Avant-garde theatric metal from Preston, UK Drawing from their eclectic background, Ward XVI are inspired by a whole host of musical masters, including Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Rob Zombie, Diablo Swing Orchestra, Avatar and Marilyn Manson. Ward XVI released their critically acclaimed debut, ‘The Art of Manipulation’, in 2017. This concept album revealed the sordid story of Psychoberrie, now incarcerated among the warped inhabitants of Ward XVI. An intense UK tour, in which Psychoberrie’s most heinous deeds were enacted, hooked legions of fellow insanics. These bloodythirsty inmates supported the band through Metal 2 The Masses competition that same year. Ward XVI smashed the national final to secure a spot on the coveted New Blood Stage at Bloodstock Open Air Festival. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.