Monday, 6th December, 2004
Congratulations Murderdolls!!
[Taken from Roadrunner UK, December 2nd, 2004]
The Murderdoll's debut album 'Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls' has officially turned silver, meaning it has shipped over 60,000 copies here in the UK!
Everyone here at Roadrunner would like to extend their congratulations to Wednesday 13, Joey, Eric, Acey and Ben and also their thanks to all the ghoul scouts for their support!
Beyond The Valley Of A Fiver
[Taken from Roadrunner UK, December 1st, 2004]
If you haven't got it yet, now is the time....
Pick up the Murderdolls album 'Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls' for only £4.99 exclusively from HMV while stocks last!
Stay tuned for an exciting Murderdolls announcement later this week!
[Taken from wednesday13.com]
Wednesday and the Gang Have Returned Safely from the "Look What The Bats Dragged In" UK/Euro Tour.
Here is a special message from Mr.13 himself:
I want to thank all of the ghouls who came out to the shows. Kid, Ghastly, Pig and I, had such a great time, you guys are the best. Thanks for all of the dead-ication, and support. Transylvania 90210 is coming soon....See ya in 2005!!!!
Keep checking back here at the official site for some creepy contests with some spooktacular giveaways.
Album news
"Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead" has a tentative release date set for March 15th on Roadrunner Records. The album was produced by Wednesday 13 and mixed by Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Fear Factory, Slipknot). The band will be flying out to Los Angeles next week for a photo session with Paul Brown (Marilyn Manson, Murderdolls, Devildriver), who will be handling the layout of the album.
Tour news
The Japanese shows in January have unfortunately been postponed, with no rescheduled dates as of yet. The label, and the promoters want to wait until the new album is out before Wednesday returns to Japan. Wednesday commented on the situation by saying:
My apologies to the ghouls of Japan. The dates will be rescheduled and I will be coming back there as soon as the record is out. Even though it sucks that we've had to postpone the dates, I promise that the rescheduled shows will be bigger, better and more exciting than they would have been in January. See ya soon and stay ghoul!!!!
Thursday, 11th October, 2004
[Taken from wednesday13.com]
Get Your Ghoul on With 'Rot for Me'!
Wednesday 13 has sent his first transmission from TRANSYLVANIA 90210 SONGS OF DEATH, DYING AND THE DEAD. Check out the mp3 and gear up for the Look What the Bats Dragged in Tour at wednesday13.com (3.8 MB download).
[Taken from Roadrunner UK, November 9th 2004]
Wednesday on Detonator Today
Just to let you know - Wednesday 13 will be interviewed on Detonator TV today November 9th @ 4pm!
You can tune in and watch by going to www.detonator.tv.
[Taken from wednesday13.com, October 31st 2004]
Trick or Treat Ghouls - Meet the King and Queen of Halloween
The day of the dead is here, and I hope your all having a great Horror-day!!! This is without a doubt my favorite time of the year (duh??). The "Look What The Bats Dragged In" tour starts this week, and I hope to see all of you ghouls and creeps at the "horror" shows. It should be a real ghoul-time, as we will be keeping Halloween alive for an extra 3 weeks. I will be doing a tour diary this time around for my favorite website Metal Sludge, the entries will also be posted here at Wednesday13.com as well.
Also listen for a couple of the new tunes being played at the shows from my upcoming album Transylvania 90210 - Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead. Be sure to check back here at the gravesite this week to hear an MP3 of one of those songs.
Congratulations to the winners of the "King and Queen of Halloween" contest, you ghouls rule!!!
Beware and Take s-care,
Wednesday 13"
[Taken from Roadrunner UK, October 22nd 2004]
Transylvania 90210
Los Angeles, CA - Wednesday 13, of Murderdolls fame, has signed to Roadrunner Records as a solo artist and will be unleashing TRANSYLVANIA 90210 SONGS OF DEATH, DYING AND THE DEAD on the label in early 2005. The band, currently comprised of Wednesday on vocals/guitar, Ghastly on drums, Kid Kid on bass and Pig on guitar will begin touring in short order in the UK. They plan to storm the US sometime in early 2005.
