Murderdolls Go Silver, Wednesday 13 Goes NY

Yesterday (12/01), as news of the Murderdolls' debut release going silver in the UK was announced, frontman Wednesday 13 was at the Roadrunner NY office going over plans for his upcoming solo debut (evidenced by this photo).

That being said, it is official - "Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls" has turned silver in the UK (meaning it has shipped over 60,000 units).

Next up, "Transylvania 90210 - Songs of Death, Dying and the Dead," Wednesday 13's solo project. Coming early 2005.

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Wednesday 13 Sign To Roadrunner Records

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.”

The tracklisting for the release is below: More...

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Murderdolls Search For Trashiest Band In The U.K.

Acey Slade, guitarist for Roadrunner recording artists Murderdolls, is giving "the chance of a lifetime" to a lucky U.K. band. While on tour with his new group, Trash Light Vision, Slade will be searching for a band to bestow the title "Trashiest Band in the U.K." upon. Finalists will get to open for Trash Light Vision at their London show on Tuesday, October 5 at The Underworld. The winner will be picked at the show by Acey, Alex Kane from the band Antiproduct, and will be based in part on audience participation. The winning group will receive a prize pack with gifts from Manic Panic, D'Andria guitar pedals and effects, Sanctuary Records, BC Rich Guitars, Merch Monster Clothing, air time on Total Rock Radio, Trash Light Vision merchandise, and items from the Bats store in Manchester, most of it packed in Acey's personal backpack. The entire concert will be filmed for Detonator TV, who encourage the participating acts to behave as decadently as they chose.

The bands can enter the contest by sending links and MP3s to aceyslade@aceyslade.com or presenting a press kit at a Trash Light Vision show prior to the Underworld show.

"I've been fortunate enough to go all over the world and play music," said Acey in a statement. "I'm always searching out new bands and quite frankly, I'm disgusted by how sterile they are. So, I'm looking for the trashiest band I can find. Once I find them, I'm going to shower them with gifts to help further and support their decadent lifestyle. Whether it's music equipment or hair dye, their trash will be treasured."

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Slipknot Recording Final 3-4 Songs For Album

RoadRunner Records have supplied some new info on SLIPKNOT and their current recording status:

"As of today, SLIPKNOT is officially back in the haunted Houdini mansion with producer Rick Rubin, finishing up the recording of their yet-to-be-titled third LP on Roadrunner Records. Word has it the band is still going to lay down 3-4 more full songs, and that Corey is to be elbow deep in vocals over the next couple of weeks. More details to come as the time draws closer..."

As previously reported, SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison will take time out from the recording sessions for the new CD to play two shows in California with his other band, MURDERDOLLS. More...

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Murderdolls' Thirteen Dead Kids Web Site Launched

Murderdolls frontman Wednesday 13 (formerly of North Carolina horror-metal outfit Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13) has launched the web site for his brand-new merchandise line, Thirteen Dead Kids. Check it out here.

As previously reported, Wednesday 13 has announced plans to do a few select solo dates to promote the merchandise line. Backing him on these shows will be Floridian "grave rockers" Death Becomes You.

Confirmed Wednesday 13 solo dates:

Jan. 30 - The Money - Rock Hill, SC
Jan. 31 – Hartley's House of Rock - High Point, NC

Additional Wednesday 13 dates will take place in March.

Murderdolls, whose lineup is completed by Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison on guitar, ex-Dope guitarist Acey Slade, bassist Erik Griffin, and drummer Ben Graves, have lined up the following dates in January:

Jan. 15 - Key Club - Hollywood, CA
Jan. 17 - The Showcase Theater - Corona, CA

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Murderdolls To Play California In January

Murderdolls, the band featuring Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison on guitar, singer Wednesday 13 (formerly of North Carolina horror-metal outfit Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13), ex-Dope guitarist Acey Slade, bassist Erik Griffin, and drummer Ben Graves, have lined up the following dates in January:

Jan. 15 - Key Club - Hollywood, CA
Jan. 17 - The Showcase Theater - Corona, CA

In other news, Wednesday 13 has announced plans to do some select solo shows in early 2004 to promote his new "Thirteen Dead Kids" merchandise line. Backing him on these shows will be Floridian "grave rockers" Death Becomes You (web site).

Confirmed Wednesday 13 solo dates:

Jan. 30 - The Money - Rock Hill, SC
Jan. 31 – Hartley's House of Rock - High Point, NC

Additional Wednesday 13 dates will take place in March. More information will be made available soon.

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