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'''Black Widow'''
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an English doom metal band formed in Stapleford, Nottingham, England, in 1990. To date, Black Widow have released ten albums, two compilations, three EPs and one live DVD. The band released its latest album, ''[[Dread Summer Mourning]]'' on November 18, 2009. An influential and founding member of the band, Edward Kellin, who played bass from 1990-1995, returning in 2003, died on January 8, 2010 age 37.
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'''Black Widow'''
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an English doom metal band formed in Stapleford, Nottingham, England, in 1990. To date, Black Widow have released ten albums, two compilations, three EPs and one live DVD. The band released its latest album, ''[[Dread Summer Mourning]]'' on November 18, 2009. An influential and founding member of the band, Edward Kellin, who played bass from 1990-1995, returning in 2003, died on January 8, 2010 age 37.
==Biography==
==Biography==
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===Dawn In Majesty (1997-1999)===
===Dawn In Majesty (1997-1999)===
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After 1997's [[Victory Laid Blood]], Black Widow entered the studio once more. Their followup to 1997's [''[Victory Laid Blood]]'' was 1999's ''[[Dawn In Majesty]''], released on September 9, 1999. The band embarked on a major tour alongside [[Yggdrasill Burning]] and [[Winter's Soil]] in late 1999, resulting in the live album of the same year, ''[[Living Anguish]]'', recorded in Prague. The band entered a brief hiatus after the tour, throughout early 2000.
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After 1997's [[Victory Laid Blood]], Black Widow entered the studio once more. Their followup to 1997's [''[Victory Laid Blood]]'' was 1999's ''[[Dawn In Majesty]''], released on September 9, 1999. The band embarked on a major tour alongside [[Yggdrasill Burning]] and [[Winter's Soil]] in late 1999, resulting in the live album of the same year, ''[[Living Anguish]]'', recorded in Prague. The band entered a brief hiatus after the tour, throughout early 2000.
===Tainted Memories and Hayley Devonshire's departure (1999-2002)===
===Tainted Memories and Hayley Devonshire's departure (1999-2002)===
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During their hiatus in 2000 onwards, Hayley Devonshire became pregnant in early October 2000, with her partner and guitarist for [[Yggdrasill Burning]], [[Karl Leppälä]]. Devonshire departed the band during her pregnancy, but would return in 2005. In early 2001 she was replaced by Angela Cadriano, a close friend of Devonshire's. After a long break, the band entered the studio in late 2001 with their new violinist and recorded ''[[Tainted Memories]]'', their first without Leonard Carson, instead working with [[Yggdrasill Burning]] producer Hans Skökog.
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During their hiatus in 2000 onwards, Hayley Devonshire became pregnant in early October 2000, with her partner and guitarist for [[Yggdrasill Burning]], [[Karl Leppälä]]. Devonshire departed the band during her pregnancy, but would return in 2005. In early 2001 she was replaced by Angela Cadriano, a close friend of Devonshire's. After a long break, the band entered the studio in late 2001 with their new violinist and recorded ''[[Tainted Memories]]'', their first without Leonard Carson, instead working with [[Yggdrasill Burning]] producer Hans Skökog.
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The album was a commercial and critical success, released on July 15, 2002. The band began to tour across Europe on the Sounds of Doom tour, alongside [[Yggdrasill Burning]], [[Winter's Soil]], and [[Euphoria Down]] throughout the latter half of 2002.
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The album was a commercial and critical success, released on July 15, 2002. The band began to tour across Europe on the Sounds of Doom tour, alongside [[Yggdrasill Burning]], [[Winter's Soil]], and [[Euphoria Down]] throughout the latter half of 2002.
===Crypt of My Past and Kellin's return (2002-2004)===
===Crypt of My Past and Kellin's return (2002-2004)===
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[[Kaleb Jovanovich]] of the Australian doom metal band [[Winter's Soil]] also released a statement:
[[Kaleb Jovanovich]] of the Australian doom metal band [[Winter's Soil]] also released a statement:
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"When the band came of Australia in 2008, barely two years ago, we met William and the rest of the band. One thing that I will always remember Ed by is his dark sense of humour, his blunt humour. He was so forward and you knew if he didn't like you. Fortunately he liked us, and we will all miss him".
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"When the band came of Australia in 2008, barely two years ago, we met William and the rest of the band. One thing that I will always remember Ed by is his dark sense of humour, his blunt humour. He was so forward and you knew if he didn't like you. Fortunately he liked us, and we will all miss him".
Fans reacted hugely also to Kellin's death, with views of the band's site skyrocketing. The albums had a sudden rise in sale due to fans buying them. 45% of sales went to Ed Kellin's family, as announced by William Glencross via the bands website.
Fans reacted hugely also to Kellin's death, with views of the band's site skyrocketing. The albums had a sudden rise in sale due to fans buying them. 45% of sales went to Ed Kellin's family, as announced by William Glencross via the bands website.