UK theatrical rock/metal troupe, Ward XVI, are gearing up for the release of their third album, Id3ntity, arriving Friday 11th July via Earache Records. First, though, they will be sharing a new single on Friday 4th July, “At The Window,” which also comes with a music video. Keep reading below to find out more.

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.

Id3ntity tracklisting:
01 Regeneration
02 Into The Wilderness
03 What’s In The Box?
04 Macabaret
05 Interlude
06 Blood Is The New Black
07 At The Window
08 I Spit On Your Grave
09 Interlude 2
10 Darkest Desire
11 Amoeba Of Madness
12 Interlude 3
13 We Are Legion

With the stunning “At The Window” single and video on the horizon, 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

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

Follow Ward XVI:
https://wardxvi.com/
https://earache.com/collections/ward-xvi
https://earache.lnk.to/IDENTITY
https://earache.lnk.to/AttheWindow