The Art of Manipulation

by Ward XVI

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attackhamster Great music, great performances - would highly recommend seeing them live Favorite track: Hold Me.

puncakethethird Satisfies my itch for weird/macabre music very well. Strong vocals and musicianship throughout. Favorite track: Toybox.

IAmRevEvil a tremendous album. loved every second of it. Favorite track: The Art of Manipulation.

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The Art of Manipulation"is a 12-Track concept album telling the introspective story of a female psychopath locked away in a high security asylum. Throughout the album she delves into her past life and tells the story of how she manipulated a man into killing for her using her feminine charm.

This 16 track concept album tells the sordid tale of deceit and manipulation represented with a genre defying mix of hard-hitting metal riffs, soaring guitar solos, off-beat ska rhythms, melancholic piano, accordion, catchy female vocals, a hint of electro.

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1.	Introduction 01:59
2.	Take my hand 01:57
3.	The Art of Manipulation 04:59
4.	Interlude 1 00:48
5.	The Flight 06:19
6.	Crystal Ball 04:13	buy track
7.	Hold Me 06:05
8.	Interlude 2 00:35
9.	Blackened Heart 04:49
10.	Run for Your Lives 03:44
11.	Adrenochromania 05:39
12.	Cry of the Siren 05:40
13.	Toybox 05:32
14.	Interlude 3 00:28
15.	Inner Demon 05:06
16.	Ward XVI 05:42

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The Art of Manipulation"is a 12-Track concept album telling the introspective story of a female psychopath locked away in a high security asylum. Throughout the album she delves into her past life and tells the story of how she manipulated a man into killing for her using her feminine charm.

This 16 track concept album tells the sordid tale of deceit and manipulation represented with a genre defying mix of hard-hitting metal riffs, soaring guitar solos, off-beat ska rhythms, melancholic piano, accordion, catchy female vocals, a hint of electro.

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released July 1, 2017

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Ward XVI Manchester, UK

Blending drama, music and theatre, our new album Id3ntity’ is out now, and this is a journey more akin to a heavier and more sinister Rocky Horror picture show. Each song is a different rollercoaster of emotion, some are dark and symphonic whilst others are filled with fire and brimstone whilst all being tied together with the use some catchy hard hitting riffs and belting solos. ... more

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Sep 5

Rescue Rooms

Nottingham, UK
Sep 5

Mangata Festival

Nottingham, UK

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