NARCOTIC WASTELAND Drop New Single ‘Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse’, Currently on USA Tour w/ Visitant, Monochromatic Black, IATT & Yotuma

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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 https://orcd.co/fentanylzombieapocalypse

FENTANYL ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TOUR
Narcotic Wasteland – August 2026 Tour Dates, remainig shows
Select dates with support from Visitant, Monochromatic Black, IATT, and YOTUMA
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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

SALIVA Released New Album “Breaking Through” + Announce Co-Headline U.S. Tour with Drowning Pool

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Multi-platinum rock band Saliva have released their new album, Breaking Through, today via Judge & Jury Records. Alongside the album, the band has announced a co-headlining U.S. tour with Drowning Pool, marking a major milestone as they celebrate 25 years of their breakthrough era and the enduring legacy of the albums Every Six Seconds and Sinners.

At the heart of the release is the album’s title track, “Breaking Through,” a deeply personal anthem inspired by frontman Bobby Amaru’s journey to sobriety. Both the song and the album chronicle the difficult realities of addiction, mental health, grief, and self-discovery before ultimately arriving at hope and resilience. The accompanying music video reinforces these themes through the story of a man imprisoned by addiction as his life slowly slips away beyond the walls surrounding him.

Bobby Amaru shares, “’Breaking Through’ is a project about confronting adversity and finding the strength to move beyond it. I was deeply affected by the recent losses and hardships experienced throughout the music community, including Wayne Swinny, Ozzy Osbourne, Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit, and Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down. This album explores the weight of grief while refusing to surrender to it. Each song represents a uniquely different facet of loss, resilience, and healing, coming together to paint a powerful portrait of what it means to endure, persevere, and ultimately embrace the light.”

The album features collaborations with Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch, and Austin John Winkler, founder and former frontman of Hinder. Together, the songs reflect the belief that healing isn’t instantaneous, it is built one day, one decision, and one breakthrough at a time.

Breaking Through was produced by Bobby Amaru and Steve Perreira, with executive production from Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Skillet, Daughtry) and Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace. The acclaimed production team brings additional weight to an album that balances arena-ready hooks with raw emotional honesty, allowing Saliva’s most personal collection of songs to hit with both power and authenticity.

The release arrives as Saliva embarks on an exciting new chapter. Their upcoming co-headlining U.S. tour with Drowning Pool celebrates a catalog that has defined hard rock for over two decades while introducing fans to a record that reflects where the band stands today, honest, battle-tested, and stronger than ever.

Joint VIP experiences featuring both Drowning Pool and Saliva will also be available for fans looking to celebrate this milestone tour in an even bigger way. VIP packages including exclusive experiences and limited offerings will go on sale soon.

From the explosive energy that first made Saliva a staple of modern rock radio to the vulnerability found throughout Breaking Through, the band continues to prove why their music resonates across generations. 

Breaking Through is available now on all major streaming platforms via Judge & Jury Records.

Stream/ Bundles/ Merch: https://ffm.to/salivabreakingthrough

WATCH “Breaking Through”:

Tracklisting:

  1. Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts
  2. Cope
  3. Too Broke To Fix
  4. Breaking Through
  5. Sadistic Love
  6. Edge of a Knife
  7. Rivers
  8. Peace of Mind
  9. Fight of My Life
  10. Sin City Mistress
  11. Last Goodbye
  12. Weird
  13. Longshot

Saliva on Tour, remaining shows:

Aug 22, 2026: Cumberland, MD @Rock the Mountains
Aug 23, 2026: Lexington, MD @ The Rex Venue Drowning Pool and Saliva
Aug 29, 2026: Santa Fe, NM @ Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino
Sept 10, 2026: Ocean City, MD @ Ocean City Rock & Ride Saliva only
Sept 19, 2026: Grey, Louisiana @ HeroFest Drowning Pool, only
Sept 19, 2026: Hutchinson, KS @ Kansas State Fair Saliva only
Oct 2, 2026: Sacramento, CA @ AfterShock Drowning Pool only
Oct 3, 2026: Murrells Inlet, SC @ 3393 Hwy 17 Business Saliva only
Oct 8, 2026: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
Oct 9, 2026: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
Oct 10, 2026: Kyle, TX @ The Railhouse Bar
Oct 12, 2026: Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
Oct 13, 2026: Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios
Oct 15, 2026: Omaha, NE @ Barnato
Oct 16, 2026: Bloomington, IL @ Castle Theatre
Oct 17, 2026: Ormond Beach, FL @ Iron Horse Saloon
Oct 18, 2026: Kansasville, WI @ 1175’s
Oct 21, 2026: Chicago, IL @ West Chicago Social Club
Oct 22, 2026: Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel Concert Lounge
Oct 23, 2026: Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
Oct 25, 2026: Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s

