Widow was formed in the winter of 2000 when guitarist Cristof got together with John E. and Joshua to express their vision of horror. Marc-Anthony also possessed the same dark ideas and their union was inevitable. The lineup was complete to execute their brand of horror metal!

The group is influenced by many of their own experiences, plus groups such as King Diamond, Crimson Glory, Warlord, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Widow explores the neo-classical side of heavy metal combined with their death metal roots. The morbid personality of each member comes together to form the unique sound of the band.

Widow's debut album, Midnight Strikes is the beginning of the dark history of the band. The macabre songs bring to life the wicked, perverse thoughts that delight each member. On Fire is the next step in bringing this vision to life. It has taken their horrific thoughts and experiences to another level.

The band signed with Cruz Del Sur Music to spread this blaze around the world! The fire of Widow burns inside of you!!!

Band site
www.burning-village.com
E-mail
widow@burning-village.com

Discography:

- Midnight Strikes – Tribunal Records (2004)

- On Fire – Cruz Del Sur Music (2005)

Line-Up:

Cristof– lead gt / death vc

John E– gt / clean vc

Lili - vc

Joshua - bs

Marc Anthony – dr

WIDOW– On Fire – cruz13
Out on the 28th of June 2005 (US/Canada)

“North Carolina metallers Widow made their mark within the heavy metal world in 2003 with the blistering debut disc Midnight Strikes (Tribunal). It was a scorcher for sure, a real fireball of heavy metal gusto fuelled onward by morbid ideas, mouth watering guitar solos and anthemic metal attitude. How could they top this release?
Fast forward to 2005 and the band is on the verge of unleashing the brilliant sophomore album "On Fire", an energetic heap of heavy metal goodness that'll have you headbanging until the wee hours of the morning.
Adrian Bromley / Unrestrained Magazine

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“Our main influences that made us start the band are groups like Crimson Glory, Queensrÿche, Warlord, Dio, and Ozzy Osbourne. We love Sunset Strip metal too. How could you not love old Mötley Crüe? It almost goes without saying in a melodic metal band that Judas Priest and Iron Maiden inspired you, so of course we love them. I love old Metallica and I pretend that they broke up years ago. I absolutely adore almost all NWOBHM, and I love really love cult bands like Halloween from Detroit. Don't Metal With Evil is a classic... Cristof gt/vc
(taken from Unrestrained Magazine)

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