Horror Punk Icon WEDNESDAY 13 to Release Ninth Studio Album, Horrifier, on October 7, 2022 via Napalm Records
10th August 2022Heavy horror punk icon WEDNESDAY 13 has slithered his way to the top of the horrendous heights of rock, punk and metal with his electrifying solo music and as frontman of renowned horror punk supergroup Murderdolls, amassing a colossal cult-following along the way. On October 7, 2022, the undisputed harbinger of metal horror returns, following up on 2019âs acclaimed Necrophaze (#2 US Heatseekers) with Horrifier â a brand new slathering of 11Â terrifyingly grim and groovy anthems to get blood pumping and brains melting!
Showcasing a blend of styles plucked from the bandâs 20-year career, Horrifier weaves an underlying sonic thread reminiscent of WEDNESDAY 13âs roots â a raucous blend of ballistic metal and macabre heavy rock thatâll have new and diehard fans alike ascending from the depths. As always, various tracks on the album are inspired by classic horror flicks, this time circling cult-favorite slasher John Carpenterâs Halloween and the iconic Christine supernatural thrillers.
Today, get a first listen to Horrifier with the album’s first single, “You’re so Hideous”, out now and accompanied by an Exorcist inspired official music video! The track stuns with danceable 90s sonic flavor, a sing-a-long chorus and an unforgettable lead riff that is sure to be heard at venues this fall!
WEDNESDAY 13 says about “You’re so Hideous”:
â’Youâre so Hideous’ is such a catchy track and itâs one of the very first ones I wrote for the album. Lyrically, itâs a modern day Medusa story⊠Beware the stare into her eyes. The music video was of course inspired by the Exorcist film and was a lot of fun recreating that.”
WEDNESDAY 13âs ninth full-length album kicks off with eerie introductory track âSeveredâ before careening into one of the bandâs heaviest songs ever recorded, the massive, slow and low âInsides Outâ, accented by hair-raising guitar leads and slithering vocals. The aggressive, industrial-edged âExhume and Devourâ and warning sing-a-long single âYouâre so Hideousâ pick up the pace with danceable 90s sonic vigor, while surefire hit âGood Day to Be a Bad Guyâ aces the pure horror punk spirit of Murderdolls as a downright blissful tongue-in-cheek earworm thatâll seep into the listenerâs head on repeat. John CarpenterâsHalloween inspired anthem âReturn to Haddonfieldâ convinces with marching gang vocals and a searing metallic guitar solo before the pace picks up again on fast-riffing, mosh-ready title track âHorrifierâ. Southern-fried metal tinged âHell Is Comingâ is one of the albumâs best displays of stylistic versatility, accented by an impressively commanding vocal performance while pumping out a thrash-worthy breakdown and blues rock solo. âHalfway to the Graveâ sees the band echoing 80s flavor accented by memorable leads and imploring lyrics before leading into the charging Christine themed album standout âChristine: Fury in the Nightâ, featuring pounding drums, an unforgettable hook and a transfixing guitar lead that quite literally drives. Horrifier closes with its most heartfelt track, âThe Other Sideâ â a personal ode WEDNESDAY 13 penned about the sudden loss of his mother, as well as former Murderdolls bandmate Joey Jordison â but that also shines as a vital anthem made further pertinent after recent years of intense worldwide loss and reflection.
Horrifier was produced and recorded by WEDNESDAY 13 with mixing and mastering by Brent Clawson, and features stunning album artwork by Jonny Bush. A dynamic journey into the 20-year career-spanning sound of WEDNESDAY 13, Horrifier revitalizes with something for every listener to latch onto â boasting intensely fun horror punk energy with gruesome metallic attitude!
WEDNESDAY 13 offers about Horrifier:
“The last three releases have seen the band explore new ground with heavier songs, drums, and vocals. Coming out of the Covid crisis, I promised I would not release a sad, depressing record. I wanted to make a fun, horror themed rock record that would be reminiscent of the first few WEDNESDAY 13 records. The new album is a fun, fast-paced, thriller!”
Pre-Order Horrifier HERE:
Horrifier track listing:
1. Severed
2. Insides Out
3. Exhume and Devour
4. You’re so Hideous
5. Good Day to Be a Bad Guy
6. Return to Haddonfield
7. Horrifier
8. Hell Is Coming
9. Halfway to the Grave
10. Christine: Fury in the Night
11. The Other Side
Horrifier is available for pre-order in the following formats:
-1-CD Digisleeve
-1-LP Gatefold BLACK
-1-CD Digisleeve + Shirt – Napalm RoW Mailorder Only
-1-LP Gatefold SPLATTER RED/WHITE/BLACK w/ Ouija Board incl. Planchette – Napalm Mailorder Only, limited to 500 worldwide
-Digital Album
WEDNESDAY 13 will thrill audiences across North America on his â20 Years Of Fearâ tour this fall, featuring a career spanning setlist! Beginning September 4 in Los Angeles, CA, the tour will run across the United States and Canada for nearly two months, coming to an end back in Anaheim, CA on October 23. Tickets and VIP experiences are on sale now!