Official dates: https://saliva.com/pages/tour

Saliva exploded onto the hard rock scene with anthems like “Click Click Boom” and “Your Disease,” the latter earning a Grammy nomination. Their major-label debut Every Six Seconds (2001) went double-platinum, followed by Back Into Your System (2002), which produced hits including “Always,” “Raise Up,” and “Rest In Pieces.” 

Since 2011, frontman Bobby Amaru has led the band through a new era with releases including Rise Up (2013), Love, Lies & Therapy (2016), 10 Lives (2018), Every Twenty Years EP (2021), and Revelation (2023). In 2023, the band suffered the devastating loss of founding guitarist Wayne Swinny, whose legacy continues to shape their music and live shows. Reflecting on his passing, Amaru shared, “This band meant more to Wayne than music itself, and he wanted us to continue in its current form.” 

In 2025, Saliva released Revelation: Retold via Judge & Jury Records, a deluxe reimagining of their 2023 album featuring guest vocals, unreleased tracks, and new takes on fan favorites, reinforcing the band’s resilience and continued evolution. Saliva is looking forward to supporting their 2026 Album Breaking Through with a string of appearances at events like Sturgis & Kansas’ State Fair as well as a fall co-headline tour with their friends in Drowning Pool.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Spotify – Instagram – Facebook – TikTok – YouTube – Judge and Jury Records

SYMETRIA Release New Single ‘XIII’ + Celebrate 10 Years with New EP & Expanding Tour Schedule

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Hard rock/metal band Symetria are turning the page on their next chapter with the release of “XIII” (Thirteen), the second single from their forthcoming EP All or Nothing, due out via Curtain Call Records. Following the overwhelmingly positive response to the EP’s lead single, “The Game,” Symetria return with a track that showcases the band’s signature blend of melody, rhythm, harmony, soaring guitar leads, and thunderous intensity.

“XIII” (Thirteen) finds Symetria pushing their sound forward while maintaining the raw energy and musicianship that have defined the band throughout their journey. The track weaves together intricate melodies, driving rhythms, powerful instrumentation, and an engaging lyrical presentation, delivering a dynamic hard rock/metal experience built for both the headphones and the live stage.

“‘XIII’ isn’t just a song, it’s a celebration, a gift, a tribute if you will to all the bands and artists who paved the way for heavy music from the beginning.  We, as a band, don’t do covers.  We write music.  When the idea of paying tribute or homage to our predecessors came along it was never about who’s song to cover, or what band to tribute.  That’s not our style.  We’re artists.  We create.  So we decided to pay tribute to those who we look up to, thank them for what they did, who they are, the risks they took, and the music they created that inspired us and so many others to start out on this journey in music for ourselves by writing a song about it.  Honestly, what better way is there to truly pay tribute to a legend than to write a song about them, about the music, and maybe a little bit about what it meant to us. A song that will live forever in tribute to them just as the music they created will,” shares the band.

Recorded at SoundMine Studio in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, “XIII” was produced and mixed by acclaimed producer Dan Malsch, whose work helps capture the power, dynamics, and expansive sonic character of Symetria’s latest material.

The release arrives during a significant milestone for Symetria, as the band celebrates 10 years of creating music, performing live, and continuing to evolve their sound. With All or Nothing on the horizon, the band is showing no signs of slowing down, instead, they are expanding their reach with an increasingly ambitious touring schedule and plans to bring their music to audiences around the world.

Tonight at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, Symetria is in the company of an impressive list of local and national talent selected to support the Coal Region Music Fest. This is an event put on annually to raise funds and awareness to the local veterans support agencies in the region.

Then comes a huge road trip out to Bloomville, Ohio, where Symetria gets to stretch their legs for the Smoking Cole’s Bike Rally an 8 Day event where the band lands themselves a Saturday night slot opening for the legendary Lita Ford. After that run of 4 shows Symetria makes their first appearance in Allentown PA in 8 years at the Allentown Arts Gallery.

