Wednesday 13, who is known for his unique ability to blend horror with metal, has announced that his new album is officially out now. The shock rocker has said that his latest work, Mid-Death Crisis, is going to showcase how much he has evolved as a musician, but also pays homage to his roots.
The Rise of the Horror Genre in Music and Media
Wednesday 13 might have been in the business for quite some time, but recently, a spotlight has been put on horror in the media, helping to draw new fans into his music. Netflix have even been releasing exclusive horror movies, with the Fear Street series. The latest instalment dropped on the 23rd of May, showing horror has a place on our screens, even outside Halloween.
The Walking Dead was also a huge hit, with the second season of The Walking Dead: Dead City due to hit screens very soon. The series was so successful that it even paved the way for its own slot game. Online slots, like The Walking Dead: Cash Collect, capitalise on the steam from the show by introducing famous themes, including zombies and famous characters, including Negan. Examples like this show that horror is on the rise and that different concepts are being explored more and more in modern media.
For shock rockers like Wednesday 13, this is only a good thing. With his earlier work having a strong horror influence, including the Ghost of Vincent Price from his Transylvania 90210 album and Haddonfield from Fang Bang, it helps to cement his place in the music sector. On his new album, he’s also managed to secure several collaborations, including Taime Downe.
The Album Draws from His Early Experiences
The new album draws from Wednesday 13’s personal experiences. He grew up in a time when metal and rock were very misunderstood. Some people even feared it. Songs like When the Devil Commands help to throw back to that, and is written about his mother, who was worried that rock music would eventually send him down the wrong path.
The music video also helps to pay homage to his mischievous spirit. Beyond the theme, Wednesday 13 is also showing how much it has grown artistically. He’s spent a long time in the industry and feels like he’s just getting to the point where he understands his craft.
Wednesday 13 also told of an incident that happened during a music video shoot. A fire broke out near where they were, with the singer having to spring into action. The intense moment helped to add to the album and the general writing of it.
With the new album intertwining innovation with nostalgia, he also pays a lot of attention to his legacy and the joy that he finds in not only making music, but also on his terms. The album is available for fans to listen to on streaming platforms, and it is also out on both vinyl and CD for avid collectors.
