Band Line Up 2023

Formed early 2013, The Dead XIII are a 4-piece Metal band from Manchester.  Their unrelenting live shows have earnt them a reputation as one of the hottest underground metal bands in the UK. 

Releasing their critically acclaimed debut album ‘Catacombs’ in 2015, The Dead XIII quickly rose to prominence. It wasn't long before they received international Video Premieres and were playlisted by Kerrang! radio. The ‘Catacombs’ album and ‘XIII’ single were named on the ‘Kerrang! Staff’s’ top 10 albums and singles of the year respectively.

They have toured extensively around the UK and Europe; sharing stages with bands such as Annisokay, Anti Clone, Bullets & Octane, Carcer City, Davey Suicide, Darkcell, Doyle, Head-PE, Hemlock, Lowlives, Okilly Dokilly, Sulpher and Ward XVI. Honing their craft over the last 10 years, the energy and passion behind their live shows has become the driving force behind their sound. 

2018 saw the release of their critically acclaimed second album "Dark Days". Shortly followed by an extended UK tour again with Doyle. The Album received extensive praise, with the title track being premiered on Kerrang! and other singles receiving premiers on outlets such as Alt Press and Devoloution. Hot off the success of this release the band heavily toured to promote the record, including a headline EU and UK tour run. 

2022 saw The Dead XIII re-enter the internationally renowned Hellfire Studios to record their third studio album, tipped for release in 2023. 

The Dead XIII can't wait to bring their ferocious set of punk-infused metal set to Bloodstock!