Black Widow

Black Widow are an English doom metal band formed in Stapleford, Nottingham, England, in 1990. To date, Black Widow have released nine albums, two compilations, three EPs and one live DVD. The band released its latest album, Black Rose Mourning on February 18th 2009.

Early years (1990 - 1992)
Black Widow was initially formed in Stapleford in September of 1989 by vocalist William Glencross and guitarist Joel Davidson. They recruited Edward Kellin (bass), Hayley Devonshire (violin), and Christopher Bradham (drums) in the spring of 1990 after playing for a few months before. The band released their first work, the 1991 EP Widow In Black. They followed with a minor four show tour, and were soon picked up by a minor record label, to record their debut album 1992's Evening Beloved, released on July 31st 1992.

Under The Veil (1992-1994)
During the summer of 1993, the band entered the studio to record their second album, after briefly promoting Evening Beloved. The next album, Under the Veil marked the introduction of Keylah Rose on keyboards, integrating them fully into Black Widow's sound. Under the Veil was released on October 10th 1994, after the band worked with producer Leonard Carson.

Lament Theatres (1994-1995)
After the band began to become known with Under the Veil, they returned to the studio with Leonard Carson in early 1995 to record their followup, Lament Theatres. The album was released on March 28th 1995, to much acclaim and sucess, mainly in Europe. Shortly after the album Edward Kellin departed the band, replaced by John Cardell. Kellin would return in 2003, after a hiatus from the band.

Victory Laid Blood (1995-1997)
Touring heavily throughout the latter half of 1995 and early 1996, Black Widow returned to the studio with Leonard Carson in mid 1996 to record the next album. Victory Laid Blood was released on July 18th 1997, to once again large sucess in Europe and the UK. It is also the first album to feature John Cardell on bass, after Edward Kellin's departure in 1995.

Dawn In Majesty (1997-1999
After 1997's Victory Laid Blood, Black Widow entered the studio once more.