The band then wraps up it’s current schedule with their 2nd straight appearance on B’N’R fest Saturday November 7th in Birdsboro PA a local Reading area music festival that brings together some of the longest running local and regional acts in the eastern PA music scene. The band has plans in the works to tour for the first time with intentions of late summer or fall of 2027.

Following the release of “XIII,” Symetria is also preparing an airplay campaign launching in the coming months, designed to further amplify the EP and introduce the band’s music to new listeners while supporting their growing live presence.

The momentum surrounding All or Nothing has also sparked an obvious question: How much more music does Symetria have in the vault, and how soon will they be back in the studio? With the band continuing to write, perform, and build on the response to their latest releases, fans may not have to wait long to find out.

With 10 years behind them and an entirely new chapter ahead, Symetria are proving that All or Nothing isn’t just the title of their upcoming EP, it’s a statement of intent.

Along with the new single, Symetria has launched an official website that you can find at :  http://symetria.band

“XIII” (Thirteen) is available now via Curtain Call Records.

STREAM “XIII”: https://orcd.co/mjp3bnd

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Instagram – Facebook – TikTok – YouTube

BADSQUATCH Releases New Single + Video ‘Nakupenda’

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The continuously polarizing artist known as BADSQUATCH offers up the fourth single from his debut album, a fourteen-track double EP that he refers to as a mental health piece. The dark and light contrasts that have been present in the first releases by this new creative are even more present as this song “Nakupenda” almost seems to come from a completely different world as the previous single.

Following up that last tune about soul-crushing heartbreak wrought with heavy guitars and blistering vocals, the new song “Nakupenda” does a complete turnaround, opening with sounds of a babbling brook followed by slow and beautifully methodical acoustic chords that lead into BADSQUATCH’s soft, yet warm and inviting vocals. The name of the song, the phrase for “I love you” in Swahili, is confirmed to be a kind of title-track of the I LUV YOU side of the album, but it is also a nod to the African-inspired percussion instrumentation and lyrical themes of flowing with the river toward the ocean, mentioned by the artist to be further inspired by stories of the Nile River.

In this song, these lyrical themes set this single even further apart from the rest of his recent releases, speaking with an air of wisdom that can only come from somebody that has experience with not just pain and suffering, but also the coming to terms with it, the process of ‘healing’, and moving forward in life. Utilizing metaphors and thought-provoking lines alluding toward a search for peace, the themes of the song directly match the very calm, inviting, and disarming instrumentation delivered to us.

With this acoustic single, BADSQUATCH has now shown us four completely different looks as an artist: first an industrial anthem about self-loathing, followed by an 80’s dance/workout song about moving your body, and most recently, a gritty and gut-wrenching song painting a picture of the moment your heart breaks. Now, we get to experience this acoustic adventure down a river of gratitude and healing. It seems whatever BADSQUATCH has for us next, like Sasquatch legend, is a total mystery.

STREAM “Nakupenda” HERE

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Thurs. August 20th @ Culinary Dropout in Omaha, NE
Sat. August 22nd @ Fisher Cove Lake in Silver Creek, NE
Fri. August 28th @ Hurrdat Sports Bar in Gretna, NE
Sat. August 29th @ The Weekend Lakeside Bar & Grill in Ashland, NE
Thurs. November 5th @ 1867 in Lincoln, NE w/ With A Vengeance (Tommy Vext)

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Instagram – Facebook – TikTok – YouTube

Lithuanian JUODVARNIS Return with New Live Video ‘Dvasios Ligos’

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Lithuanian progressive metal force JUODVARNIS return to the spotlight in a new live video released by KILKIM ŽAIBU, capturing the band’s powerful performance at this year’s festival in Lithuania.

The footage was produced by the KILKIM ŽAIBU festival and has now been premiered on the festival’s official YouTube channel, offering fans a chance to experience one of the standout performances from KILKIM ŽAIBU XXVI.

JUODVARNIS performed on Thursday, June 25, the opening day of the festival, appearing among the main acts on the Pikuolis stage. Their performance happened just before the legendary Swiss industrial black metal veterans SAMAEL took the stage. Playing in front of a huge festival crowd, JUODVARNIS delivered a set centered around material from their latest album, Tėkmės.

The newly released video features “Dvasios Ligos” the opening track of Tėkmės, which was released on January 23, 2026. The song showcases the band’s characteristic blend of progressive metal, blackened intensity and atmospheric, constantly shifting arrangements.

