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Latest Abigail Williams News
Below is our complete Abigail Williams news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Abigail Williams Announces Return
As previously reported, Abigail Williams has reformed. The group has finally issued a statement on the matter:
"As many of you may have already heard, Abigail Williams has officially reformed and will be releasing a full-length record sometime next year. We've posted a pre-production recording of the new track, 'VII Empyrean: Into The Cold Wastes,' in our music player and have launched a new Online Merch Store accessible from our page. We'll also be taking part in the Death By Decibels Tour this Nov/Dec. We're fortunate enough to have secured a dedicated touring lineup consisting of newcomers Kristen Randall and Tommy Haywood as well as former members Bjorn Dannov, Mike Wilson, and Zach Gibson. This is definitely an exciting time for us as a band and we hope you look forward to this new record as much as we do. With that said, please do come out to one of these shows and let us know what you think of the new material!"
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Abigail Williams Reforms
After calling it quits this past spring, metal band Abigail Williams has reformed. In addition to relocating from Arizona to the Ohio area, the group now boasts a retooled line-up. Details have yet to be publicly released, but Ashley Jurgemeyer is reportedly no longer in the band. An official statement on the matter is expected to surface in a few days. As you've likely noticed, Abigail Williams was recently announced as a participant in the upcoming Malevolent Creation, Cattle Decapitation, Light This City, and Veil Of Maya tour.
Light This City Confirmed For Death By Decibels
Bay Area thrashers LIGHT THIS CITY have been confirmed as a support band on the upcoming Death By Decibels tour, featuring Vader, Malevolent Creation, Cattle Decapitation, Abigail Williams and Veil of Maya. Currently out on the road across North America with Edguy and Into Eternity, LIGHT THIS CITY is continuing to support 'Facing The Thousand,' the band's latest effort which saw a September 2006 release via Prosthetic Records. A video for the track "The Unwelcome Savior" is available online here and is expected to hit video outlets soon.
Here are the latest LIGHT THIS CITY tour dates: More...
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Abigail Williams Disbands
Phoenix, Arizona's ABIGAIL WILLIAMS has issued the following statement:
"Abigail Williams has decided to disband. It's no secret that the band has had more than its fair share of lineup problems and the time has now come to close the doors. The MySpace page will remain active and we'll continue to sell merchandise until we run out of stock. Abigail Williams released their debut EP, Legend, via Candlelight Records earlier this year and it is currently available in stores everywhere. Thanks to everyone at Candlelight who believed in this band and every fan who has supported our music."
"Please don't bother asking for specific details surrounding the band's demise; just understand that this was for the better and we'll try to keep everyone posted as to the future endeavors of former band members, etc."
Dying Fetus and Psyopus Release Initial Tour Dates
The following dates have been released for DYING FETUS‘ U.S. tour with PSYOPUS, COVENANCE, and, depending on the venue’s site, either DAATH or ABIGAIL WILLIAMS:
June 25 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
June 26 - Boise, ID @ The Venue
June 27 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theater
June 28 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
June 29 - Topeka, KS @ The Static Bar w/ Unmerciful
June 30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station Four
July 1 - Chicago, IL @ Clearwater Theatre
July 2 - Detroit, MI @ The Hayloft
More Bands Confirmed For New England Metal Fest
Polish and Dutch death metal bands BEHEMOTH and GOD DETHRONED have been added to the lineup of the ninth annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, presented by ESP Guitars & Basses and Krank Amps on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28.
Additional confirmations include 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, DESPISED ICON, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, DAATH, LIGEIA, IMPIOUS, 3, and EPICUREAN.
The festival will join forces with Metal Blade this year to celebrate the label’s 25th anniversary. The main and side stages will both exclusively feature Metal Blade bands on Saturday, topped off by a once-in-lifetime performance that will bring together musicians from Metal Blade’s stellar roster of bands.
Bands confirmed for Friday are: More...
