Wednesday 13 has announced a fall 2023 U.S. headline tour to celebrate 21 years of his former band, Murderdolls. On the "Wednesday 13 Performs Murderdolls" tour, Wednesday and his current band, which features Murderdolls alumni Roman Surman and Jack Tankersley, will perform a full set of Murderdolls songs, taken from the band’s 2002 debut album, "Beyond the Valley... Continue Reading →
‘I’ll salt the earth in a crimson blaze’ … Live Metal’s best of 2022
By Greg Maki And just like that, we’ve come to the end of another year. And as always—if you know where to look and keep an open mind—2022 was filled with plenty of good to great releases in metal and hard rock. Here are the best of what made it to my ears in the... Continue Reading →
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Photos by Greg Maki
Wednesday 13 shares video for ‘Good Day to Be a Bad Guy’ from new album ‘Horrifier’
Wednesday 13 has released a video for the song "Good Day to Be a Bad Guy" from his new album "Horrifier" (Oct. 7, 2022, Napalm Records; order here). The new video follows the first single "You're so Hideous" and one of his heaviest outputs yet, "Insides Out." "'Good Day to Be a Bad Guy' is one... Continue Reading →
LIVE RECAP: Wednesday 13 – 09/22/22 – Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, Maryland
LIVE PHOTOS—By Greg Maki—The crowd was on the small side for Wednesday 13 on a Thursday night in Baltimore, but those who were there were treated to an exceptional, career-spanning performance from the one and only Duke of Spook. With no theatrics beyond the band members’ makeup and a few minor costume changes, the focus... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Wednesday 13 – 09/22/22 – Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, Maryland
Photos by Greg Maki
Acey Slade, Wednesday 13 explain their positions on Murderdolls anniversary activities
Acey Slade, who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Murderdolls' debut album "Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls" with fellow former member Eric Griffin, has shared an additional statement on his intentions. Slade and Griffin, who were members of the band from 2002 to 2004 but did not perform on the album, are taking... Continue Reading →
Acey Slade and Eric Griffin to celebrate Murderdolls anniversary; Wednesday 13 responds
Aug. 20, 2022, marked the 20th anniversary of the release of “Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls,” the first album by horror punk band Murderdolls. To celebrate this milestone, guitarist Acey Slade and bassist Eric Griffin will stage a special event in conjunction with the Silver Scream Con on Sunday, Aug. 28. Wednesday 13 has responded,... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 13 to release new album ‘Horrifier’ on Oct. 7
Heavy horror punk icon Wednesday 13 will release the new album "Horrifier" on Oct. 7, 2022, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders are available here. Get a first of the album with its first single, "You're So Hideous," out now and accompanied by an "Exorcist"-inspired official music video. “'You’re so Hideous' is such a catchy track and it’s one of... Continue Reading →
Wednesday 13 announces second leg of 2022 North American headline tour
Wednesday 13 has announced the second leg of his 2022 North American "20 Years of Fear" tour. Featuring a career-spanning set list, the tour will kick off on Sept. 5 in Los Angeles, California, then run across the United States and Canada and back before ending on Oct. 22 in Anaheim, California. Tickets and VIP... Continue Reading →