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• GORGUTS at Irving Plaza (11/14/25)

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• NARCOTIC WASTELAND Announces "Praise the Beast North American Tour 2026" w/ BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, HATE

  Nov 17, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  Extreme metal juggernaut NARCOTIC WASTELAND has announced they will be joining the "Praise the Beast North American Tour" with BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, and HATE for February and March 2026, continuing their relentless assault on stages worldwide. This marks the band’s third major run in less than a year, following the “Annihilation of Wasteland Tour” across the U.S. in September 2025 and their headlining "Annihilation of Europe Tour" in November and December 2025.
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  Fronted by guitarist/vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade (ex-Nile), Narcotic Wasteland has built a reputation for uncompromising brutality, technical precision, and lyrical themes that confront addiction, corruption, and societal decay. Their recent tours have drawn packed venues and critical acclaim, cementing their place as one of the most ferocious acts in modern death metal.
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  ​“The energy we felt from fans in both North America and Europe has been incredible. We’re coming back harder than ever in 2026. Expect a setlist that spans our catalog, new material, and the kind of intensity that defines Narcotic Wasteland,” says Toler-Wade.
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  The upcoming tour will see the band storm through major cities across the U.S. and Canada, dates and venues listed below. The tour is a crushing lineup, making this one of the most anticipated metal tours of early 2026.

  Tickets for the "Praise the Beast North American Tour" with BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, HATE, and NARCOTIC WASTELAND go on sale on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at 12:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm EST.

  ​Narcotic Wasteland has carved out its place as a dominant force in the modern metal scene, unleashing a punishing fusion of razor-sharp technicality, feral aggression, and raw intensity. At the helm is guitarist and vocalist Dallas Toler-Wade, celebrated for his tenure with Nile, whose unmatched precision and commanding stage presence drive the band’s sonic assault.
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  Behind the kit, Joseph Howard delivers a relentless barrage of power and accuracy, propelling the band’s crushing rhythms with thunderous authority. His dynamic drumming lays the foundation for the group’s dark and uncompromising atmosphere.
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  Anchoring the low end, Kenji Tsunami injects depth and texture with inventive, hard-hitting bass lines. His formidable musicianship and commanding presence add another layer to the band’s overwhelming wall of sound, amplifying the ferocity of their live performances.
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  Together, Dallas, Joseph, and Kenji form a unit that is both unstoppable and uncompromising, captivating audiences with explosive performances and boundary-pushing compositions. With their collective skill and vision, Narcotic Wasteland stands tall as one of the most formidable powerhouses in extreme music today.

  Praise the Beast North American Tour 2026​
  ​w/ BELPHEGOR, Incantation, Hate, Narcotic Wasteland
  ​Feb-19 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Monarch
  Feb-20 - Lowell, MA - Taffeta Music Hall
  Feb-21 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio TD
  Feb-22 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace
  Feb-23 - Lakewood, OH - Mercury Music Hall
  Feb-24 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
  Feb-26 - Denver, CO - HQ
  Feb-27 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
  Feb-28 - Haltom City, TX - Haltom Theater
  Mar-1 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
  Mar-2 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger
  Mar-5 - Mesa, AZ - The Rosetta Room
  Mar-6 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
  Mar-7 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
  Mar-8 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
  Mar-9 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720
  Mar-10 - Anaheim, CA - The Observatory

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  Narcotic Wasteland - Annihilation of Europe Headlining Tour​
  13.11 - Oslo, Norway - Brewgata
  14.11 - Lublin, Poland - Fabryka Kuitury Zgrzyt
  15.11 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Pink Whale
  16.11 - Vienna, Austria - Escape Metal Corner
  17.11 - Ostritz, Germany - AZ Meva
  18.11 - Lübbenau, Germany - Kulturhof
  19.11 - Kassel, Germany - Goldgrube
  20.11 - Kortrijk, Belgium - DVG Club
  21.11 - Alkmaar, Netherlands - Herrie Metal Fest
  22.11 - Milton Keynes, England - Craufurd Arms
  23.11 - Sheffield, England - Record Junkee
  24.11 - Nottingham, England - Billy Bootleggers
  25.11 - Manchester, England - Junior Jackson's
  26.11 - London, England - The Black Heart
  27.11 - Newcastle upon Tyne, England - The Lubber Fiend
  29.11 - Rennes, France - Ty Anna Tavern
  30.11 - Paris, France - Le Zorba
  01.12 - Basel, Switzerland - Valhalla Bar
  02.12 - San Giovanni Lupatoto, Italy - Damage Inc.
  03.12 - Bologna, Italy -Freakout Club
  04.12 - Trodica Di Morrovalle, Italy - Drunkin public
  05,12 - Pordenone, Italy - Tune Music lab
  06.12 - Salzburg, Austria - Rockhouse Bar
  07.12 - Graz, Austria - Explosiv
  08.12 - Belgrade, Serbia - Bleed to Death Fest
  09.12 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Grindhouse
  10.12 - Bucharest, Romania - Encore Club
  11.12 - Budapest, Hungary - Turbina
  12.12 - Olomouc, Czech Republic - Sklub
  13.12 - Krakow, Poland - Confession Club
  14.12 - Bilbao, Spain - D8 Sorkuntza faktoria
  15.12 - Madrid, Spain - Wurlitzer Ballrom
  16.12 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Deskomunal

