Wednesday 13 + The Birthday Massacre

Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with TKO Wednesday 13 + The Birthday Massacre    Wednesday 13: The Duke of Spook Wednesday 13 (born Joseph Poole on August 12, 1976, in Charlotte, North Carolina – But don’t dare call him that) has established himself as one of the most distinctive voices in horror rock, earning his moniker "The Duke of Spook" through decades of creating music that blends horror themes with punk rock and metal. His musical journey began in the early 1990s with Maniac Spider Trash, an early horror punk project that laid the foundation for his signature style. While this project was relatively short-lived, it served as a crucial stepping stone in developing his horror-influenced musical direction. In 1996, he formed Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13, a project that would become a significant influence in the horror punk scene. The band released several albums between 1996 and 2002, including "The Late, Late, Late Show," "Night of the Living Drag Queens," and "Songs from the Recently Deceased." These releases established Wednesday's trademark combination of horror movie references, dark humor, and punk rock energy. The band would later reunite for select performances, showcasing the enduring appeal of their original material. The formation of Murderdolls in 2002 marked a significant evolution in Wednesday's career. This collaboration with Joey Jordison of Slipknot brought his music to a broader audience within the metal community. Their debut a