🤘🖤 THE DUKE OF SPOOK IS BACK TO HAUNT YOUR SCREENS, BUTT! Horror-metal legend WEDNESDAY 13 has unleashed his complete BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2026 headline performance on the festival’s official YouTube channel, bringing the glorious madness of the Sophie Lancaster Stage straight into the homes of metalheads worldwide!
Filmed at Catton Park in Derbyshire on Friday 7 August 2026 and premiered online on 30 October, the approximately 73-minute concert celebrates more than two decades of horror-punk, gothic metal and deliciously twisted rock ’n’ roll. With classics from WEDNESDAY 13’s solo career, MURDERDOLLS and FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS FROM PLANET 13, a pumpkin full of sweets and an emotional tribute to the late JOEY JORDISON, this is one Halloween party that refuses to stay buried!
🎃 Bloodstock Might Be Over, But The Nightmares Continue!
Well then, Riff Report crew!
The tents have been packed away.
The festival wristbands are beginning to look a little worse for wear.
And the glorious August sunshine has been replaced by cold evenings, rain and the annual struggle to remember where you left your winter coat.
But there’s good news!
BLOODSTOCK IS BRINGING THE METAL BACK!
The organisers of Britain’s much-loved independent heavy metal festival have been releasing professionally filmed live performances from this year’s event.
And the latest full-length concert to emerge from the archives is an absolute treat for horror-metal enthusiasts.
WEDNESDAY BLOODY 13!
That’s right, butt.
The Duke of Spook himself.
The man responsible for some of horror-punk’s most outrageously entertaining songs.
And the former MURDERDOLLS frontman who has spent decades combining heavy music with B-movie horror, outrageous costumes and a wicked sense of humour.
His Friday night headline performance on the Sophie Lancaster Stage is now available to watch online.
And if you missed the show at Catton Park, this is your opportunity to experience the spectacle.
No muddy boots required.
No expensive festival food.
And absolutely no need to climb out of your tent at three in the morning because you’ve forgotten where the toilets are!
Just turn up the volume and prepare for approximately 73 minutes of glorious horror-metal chaos.
🎥 Watch Wednesday 13’s Full Bloodstock 2026 Performance!
The professionally filmed concert premiered on Friday 30 October 2026 at 7pm GMT, arriving just in time for Halloween.
And since that premiere has already taken place, fans can now revisit the performance through Bloodstock’s official YouTube channel.
💀 Official Concert Video
WEDNESDAY 13 – LIVE AT BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2026
Performance details: Detail Information Artist Wednesday 13 Festival Bloodstock Open Air 2026 Performance date Friday 7 August 2026 Stage Sophie Lancaster Stage Location Catton Park, Derbyshire Video premiere Friday 30 October 2026 Runtime Approximately 73 minutes Video platform Bloodstock’s official YouTube channel
The footage captures a special moment in Wednesday 13’s career, with music spanning several of his best-known projects.
And for anybody who enjoys a proper theatrical metal performance, there’s plenty to get excited about.
💀 Wednesday 13 Celebrates A Career Of Horror And Heavy Metal!
One of the biggest attractions of the Bloodstock performance is the way it brings together different periods of Wednesday 13’s musical journey.
Because this isn’t simply a concert promoting one album.
It’s a celebration of a career built around horror-inspired rock music.
The show draws material from three important chapters:
WEDNESDAY 13: His long-running solo career, combining horror-punk, gothic metal and heavier contemporary influences.
MURDERDOLLS: The outrageous horror-punk and glam-metal project he fronted alongside late SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison.
FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS FROM PLANET 13: The cult horror-punk band that helped establish his reputation before MURDERDOLLS.
For longtime fans, the combination is particularly exciting.
Because these projects represent different stages of the musician’s development.
And despite the musical changes over the years, they’ve always shared something important.
A love of horror.
Dark humour.
And enormous rock ’n’ roll energy.
