Genre(s):
Melodic Black/Deathcore (early), Symphonic Black Metal (later)
Lyrical Theme(s):
Horror Stories, Battles, Cosmos
Origin:
United States of America (Phoenix, Arizona (early) / New York City, New York (now))
Formed In:
2005
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Ken Sorceron - Vocals, Guitars (2005-2007, 2007-) (Reign of Vengeance, Aborted)
Ken Bedene - Drums (previously bass) (2009-) (Blood of Cain, Fallon)
Ian Jekelis - Guitars (2009-) (God Dethroned, Abysmal Dawn, Artisan)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Connor Woods (2005-2006) (The Symmetry in Chaos)
Guitars:
Brad Riffs (2005-2006)
Mike Wilson (2006-2007, 2007-2009)
Bjorn "Bjornthor" Dannov (2005-2007, 2008-2009) (Vehemence, The Symmetry in Chaos, Your Mom)
Bass:
Tom Brougher (2005)
Mark Kozuback (2005-2006) (Vehemence, Reign of Vengeance, The Symmetry in Chaos, Revolution, Mistaken Identity)
Kyle Dickinson (2006)
Brent Riggs (2006) (Job for a Cowboy)
Jordan Jackson (2007)
Tommy "Plaguehammer" Haywood Jr. (2007-2009) (System Divide)
Tristan McCann (2009) (Oceano
Keyboards:
Ashley "Ellyllon" Jurgemeyer (2005-2007, 2007-2008) (Cradle of Filth, Orbs)
Kristen Randall (2007) (Winds Of Plague)
Alana Potocnik (2009) (The Breathing Process, The Story of Five White Antlers, Winds of Plague)
Drums:
Zach Gibson (2005-2006, 2007) (The Black Dahlia Murder, Gutrot, Mutilated (USA), In Battle Array)
Andy Schroeder (2006) (Vehemence, The Symmetry in Chaos, He Who Binds Himself, Revolution, Mistaken Identity)
Trym Torson (Kai Johnny Mosaker) (Session, on "In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns") (Ceremony, Enslaved (Nor), Imperium (Nor), Paganize, Shadow Season, Tartaros (Nor), Zyklon, Emperor, Notodden All Stars)
Sam "Samus" Paulicelli (2008-2009) (Eliminator (USA); Suspyre, Rising Phoenix, Dark Empire (USA), Mutiny, Abysmal Gates)
Additional notes:
Gallow Hill (demo, 2005) is NOT an official release: the band had released several online demo tracks and someone had just decided to lump them together and dub it "Gallow Hill." There was never an official pressing of this "demo."
The band's name comes from a girl of the same name who played a significant role in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and was depicted as the central antagonist in the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
Abigail Williams broke up for a short time soon after the release of the "Legend" EP, then officially reformed with an all new line-up except Ken Sorceron, moving from Tempe, Arizona to the Cleveland/Detroit area. During this time, Ashley Jurgemeyer was replaced by Kristen Randall. A short while later, the band dropped all its new members and was rejoined by Ellyllon. Bassist Tommy Harwood Jr. (Plaguehammer), also rejoined the fold soon after. The band also relocated again to New York City. In May 2008, Ken Sorceron announced that Abigail Williams had finally become a full band again with 6 permanent members. Ellyllon parted ways with the band once again Fall 2008 to pursue other musical interests including her solo classical project, her other band Orbs, and playing on a tour for Cradle of Filth.
Discography:
Abigail Williams - Gallow Hill [demo] - 2005
Abigail Williams - Legend [ep] - 2007
Abigail Williams - In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns [full-length] - 2008
Abigail Williams - Watch Tower [single] - 2009
Abigail Williams - In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns [ep] - 2009
Abigail Williams - Becoming [full-length] - 2012
Abigail Williams - The Accuser [full-length] - 2015
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Official Site:
http://www.myspace/abigailwilliams