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Band
Widow
Title
Carved in Stone
Type
LP/EP
Company
Pure Steel
YOR
2016
Style
Traditional
Popular Reviews
9/26/2016 - Review by: Eric Compton
Veterans of the US traditional metal scene deliver the goods once again
Sixteen years and still going strong! Raleigh, North Carolina traditionalists are still burning the torch for their brand of American heavy metal. 'Carved in Stone' is the band's fifth album to date and second consecutive release on the Pure Steel label. Fans of the band know these guys deliver the goods every time. Polished riffs are in abundance as the band soars through 80's melodic metal that pays tribute to the past while still retaining identity and substance. Recommended.
Recommended for fans of: Cauldron, Night Demon, Aftershok
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
4
MUSIC
4
VOCALS
4
PRODUCTION
3.5
ARTWORK
3.5
LYRICS
4


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    4 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: WIDOW
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Carved in Stone
2016
Pure Steel
Eric Compton9/26/2016
4
On Fire
2005
Cruz Del Sur
Eric Compton9/15/2005
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ALL INTERVIEWS FOR: WIDOW
INTERVIEW INTERVIEWER DATE TAGLINE
John Wooten IVEric Compton1/6/2012


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