Chaotic, contemplative and fierce, Shadow and Claw emerges from Boise as a new force of Idaho heavy metal. With their blend of Cascadian black metal, desert sludge, and oceanic ambience, the trio is primed to become known as a band that carves out their own path in music with demoniac fury and haunting elegance. Shadow and Claw were formed in March 2023 by guitarist/vocalist Travis Abbott and drummer Aaron Bossart out of the sheer love for all things heavy. Bassist Geno Lopez joined during midsummer of the same year, and from this point, the trio began preparing for live shows and studio recording. The trio debuted with their first live performance on September 26, 2023, and recorded their first full length album in January 2024. With a duality akin to a cold winter storm descending upon a desolate high desert terrain, Shadow and Claw embodies the beauty and horror inherent to the diverse landscapes and history of Idaho - and the American West as a whole. Their feral screams, thunderous rhythms and fiery riffs delivered in the spirit of ancient warrior-poets burdened by hope and moral terror demand a listener’s full attention.