Mister Babadook is taken from Ward XVI's second album Metamorphosis which was released in 2020.

Metamorphosis is the second in a trilogy of Concept albums based upon the story of Psychoberrie-an infamous female serial killer, and is told through her eyes and those of a psychiatrist interviewing her.

03 - Ward XVI - Mister Babadook

Imago is taken from Ward XVI's second album Metamorphosis which was released in 2020.

Metamorphosis is the second in a trilogy of Concept albums based upon the story of Psychoberrie-an infamous female serial killer, and is told through her eyes and those of a psychiatrist interviewing her.

06 - Ward XVI - Imago

Burn the Witch is taken from Ward XVI's second album Metamorphosis which was released in 2020.

Metamorphosis is the second in a trilogy of Concept albums based upon the story of Psychoberrie-an infamous female serial killer, and is told through her eyes and those of a psychiatrist interviewing her.

08 - Ward XVI - Burn The Witch

Shadows is taken from Ward XVI's second album Metamorphosis which was released in 2020.

Metamorphosis is the second in a trilogy of Concept albums based upon the story of Psychoberrie-an infamous female serial killer, and is told through her eyes and those of a psychiatrist interviewing her.

11 - Ward XVI - Shadows

Hold Me is taken from Ward XVI's 2017 debut album 'The Art of Manipulation'.

TAOM is the first in a trilogy of Concept albums based upon the story of Psychoberrie-an infamous female serial killer, and is told through her eyes and those of a psychiatrist interviewing her.

07 Hold Me

Cry of the Siren is taken from Ward XVI's 2017 debut album 'The Art of Manipulation'.

TAOM is the first in a trilogy of Concept albums based upon the story of Psychoberrie-an infamous female serial killer, and is told through her eyes and those of a psychiatrist interviewing her.

12 Cry Of The Siren

Toy Box is taken from Ward XVI's 2017 debut album 'The Art of Manipulation'.

TAOM is the first in a trilogy of Concept albums based upon the story of Psychoberrie-an infamous female serial killer, and is told through her eyes and those of a psychiatrist interviewing her.

13 Toy Box

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*All images, characters and themes are 100% fiction and are not based or inspired by any individual living or deceased.
In 2017 the first chapter of a planned trilogy of concept albums, ‘The Art of Manipulation’, introduced you to the sordid story of Psychoberrie- the UK’s most notorious serial killer now incarcerated among the warped inhabitants of Ward XVI.
The album was greeted with critical acclaim with catchy female vocals, hard-hitting metal riffs, off-beat ska rhythms, melancholic piano, jaunty accordions, and a hint of electro. Each member drew from their own eclectic influences that included Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Rob Zombie, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Alter Bridge and Avatar.

2017-19 saw Ward XVI go from strength to strength, gripping UK audiences with their headline ‘Scare in the Community’ tour, a 14-date tour of the UK with Doyle (of the Misfits) and a 10-date UK tour with Red Rum, while also wowing the crowds at Bloodstock, Hammerfest, HRH Metal Meltdown, Amplified, Breaking Bands, SOS and Ragnarok Festivals.

In September 2020, The second chapter of Psychoberrie’s confessional ‘Metamorphosis’, was unleashed.
The album received critical acclaim from fans and media alike and claimed a spot in many top 10 album polls of 2020. This was followed up In December 2020 with the EP ‘Unplugged and Sedated’, as Ward XVI confronted the effects of a Covid-19 ravaged year and responded to the overwhelming demand of their inmates following live acoustic versions of Metamorphosis songs posted online.

In August 2021, The inmates escaped the confines of Whittingham to take Bloodstock Open Air by storm with a show packed full of explosives, monsters and theatrics that received rave reviews from all that witnessed it from within a packed Sophie Lancaster tent, this was followed by an appearance at the legendary London Roundhouse supporting Cradle of Filth which was met with an incredible response.

In December the Inmates finally played their rescheduled Metamorphosis album launch show to a full to the brim Manchester Academy 3.

2022 will see the intensity turned up with a UK Tour, and main stage appearances at HRH XIV, Hammerfest, and Rockin’ The Bowl,

Ward XVI will not be returning to the isolation of Whittingham, and instead will be bringing their show full of Theatre, horror and heavy music to a venue near you.

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