Wednesday 13, born Joseph Michael Poole on August 12, 1976, in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a rock musician known for blending horror themes with punk and metal. He began his musical career in the early 1990s with Maniac Spider Trash before co-founding Murderdolls in 2002 with Joey Jordison of Slipknot, which expanded his reach within the metal community. His solo career launched in 2005 with the album Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead, establishing a signature sound rooted in horror punk with glam metal and hard rock elements. Wednesday 13 has maintained an active recording and touring schedule across multiple projects, including Frankenstein Drag Queens from Planet 13 and Bourbon Crow. His work is characterized by horror-inspired lyrics and theatrical live performances. He has released numerous solo albums, including Condolences in 2017. The current band lineup features Wednesday 13 on vocals and guitar, Racci Shay on drums, and Nate Manor on bass.