Wednesday 13's new album reaches new heights in Horror-Core. "I'm really happy that Roadrunner has decided to get behind me on this record, says Wednesday. I think after the Murderdolls album we now have a better idea of how to push this release. This album is just a natural progression for me. Does it sound like Murderdolls or (Wednesday's pre-Murderdolls band) Frankenstein Drag Queens? Yes, and No. I did some things different from how Murderdolls would,, but its still the same voice. And I hate when people use the word mature, in describing how they have progressed from one album to the other. I'm still just the same guy obsessed with horror movies, cartoons, and death.
TRACK LISTING - TRANSYLVANIA 90210 SONGS OF DEATH, DYING AND THE DEAD
1. Post Mortem Boredom
2. Look What The Bats Dragged In
3. I Walked With A Zombie
4. Haunt Me
5. God Is A Lie
6. I Want You...Dead
7. The Ghost Of Vincent Price
8. Rot For Me
9. Transylvania 90210
10. Elect Death For President
11. Bad Things
12. House By The Cemetery
13. A Bullet Named Christ
Of the tracks on the new album, Wednesday adds There are a few surprises that the fans won't expect... The title TRANSYLVANIA 90210 SONGS OF DEATH, DYING AND THE DEAD comes from the idea of what I think a Wednesday 13 TV show would be like, it's like each song is an episode." Tune in in 2005!
Friday, 1st October, 2004
[Taken from wednesday13.com]
Ladies and Germs!!! Boys and Ghouls!!! Do you have what it takes to become the King or Queen of Halloween?
Don't miss out on this Fang-tastic Halloween contest from Wednesday13.com during the month of October. Wednesday is searching for the spookiest creeps on the chopping block!!!! One King and Queen will be crowned on Halloween day. All you have to do is send a photo of yourself at your most ghoulish, and gruesome best!!!! Wednesday 13 and Mrs. 13 will be the judges and decide who should be crowned the King and Queen of Halloween!!
2 lucky Ghouls will win the following prizes
A phone call from Wednesday 13 & Mrs. 13 on Halloween Day.
Free concert ticket to one of the upcoming "Look What The Bats Dragged In" Tour dates.
An official Wednesday 13 and Thirteen Dead Kids T-shirt.
Wednesday 13 and Thirteen Dead Kids stickers and other ghoulish goodies.
A personalized autographed Wednesday 13 8x10 photo.
Official certificate crowning you as the King or Queen of Halloween signed by the frightful couple themselves.
All submissions must be sent to: contest@wednesday13.com. Specify in the subject line King or Queen of Halloween. All submissions must be received by October 28th. Please include your full name, mailing address, and telephone number, be sure to include city and country code if you are outside of the United States.
Monday, 2nd August, 2004
[Taken from eric-griffin.com]
Eric will be on tour in UK!!!!
Murderdolls bassist Eric Griffin has teamed up with Hollywood's rising star ROXY SAINT and will be on tour in the UK beginning August 24th. The tour will include both the Reading and Leeds festivals, a special show at London's Garage with Mondo Generator, and several others around Great Britain. He will also be attending the Kerrang! awards....
Eric will also be playing in Los Angeles with the Napoleon Blownaparts on August 11th at the Troubadour. Also on the bill is the Backyard Babies!
Sunday, 1st August, 2004
[Taken from murderdolls1.com, July 30th 2004]
Eric on tour in UK!!!!!!
Murderdolls bassist Eric Griffin has teamed up with Hollywood's rising star ROXY SAINT and will be on tour in the UK beginning August 24th.
Check back soon for further details.
[My Fuck You To You]
Download new track 'My Fuck You To You' from Trashlight Vision. Go to the noise section on the official site and download the mp3 now!
Wednesday, 14th July, 2004
[Taken from wednesday13.com, July 9th 2004]
Greetings Ghouls!!! I will be coming back from the grave again this summer and bringing my horrifying sing a longs to all of you live. I have some US dates in the works and the "Look What the Bats Dragged In" UK/Euro tour is coming this November, check out the tour dates for all the action. If that wasn't enough, I will be heading to Japan in January and there is also the possibility of Australia conjoined with it, keep your fingers crossed.