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

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• DEATH TO ALL at Irving Plaza (11/14/25)

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• DEVOLVER's New Music Video “Wraiths” Captures The Camaraderie of Fans Under The Alberta Sky

  Nov 14, 2025 Fistoffreedom 0 Comments

   

  L-R: Jayde Penner (guitar), Bevin Booth (drums), Jaylen Elias (bass), Devin Babcock (guitar), Chris Brown (vocals)

  Photo Credit - Heidi Robertson

  Grande Prairie, Canada’s own metal force, Devolver, has dropped a powerful new music video for “Wraiths,” a standout track from their latest album "Non Compos Mentis." Filmed during an intimate album release show at Grain Bin Brewing, the video captures the raw energy and camaraderie of a night that brought 150 fans together under the Alberta sky, immortalizing a night of celebration, community, and crushing riffs.
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  ​“We knew we wanted to do something special. So we had our friend Mike Evans film the show. This music video is for all the people who were there celebrating with us, making it such a special night,” adds the band.
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  ​“Wraiths” is a groove-driven, straight-ahead metal track with thrash undertones and a nod to classic rock and metal. Lyrically, it explores themes of mysticism as a bridge to connect with lost loved ones, an emotional depth that complements its sonic punch.

  Formed in 2015 by guitarist Devin Babcock and drummer/producer Bevin Booth, Devolver has grown from a side project into a full-fledged metal powerhouse. With the addition of Jayde Penner (guitar), Chris Brown (vocals), and Jaylen Elias (bass), the band’s sound has matured into a collaborative blend of Gothenburg-style melodic death metal and early 2000s metalcore.
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  Their new album, produced by metal heavyweight Mark Lewis (Trivium, Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder), marks a seismic shift in their sound.

  “This is what the five of us sound like collaborating as a unit. Mark helped us push this thing over the edge,” adds the band.

  
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  The album’s artwork, created by legendary artist Travis Smith (Opeth, Megadeth), is a chilling visual interpretation of the true story behind the title track. It depicts Devin Babcock’s ancestor, Amos Babcock, who in 1805 committed a gruesome murder in Shediac, New Brunswick, during a religious frenzy. The haunting image of Amos in the snow, surrounded by the eyes of his nine children, adds a historical and emotional weight to the album’s narrative.
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  ​Devolver’s connection to their hometown runs deep. They partnered with Grain Bin Brewing to create “Brews of the Maw,” a blackberry and blood orange pale ale named after their track “Jewels of the Maw.” And for fans of Magic: The Gathering, the band has hidden lyrical nods throughout the album, including a track titled “Deathtouch.”

  Recommended for fans of In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Killswitch Engage, and As I Lay Dying, "Non Compos Mentis" is a bold leap forward, each track a chapter in a larger emotional and sonic narrative.

  "Non Compos Mentis" (released Aug 22nd) is available at the following links:

  Bandcamp - https://devolvermusic.bandcamp.com/​

  Spotify for Playlist Add - https://open.spotify.com/album/3eeLxBrxx55QvIm3EnahLm​​

  Track Listing:​
  1. Deathtouch – 3:55
  2. New Blood – 3:14
  3. Jewels of the Maw – 3:30
  4. Wraiths – 3:20
  5. At Any Cost – 3:40
  6. Non Compos Mentis – 3:53
  7. Merciless Storm – 3:56
  8. Suffocating Syndrome – 3:36
  9. Dehumanize – 3:47
  Album Length: 32:55

  Band Lineup:​
  Chris Brown - Vocals
  Devin Babcock - Guitar (lead)
  Jayde Penner - Guitar (rhythm)
  Bevin Booth - Drums
  Jaylen Elias - Bass

  More info: https://linktr.ee/devolverab​

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• MELLOWDEATH Interview

  Nov 14, 2025 ArmyOfOneTV 0 Comments

  

  Berlin-based duo MELLOWDEATH, formed by drummer Sara Neidorf (Sarattma, Mad Kate | The Tide, Hypnodrone Ensemble, ex-Brian Jonestown Massacre) and bassist Isabel Merten (No Chronicles), has been crafting their own sonic universe since 2017. Their distinctive blend of nightmare jazz - part cinematic unease, part haunted groove - has taken them across Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Poland, and Czechia. Now in 2025, MELLOWDEATH is set to release their long-awaited debut full-length, Mellowdeath, a mesmerizing album filled with ghost surf tones, doom-twang dirges, and hypnotic cinematic moods. Featuring an ensemble of guest musicians and recorded between Berlin and Philadelphia, the record is an otherworldly experience that challenges conventions and rewards repeat listens.

