  “We have shed our skin to come out bigger and better than ever before,” adds the band.

  Across "Laws of Karma," Pythonic delivers an arsenal of aggressive, groovy, raw, thick, and dirty riffs that push the band deeper into death‑metal and slam territory. The EP hits harder than anything they’ve released before, packed with sharper solos, tighter grooves, and a destructive energy fueled by deeply personal lyricism rooted in trauma, recovery, and existential turmoil. Every word was written by vocalist Morgan Warriner, who crafted the EP during a period of physical immobility and emotional hardship, channeling the band’s collective experiences with disability, surgery, abusive relationships, fractured identity, and karmic consequence. Each track carries its own wound and its own reckoning: “Sentience” confronts awakening and fractured reality; “Venom” chronicles surviving abuse and reclaiming self‑worth; the title track “Laws of Karma” delivers karmic justice toward a former band member; “Set You Free” tears into religious harm and hypocrisy; and closer “Feed the Flames” dives into demonic consequence, biblical imagery, and fear.

  The artwork, created by @apocalyptic.nuke, depicts a figure impaled on a liberty scale within a hellscape, giving a visual metaphor tied directly to the EP’s title track.

  “We called the EP ‘Laws of Karma,’ hence why we used a liberty scale to impale the figure onto,” the band adds.

  Pythonic’s live reputation has surged across Western Canada, earning praise from scene veterans including Stu Block (Into Eternity), Matt Cuthbertson (Untimely Demise, Into Eternity), and Sean Watson (Display of Decay). Their performances at Slaughter Fest, Serenade Metal Fest, and multiple tour dates with Exit Wound have cemented their status as one of the region’s most explosive rising acts.

  Recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Black Dahlia Murder, Death, Morbid Angel, Devildriver, Pantera, and 200 Stab Wounds, Pythonic's "Laws of Karma" (released July 10th, 2026) is available on all digital platforms.
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  ​Bandcamp - https://pythonic.bandcamp.com/

  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/6psSzwjFZxj72VZMbqBGc6

  Track Listing:​
  1. Laws of Karma (3:17)
  2. Feed The Flames (3:52)
  3. Set You Free (4:07)
  4. Sentience (4:36)
  5. Venom (2:59)
  EP Length: 18:51

  More info:

  ​https://www.facebook.com/pythonicband

  ​https://instagram.com/pythonicband

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