The genre of music is a mix of death rock and punk with lyrics heavily inspired by horror movies. All music and lyrics are written by the vocalist Wednesday 13. All guitars, bass, keyboards and vocals on the recordings are by Wednesday 13. Coner drummed on their debut album, whilst Kid Kid and Piggy D provided some back up vocals.
After Wednesday 13's primary band the Murderdolls went on hiatus, he went on a solo tour of the United Kingdom in March 2004, called the "Graveyard A Go-Go" tour. For his live performances he was joined by members of Florida horror punk band Death Becomes You, though this was not meant to be permanent.
When Wednesday 13 returned to North Carolina in June 2004 he began to put together a more permanent band, with whom he would perform with under the Wednesday 13 name. He brought in a former Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13 member Ikky on guitar. The band took heavily influenced by the likes of KISS and Alice Cooper, while at the same time not straying far from the band members previous horror punk related projects. In September 2004 Ikky was replaced with Matt Montgomery also known as Piggy D.Together the Wednesday 13 band toured Europe in November 2004 on the "Look What The Bats Dragged In" tour, some of dated were supported by English rockers Viking Skull.
In 2005 after touring, they released their debut album "Transylvania 90210", and made a promotional video for the track "I Walked With A Zombie", the video depicted the band members in footage from the original Night of the Living Dead horror movie. Following the albums release the group embarked on a tour of the United Kingdom; "Tour from the Crypt".
Also in 2005 they played on the main-stage of Download Festival at Donington, but perhaps the crowning moment for the group so far was when they opened some shows for their idol, Alice Cooper around Halloween.
Wednesday 13 parted ways with Roadrunner Records, before signing a new deal with Rykodisc, which then released a new album on named Fang Bang on September 12th, 2006.
During March and April of 2006 all of the members of the band parted ways with Wednesday 13, first the bassist Kid Kid, to concentrate fully on his solo project. It was announced that Argyle Goolsby of Blitzkid would be filling in at three live shows, before the band found a permanent replacement. Then 13 announced that guitarist Piggy D and Ghastly had also left the band, 13 stated that he maintains an amicable relationship with all the former members and wished them luck.
On the band's official website, 13 wrote that there would be a special Wednesday 13 line-up for a Cancer research benefit concert, and the following gig. This line-up brought Wednesday 13 and his Murderdolls band mate Eric Griffin back together for the first time since 2003. Griffin took on guitar playing duties, also joining him was drummer Racci Shay and bassist Brix from the band Dope . It was later announced that this line-up, aside from Brix would be permanent. After Brix left the band Nato Manor joined the band on bass. And after Eric left the band a much more talented guitarist J-Sin Trioxin joined the band.
In the middle of Europe tour 2007 Racci's dad died and so he was replaced by CombiChrist drummer until the end of the tour. And because Wednesday was still recovering from injuries they got a second guitarist.
The Band toured in early 2007 with Vains of Jenna, and recently announced a summer US tour with The 69 eyes, Fair to Midland & Night Kills the Day
Current Members
* Wednesday 13 - vocals and guitar
* Racci Shay - drums
* Nate Manor - bass
Former Members
* Nicodemous - live bass (2004)
* Christopher Lee - live drums (2004)
* Gory - live guitar (2004)
* Ikky - guitar (2004)
* Piggy D - guitar (2004-2006)
* Kid Kid - Bass (2004-2006)
* Ghastly - Drums (2004-2006)
* Brix Milner - live bass (2006)
* Argyle Goolsby - live bass (2006)
* Eric Griffin - guitar(2007)
Discography
* Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead (2005)
* Fang Bang (August 29, 2006)
* Skeletons (April 29, 2008)
* The Bloodwork EP (April 29, 2008)
* Fuck It! We'll Do It Live (October, 2008)
Good Riddance
Wednesday 13 Lyrics
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But were all, all so wrong
You use to be so dear to me
Now you're the enemy
Un-loveable, un-trustable
That's all you'll ever be, to me
Parting ways with this wretched misery
We shared many things together
Now all those things have come and gone
You use to be a friend to me
Now you're the enemy
Despicable, un-trustable
That's all you'll ever be, to me
This is the end, goodbye and good riddance
Parting ways with this wretched misery
This is the end, goodbye and good riddance
Parting ways with this wretched misery
Regret is all that, you fucking left me with
Regret is all that
Regret is all that, you fucking left me with
This is the end, goodbye and good riddance
Parting ways with this wretched misery
This is the end, goodbye and good riddance
Parting ways with this wretched misery
Regret is all that regret is all that
You fucking left me with good riddance
The lyrics of "Good Riddance" by Wednesday 13 capture the emotions of betrayal, disappointment, and the end of a once cherished relationship. The opening lines express a sense of disbelief and disillusionment as the singer reflects on how they had believed the relationship would last forever, only to realize that their assumptions were completely wrong. The use of repetition in these lines emphasizes the magnitude of the mistake in trusting and investing in this person so deeply.
As the lyrics progress, the tone shifts to one of resentment and contempt towards the individual who has now become an enemy in the singer's eyes. The transformation from being dear and friendly to becoming despised and untrustworthy highlights the deep sense of betrayal and hurt experienced by the singer. The words "un-loveable" and "un-trustable" underscore the irreparable damage inflicted on the relationship, indicating that there is no going back from this point.
The repeated declaration of "This is the end, goodbye and good riddance" serves as a definitive farewell to the toxicity and pain that the relationship has brought. The singer is determined to move on from the misery and regrets that have tainted their connection with this person. By parting ways, they are reclaiming their autonomy and seeking closure from the negative emotions that have consumed them.
The final lines of the song emphasize the lingering sense of regret that the singer is left with after the relationship's demise. The repetition of "Regret is all that you fucking left me with" underscores the lasting impact of the betrayal and the emotional scars that will remain. Despite the bitterness and anger expressed throughout the lyrics, there is also a sense of release and catharsis in finally saying goodbye to the pain and moving forward towards a brighter future without the burden of past grievances.
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Written by: JOSEPH POOLE
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