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Merry Widow

New Album Never Winter available now!

About Me

Late 1997, in Jacksonville, FL, saw the birth of Merry Widow; a revival of a dying style of dark-rock. Now in 2004 that revival has evolved into an international movement as the band prepares for the release of their next album.Merry Widow, in its current incarnation, is vocalist Xelana M. Drake, Sketch J. O'Brien on vocals and keyboards, bassist Georgie3F, and guitarist Rick Price. Though the band has seen many changes in the past four years and suffered many losses, they have proven to stay true to their sound and vision in their latest lineup. Now they prepare to continue the success that they have seen thus far. With the followup to "Ties that Bind" nearly complete, a fall tour in the works and a whole new lineup, Merry Widow is ready to take the stage by storm, and the world is ready to watchThe Band out and about: So over the last few years the band has had the opportunity to meet and perform with some great peopleMerry Widow chats with the Cruxshadows before the two bands performance in downtown Jacksonville, FL. Check the pictures section for more

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Member Since: 4/2/2005
Band Website: merrywidowweb.com
Band Members: Xelana M. Drake - Vocals Sketch J. O'Brien - Vocals, Keyboards Georgie "3f" - Bass guitar, back up Vocals Rick Price - Guitar, back up vocals N8 K - Live Drums~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Influences: Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Ozzy, Tori Amos, The Genitorturers, Slipknot, Kill Switch Engage
Record Label: Independent Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Saturday, January 28, 2006: First update of the new year

Greetings again from the Merry Widow web team.  We hope everyone had a fantastic (and safe) new year. 2005 was a great year for Merry Widow seeing the release of their second album, their music b...
Posted by Merry Widow on Sat, 28 Jan 2006 09:09:00 PST

September, 28, 2005

Its official... Merry Widow will start the first leg of the fall line up with two local dates.  The dates, times and locations are as follows: Saturday, October 22nd ~ Eclipse ~ Factory ~ 4219 St...
Posted by Merry Widow on Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:41:00 PST

August 28, 2005. Big Announcement

Merry Widow had another succesful rehersal today.  After some deliberation it has been decided that the shows must go on. It is time. Very few details are available as of this writing but wh...
Posted by Merry Widow on Mon, 29 Aug 2005 06:43:00 PST

June 26, 2005

Rehersals have picked up again and the band is sounding great.  They will be meeting next week to discuss the first leg of shows for the summer line up.  Stay tuned hear for an announcement ...
Posted by Merry Widow on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

May 16, 2005

The band is rehearsing. The set list has been prepared and the live shows should begin in 2 to 3 months. Also, the recording of the new record has begun in a very primitave stage. There won't be ...
Posted by Merry Widow on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Release Party

What an incredible night. Just wanted to say a special thank you to everyone who made the release party such an amazing night. The outpouring of affection that we received that night was nothing shor...
Posted by Merry Widow on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST