The theatrical titans of the UK rock and metal scene, WARD XVI, are back and bigger than ever. The band are gearing up for the release of their jaw-dropping third album, Id3ntity, arriving Friday 11th July via
Earache Records. But first, fans will be treated to a new single and video, At The Window, out now. Watch the video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-miEHGRE54 , and listen to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iB6Fms5mWFqlK0vJi07of .
Hailing from the North West of England, WARD XVI have earned their stripes through a unique fusion of haunting storytelling, macabre theatre, and blistering hard rock. On stage, they channel the nightmarish journey of a female serial killer (Psychoberrie) with a full sensory experience that’s as chilling as it is unforgettable. Drawing creative power from legendary icons like Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper, and blending it with modern energy from Ghost and Skindred, WARD XVI have cemented themselves as a force to be reckoned with – equally at home in club venues, iconic stages like The Roundhouse, and major festivals such as Bloodstock.
Following the critical success of their last album, Metamorphosis, and with past singles, Blood Is The New Black, and, We Are Legion, both premiered on Kerrang! Radio and topping charts at Primordial Radio, the band now charge forward into the final act of their trilogy with Id3ntity.
With the stunning, At The Window, out now, plus a host of UK live dates and festival appearances, WARD XVI’s reign of theatrical terror and sonic brilliance continues to rise.
WARD XVI live this October:
Saturday 18th – Hidden, Dundee
Sunday 19th – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
Monday – 20th The Cluny, Newcastle
Tuesday 21st – Yardbird, Grimsby
Wednesday 22nd – Nighttrain, Bradford
Thursday 23rd – O’Rileys, Hull
Friday 24th – Firebug, Leicester
Saturday 25th – Brickmakers, Norwich
Sunday 26th – Cart & Horses, London
Monday 27th – Levels, Swindon
Tuesday 28th – The Cobblestones, Bridgwater
Wednesday 29th – The Bunkhouse, Swansea
Thursday 30th – The Station, Cannock
Friday 31st – Blitz, Preston.
| WARD XVI Album launch with Red Method at Manchester Academy 2 on Friday 25th July
For details and tickets, see: https://www.manchesteracademy.net/order/tickets/13376508/ward-xvi-id3ntity-manchester-academy-2-2025-07-25-19-30-00 |
Track listing:
1. Regeneration
2. Into The Wilderness
3. What’s In The Box?
4. Macabaret
5. Interlude
6. Blood Is The New Black
7. At The Window;
8. I Spit On Your Grave
9. Interlude 2
10. Darkest Desire
11. Amoeba Of Madness
12. Interlude 3
13. We Are Legion.
See: https://earache.com/collections/ward-xvi , https://earache.lnk.to/IDENTITY
WARD XVI are: Psychoberrie- vocals, programming, keyboards/ synth; Doktor Von Stottenstein- guitars, vocals; Wolfy Huntsman- bass, vocals; Bam Bam Bedlam- drums; Rico Rameres- vocals / theatrics; Nurse Betty- theatrics.
