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March 7, 2023

WARD XVI reveal live performance video for: ‘IMAGO’ to celebrate the end of the Metamorphosis era.
Ward XVI have released a new video for their song Imago, which features footage from Bloodstock open air 2021 and their sold-out album launch gig at Manchester academy 3.

IMAGO was the first single released from their 2020 album metamorphosis, but as the release occurred midway through Covid Lockdown, it could only be accompanied by a lyric video, but now that they have completed their UK wide album tour, Ward XVI have been able to showcase a live performance video that not only shows their scale of their theatrical stage show, but also celebrates their inmates who are integral to their show.

The video was put together by Forshaw media who have also filmed all of the theatrical videos to the other singles released from Metamorphosis, and now that they have completed the Metamorphosis UK tour, Ward XVI have begun writing the third and final instalment of their trilogy based upon the exploits of the female serial killer ‘Psychoberrie’

Ward XVI to headline Saturday night at SAV FEST

January 26, 2023

Ward XVI will take the show to SAVFEST at the Victoria Bikers pub – Coalville in August 2023

Ward XVI announced for Love Rocks Festival 2023

January 26, 2023

We are stoked to announce wave Ward XVI will be appearing at Love Rocks Festival alongside The New Roses She Burns Red Black Water Redemption Tarraska , South Of Salem The Fallen State EMPYRE Doomsday Outlaw Twister Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters Gorilla Riot Ward XVI Ashen Reach The Karma Effect Black Lakes Häxan Electric Black Blue Nation Firekind – see you 1,2,3 June for The Loverocks – Beer And Music Festival VI

Ward XVI to perform in The Devil’s Arse in 2023

January 26, 2023

This May the inmates of Ward XVI will be expanding their practice into performing a Proctoscopy to the Devil’s A*se.

This promises to be one of the most insane gigs we’ve ever played deep in the caves of the Peak Cavern – “The Devil’s Arse” at Ghost Con UK, with Popestars – A Tribute to Ghost.

This will definitely be one not to miss.

Ward XVI announced as Friday night headliners at Pentrefest 2023

January 26, 2023

The inmate’s first release of 2023 will be at Pentre Fest where Psychoberrie will be bringing blood, theatrics and horror to the Friday night headline spot.

Joining Ward XVI will be Saturday headliners The Kunts, King Kraken, Pelugion, Thrashatouille, Portrayal Of Ruinn, Apollyon, Lullaby for a Unicorn, and a tonne more bands who’ll be making the weekend one not to be missed.

Get your tickets now and join the Pentrefest circus pit.

Ward XVI announced for Hard Rock Hell XVI

January 26, 2023

Ward XVI will be appearing alongside newly Announced Headliner Official Yngwie Malmsteen, GypsyPistoleros, CROWLEY UK The Karma Effect Tyketto, Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons, Geoff Tate, Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate, GUN, Punk Rock Factory & Pretty Boy Floyd & MORE for the 16th Hard Rock Hell Adventure

The last tickets are now released and live on the system (which include the very last Royalty & VIP) to book right now, we are all now boarding, so get involved for this monumental milestone in the world of Rock n Roll.

Ward XVI to play Rabidfest in 2023

January 26, 2023

Oxford, are you ready? Rabidfest will RETURN to The Bullingdon on 4 & 5 November for our FIFTH year anniversary. And we’re not pulling any punches.

We’re once again thrilled to announce the first bands set to play the Devolution Stage at Rabidfest 2023.

The gates have been cast open. Theatrical metallers Ward XVI bring their critically acclaimed set to Oxford. Step into the criminal mind of Psychoberrie, as hard-hitting riffs and vocals tell the latest tales from the inside the ward.

We welcome one of Bristol’s finest metal exports MORTISHEAD to their debut set at Rabidfest 2023. The six-piece industrial thrashers have been smashing stages since 2014, and we eagerly await what’s sure to be a face-ripping set.

Intimately powerful. Simply awe-inspiring. Tribe Of Ghosts have made waves over 2022 with a deeply atmospheric take on industrial alt-metal. Certainly, the 4-piece Brighton outfit are a must experience act at Rabidfest 2023.

On the heels of the killer release ‘To Be Alive’, we’re excited to welcome back Rabidfest alumni GUTLOCKER to the Devolution Stage in November. Woking’s-own 4-piece metallers prove that standing still is not an option during their fiercely unique sets, so bring your dancing shoes.

Pure head-banging satisfaction. Blistering riffs and grooves make up the energy behind SW London’s IMPERIUM,, and we can’t wait for them to smash the Devolution Stage at Rabidfest 2023.

A perfect blend of melody and brutality. 2022 saw the release of blistering singles ‘Nemesis’ and ‘The Swan and the Serpent’, and tech-metallers From Her Ashes will look to carry that momentum to Rabidfest 2023 this November.

From the cold heart of the UK emerge dark symphonic metallers Draconian Reign. We can’t wait to bear witness for this eagerly anticipated set.

Customary for all Rabidfest events, proceeds will be donated to our chosen annual charity. We’re delighted to announce that the charity for Rabidfest 2023 will be the amazing The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. S.O.P.H.I.E is a crucial member of metal and alt communities known across the world, and we’re proud to contribute to the fantastic work the foundation continues to do.

Rabidfest 2023 will not be possible without the support and endorsements of our partners at Devolution Magazine, Red Death Media, Moomin Merchandise, Metalplanetmusic, Moshville Times, MetalNoise.net, GraphicsFix and Unearthed Music.

More bands, including headliners, to be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets will be available soon, so make sure to watch this space for any and all updates.

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November can’t come sooner. Bring it on!

#Rabidfest

Ward XVI to Headline Saturday night at SOS FEST XIV in 2023

August 29, 2022

🔥🔥SOS Festival 2023🔥🔥 The inmates of Ward XVI are finally returning… this time with a real chainsaw rather than a card one Headlining the Saturday night at Whittles Oldham next year. Early bird weekend tickets are on sale NOW for an insane price, were along with us will be the crazily amazing South Of Salem 🦇, Gorilla Riot, Twister, Circus 66, Loz Campbell, Thieves Of Liberty and so much more… and that’s just the beginning, as more bands are to be added. So get your blackened hearts to the website on the poster and grab some while you can. You’d be insane not too

WARD XVI reveal live performance video for: ‘IMAGO’ to celebrate the end of the Metamorphosis era. Ward XVI have released a new video for their song Imago, which features footage from Bloodstock open air 2021 and their sold-out album launch gig at Manchester academy 3.

WARD XVI reveal live performance video for: ‘IMAGO’ to celebrate the end of the Metamorphosis era.
Ward XVI have released a new video for their song Imago, which features footage from Bloodstock open air 2021 and their sold-out album launch gig at Manchester academy 3.