Narcotic Wasteland

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Dallas Toler-Wade’s musical journey began around age five or six, when he discovered chords on an electric keyboard and tried singing along. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Bolt Thrower, War Master D.R.I., Dealing With It Sanctuary, Refuge Denied I chose these albums because each captures a different side of heavy music: Sanctuary’s razor-sharp intensity, D.R.I.’s raw punk-rock energy, and Bolt Thrower’s crushing weight. Their riffs, vocals, and atmosphere move me to the core. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Bleed and Swell” I chose “Bleed and Swell” because the music perfectly captures the lyrics’ portrayal of watching someone self-destruct. Its intensity and atmosphere make that sense of helplessness feel painfully real.