Dallas Toler-Wade (ex-Nile) Leads Narcotic Wasteland Through “Annihilation of the Wasteland” Tour


Founded by Dallas Toler-Wade (ex-Nile), Narcotic Wasteland has carved its own path with a relentless mix of technical precision and unflinching heaviness. The band is currently wrapping up their “Annihilation of the Wasteland” U.S. Tour.

Keefy caught up with Dallas to reflect on the band’s journey, the vision behind Narcotic Wasteland, and what fans can expect from their first European shows this Fall. With blistering riffs, crushing grooves, and thought-provoking lyrics, the band continues to prove why they’re one of the most vital acts in extreme metal.Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Dying Fetus – Cradle of Filth – Fleshgod Apocalypse – Ne Obliviscaris and More at The Wiltern Theatre


The Chaos and Carnage Tour hit Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre for its second night of metal and madness while on their one-month North American tour. An incredible lineup featuring Dying Fetus, Cradle of Filth, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Ne Obliviscaris, along with Undeath, Vomit Forth, and Corpse Pile to create an unforgettably epic sold out night. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Dormant Ordeal – Tooth And Nail


When it comes to Death Metal, Polish duo Dormant Ordeal have all the trappings of a colossal contender within the scene.

Tech Death tendencies, groovy vocal lines, venomous guitar tones, sizzling percussion. They have it all and then some.Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Vulvectomy – Aberrant Vaginal Gestation



The Italian band Vulvectomy is back at it with their unique brand of death metal on the new cut Aberrant Vaginal Gestation out on Comatose Music. Of course, anyone who picks up this cut will notice the gore/brutality elements in everything from the art to the song titles. Do not be fooled though there is much to be had sonically once we dive into the actual music. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Cytotoxin – Biographyte


Cytotoxin have well and truly embraced the Chernobyl disaster as impetus for what they term Nuclear Death Metal, and their latest foray, Biographyte (Self-Released) is yet another gruelling installment, for better and worse.Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Cannibal Corpse – Municipal Waste – Immolation – Schizophrenia Live at Victoria Warehouse


Despite an ungodly early 5:30 doors Belgium Death/Trash collective Schizophrenia are met with a packed room as the Manchester crowd swarm Victoria Warehouse for a night of promised chaos. The thrashy death onslaught that Schizophrenia produce is a pummeling start to the evening for sure, perfect for ridding the lingering aches of a long work week with plenty of fist pumping and head banging.Continue reading


5 MINUTE REVIEW: The Black Dahlia Murder – “Servitude”


Check out our review of the new album from The Black Dahlia Murder – “Servitude” coming soon from Metal Blade Records.Continue reading