The resurrection of WARD XVI is in full flow as the theatrical metal collective are set to release their explosive new album, Id3ntity, which drops on Friday, July 11th via Earache Records.
The alluring six-piece will first unleash their enticing new single and video, “We Are Legion”, arriving on Friday, May 23rd.
WARD XVI have also just announced an extensive UK Autumn tour, bringing their theatrical horror show to venues across the nation. For tickets and details, visit wardxvi.com/tour-dates.
THE PSYCHOBERRIE SAGA CONTINUES
Flamboyant shock rockers WARD XVI, based in the North West of England, have already built a substantial reputation for their enthralling performances that combine spellbinding imagery with a haunting narrative. The grisly crew portray the tale of a female serial killer, Psychoberrie, bringing her story to life through a distinctive blend of drama, music, and theatre.
Armed with an intense drive to push artistic boundaries, WARD XVI draw from heavyweights such as Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper, to modern titans like Ghost and Skindred. They’ve established themselves as a formidable act in the rock and metal scene, equally skilled at bringing their theatrical stage show to intimate club venues, key locations like the London Roundhouse, and larger festival stages including Bloodstock.
THE FINAL CHAPTER
Building on the triumphs of their previous album, Metamorphosis, which received extensive critical acclaim and secured numerous accolades, WARD XVI are now poised to release their much-anticipated new album, Id3ntity – the final piece of their trilogy.
Their previous single, “Blood Is The New Black,” was premiered by Kerrang! Radio, reached the #1 position at Primordial Radio, and has been widely praised by fans and media alike. Now loaded with a new single, “We Are Legion,” which has also just been premiered by Kerrang!, and with a slew of live shows and festival appearances on the horizon, WARD XVI’s following continues to grow stronger by the day.
TOUR DATES – OCTOBER 2025
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
ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW
WARD XVI Album launch with Red Method at Manchester Academy 2 on Friday 25th July.
For details and tickets, visit: Manchester Academy
ID3NTITY TRACKLIST
Regeneration
Into The Wilderness
What’s In The Box?
Macabaret
Interlude
Blood Is The New Black
At The Window
I Spit On Your Grave
Interlude 2
Darkest Desire
Amoeba Of Madness
Interlude 3
We Are Legion
PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE
Pre-save Id3ntity
Pre-save “We Are Legion”
LINEUP
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
Official Website: wardxvi.com
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