NARCOTIC WASTELAND with words of encouragement: “Never give up!!! Even if it seems impossible just put what time you can into it and you will see results!!” ~Dallas Toler-Wade

Interview by: Analaura of Eminent Proclivity Promotions.

Band: NARCOTIC WASTELAND

Genre: Metal

Style: Death metal

Origin: North Carolina, United States (2012)

Current tour: celebrating Dallas Toler-Wade's 50th birthday and 10 years of NARCOTIC WASTELAND.

Line up:

Dallas Toler-Wade - Vocals / Guitars, Joe Howard – Drums and Kenji Tsunami - Bass Guitars.

Conversant:

1. When is Dallas Toler Wade’s Birthday?

“My date of birth is June 6, 1974.”

2. When and where was the band founded or what year did it originate and by who?

“The band formed in 2012 by me (Dallas), Ed Rhone (guitar), and Chris Dupre (bass). We were all living in different places at the time, but Chris lived in our hometown of Fayetteville, NC.”

3. Where is the bands city now?

“We all live in different cities. It can be really hard to find likeminded people who can play the stuff. So very often with money bands now they all live apart.”

4. What Genre / Sub-genre would you classify yourselves as?

“I would say we are somewhere in the Death metal realm, but we also very much have Black and Thrash metal in our sound. Also, some punk influences as well so it's kind of all over the place!”

5. Who are some of the band’s influences?

“Our influences are pretty much anything with electric guitar and rocking drums. From classic Rock to super tech Death and everything in between!!”

Their message and identification for all:

6. Can you tell us about your paths and roads leading into sobriety/recovery?”

“Well, the bottom line is I am not entirely sober. I do enjoy drinking on occasion, and Marijuana. I just stay away from hard street drugs and pharmaceuticals as they are destroying our world. I am very glad I never got into any really bad drugs.”

7. How would you describe the music you typically create?

“I would describe our music as heavy musically and lyric wise. I really go for the rising bumps on the arms. I really like to create content that is heavy in emotion.”

8. Intimately, do your lyrics come from personal experiences?

“Yes, quite a bit of our lyrics come from personal experience. But also, I have been known to write a thing or two about true crime which is an ever-growing interest of mine.”

9. What is life on the road like for NARCOTIC WASTELAND?

“Well, it's no secret that life on the road can be tough on a person. So, I just try to keep the partying to a minimal and stay hydrated. We are a pretty laid-back bunch of dudes so we listen to music while we drive, or if we get a day off we normally just catch up on sleep and I may play some games and watch true crime.”

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Kicking ass on all stages:

10. Where all has the band performed?

“So far we have toured the US and Canada extensively, and Europe is on the horizon in 2025.”

11. What upcoming cities are you looking forward to performing at with the celebrating Dallas Toler Wade's 50th birthday and 10 years of NARCOTIC WASTELAND Tour?

“I am looking forward to all of them!!!! I feel extremely lucky to have health and the opportunity to travel and play my music for the crowds. It is truly an honor to get to do this for so many years.”

12. What kind of energy can we expect on stage at Haltom Theater in Haltom City, Texas?

“I typically give shows every bit of energy I have. It will be epic!!!!”

13. On stage, what would you say are your favorite songs to perform?

“Coastal Killings” is always a ripper live. “Keeping up with the Jones” is another. All of the newer stuff like “Victims of the Algorithm”, “Sex Lies DNA”, “Morality and the Wasp”, The Best Times Have Passed”; too many to list. All of them?”

Music itinerary:

14.. Can you tell me more about any recent or upcoming releases? (Single, EP, LP, CD, or video)

“We have been releasing singles over the past two years. And we have another one that is about to be released I am really excited about!!! I feel I am still improving as a writer and player and this new one coming out really showcases it!!! Also, at last we will release our 3rd album this year!!!”

15. What proper introduction (album, song, era) would you suggest I start with?

“I would say listen to our second album Delirium Tremens. It really showcases what the band is about and has many twists and turns along the way. It has anything from super frantic to crunchy and in the pocket. Not to say anything bad about the debut release, for a first album it's killer and has some songs on there we will always play live, but overall, it's not as refined. More of the garage band version of the sound if that makes any sense.”

Words of encouragement:

16. Is there any words of encouragement you would like to say to your fellow musicians coming on board the scene and/or to your fans?

“Never give up!!! Even if it seems impossible just put what time you can into it and you will see results!!”

Thank you NARCOTIC WASTELAND! See you June 13, 2024 at Haltom Theater!!

(Haltom City/Fort Worth Event Page link:

https://facebook.com/events/s/narcotic-wasteland-whore-of-be/782815903725220/)

Especially a huge thank you to everyone for reading! Hope you enjoyed it.

Analaura Hernandez from Eminent Proclivity Promotions

analaura@eminentnoise.com