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And their final unreleased album from 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the popularity of Hammer Horror films and Dennis Wheatley novels, in 1969 Leicester progressive rockers Pesky Gee! became \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Widow\u003c\/strong\u003e and immersed themselves in the occult. Sharing management with \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Sabbath\u003c\/strong\u003e, they signed to CBS and issued concept album '\u003cem\u003eSacrifice\u003c\/em\u003e', a Top 40 set that included their calling card, the demonic invocation '\u003cem\u003eCome To The Sabbat\u003c\/em\u003e'. Also including two live sets from 1970-71 and all surviving tracks from an aborted 1971 solo LP by vocalist Kay Garrett on which she was backed by Black Widow (who also wrote the songs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a 40-page booklet that contains the band's full story with quotes and many rare photos\/press clippings, '\u003cem\u003eSabbat Days\u003c\/em\u003e' is a must-have for fans of vintage UK progressive rock, and is a fascinating document of a time when rock music still had the power to offend mainstream society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAided by Wiccan High Priest Alex Sanders (“the most powerful witch in Britain”), they developed a stage act that climaxed with the mock-sacrifice of a naked virgin. The show inevitably attracted the interest of the Sunday tabloids and the condemnation of the clergy, and they were refused entry to America in the wake of the Charles Manson atrocities (reported at the time as “black magic” murders).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReluctantly deciding to drop their stage show, they moved away from occult-based imagery and parted company with Sanders. Two further albums appeared before CBS dropped them, the band breaking up after being unable to place their final recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grapefruit","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50531072278859,"sku":"2202977","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-06-01_at_12.15.35_9399a681_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1728092523"},{"product_id":"return-to-the-sabbat","title":"Return To The Sabbat","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcetate only album recorded in 1969 by the early line-up of 70s uk progressive rock band Black Widow, featuring female vocalist Kay Garrett. Including the original versions of material that would be re-recorded and released as the band’s debut 1970 album, the occult-rock classic ‘sacrifice’, like their demonic anthem “come to the sabbat”. Heavy prog sound with hard guitars, sax, flute, keyboard and occult\/dark lyrical themes. Originally known as Pesky Gee!, Black Widow formed in Leicester in 1969. Influenced by Hammer Horror films, they combined progressive hard rock, jazz, and folk influences with occult and black magic imagery. Their stage performances often included ritualistic elements, including mock sacrifices. 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