🖤 From Frankenstein Drag Queens To Murderdolls!
Before becoming an internationally recognised metal frontman, Wednesday 13 was already developing his distinctive horror-inspired musical identity.
Born Joseph Poole, he became associated with the American horror-punk underground through FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS FROM PLANET 13.
The group combined punk rock energy with theatrical imagery inspired by classic horror cinema.
Their music was deliberately outrageous.
Songs explored zombies, monsters, death and all manner of gloriously ridiculous subjects.
And that musical identity attracted attention from a particularly important figure.
JOEY JORDISON.
The legendary SLIPKNOT drummer shared Wednesday 13’s enthusiasm for horror-inspired rock music.
And their creative partnership would eventually lead to the formation of MURDERDOLLS.
🔥 Murderdolls – When Horror Punk Met Heavy Metal!
MURDERDOLLS emerged during the early 2000s.
And their combination of punk attitude, heavy guitars and outrageous horror imagery quickly developed a dedicated following.
Their debut album, Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls, arrived in 2002.
It featured songs including:
- Dead In Hollywood
- 197666
- Love At First Fright
- Slit My Wrist
- Die My Bride
The album became particularly popular among fans who enjoyed the darker, more theatrical side of rock and metal.
MURDERDOLLS later returned with Women And Children Last in 2010.
And while the project never released another studio album, its influence continues to be felt throughout horror-punk and gothic metal.
Which brings us to one of the most emotional moments of the Bloodstock performance.
❤️ An Emotional Tribute To Joey Jordison!
Among the many songs performed during Wednesday 13’s Bloodstock headline set was Nowhere.
And the performance carried particular emotional significance.
Because Wednesday dedicated the song to his late friend and former MURDERDOLLS bandmate Joey Jordison.
Jordison died on 26 July 2021, aged 46.
His death was a devastating loss for the international metal community.
As a founding member of SLIPKNOT, he helped establish one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the modern era.
His extraordinary drumming became a defining part of the group’s sound.
But his influence extended far beyond SLIPKNOT.
Through MURDERDOLLS, Jordison demonstrated his love of horror-punk and classic rock ’n’ roll.
And his partnership with Wednesday 13 created music that continues to resonate with fans.
🥁 Remembering A Metal Legend
For Wednesday 13, performing MURDERDOLLS material is also an opportunity to honour the musician who helped make that project possible.
And dedicating Nowhere to Jordison during such an important festival appearance added a heartfelt moment to an otherwise gloriously chaotic concert.
It was a reminder that behind the makeup, costumes and horror-inspired lyrics are real friendships and personal memories.
And while Joey is no longer with us, his influence remains part of the music.
Rest in peace, Joey. Your contribution to heavy metal will never be forgotten. 🖤
🎃 Scare Me To Death – Pumpkin Sweets And Horror-Metal Madness!
Now then, here’s where things get considerably less serious.
Because Wednesday 13 has never been the sort of performer who simply stands at the microphone and delivers a conventional rock concert.
His live shows are theatrical experiences.
Costumes.
Props.
Dark humour.
And a healthy appreciation for just how ridiculous horror-themed entertainment can become.
And during the Bloodstock set, there was a particularly memorable moment involving a pumpkin.
Yes.
A BLOODY PUMPKIN!
During Scare Me To Death, Wednesday entertained the crowd by throwing sweets from a pumpkin bucket.
Because naturally, that’s exactly what you’d expect at a horror-metal concert!
Forget conventional crowd interaction.
Forget asking everybody to clap their hands.
The Duke of Spook decided the audience deserved a few treats.
And judging by contemporary concert reports, the crowd were more than happy to participate in the madness.
It’s exactly the sort of playful theatrical detail that makes Wednesday 13’s performances distinctive.
The music may be heavy.
The imagery may be dark.
But the overall atmosphere is often enormous fun.
Halloween with guitars turned up to eleven, butt!