The new video is part of KILKIM ŽAIBU’s own effort to document and share the performances that defined this year’s festival. The professionally produced footage captures both the intensity of JUODVARNIS’ performance and the scale of the audience gathered for the band’s late-evening set.

For JUODVARNIS, the KILKIM ŽAIBU appearance marked one of the first major opportunities to bring Tėkmės to a large festival audience following the album’s release earlier this year.

About Juodvarnis:
Juodvarnis is a Lithuanian metal powerhouse blending elements of dark, death, black, and progressive metal to create a sound that is both brutal and introspective. With their poetic lyrics, cinematic visuals, and dynamic compositions, Juodvarnis continues to push the boundaries of the genre.

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

50 Years Of Punk – JOHNNY THUNDERS Is Gonna Burn Out Your Brain

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It’s 50 years since punk rock first arose from the streets of London to mortify great swathes of polite British society.  50 years since The Damned released their debut single, “New Rose,” in October 1976.  And 50 years since Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers stepped out of New York legend, and flew into London to tour with the Sex Pistols.

That tour largely fell apart in the aftermath of the Pistols’ profanity-laden live TV interview at the beginning of December, 1976 – up and down the country, outraged councils banned the band from ever setting foot in their local venues, and they meant it as well.  Gigs were canceled, protestors protested… ah, happy days.

The Heartbreakers themselves were not heartbroken. Already they had seen and heard enough to know that the UK was the perfect base for operations.  Long before the ill-fated Anarchy tour, the British music press had been documenting their development, even as the American media all but ignored them.

The band did return to New York occasionally, though, and one of the greatest live recordings in Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers’ catalog emerged from one such moment, a frantic guest-star packed appearance at the Village Gate in New York City, in August 1977 – right around the same time as Elvis Presley died, and just a couple of days after Johnny Thunders got married.

Fiery, frenzied, a non-stop shock of pure punk slash and burn, those Village Gate shows, guitarist Walter Lure recalled, “were truly the peak of the Heartbreakers—particularly the second and third nights. For some reason, none of us had scored before the first show, so we loaded up on Billy [Rath, bassist]’s speed beforehand. We also blew out the PA on the first night. We learned our lesson and doubled our efforts to pick up some junk the next day.

“Periodically, or so I’ve heard, different elements of the Village Gate audience would break into their own bellowed response to Presley’s passing, but I can’t say it affected us. We just enjoyed playing for a huge hometown crowd… they must have been educated during the six months we went away. 

“They even danced to us there!  Pogo dancing!  We looked out and there they all were, jumping up and down, really up. There’s a live album out that was recorded at the Gate, and it’s really one of our better shows.”

Could there be a more trustworthy recommendation?

With special guests Robert Gordon and Thunders’ fellow New York Doll Sylvain Sylvain making appearances, LAMF – Live at the Village Gate 1977 is available on both CD in a deluxe mini LP gatefold sleeve, and on gorgeous opaque pink vinyl!

Meanwhile, punk’s 50 year celebration charges on, and Cleopatra Records joins the party with a catalog brimming with first wave punk rock giants. 

From The Damned to the Dickies, and ex-Runaway Cherie Currie to the Dead Boys;  from The Members and The Vibrators to 999, and The Skids, brilliant new releases and precious archive treasures alike have lit up the shelves, and every month through 2026, Cleopatra Records will be spotlighting a fresh classic from the catalog.

 Last time around it was Eater’s tribute to the first months of UK punk. Next month… hmm.  Wait and see.  But this month, we raise a glass to Johnny Thunder’s and the Heartbreakers, not only for what they did back then, but also for the fact that their influence continues to twist minds and corrupt should, and kick out some of the most exciting rock’n’roll of this, or any other era.

And look out for some more very special Johnny Thunders/Dolls releases from Cleopatra soon!

CD/VINYL: https://cleorecs.com/products/johnny-thunders-the-heartbreakers-l-a-m-f-live-at-the-village-gate-1977-cd

Track listing

1. Chinese Rocks
2. Pirate Love
3. Get Off The Phone
4. All By Myself
5. Let Go
6. Can’t Keep My Eyes On You
7. Chatterbox
8. One Track Mind
9. Take A Chance With Me
10. Born Too Loose
11. Boppin’ The Blues
12. Do You Love Me
13. I Wanna Be Loved