WEDNESDAY 13âs â20 Years Of Fearâ Tour, Second Leg:
9/4/2022 – Los Angeles, CA – Rainbow Labor Day PartyÂ
9/7/2022 – El Paso, TX – Rock HouseÂ
9/8/2022 – Lubbock, TX – Jakeâs Sports CafeÂ
9/9/2022 – Oklahoma City, OK – Whiskey NightsÂ
9/10/2022 – Ft. Smith, AR – Temple Live/Sphinx ClubÂ
9/11/2022 – St. Louis, MO – Red FlagÂ
9/13/2022 – Indianapolis, IN – Emerson TheaterÂ
9/14/2022 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverfront LiveÂ
9/16/2022 – Charlotte, NC – Amos SouthendÂ
9/17/2022 – Knoxville, TN – The ConcourseÂ
9/18/2022 – Greenville, SC – Radio RoomÂ
9/20/2022 – Richmond, VA – Canal ClubÂ
9/21/2022 – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27Â
9/22/2022 – Baltimore, MD – SoundstageÂ
9/23/2022 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonair Music HallÂ
9/24/2022 – Mechanicsburg, PA – LovedraftsÂ
9/25/2022 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman LiteÂ
9/26/2022 – Philadelphia, PA – MilkboyÂ
9/29/2022 – Atlantic City, NJ – BourneÂ
9/30/2022 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn MeadowsÂ
10/1/2022 – Albany, NY – Empire UndergroundÂ
10/3/2022 – Boston, MA – SoniaÂ
10/4/2022 – Montreal, QC – Foufounes ElectriquesÂ
10/5/2022 – Quebec City, QC – Lâanti Bar & SpectaclesÂ
10/6/2022 – Ottawa, ON – Brass MonkeyÂ
10/7/2022 – Toronto, ON – RockpileÂ
10/9/2022 – Westland, MI – Token LoungeÂ
10/11/2022 – Cleveland, OH – Masonic Asylum RoomÂ
10/12/2022 – Chicago, IL – WC Social ClubÂ
10/14/2022 – Des Moines, IA – LeftyâsÂ
10/15/2022 – Lincoln, NE – Royal GroveÂ
10/16/2022 – Wichita, KS – Temple Live AnnexÂ
10/17/2022 – Fort Worth, TX – Rail ClubÂ
10/18/2022 – San Antonio, TX – Paper TigerÂ
10/20/2022 – Tucson, AZ – The RockÂ
10/21/2022 – Las Vegas, NV – Countâs VampâdÂ
10/22/2022 – Palmdale CA -Transplant Brewing Co
10/23/2022 – Anaheim, CA – The Parish @ House Of Blues
After the â20 Years Of Fearâ North American headline tour, WEDNESDAY 13 will go on to join Ministry on their Moral Hygiene Europe Tour, also featuring support from The 69 Eyes. See below for all European dates:
WEDNESDAY 13 European tour dates with Ministry & The 69 Eyes:
10/28/2022 – Germany Dortmund – FZW
10/30/2022 – Netherlands Tilburg – 013
10/31/2022 – Germany Frankfurt – Batschkapp
11/2/2022 – England London – o2 Shepherdâs Bush Empire
11/3/2022 – Scotland Glasgow – SWG3 TV Studio
11/4/2022 – Ireland Dublin – National Stadium
11/5/2022 – Birmingham UK –Â Asylum – Co-headline with WEDNESDAY 13Â and The 69 Eyes only
11/7/2022 – France Paris – ElysĂ©e Montmartre
11/8/2022 – France Rennes – Antipode
11/9/2022 – Spain Bilbao – Santana 27Â
11/11/2022 – Spain Madrid – But
11/12/2022 – Spain Murcia – Gamma
11/13/2022 – Spain Barcelona – Razzmatazz
11/14/2022 – France Lyon – Transbordeur
11/16/2022 – Switzerland ZĂŒrich – Komplex
11/17/2022 – Germany MĂŒnchen – Muffathalle
11/18/2022 – Italy Milan – Fabrique
11/19/2022 – Slovenia Ljubljana – Kino Ć iĆĄkaÂ
11/21/2022 – Hungary Budapest – Barba Negra
11/22/2022 – Czech Rep Prague – Forum Karlin
11/13/2022 – Poland Warsaw – Progresja
11/24/2022 – Germany Berlin – HuxleysÂ
11/26/2022 – Germany Hamburg – Gruenspan
11/27/2022 – Denmark Roskilde – Gimle
11/28/2022 – Norway Oslo – Rockefeller
11/29/2022 – Sweden Stockholm – FĂ„llan
12/1/2022 – Finland Helsinki – Black Box
WEDNESDAY 13 is:
Wednesday 13 – vocals
Roman Surman – lead guitar
Jack Tankersley – guitar
Troy Doebbler – bass
Mike Dupke – drums
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