🎸 Summertime Suicide – Murderdolls Nostalgia At Bloodstock!
Another standout inclusion was Summertime Suicide.
For longtime MURDERDOLLS fans, hearing music from that period remains an important part of Wednesday 13’s live performances.
The song represents the group’s unapologetically outrageous approach to horror-punk.
Fast-paced energy.
Dark humour.
And the kind of attitude that made MURDERDOLLS so distinctive during the early 2000s.
Its inclusion also demonstrates how Wednesday continues embracing his musical history.
Rather than concentrating exclusively on recent solo recordings, he gives audiences an opportunity to celebrate material from across his career.
And that makes the festival set particularly appealing.
For fans who discovered him through MURDERDOLLS, there’s a strong sense of nostalgia.
For people who know his solo recordings, there are plenty of familiar songs.
And for newer listeners, the concert provides an introduction to several different periods of his musical development.
🎶 Wednesday 13 – Bloodstock 2026 Full Concert Setlist
The published concert-video track listing includes material from across Wednesday 13’s career. No. Song 1 Look What The Bats Dragged In 2 Rotting Away 3 I Want You Dead 4 Zodiac 5 Summertime Suicide 6 Serpent Society 7 Good Day To Be A Bad Guy 8 In Misery 9 Something Wicked This Way Comes 10 Haunt Me 11 Drum Solo 12 Nowhere 13 197666 14 I Walked With A Zombie 15 Bad Things 16 I Love To Say Fuck
The original festival announcement also highlighted When The Devil Commands and Scare Me To Death. Those songs appear in promotional descriptions of the set, while the running order above reflects the published listing associated with the full video.
The important point is that this wasn’t simply a collection of the latest songs.
It was a career-spanning celebration of Wednesday 13’s horror-metal legacy.
🤘 Meet The Musicians Behind Wednesday 13’s Bloodstock Performance!
Although Wednesday 13 is the unmistakable frontman, the festival performance was delivered by a full live band.
The reported Bloodstock line-up featured:
Wednesday 13: Lead vocals
Jack Tankersley: Guitar
Ashes: Guitar
Troy Doebbler: Bass
Mike Dupke: Drums
Together, the musicians provided the heavy musical foundation for the theatrical performance.
And that’s something worth remembering.
A visually spectacular show still needs a powerful band behind it.
The guitars need to be tight.
The rhythm section needs to deliver.
And the musicians have to keep everything moving while the frontman is busy throwing sweets, changing costumes and interacting with the audience!
It’s a rather unusual job description.
But that’s part of what makes performing with Wednesday 13 such an interesting experience.
🔥 Wednesday 13 Praises The Bloodstock Crowd!
Following the festival, Wednesday 13 spoke enthusiastically about the experience.
And judging by his comments, the performance clearly left an impression.
The singer explained that playing festivals is always an honour, but performing after dark made the occasion even more special.
And considering his love of horror imagery, that’s hardly surprising!
A daytime festival set can be brilliant.
But there’s something particularly appropriate about watching Wednesday 13 perform beneath the cover of darkness.
The lights become more dramatic.
The atmosphere becomes more theatrical.
And the stage production takes on a completely different character.
Wednesday also praised the enthusiasm of the British audience.
He highlighted how loud and energetic the crowd had been.
And expressed his appreciation for the response.
For an artist whose career has been closely connected with UK rock and metal fans, that reaction was clearly meaningful.
And it’s another reminder of just how enthusiastic Bloodstock audiences can be.
🎸 Bloodstock 2026 – A Massive Year For Britain’s Independent Metal Festival!
Of course, Wednesday 13’s performance was part of a much larger celebration.
BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2026 took place at Catton Park in Derbyshire.
And the event marked the festival’s 25th anniversary.
That’s an extraordinary milestone.
From its early beginnings as an indoor metal event to becoming one of Britain’s most important independent heavy music festivals, Bloodstock has developed a formidable reputation.
