The Nocturnal Affair Return to The UK with Wednesday 13, with Special Guests The Soap Girls


Las Vegas Dark rockers The Nocturnal Affair make a return to the U.K. alongside Wednesday 13. After an eventful Summer 2025 with a new single, and European tour dates, the band is headed back to the UK next week. With their latest single, an upbeat “metal-ification” of Haddaway’s 1993 dance-pop hit “What Is Love,” riding high on the US Billboard radio charts as one of the top 5 most added songs on rock radio PLUS a month-long excursion across the UK & Europe opening for Wednesday13, Drowning Pool and Max Cavalera’s Nailbomb on respective shows.

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Bloodstock Books 25 Bands For 25th Anniversary in 2026 with Lamb of God, Slaughter To Prevail, Judas Priest, Cryptopsy, Sepultura, Biohazard, Wednesday 13, Death Angel, and More


Bloodstock is delighted to return to Catton Park in August 2026 to celebrate its 25th anniversary  – will you be there to celebrate this momentous occasion with everyone?With 2025’s event fully underway with headliners Trivium, Machine Head, and Gojira melting faces this weekend (alongside 120+ more bands), Bloodstock cordially invites you to get excited for 2026 too, by revealing the first 25 bands set to make 2026 the festival’s best year yet.  You can snap up tickets immediately at the on site box office at an early bird price, saving yourself the booking fee. Lamb of God, Slaughter To Prevail, Judas Priest, Cryptopsy, Sepultura, Biohazard, Wednesday 13, Death Angel and more are among the first bands announced! More info on all ticket types and on sale dates is further below. 

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INTERVIEW: Brendan of The Nocturnal Affair on Touring with Wednesday 13 and Drowning Pool, and More


In this episode, GhostCultKeefy chatted with Brendan Shane of The Nocturnal Affair! They are currently on tour supporting Wednesday and Drowning Pool on select dates! We talked about the formation of the band, accidentally falling into Gothic Heavy Rock, and much more!

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-25-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, It’s New Music Friday for 4-25-25!

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CONCERT REVIEW: Wednesday 13 – Stitched Up Heart – Dead Rabbits – I Ya Toyah Live at Gramercy Theater 


There’s no such thing as monsters, but there is Wednesday 13, and he has been touring the US, bringing his brand of Horror Metal to a city near you. On, of all days, Good Friday, he brought his show to The Gramercy Theater in NYC, and it was worth skipping mass for. Go ask for forgiveness tomorrow. Continue reading


PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 4-25-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, It’s New Music Friday for 4-25-25!

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INTERVIEW: From The Grave to Stage: Wednesday 13 Talks New Album and Future Plans


In this episode, Keefy sits down with the one and only Wednesday 13 for a wickedly in-depth chat about his latest twisted creation “Mid-Death Crisis” via Napalm Records ?⚰️ Wednesday 13 chats about changes in the band, the new album, the resurgence of Muderdolls, and his favorite GI JOE!Continue reading


Wednesday 13 Drops His New Single and Video “When The Devil Commands” – New Album Incoming


Following his return with 2022’s Horrifier album, several major tours, and Murderdolls reunion shows, Wednesday 13 is set to drop his new album, Mid Death Crisis, on April 25, via Napalm Records. He has just unveiled the album’s first single, “When The Devil Commands,” and its new music video. Watch it below and find out more.
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CONCERT REVIEW: Wednesday 13 – South of Salem Live at KK’s Steel Mill


Halloween might have come and gone for another year but for everyone at KK’s Steel Mill tonight for Wednesday 13, Spooky Season is still in full swing. Gothic outfits, jet black hair (for those who still have any) and corpse make-up is the order of the evening and the coffins that sit on either side of the stage for the opening act South of Salem add the finishing touch before the band even make their entrance.Continue reading


Guitarist Roman Surman Steps Down From Wednesday 13 for the Rest of 2024


Guitarist Roman Surman has announced via social media he is stepping down from touring with Wednesday 13 for the rest of 2024. Roman is moving to England and looking for work opportunities in the UK. He  did not perform at Sick New World Festival 2024. Diego Ibarra (ex Devildriver) will step in to the live lineup and played the festival as his debut gig. Wednesday 13 has been on tour supporting their 2022 album Horrifier (Napalm Records) and performing a set of Murderdolls songs. Surman has been an associate of Wednesday 13, since 2006 over the course of different projects including a version of Murderdolls and eight albums with Wednesday. According to a post from the band, they are soon to announce extensive USA, EU, and United Kingdom tour dates, and a new album is due in 2025. Continue reading