Dallas Toler-Wade of Narcotic Wasteland and former Nile recently joined The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio for an in-depth interview covering everything from the upcoming Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour to artificial intelligence, the future of death metal, physical media, songwriting, and the band’s next chapter.
Among the interview’s standout moments, Dallas shared his thoughts on AI-generated music and artwork, making it clear where he stands.
On AI:
“I think what we do is much more interesting than just plugging in a bunch of stuff… You’ll never see me using it.”
While acknowledging AI may have practical applications, Dallas emphasized that genuine creativity will always come from musicians and artists.
He also discussed why he believes heavy metal has always been a home for difficult conversations.
On controversial subject matter in metal:
“As a band or an artist, I think you should be able to do whatever the hell you want.”
The conversation also explored the inspiration behind the upcoming Fentanyl Zombie Apocalypse Tour, the band’s upcoming single, plans for a new full-length album, Dallas’ longtime partnership with Solar Guitars, the continued importance of physical media, and why he believes death metal is stronger today than many people realize.
On the current state of death metal:
“I’m really surprised at how strong it’s still going… Cannibal Corpse are playing massive places.”
The interview also takes a deep dive into Dallas’ musical roots, discussing influences including Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metal Church, Bolt Thrower, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, and many more.
Watch, listen, and read:
Full Interview (YouTube):
Full Show (Mixcloud):
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VobJh7n94y3reGq7MWXv0?si=47b26fdd33aa4fc3
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