The festival has become especially respected for its commitment to heavy metal in all its different forms.
Traditional metal.
Thrash.
Death metal.
Black metal.
Progressive metal.
Metalcore.
And numerous other styles.
And the 2026 line-up was particularly impressive.
🤘 Bloodstock 2026 Headliners
The Ronnie James Dio Stage featured:
- SAXON
- LAMB OF GOD
- SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL
- JUDAS PRIEST
Meanwhile, the Sophie Lancaster Stage featured headline performances from:
- CRYPTOPSY
- WEDNESDAY 13
- LEPROUS
- CARPENTER BRUT
That’s an extraordinary collection of musical styles.
And it demonstrates why Bloodstock remains such an important event.
The organisers aren’t simply booking one particular type of metal.
They’re bringing together different generations and subgenres.
Established legends.
Contemporary international artists.
And independent musicians developing their careers.
That diversity is one of the festival’s greatest strengths.
🖤 The Sophie Lancaster Stage – More Than Just Another Festival Tent
There’s also something important about the stage where Wednesday 13 performed.
The Sophie Lancaster Stage carries a name with considerable significance.
Sophie Lancaster was a young woman who died in 2007 following a brutal attack in Lancashire.
The incident prompted widespread discussion about prejudice directed towards people involved in alternative subcultures.
Her mother, Sylvia Lancaster, subsequently established the Sophie Lancaster Foundation.
The charity has worked to challenge prejudice, intolerance and discrimination.
Bloodstock’s decision to name a stage in Sophie’s memory has helped keep that message visible within the alternative music community.
And for many festivalgoers, the Sophie Lancaster Stage represents something beyond live entertainment.
It’s a reminder that people should be free to express themselves without fear of discrimination or violence.
That message remains important today.
And it’s particularly meaningful at an event celebrating heavy music and alternative culture.
📺 Bloodstock Continues Releasing Live Performances On YouTube!
Wednesday 13’s concert is part of a wider series of professionally filmed performances from Bloodstock 2026.
The festival has been regularly uploading live videos and complete sets to its official YouTube channel.
And there’s plenty for metalheads to explore.
Recent releases include material from:
LAMB OF GOD
NEVERMORE
NORTHLANE
CASTLE RAT
KITTIE
EVIL SCARECROW
And numerous other artists.
For fans who attended the festival, the videos provide an opportunity to revisit memorable performances.
For people who couldn’t make it to Catton Park, they offer a chance to experience some of the music from home.
And for newer listeners, they can be an excellent way to discover bands.
🎥 Watch Bloodstock’s Official Videos
Official Bloodstock YouTube channel:
Wednesday 13’s full 2026 performance:
The festival regularly publishes additional material, so it’s worth checking the channel for new uploads.
Because you never know which extraordinary performance might appear next.
🔥 Lamb Of God Also Get The Bloodstock Live Treatment!
Alongside Wednesday 13’s full concert announcement, Bloodstock highlighted a professionally filmed performance from LAMB OF GOD.
The American groove metal heavyweights released a live video for Blunt Force Blues, recorded during their Friday night headline appearance on the Ronnie James Dio Stage.
The song comes from their 2026 album Into Oblivion.
And the live recording was specially remixed for the video release.
For anybody who attended Bloodstock this year, LAMB OF GOD’s headline performance was one of the weekend’s biggest attractions.
The band’s set featured established classics alongside newer material.
Songs such as Ruin, Laid To Rest and Now You’ve Got Something To Die For helped create an enormous atmosphere.
Frontman Randy Blythe delivered his familiar high-energy performance.
And the production included extensive lighting and pyrotechnics.
It was another reminder of why LAMB OF GOD remain one of modern American metal’s most respected live bands.
And with more Bloodstock footage continuing to emerge, fans have plenty of opportunities to relive the festival.
🐉 From Bloodstock To Wales – Why Festival Footage Matters!
Now then, here’s something we particularly appreciate.