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Enslaved, Dark Funeral Tour Report
Even though Mark's in Bedford, NH is very close to my house, this time I decided to venture the vastly unknown territory of Hartford, CT. My main motive was the size of the venue allowing for better photo opportunities. I know from past, bitter experience that the NH/ MA area isn't a cultivable environment for BM so I was harbouring high hopes as to the number of attendees at the Webster. Which were boosted by the fact that the previous night's show in Poughkeepsie had been cancelled, so I thought hordes of fans would relocate to Hartford tonight. More...
Abigail Williams Begin Writing Debut Album
Having recently completed their first national tour alongside Dark Funeral and Enslaved, Phoenix-based ABIGAIL WILLIAMS starts work on its full-length debut this week. The band is expected to finish tracking in early April, with the as-yet-untitled album to be mixed and completed by early May. The band's EP, "Legend", was released Stateside on January 23.
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS will be a performer at the California Metal Fest, scheduled for March 31-April 1. The event will be held at the Galaxy Concert Theater in Santa Ana. Also scheduled to appear are Testament, Flotsam and Jetsam, Sadus and Necrophagist, among many others.
Amassing an impressive quarter million hits to its MySpace page (in under six months), ABIGIAL WILLIAMS defies classification by taking the groove and melody of Gothenburg-styled death metal, face-smashing breakdowns of the hardcore scene and topping it with the bombastic and epic-flavored frostbite of black metal's evilest hordes.
Abigail Williams, Enslaved and Dark Funeral Tour
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS are playing the following dates in Canada and the US with Enslaved & Dark Funeral:
January 10 - (USA) New York (NY), B.B. KINGS
January 11 - (CDN) Montreal (QC), Le Medley
January 12 - (CDN) Quebec City (QC), L'Imperial
January 13 - (CDN) Toronto (ON), Opera House
January 14 - (USA) Cleveland (OH), Peabody's
January 15 - (USA) Mokena (IL), The Pearl Room
January 16 - (USA) St Paul (MN), Station 4
January 19 - (USA) Orangevale (CA), The Boardwalk
January 20 - (USA) San Francisco (CA), TBA
January 21 - (USA) West Hollywood (CA), Key Club
January 22 - (USA) Santa Ana (CA), Galaxy Theatre
January 23 - (USA) Tempe (AZ), The Clubhouse
January 25 - (USA) Denver (CO), Bluebird Theatre
January 26 - (USA) Albuquerque (NM), Launchpad
January 27 - (USA) El Paso (TX), Texas Avenue Live
January 28 - (USA) San Antoni (TX), The Sanctuary
January 29 - (USA) Ft. Worth (TX), Ridgelea Theatre
January 30 - (USA) Houston (TX), Warehouse Live
February 01 - (USA) St. Petersburg (FL), State Theatre
February 02 - (USA) Fayetteville (NC), Jester's Pub
February 03 - (USA) Poughkeepsie (NY), Chance
February 04 - (USA) Hartford (CT), Webster Theatre
February 05 - (USA) Bedford (NH), Mark's Place
February 07 - (CDN) Royun Nonanda (QC), Petit Theatre Du Vieux Noranda
Abigail Williams Seeks Guitarist For Tour
Abigail Williams is looking for a guitar player to fill in on their upcoming U.S. tour with Dark Funeral and Enslaved. Tryout requests will be taken via email at abigailwilliams21@gmail.com. Candidates must be able to learn five songs between now and January 3rd, be available from January 3rd through February 10th, and be able to tryout immediately in the Phoenix, AZ area.
Abigail Williams' "Legend" Release Date Set
Candlelight Records confirms January 23rd as the North American release date for Abigail Williams' "Legend." The limited edition 5-song ep is the territory's formal introduction to the Phoenix-based extreme metal band and coincides with the band's first national American tour; the band participating on Candlelight's upcoming (and highly anticipated) label tour featuring co-headliners Dark Funeral and Enslaved.
Abigail Williams' full-length debut is planned for an early Spring 2007 release. Additional touring plans will be announced in cooperation with the album's release date.
Thr track listing for "Legend" is as follows:
1. From a Buried Heart
2. Like Carrion Birds
3. The Conqueror Wyrm
4. Watchtower
5. Procession of the Aeons
Dark Funeral, Enslaved Add More N. A. Tour Dates
Dark Funeral, Enslaved and Abigail Williams will be hitting the road together early next year on the extensive Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising Tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: More...
