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Performing during the Lincoln Metalfest at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday March 15, 2014. This event also serves as Tony "Dio" Leonard's annual Birthday Bash.

Widow has been a staple of underground metal scene since 2000 and have released three albums, performed countless shows including Kansas City Power Metal Festival, Rocklahoma and have traveled to Germany for the Sword Brothers Festival IX in 2010.

Widow explores the neo-classical side of heavy metal and is proud to take their influences from their own experiences plus groups such as King Diamond, Crimson Glory, Warlord, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Yngwie Malmsteen. The morbid personality of each member comes together to form the unique sound of the band.

Metal Hammer magazine named Widow one of the leaders of the "New Wave of Traditional Metal" and is recognized as a band at the front of the melodic metal uprising.

From Raleigh, North Carolina, the band formed in the winter of 2000 when guitarist Chris Bennett got together with John E Wooten IV to express their vision of metal. Jason Wheeler was added to the lineup in 2014.

Chris Bennett - lead guitar & vocals
John E Wooten IV - lead vocals & bass
Jason Wheeler - drums & vocals

official web site...
http://www.widowusa.com