Oh Deer God

Nottingham’s Widows do what more bands definitely should do. And that is worship at the altar of the mighty Clutch, with the Maryland bruisers seemingly the biggest influence on the Widows sound with their massive blues infused grooves a big factor on the big sound that prevails through Oh Deer God. Widows have been bubbling under for a number of years with their riffy sound and with this release, which follows on from their 2012 debut album Death Valley Duchess, it looks like they have cracked it with a collection of big songs with even bigger riffs. As soon as the albums self titled opening track erupts with a heady mix of fuzzed out energy and chunky riffs it is clear that the listener is in for a hell of a ride. Riffs after riffs after riffs collide with each other as well as that heavy blues influence and a stoner rock vibe that gives the band’s music a sense of freedom to create a rhythm of pure sonic excess.