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Young Widows

Young Widows

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  • Formed: 2006 in Louisville, KY
  • Years Active: 2000s

Biography

Though singer Steve Sindoni amicably parted ways with Louisville, KY's Breather Resist in December 2005, the remaining members -- guitarist Evan Patterson (formerly of Black Cross, the National Acrobat, and various other Louisville bands), bassist Nick Thieneman, and drummer Geoff Paton -- weren't ready yet to throw in the towel. They pressed on and chose not to replace Sindoni, with Patterson picking up the main vocal duties. The trio entered the studio the following April with intentions to record Breather Resist's second album. But when the resulting music was not quite the metallic hardcore aggression of their past, the guys consequently decided to retire Breather Resist and its accompanying discography altogether, forging ahead instead with a new identity, sound, and name: Young Widows. Taking influence for their dark, reverb-heavy noise rock and moody post-punk grooves from bands like Hoover, the Jesus Lizard, Shellac, and the Melvins, their debut, Settle Down City, was issued on Jade Tree in September 2006. About two weeks of nationwide dates preceded its release, and the band headed to Europe soon after with Seattle's Akimbo.
— Corey Apar , All Music Guide

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These Arms Are Snakes, Refused, At The Drive-In

Roots and Influences:

The Jesus Lizard, The Melvins, Melvins + Lustmord, Gang Of Four

Formal Connections:

Breather Resist, Black Widows, Black Cross

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