Plead the Widow's Cause

Plead the Widow's Cause
OriginNew Jersey, United States
Genres
Years active2022–present
LabelsIndependent
Members
  • Ian Kelly
  • Matt Cummings
  • Brett Wanamaker
  • Bill Finocchiaro
  • Mitchell Layton

Plead the Widow's Cause is an American indie heavy metal and post hardcore band from Southern New Jersey.[1][2][3]

Career

The band was formed in 2022. Their name is derived of the Bible passage Isaiah 1:16-17,[4] which says, "Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow."[5]

On February 18, 2022 (2022-02-18), Plead the Widow's Cause released their independent debut studio album, Pain Split, to CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats.[4][6][7] In 2024, they released an acoustic extended play of Pain Split.[8] On March 7, 2025 (2025-03-07), the band released their second independent studio album, Silver Glass Stare, on CD, digital download, and streaming formats.[9][10][11]

Members

  • Ian Kelly – lead vocals (2022–present)
  • Matt Cummings – guitar (2022–present)
  • Brett Wanamaker – guitar (2022–present)
  • Bill Finocchiaro – drums/percussion (2024–present)
  • Mitchell Layton – bass guitar (2024–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Pain Split
Silver Glass Stare
  • Released: March 7, 2025 (2025-03-07)
  • Label: independent
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

Title Details
Pain Split
(acoustic)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. ^ Baldwin, Matt (March 8, 2025). "Silver Glass Stare". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  2. ^ ptwc. "Plead the Widow's Cause". The Mosh Network. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  3. ^ "Plead the Widow's Cause". BandMix.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Fryberger, Scott (December 22, 2022). "Pain Split". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  5. ^ Committee on Bible Translation (October 27, 1978). "Isaiah 1:16-17". Bible Gateway. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  6. ^ Aken'Ova, Samson (March 18, 2023). "Pain Split by Plead the Widow's Cause". Still Small Voice. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  7. ^ J, Brandon (August 29, 2023). "Plead The Widow's Cause Vinyl Pre-Order is Now Live!". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  8. ^ "Plead the Widow's Cause Discography, Plead the Widow's Cause Artist Database, Plead the Widow's Cause | Jesusfreakhideout.com". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  9. ^ "Plead the Widow's Cause Announce Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album Silver Glass Stare". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  10. ^ Adigun, Olaitan (March 1, 2025). "Plead the Widow's Cause Returns with Silver Glass Stare: A Post-Hardcore Masterpiece of Raw Emotion and Evolution". BLN ENTERTAINMENT TV. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  11. ^ "Plead the Widow's Cause Announce Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album Silver Glass Stare". The Z. Retrieved March 16, 2025.