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NARCOTIC WASTELAND – Announces Praise the Beast North American Tour 2026 with BELPHEGOR, INCANTATION, HATE

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on November 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

+ Narcotic Wasteland Headlining EU Tour Dates Nov-Dec 2025

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.

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.

“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.

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.

Music Video – Introspective Nightmares: https://youtu.be/jOBq_a4bFGs

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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

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

Narcotic Wasteland has carved out its place as a dominant force in the modern metal scene. 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.

Behind the kit, Joseph Howard delivers a relentless barrage of power and accuracy, propelling the band’s crushing rhythms with thunderous authority.

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.

Together, Dallas, Joseph, and Kenji form a unit that is both unstoppable and uncompromising, captivating audiences with explosive performances and boundary-pushing compositions.

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

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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JOEL HOEKSTRA’S 13 – New Studio Album, From The Fade, Releases On February 27, 2026

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock guitarists, hard rock music, hard rock news, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Frontiers Music Srl:

Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) is pleased to announce the release of the fourth album of his solo project Joel Hoekstra’s 13, titled From The Fade and out on February 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. 

This is more than just a studio project; it’s a statement of intent from one of rock’s most respected guitarists and his band of world-class collaborators.

Joel commented: “The songs were built from the guitar riffs up.  Most of the riffs were written during the time I was filling in with Accept, so there is a heavier edge to this album overall.  That being said, the album still would be more accurately described as melodic hard rock, not straight-up metal”.

“As always with the Joel Hoekstra’s 13 albums, I wrote the style of music that inspired me to pick up the guitar and tried to focus on SONGS for you to enjoy, not overly self-indulgent guitar solos”, he continued. “HUGE thanks to Vinny Appice, Tony Franklin, Derek Sherinian, Girish Pradhan and Jeff Scott Soto for bringing the songs to life!  I hope you all enjoy ‘From The Fade’ as much as I enjoyed making it!”

New York guitarist Joel Hoekstra currently plays for Trans Siberian Orchestra.  Joel is also well-known for his work with: Whitesnake, Cher, Night Ranger, the Broadway show Rock of Ages, his fill in work with Foreigner, Accept, his annual sets on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, recording projects like Revolution Saints, Iconic, viral collaboration videos with the likes of Dino Jelusick, Arnel Pineda, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan and his acoustic shows with Brandon Gibbs.  

Exhibiting a knack for music education, he has also been a frequent columnist for Guitar World Magazine, taught at Musician’s Institute, Rockstars of Tomorrow, Guitar Workshop Plus and often been a counselor at Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp.  

Over the years, Joel has released three instrumental solo albums and three critically acclaimed albums with his side project Joel Hoekstra’s 13. Most recently, he was the guest guitarist on Dancing with the Stars (Hair Metal Episode) and played with Cher at her Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction and the SNL 50 Homecoming Concert.

TRACK-LIST:

1. You Can Give 
2. The Fall 
3. Lifeline 
4. Will You Remember Me 
5. Misunderstood 
6. Start to Fight 
7. All I’d Do 
8. Free To Be 
9. The End Of Me 
10. Quite The Ride

LINEUP:

Joel Hoekstra – guitars
Girish Pradhan – lead vocals
Vinny Appice – drums
Tony Franklin – bass
Derek Sherinian – keyboards 
Jeff Scott Soto – backing vocals

More info: https://www.frontiers.it/index.php

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