However, 'Death Becomes You' will not be joining me as my backing band on these dates. The reasoning why they will not be joining me is not anything bad nor personal. I never said that DBY would be with me permanently. They were only my backing band for the "Graveyard A Go-Go Tour," and with hopes that we could continue on future shows, but I never made any promises. I will be doing a lot more live shows than I originally planned throughout 2004-2005, as well as recording my solo album, and I wanted to assemble a permanent band. DBY and I are 12 hours apart, which makes rehearsing extremely difficult. I wish there was an easy solution to this, but we are just too far apart to make things work on a full time basis and the fact that DBY is their priority. I would need the commitment of DBY full time and that would mean they would have to put their band on hold and relocate to North Carolina. This is something I would never ask them to do. Also, I'm not working on a big budget and I am funding everything myself. Take Murderdolls for example: Murderdolls would have never happened if Roadrunner Records wasn't footing the bill on traveling expenses, because we all lived in different states. Death Becomes You did a great job on the "Graveyard A Go-Go Tour" and I'm glad you all got to discover their band. I hope you will keep supporting them.
As for the new Wednesday 13 line up? I have assembled a new cast of ghouls, some good friends locally here in my town. These guys will be playing on my solo record and joining me on the upcoming live shows as well. I have began working with the plastic haired, plastic faced 'Ikky' formerly of FDQ. Kid Kid on Bass, formerly Lead Vocalist and creator of Lunatic Candy Kreep. Completing the line up is Ghastly on the Drums, a stitched up cadaver that you will surely 'die' for. The first show with the new line up will be in the US in August, see the tour dates for more info. Expect a different show altogether than the last time around. A different set list, a different look, and I've got a few new tricks up my sleeve...so look out.
I will be entering the studio in two weeks to begin recording my solo record. I have got some great tunes written for the album and I promise that you will not be disappointed.
"6 years, 6 feet Under The Influence" is available now in Japan (RoadRunner Records/People Like You) and Europe (People Like You Records). So get out of your coffin and get your hands on a copy today!!!! I know I keep saying it, but the US release is coming soon... I promise. Keep your eyes peeled in the upcoming months for features on the release in all your favorite rock magazines.
Also on a sad note, unfortunately there will be no more 'Full Metal Jack Off' columns in Metal Hammer. It was great while it lasted, but it's over now. I hope you all got to know me a little better through that and I will miss writing that every month.
That's it for Now Ghouls, Beware and Take S-care.
Wednesday 13
Find the tour dates here.
Monday, 5th July, 2004
[Taken from blownaparts.com, June 15th 2004]
The Napoleon Blownaparts team up with Murderdolls bassist Eric Griffin to shock/rock the 80's. Front man Ajax enters the studio with Eric Griffin (bassist of The Murderdolls) to record a cover of the 80's power ballad No Body's Fool. The song originally recorded by the 80's hair metal band Cinderella is to be released as part of a tribute to 80's power ballads. Ajax confirms the song will be done in true Blownaparts style and the kids will not be disappointed. Watch for an official press release soon.
For pictures from a recent meeting between Eric and Ajax, go here.
[Taken from wednesday13.com, June 14th 2004]
Hell-o Ghouls,
Sorry for the delay! Mrs. 13 and I have been busy moving and not to mention working on new things for you Ghoul Scouts!! Here's a quick update on what's going on. As I mentioned before, I am completing material for my solo album and plan to hit the studio in July to record it. I'm trying my best to make sure it will be out before the tour in the UK/Europe later this year.
There will be a few select US Dates in August and September, also tour dates for the UK/Europe are coming soon.
US release news for "6 Years, 6 Feet Under The Influence" coming soon.
Also there are some new 7" vinyl's scheduled to come out as well, before the albums release. These songs will not be available on the upcoming album and have limited quantities on each.
The songs are:
"The Saw is Family" for Fiend Force Records in Germany.
"Destroy All Monsters" for Scarey Records Italy.
A tribute to Phantasm split 7." "Mourningside Cemetery" Wednesday 13 and "Terrorsphere" KillJoy (Necrophagia) on Coffin Records
In other news:
I have finally completed my book, "The Thirteen Dead Kids and other Gruesome Scary Tales." Mrs. 13 and I are currently trying to work out the publishing company for it, so the release date for it now is undetermined. I hope to have it out this summer. Also, coming soon - The Thirteen Dead Kids dolls!!! We are working with Bump In the Night Productions to make dolls of the kids!
