Narcotic Self is a heavy metal staple of Midwest Music. Influences ranging from such bands as Slipknot, Lamb of God, PanterA, and Slayer to hard rock bands like Alice in Chains, Nirvana, NIN, Faith No More and many others. Narcotic has opened for a long list of high profile bands Such as Rob Zombie, Lamb of God, Exodus, Light the Torch, Havok, and many others. The band has also won multiple contests, and has been featured/endorsed by such companies like Dean Guitars, Peavey Amps, Joey Sturgis Tones, Toontrack and Smoking Ace Cases. Now with a renewed and refreshed sound, NS is releasing new music.