Black Widow biography
Founded in Leicester, UK in 1969 - Disbanded in 1973 - Reunited between 2007-2014

Too often and unjustly compared to BLACK SABBATH because of their name and their Satanic lyrics on their first album, BLACK WIDOW had released an album under the name of Pesky Gee before changing their name. Unjustly compared because the music on that album is actually quite cheery and very much proto-prog. Unfortunately, the Satanist label will stick to them although their next two albums will not be in that direction, the music staying within the confines of hard rock and prog.
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Never released before, this is the first recording of the Lords of the Dark before "Sacrifice" in 1969 with the incredible voice of Kay Garrett of Pesky Gee! .....

Black Widow may be 70s rock legend most undervalued but don't forget that they remain true pionners in term of obscure, evil influences in popular & rock music. Musically it's certainly not Heavy metal...their sound is more a kind of late 60s powerful rock with an obvious progressive and medieval flavor. We can hear a lot of organ, flute, sax...put together to create a very dark music which was quiet unusual at this time. The tiltle track is a funny incantatory hymn to the sabbat...I consider this album as their best. It's by far better than their more conventional "IV". Prog and 70s rock lovers can't be disappointed!.. by philippe