FREE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL LIVE METAL FOOTAGE!
Because not everybody can attend every festival.
And for fans across Wales, travelling to major music events can involve considerable expense.
Festival tickets.
Transport.
Accommodation.
Food.
And all the other costs that seem determined to empty your bank account before you’ve even reached the main entrance!
That’s why official festival videos are so valuable.
They allow people who couldn’t attend to experience some of the performances.
They help bands reach new audiences.
And they preserve important moments in live music history.
For independent music journalists, photographers and concert enthusiasts, that footage can also provide useful context for understanding a band’s stage production.
And perhaps most importantly, it encourages people to discover new music.
Somebody might watch Wednesday 13 because they remember MURDERDOLLS.
Then discover another artist through the festival’s recommended videos.
And suddenly they’ve found a band they want to see live.
That’s how music communities grow.
One performance. One discovery. One new favourite band.
🎃 The Riff Report Verdict – Wednesday 13 Delivers A Proper Horror-Metal Party!
Well then, Riff Report crew.
This is exactly the sort of release that helps keep the spirit of festival season alive.
Wednesday 13 has spent decades developing a musical identity built around horror, humour and heavy guitars.
His work with FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS FROM PLANET 13 helped establish his reputation.
MURDERDOLLS introduced him to enormous international audiences.
And his solo career has continued exploring the darker, heavier possibilities of his music.
Now his Bloodstock 2026 headline performance brings those different chapters together.
There’s nostalgia.
Theatrical madness.
Plenty of horror-inspired entertainment.
And an emotional tribute to Joey Jordison.
But there’s also something particularly enjoyable about the timing of the video release.
A Halloween premiere.
A dark festival performance.
And a musician whose entire career has been built around celebrating horror culture.
The whole thing fits together rather beautifully.
And with approximately 73 minutes of concert footage available, there’s plenty for fans to enjoy.
Whether you were standing in the Sophie Lancaster Stage audience on 7 August or watching from home months later, the recording offers another opportunity to celebrate the music.
It also demonstrates the value of preserving live performances.
Because festivals come and go.
The stages get dismantled.
The crowds travel home.
And the fields eventually return to their normal appearance.
But great performances deserve to be remembered.
And professionally filmed recordings help make that possible.
So fair play to Bloodstock for continuing to share its archives.
And fair play to Wednesday 13 for delivering another wonderfully theatrical chapter in his extraordinary career.
THE DUKE OF SPOOK HAS RISEN AGAIN!
THE PUMPKIN IS FULL OF SWEETS!
AND THE HORROR-METAL PARTY IS FAR FROM OVER!
LONG LIVE WEDNESDAY 13! LONG LIVE BLOODSTOCK!
AND KEEP THOSE HORNS RAISED, BUTT! 🐉🤘🎃💀🔥
💬 Have Your Say, Riff Report Crew!
Right then, you wonderful bunch of horror-loving metalheads!
Were YOU at BLOODSTOCK 2026 for WEDNESDAY 13’s headline performance?
What did you think of the show?
Did you catch any of the sweets thrown from the pumpkin?
And what was it like hearing the tribute to Joey Jordison?
We’d also love to know your favourite era of Wednesday 13’s musical career.
Are you a dedicated MURDERDOLLS fan?
Do you love the early FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS material?
Or do you prefer his darker, heavier solo recordings?
And here’s another big question.
Which Bloodstock 2026 performance would YOU love to see released in full next?
JUDAS PRIEST?
LAMB OF GOD?
SAXON?
SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL?
Or perhaps a smaller band from the festival’s extraordinary line-up?
Get involved in the comments and share your festival memories!
Because while the summer might be behind us, there’s no reason to stop celebrating the music.
KEEP SUPPORTING LIVE METAL, KEEP WATCHING THE FESTIVAL VIDEOS AND NEVER TRUST A MAN WITH A PUMPKIN FULL OF SWEETS! 🎃🤘
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