Van Williams

Van Williams

Van Williams (born December 5, 1966) is an American drummer, best known as the former drummer of Nevermore. Van Williams hails from New York where he began his music career in various bands, later relocating to Seattle, Washington in 1993. After auditioning for the band Nevermore (ex Sanctuary) they were soon signed onto Century Media Records. He currently drums for Ashes of Ares, Ghost Ship Octavius and musical project Pure Sweet Hell. Williams continued to play with the band until 2011 when he announced along with Jeff Loomis that he was leaving the band. Also a graphic artist/illustrator, Van has created the logos and numerous T-shirt designs for Nevermore and his other band project Pure Sweet Hell which features Van singing main vocals as well as drums. Pure Sweet Hell also features long time friends and fellow musicians Chris Eichhorn (guitars and bass) and Jim Colson (also supplying vocals). The new Pure Sweet Hell album will feature guitar solos from a few of heavy metal's top shredders, including Glen Drover (Eidolon, Megadeth) Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Testament, Forbidden), Chris Amott (Arch Enemy), Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) and Attila Voros (Leander, Nevermore). John Winters (Hatefist), also who contributed in the production/engineering of the record. On June 26, 2012, former Iced Earth vocalist Matt Barlow announced on his Facebook page the creation of a new band named Ashes of Ares with former Iced Earth bassist Freddie Vidales and former Nevermore drummer Van Williams, posting on YouTube two one-minute teaser videos. Shortly afterward, Van Williams was also announced as the drummer of Ghost Ship Octavius, featuring former God Forbid guitarist Matt Wicklund and vocalist Adōn Fanion. Ghost Ship Octavius released their debut album on March 23, 2015.

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  • Conocido por : Acting
  • Cumpleaños : 1966-12-05
  • Lugar de nacimiento : New York City, New York, USA
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Van Williams Películas

  • 2000
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    Nevermore: [2000] Live in Seattle

    Nevermore: [2000] Live in Seattle

    1 2000 HD

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  • 2008
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    Nevermore: The Year of the Voyager

    Nevermore: The Year of the Voyager

    7.2 2008 HD

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  • 2003
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    Nevermore: [2003] Malmo, Sweden

    Nevermore: [2003] Malmo, Sweden

    1 2003 HD

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  • 2000
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    Nevermore: [2000] Montreal, Canada

    Nevermore: [2000] Montreal, Canada

    1 2000 HD

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  • 1999
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    Nevermore: [1999] Houston, Texas

    Nevermore: [1999] Houston, Texas

    1 1999 HD

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  • 1999
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    Nevermore: [1999] Melbourne, Australia

    Nevermore: [1999] Melbourne, Australia

    1 1999 HD

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  • 2006
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    Nevermore: [2006] Live at Metalmania

    Nevermore: [2006] Live at Metalmania

    1 2006 HD

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  • 2001
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    Nevermore: [2001] San Jose, California

    Nevermore: [2001] San Jose, California

    1 2001 HD

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  • 2011
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    Nevermore: [2011] Live at Power of Metal

    Nevermore: [2011] Live at Power of Metal

    1 2011 HD

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  • 2006
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    Nevermore: [2006] Live at Wacken Open Air

    Nevermore: [2006] Live at Wacken Open Air

    1 2006 HD

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  • 1999
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    Nevermore: [1999] Dreaming Neon Black Release Party

    Nevermore: [1999] Dreaming Neon Black Release Party

    1 1999 HD

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  • 2001
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    Nevermore: [2001] Live in Ft. Lauderdale

    Nevermore: [2001] Live in Ft. Lauderdale

    1 2001 HD

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