The first one existed from 1… Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) 3 bands by that name.
The first one existed from 1975 to 1977
Widowmaker were a British hard rock group, who were active from 1975 to 1977. They were considered by many to be a supergroup and released two albums. Although their influences appeared to offer vast creative possibilities, musical and personality differences lead to their break-up. The legacy of Widowmaker is captured on the compilation Straight Faced Fighters (2002) released by Castle, which contains tracks from both of their albums.
The band was formed by former Mott the Hoople and Spooky Tooth guitarist Luther Grosvenor, also known as Ariel Bender. The original line-up featured vocalist Steve Ellis from Love Affair, guitarist Huw Lloyd-Langton from Hawkwind, Australian bassist Bob Daisley of Chicken Shack and drummer Paul Nicholls who had played with Lindisfarne.
A few months after they had begun rehearsing at Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Manticore Studios in London the quintet were signed to Jet Records owned by Don Arden. A single release "On the Road" followed, in February 1976 and their debut album Widowmaker was released in the same year. The line-up for the "Widowmaker" album was augmented in the studio by vocalist and guitarist Bobby Tench from Streetwalkers and hammond player Zoot Money. Widowmaker reached #196 in US and featured an eclectic mix of blues, country, folk and hard rock.
Widowmaker toured the UK with Nazareth and in June 1976 they took part in a series of nationwide stadium all-day concerts under the name of The Who Put The Boot In alongside leading rock acts such as, Little Feat, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Streetwalkers and The Who, who were the headline act.
Ellis left the band after a tour of North America with Electric Light Orchestra and was replaced by vocalist John Butler and the band recorded their second album Too Late to Cry. Daisley joined Rainbow and Widowmaker broke up only months after the release of Too Late to Cry (1977).
The second one was an American heavy metal band founded by singer Dee Snider (formerly of Twisted Sister), joined by ex-TS drummer Joe Franco, guitarist Al Pitrelli and bass player Marc Russell. The band released 2 albums, Blood and Bullets (1992) and Stand By for Pain (1994).
Another Artist using the Alias "Widowmaker" makes Dubstep/Bass music currently for Audio Doughnuts & Wheel and Deal Records.
Bad Rain
Widowmaker Lyrics
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You won't see them tellin' lies
See the trouble, see the trials that surround me
Strain shows on my face
It's one thing time can't erase
Another catch, another chase
Hell has found me
Oh, God knows that I've tried
Of dreams that have died
[Chorus]
It's like a bad rain
Bad rain
It's like a bad rain
Bad rain
Like a bad, bad rain
Comin' down on me
Why do I carry on
Now that all my hope is gone
To the limit and beyond
What am I proving
Yet I have no choice
Like some disembodied voice
Ain't got nothing to rejoice
My life's in ruin
Oh, the end's in my sight
Oh, don't matter who's right
I'm losing the fight
[Chorus: x2]
If you could see the things I've seen
Do what I've done, be where I've been
Then you could feel the pain I feel
I won't give in, I will never yield
So let it flow
Let it flow
Look into my face
These battle scars state my case
I've run an uphill race
I'm not defeated
Just try and knock me down
I'm a king without a crown
Out of my way, I'm taking ground
I won't be beaten
I'm like a bad rain
I'm like a bad rain
I'm like a bad,bad rain
Comin' down on you
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Widowmaker's song Bad Rain are a tale of struggle and perseverance in the face of adversity. The singer presents himself as someone who has been through a lot: trouble, trials, strain, and catching and chasing in his life. He admits to having filled himself with lies, but he is still trying to carry on. For him, it is like a bad rain, a never-ending deluge of pain and problems that he has to deal with. He is nearing the end of his rope, the end is in sight, and he feels like he is losing the fight.
Despite these challenges, the singer refuses to give up. He challenges anyone who doubts him to see what he's seen, do what he's done, and be where he's been. He is confident that if they could feel the pain he feels, they would understand his determination, his refusal to give in, and his unwavering resolve. He sees himself as a king without a crown, someone who has run an uphill race but is not defeated. He is like a bad rain coming down on his detractors, and he won't be beaten.
Overall, the song is about how one can face obstacles and still overcome them. It's about being resilient, determined, and unyielding in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Look into my eyes
When you look into my eyes, you will see that I am truthful and honest.
You won't see them tellin' lies
My eyes convey that I am not hiding anything and cannot deceive you.
See the trouble, see the trials that surround me
I am constantly surrounded by difficulties and challenges that affect me emotionally.
Strain shows on my face
My face bears the marks of stress and suffering as I face my troubles.
It's one thing time can't erase
Although time passes, the effects of my troubles will remain with me, leaving deep marks.
Another catch, another chase
My troubles are never-ending, and they keep coming back to haunt me.
Hell has found me
My situation has become so difficult that I feel like I am in a personal hell.
Oh, God knows that I've tried
I have made every effort to overcome my problems.
Oh, I'm filled with the lies
Despite my best efforts, I still feel trapped in the lies and false promises of a better future.
Of dreams that have died
My aspirations have all come to a sudden end.
It's like a bad rain
My current challenging circumstances keep raining down upon me like a heavy storm.
Bad rain
This rainfall feels like a negative and adverse situation that won't stop happening.
Like a bad rain
This is a bad situation that keeps repeating itself.
Comin' down on me
I feel trapped and helpless, as though I can't avoid this difficult situation.
Why do I carry on
I constantly question why I should carry on with this difficult situation.
Now that all my hope is gone
I feel like since things have gone so bad, there's nothing that can give me hope anymore.
To the limit and beyond
I have pushed myself beyond my limits trying to resolve this difficult situation.
What am I proving
I have no idea what I am trying to demonstrate or prove anymore.
Yet I have no choice
I feel stuck, like there is nobody and nothing to help me out.
Like some disembodied voice
I feel like I am living in a dream where everything appears meaningless.
Ain't got nothing to rejoice
I have no reason to feel happy or gleeful.
My life's in ruin
My life has reached its lowest point.
Oh, the end's in my sight
I feel like I am reaching the end of the road, where things will likely worsen.
Oh, don't matter who's right
I don't care about who is right or wrong anymore. This is just something I have to get through.
I'm losing the fight
Despite my best efforts still, I am still failing to come out of this difficult situation.
If you could see the things I've seen
If you only knew the things that I had to face.
Do what I've done, be where I've been
If you walked in my shoes for one day, you would understand my circumstances.
Then you could feel the pain I feel
You would experience and understand the intense suffering that I am currently facing.
I won't give in, I will never yield
Despite all the difficulties, I will not give up or surrender my beliefs and values.
So let it flow
I will let this suffering run its course as it does not feel like there's much I can do at this point.
Look into my face
Do look into my face and see that I have been through tough times.
These battle scars state my case
The scars on my face are the proof of the battles that I have fought so far.
I've run an uphill race
I have continuously tried to get through the difficult time no matter how challenging it has been.
I'm not defeated
I am not a loser despite having lost a lot so far; I am still fighting.
Just try and knock me down
Even if you tried to defeat me further, I would not give up.
I'm a king without a crown
I am like a warrior who has a brave heart fighting with no regard for the outcome.
Out of my way, I'm taking ground
I will not sit and wait; instead, I will take charge of the situation.
I won't be beaten
In spite of everything, I will not lose faith and let everything pass.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AL PITRELLI, DEE SNIDER
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