Years active 2008–present Website Official website [1] | Labels Rusty Road Record label The Widow's Bane | |
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Members Mortimer Leech, Rutherford Belleview, Rictus Corpum, Franklin McKane, Bat Catacombs, Madame Reaper, Jimson Crockett, Abracham Lynch Albums Don't Be Afraid; It's Only Death, The Widow's Bane | ||
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The Widow's Bane is an American band from Boulder, Colorado whose music incorporates elements of roots revival, sea shanties, klezmer, vaudeville, gothic rock, and murder ballads while evoking the comedic cabaret styles of Tom Waits and Nick Cave. The band defines their genre as Zombie-Death-Polka. Its line-up includes frontman Gov. Mortimer Leech, Rutherford Belleview, Rictus Corpum, Franklin McKane, and Bat Catacombs.[2] Their live show is characterized by zombie-style makeup, Great Depression-era costumes, the creepy animatronic movements of lead singer Leech, and dancing by self-styled "snake-charming hussy," Madame Reaper.
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In 2011 The Widow's Bane added two members, Jimson Crockett and Abracham Lynch. Previously with the band was member Frank Raven.[3]
The band released their first, self-titled album in 2009. Two additional musicians, Reverend James Calvin Thompson and Philip Parker, contributed to the album.
Critical Reception
Reviewers have tended to focus on The Widow's Bane's energetic and theatrical style. In 2011 The Coloradoan called The Widow's Bane one of "the hidden treasures of Colorado's music scene".
Discography
Songs
Don't Be Afraid; It's Only DeathDon't Be Afraid; It's Only Death · 2013
Haul Away Boys!The Widow's Bane · 2009
Rusty RoadThe Widow's Bane · 2009