Van Williams
Biography: 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.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 05, 1966
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Nevermore: [2000] Live in Seattle
2000-12-07
Nevermore: [2000] Live in Seattle
Overview: Narcosynthesis, We Disintegrate, Inside Four Walls, This Sacrament, The River Dragon Has Come, The Fault of the Flesh, The Sound of Silence (Simon & Garfunkel cover), The Seven Tongues of God
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-07
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Nevermore: [2001] San Jose, California
2001-05-20
Nevermore: [2001] San Jose, California
Overview: Nevermore at Cactus Club, San Jose, CA, USA Narcosynthesis Inside Four Walls Engines of Hate Next In Line The Heart Collector The Death of Passion Beyond Within Evolution 169 The River Dragon Has Come Dead Heart in a Dead World The Seven Tongues of God White Rabbit Believe in Nothing We Disintegrate The Sound of Silence
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-20
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Nevermore: [2003] Malmo, Sweden
2003-09-22
Nevermore: [2003] Malmo, Sweden
Overview: Nevermore at Kulturbolaget, Malmö, Sweden Enemies of Reality Never Purify Sea of Possibilities The Politics of Ecstasy In Memory Narcosynthesis The Heart Collector Ambivalent Inside Four Walls The River Dragon Has Come The Seven Tongues of God Tomorrow Turned Into Yesterday Engines of Hate Who Decides The Sound of Silence
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-22
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Nevermore: [2000] Montreal, Canada
2000-11-21
Nevermore: [2000] Montreal, Canada
Overview: Nevermore at Le Medley, Montreal, QC, Canada 01) Narcosynthesis 02) We Disintegrate 03) Inside Four Walls 04) The Fault of the Flesh 05) The River Dragon Has Come 06) This Sacrament 07) The Sound of Silence 08) The Seven Tongues of God
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-21
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Nevermore: [2011] Live at Power of Metal
2011-03-20
Nevermore: [2011] Live at Power of Metal
Overview: Inside Four Walls, Moonrise (Through Mirrors of Death), The Termination Proclamation, Your Poison Throne, Born, The Heart Collector, The River Dragon Has Come, Emptiness Unobstructed, This Godless Endeavor, Enemies of Reality
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-03-20
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Nevermore: [2006] Live at Wacken Open Air
2006-08-04
Nevermore: [2006] Live at Wacken Open Air
Overview: Final Product The River Dragon Has Come I, Voyager Engines of Hate Dead Heart in a Dead World Enemies of Reality Narcosynthesis This Godless Endeavor Born
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-04
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Nevermore: [1999] Melbourne, Australia
1999-11-11
Nevermore: [1999] Melbourne, Australia
Overview: Nevermore at The Buffalo Club, Melbourne, Australia Beyond Within The Death of Passion This Sacrament Next In Line What Tomorrow Knows Dreaming Neon Black Silent Hedges Poison Godmachine The Fault of the Flesh Deconstruction Future Tense Battle Angels The Learning The Seven Tongues of God
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-11-11
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Nevermore: [1999] Dreaming Neon Black Release Party
1999-01-23
Nevermore: [1999] Dreaming Neon Black Release Party
Overview: Beyond Within, This Sacrament, The Seven Tongues of God, Silent Hedges (Bauhaus cover), I Am the Dog, The Death of Passion, Next In Line, What Tomorrow Knows, Dreaming Neon Black (female vocals by Pamela Moore), Poison Godmachine, Deconstruction
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-23
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Nevermore: [2006] Live at Metalmania
2006-03-04
Nevermore: [2006] Live at Metalmania
Overview: Metal Festival 2006
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-04
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Nevermore: [1999] Houston, Texas
1999-05-05
Nevermore: [1999] Houston, Texas
Overview: Nevermore at Cardi's, Houston, TX, USA Beyond Within The Death of Passion This Sacrament Next in Line Dreaming Neon Black Deconstruction Future Tense (Sanctuary) Poison Godmachine
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-05
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Nevermore: The Year of the Voyager
2008-11-25
Nevermore: The Year of the Voyager
Overview: DVD 1 Main Show - Live at the Zeche Bochum, Germany, October 11th, 2006 (21 songs captured live) DVD 2 Gigantour - Live at the Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada, September 2nd, 2005 (2 songs captured live) Metal Mania Festival - Live at the Spodek, Katowice, Poland, March 4th, 2006 (4 songs captured live) Wacken - Live at the Wacken Open Air, Germany, August 4th, 2006 (4 songs captured live) Century Media USA 10th Anniversary Party - Live at The Roxy, LA, September 28th, 2001 (2 songs captured live) Plus promotional videos for the songs: 13. What Tomorrow Knows 14. Next In Line 15. Believe In Nothing 16. I, Voyager 17. Enemies Of Reality 18. Final Product 19. Born 20. Narcosynthesis (live promo video) * Plus an interview with Warrel Dane!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-25
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Nevermore: [2001] Live in Ft. Lauderdale
2001-05-12
Nevermore: [2001] Live in Ft. Lauderdale
Overview: Narcosynthesis, Inside Four Walls, Engines of Hate, Next In Line, The Heart Collector, The Death of Passion, Beyond Within, Evolution 169, The River Dragon Has Come, Dead Heart in a Dead World, The Seven Tongues of God, Believe in Nothing, We Disintegrate, The Sound of Silence
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-12
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