We are working on new Thirteen Dead Kids merchandise and some new Wednesday 13 designs for the web-store.
That's it for now ... stay Ghoul!!
Wednesday 13
Saturday, 29th May, 2004
Added message board.
Wednesday, 7th April, 2004
Also, the Ghoulboard and site went down again over the weekend. Jay says it's something to do with the owner of the domain wanting to fuck the band over and changing the direct link. *shakes fist*
www.murderdolls1.com
Ghoulboard
And.... The site for Acey's 'other band', Trash Light Vision, was launched. Check it out, and keep your eyes and ears peeled for music coming soon.
Tuesday, 16th March, 2004
Remember Frankenstein Drag Queens' Six Years, Six Feet Under The Influence record was released yesterday, 15th March.
Taken from www.slipknot1.com March 12, 2004:
MAGGOTS CASTING CALL - 3.12.2004
Mark the day. On Saturday, March 27th, we will be shooting a new Slipknot video, and you are needed. Basically, you are invited to come to our house for a show, to be in the video. No exact details on where just yet, but it will happen in Des Moines, or somewhere near. We'll post the address and time to arrive next week once known.
Taken from www.slipknot1.com March 09, 2004:
Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) - 3.09.2004 It is official, Slipknot has dubbed their upcoming May 25th release Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses). And come the end of this month, starting at midnight Iowa-time on March 30th (i.e. late Monday night), you will be hearing the first sounds of music from this upcoming CD...for at that time, an MP3 download of a track called "Pulse Of The Maggots" will be made available at here.
Also happening later this month, Slipknot will be shooting a video for the track "Duality" from the upcoming release. The video will be shot in Des Moines, IA...keep reading back for updates, as YOU will be asked to show up and be in the video. Details to follow.
For this upcoming release, Slipknot recorded over 25 tracks in the Houdini mansion with producer Rick Rubin, 13 of which will make the final cut. Outside of "Pulse Of The Maggots" and "Duality," other tracks expected to be on the release include "Vermillion," "The Blister Exists" and "Circle."
Again, keep checking back...a lot is about to happen.
Taken from www.wednesday13.com March 7, 2004:
Open Casket Invitation to Meet Wednesday 13
Casket Committee and Recently Deceased members as a Thank You for your hard work, dedication, and for SPREADING THE DEAD, you have a chance to meet Wednesday 13 on the upcoming Graveyard A Go-Go Tour. If you have waited to join, you have missed out! NO NEW APPLICANTS ON THE CASKET COMMITTEE AFTER MARCH 6th ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SPECIAL MEET AND GREET!
If you are attending any of the UK Tour dates, you MUST, MUST, MUST email us by TUESDAY, MARCH 9th in order to get your official invitation. You must also let us know which venue you will be attending, to be added to the 'Ghoul List' to meet Wednesday 13. This is not a free ticket to the show, this is your opportunity to meet Wednesday prior to the show. Times will vary at each venue, so be there between 4:30 PM and show time.
Once you receive your invitation, print it and YOU MUST BRING IT WITH YOU. Presenting your Recently Deceased badge will serve as verification as well. You must also bring your ID!!!
We trust that you will not reproduce this invitation for your friends. This is STRICTLY for Casket Committee and Recently Deceased Members ONLY! We will be verifying who you are! If you abuse this, it could result in cancellation of the meet and greets. Don't ruin this for others!
Remember - IN GHOULS WE TRUST!!!
Thursday, 11th March, 2004
With Wednesday 13's Graveyard A Go-Go tour fast approaching, all Ghoulscouts are reminded to try to convert as many people as you can. I shall be attending the Glasgow Kig Tut's show on Thursday 18th, so look out for pictures of the gig, and from the meet and greet before hand.
All Thirteen Dead Kids have now been revealed, and merchandise sales are well under way. Be sure to pop past the site, and let Webcat know what you think, join the Recently Deceased and the Casket Committee.
SPREAD THE DEAD, FUCKERS!
New pictures, supplied by Eric Griffin are now up on The Crypt section of murderdolls.com, so be sure to check them out.
Things with Slipknot seem to be moving along well, with many US dates announced. As yet, the only UK dates are the Download Festivals at Glasgow and Donington, but pretty sure some more are to follow very soon. Pics of the new masks and proposed track listings for the new album are floating around out there. Will be posted here soon, permission granted of course.