  We caught up with Sara and Isabel to discuss the origins of their sound, the making of their new album, and what’s next for the duo.

   

  
  
  

  1. MELLOWDEATH formed back in 2017 as a duo between Sara Neidorf and Isabel Merten. How did the two of you first connect, and what sparked the creation of this project?

  
  Sara Neidorf: We met when I saw Isabel performing with her other duo, No Chronicles, in like 2015. I was really seduced by the wonky, humorous, groove-heavy style of her playing and songwriting. I basically “courted” her musically, and she was reluctant/ reticent, but after running into each other again and urging her to jam, she eventually agreed, and the magic started there. It was really a singular kind of alchemy flowing between us from the get-go.

   

  2. Your sound has been described as “nightmare jazz” - a mix of cinematic, eerie, and playful moods. How did that style evolve, and what does that term mean to you personally?

  
  SN: It’s really hard to say. I think it had a lot to do with our playing styles, and the way we came together. I remember responding to the tone of her bass, her array of pedals and the jarring pace with which she’d switch between sounds and dynamics. It inspired a lot of spontaneity in my own playing, and I think a sort of trickster style became our home base.

   

  3. Your debut EP Deadly Stares received great acclaim for its originality. Looking back, how do you feel that release shaped the band’s identity moving into your full-length debut?

   

  SN: I think the EP laid the groundwork for a mixture of sinister, sneaky, and energetic.

   

  4. The upcoming album Mellowdeath seems to expand your sonic world even further - from ghost surf to doom-twang and beyond. What inspired this broader palette and the album’s overall atmosphere?

   

  SN: All the guest musicians who joined us for this release definitely contributed to the diversity of the album’s palette. I think it’s also true that as the two of us have grown, playing with other

  kinds of projects in different genres, it’s brought new elements into the Mellowdeath sound. 

  
  5. You brought in several guest musicians - including cello, trombone, synths, and theremin - to help shape this record. How did these collaborations influence the final sound of

  Mellowdeath?
  
  SN: I’m really excited by the ways that the guests have shaped the sound and tone. You can really hear their influence in the ways the songs differ from each other. They add a lot of shape and character, adding something but also accentuating the original sonic identities of the pieces. I was worried the songs would sound too disparate, but then in the end I think they’re quite cohesive and the differences are actually part of the album’s eclectic identity.

   

   

  

   

  6. The record was tracked in Berlin and mixed/mastered in Philadelphia. How did working across continents affect the creative or production process?

  
  SN: It wasn’t always easy, honestly. Sometimes communication took a while and schedules were hard to align. In the end, we managed and I’m pleased with the results. But I think in the future we might try a more condensed approach, working in person with (hopefully) the same engineer over a couple of weeks (instead of four years), really tying things together and wrapping up the project more efficiently. In any casen, Jan Oberg did a great job recording us, and Steve Roche was great at listening to our needs and adding grit and grime to our sound.

   

  7. You’ve mentioned that a stripped-down version of the album will also be released later, highlighting just the duo setup. What made you want to showcase both versions of the same material?

  
  SN: It’s hard to say when that version will be ready, because Isabel is handling the final mix and master of that version. We’d like to have the material out in this enhanced version (the main release), and in the duo version that will reflect our original lineup and be more representative of the live sound we usually deliver. I think some pieces are also very strong in their stripped-down form. It inspires a different modus of listening, paints a different kind of picture.

   

  8. The cover art by Chloe Grove is striking and mysterious. How does it connect with the themes or moods of the album?
  
  

  SN: Chloe Grove is an awesome artist who works in so many different styles. Very imaginative. These demon creatures are a motif that she explores in a lot of her screenprinted work, and when I saw them, I felt like– okay, she and Mellowdeath are both residents of the same psychic phantasmagoria. It just felt super aligned with the sinister, playful, nightmarish, funhouse vibe of our music. It was a really natural fit.

   

  9. You have a release show booked in Berlin and are planning more tour dates soon. What can fans expect from MELLOWDEATH’s live performances this time around?
  
  

  SN: Yes, we’ll play a release show (or possibly two) in Berlin in mid-December (currently shows are planned on the 11th and 13th. Write to us directly to find out details!). Marco Bianciardi will join us on guitar for a few tracks. In late January, we will also perform an original live score for the silent German expressionist classic, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. This is a new direction for us that I find really exciting. So, it could be that we’re getting more into the world of live scoring soon. And we also have enough material for a third album ready, so I hope we will plan the recording for that in early-mid 2026. In any case, more moody and adventurous sonic surprises are coming soon. Thanks for checking out our music and for the questions.
  
  
  

  Upcoming Release & Live Dates

   

  Mellowdeath will be released digitally on November 14th, 2025, with a cassette edition via Cruel Nature Records to follow.
  A stripped-down duo version of the album will arrive later, offering a raw, intimate look at the band’s core sound.

  
  Live: 12/11/2025 – 3xter, Berlin, DE (Album Release Show)

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