Wednesday 13 announces 10th album, Mid Death Crisis

Wednesday 13 has announced his 10th studio album, Mid Death Crisis.

Due out on April 25 via Napalm, the Duke of Spook calls the forthcoming release – which sees him joined by his band completed by guitarists Ashes and Jack Tankersley, bassist Troy Doebbler and drummer Mike Dupke – a “leave-your-brain-at-the-door rager”.

He’s also previewing it all with new single When The Devil Commands, and explains of the meaning behind it: “Growing up in the ’80s, I remember the satanic panic of heavy metal music and parents’ concern over what their kids were listening to,” he says. “My mother was constantly checking my cassettes and making sure I wasn’t possessed by the devil. Most of the music that I listened to never had any of those themes, but they were just accused of it.

“When writing the lyrics to this song, I wrote what I thought would terrify my mother if she had stumbled upon this music. I wanted the lyrics to be upfront and leave no question as to what they were about… the Devil. This song is done in a fun spirit, and we don’t plan on burning any churches in the future.”

Check out When The Devil Commands below:

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