STAY GHOUL.
Thursday, 19th February, 2004
Please promote Thirteen Dead Kids by downloading these flyers and handing them out at local gigs, handing them to local clothing shops, using them on your wesbites, etc. Use your imagination.
Tuesday, 10th February, 2004
Monday, 2nd February, 2004
Here is the latest news from Planet 13....
Wednesday has just completed work on the forthcoming FDQ '6 Years, 6 Feet Under the Influence' album. This album was in the process of being recorded when Wednesday joined the Murderdolls. The recording was put on hold and has since been lying in the crypt on Planet 13. During the past few months Wednesday dusted off the reels and finished what he started in 2002 and now the record is complete. "6 Years, 6 Feet Under The Influence" is re-recordings of his favorite songs from all four albums including five never before heard tracks from the final era of FDQ. It is currently scheduled for an early 2004 worldwide release.
Taken from FrankensteinDragQueens.com
Tuesday, 13th January, 2004
GRAVEYARD A GO-GO - Wednesday 13 only!
Featuring: Death Becomes You
March 2004
Sat 13 - Birmingham Academy, UK
Sun 14 - Mean Fiddler, London, UK
Mon 15 - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, UK
Tue 16 - Zodiac, Oxford, UK
Wed 17 - Academy 3, Manchester, UK
Thu 18 - King Tuts, Glasgow, UK
Fri 19 - Corporation, Sheffield, UK
Sun 21 - Nottingham Rock City, UK
Mon 22 - Lemon Grove, Exeter, UK
Speaking of hitting the road on his own, Wednesday 13 has the following to say:
"A lot of questions have been coming in, asking what I will be doing at these shows. I will not be modeling clothing, I will not be doing stand up comedy, unless you consider the music I've made in the past comedy, and no other members of the MURDERDOLLS will be performing with me. I will however be playing songs from the entire FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS history, as well as a few surprises. I have the Florida-based graverockers DEATH BECOMES YOU as my backing band. These guys are a bunch of gruesome ghouls and these shows are sure to be a visual hand-grenade of horror. The reason for this tour is to promote the new merchandise line, The Thirteen Dead Kids, as well as to fulfill my boredom from sitting on my ass while the MURDERDOLLS are on this break. I will have merch available at the shows, as well as an exclusive The Thirteen Dead Kids shirt, only available at these shows. Be sure to check out the new frankensteindragqueens.com for news on the upcoming FDQ '6 Years, 6 Feet Under the Influence' album available early 2004. I hope to see all the Ghoulscouts at the shows and I promise not to let you down, thanks for all your support and stay ghoul."
Friday, 9th January, 2004
Murderdolls shall be playing two dates in California next week. And Mr 13 himself shall be playing some US dates later in the month, to promote The Thirteen Dead Kids.
Thursday, 8th January, 2004
So, still no pics of Acey's new 'do' to report, but word has it that photos shall be released around the 15th of this month. SarahDope describes it as like Billy from Good Charlotte's but a little longer at the front. Yummy! Eric has also changed his hair, although don't panic, it looks more or less the same, except all black.
Exciting news! Wednesday 13 and Mrs 13 are launching a merchanise company! The Thirteen Dead Kids, featuring, yes you guessed it(!) thirteen dead kids, including the likes of Morgue Anna and Dead Lee. Merchandise looks set to include the likes of t-shirts, stickers and the sort, in the horrorful colours of red and black, of course. A must for any Murderdolls fan!
Also, look out for Wednesday 13 on tour in the UK in March! More details coming soon.
Wednesday, 7th January, 2004
So the 'faithful' board went down over Christmas and New Year! Imagine my shock when I finally get a chance to get online and check my Ghouls, and the board is gone! *cries* But not to fear, it's just been moved to here.
Tuesday, 16th December, 2003
Acey Slade has a change of hair. He's gotten rid of the dreadlocks *shocked face* Pics coming soon.
Tuesday, 18th November, 2003
While Joey is still in the studio with Slipknot, there is not much news at the moment about Murderdolls.
Most recent is probably that they had to cancel their Halloween show in California, supporting Danzig, because of the fires in the area.