More Dark Funeral, Enslaved Dates
Another date has been released for the Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising tour featuring DARK FUNERAL, ENSLAVED, and ABIGAIL WILLIAMS:
January 9 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
January 13 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
January 15 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
January 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
January 22 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
January 25 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
Abigail Williams Post New Track Online
Candlelight Records' ABIGAIL WILLIAMS have posted a new track entitled "Procession of the Aeons" over at their official MySpace page.
More Dark Funeral, Enslaved Dates
Another date has been released for the Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising tour featuring DARK FUNERAL, ENSLAVED, and ABIGAIL WILLIAMS:
January 9 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
January 13 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
January 15 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
January 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
January 22 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
More Dark Funeral, Enslaved Dates
Another date has been released for the Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising tour featuring DARK FUNERAL, ENSLAVED, and ABIGAIL WILLIAMS:
January 9 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
January 13 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
January 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
More Info On Dark Funeral, Enslaved Tour
Candlelight Records recently announced its second North American label tour package. Set to kick off January 9 Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising will feature the long-awaited stateside return of Dark Funeral (Sweden), Enslaved (Norway) and introduce newcomers Abigail Williams (USA). The tour will visit 20-plus cities before concluding on February 4.
Dark Funeral guitarist/founding member Lord Ahriman says, "since we announced the first European tour dates for our latest album Attera Totus Sanctus earlier this year, there has been a constant and completely overwhelming flow of mails from the US and Canada asking when the hell we will tour North America. Well finally dates are being booked! Last time we toured the US supporting Cannibal Corpse in 2002 we had a blast. Everyone we met during that tour was really cool. The crowd was totally awesome. It'll be killer to finally return overseas! I have the feeling that this is going to be one hell of a tour and we hope see you in January!"
Enslaved guitarist Ivar Bjornson adds, "I have awaited this moment since I don’t know when and now it is official: an extensive Enslaved tour in North America is becoming reality. We have been working every possible angle of getting over to present our music for years. We are looking forward to seeing each and every one of you at the shows. You won’t be disappointed; neither will we."
The tour continues Candlelight's growing commitment to the live forum. Recent Candlelight artists to visit the US include Vader (Poland),Destruction (Germany), and Emperor (Norway). This fall Candlelight will present tours from Dismember (Sweden), Epica (Netherlands), 1349 (Norway), Sahg (Norway), Daylight Dies (USA) and Witchcraft (Sweden), with additional festivals and tour announcements to soon follow.
Dates and ticket on sale information for Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising will be announced shortly. The first date to be revealed is as follows:
January 9 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Abigail Williams, Suicide Silence UK Tour Dates
Abigail Williams will tour the UK with Suicide Silence and Eternal Lord in October.
10/3 UK Oxford @ Zodiac
10/5 UK Peterborough @ Met lounge
10/6 UK Swindon @ Furnace
10/7 UK Leeds @ Joseph's Well
10/8 UK Glasgow, Scotland @ Cathouse
10/9 UK Edinburgh, Scotland @ Subway
10/11 UK Colchester @ The Twist
10/12 UK Worcester @ Evolution
10/13 UK Bournemouth @ Opera House
10/15 UK London @ Underworld
Abigail Williams Working w/ Ex-BDM Drummer
Arizona-based extreme metal band ABIGAIL WILLIAMS have issued the following update:
"We are now gearing up to record our first full-length CD for Candlelight Records, which we think will hit stores in the fall. Right now we are currently hammering out pre-production demos and putting the final touches on some new songs. We are also happy to announce that we are working with drummer Zach Gibson (GUTROT, IN BATTLE ARRAY, ex-BLACK DAHLIA MURDER) for the album as well as some upcoming tour stuff. We will be busy rehearsing with this dude this month until early June and then it's off to the studio."
According to a recent press release, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS "take their influences from the best of the best from the old and the new and blend it into a unique and multifaceted hybrid. They have the groove and melody of the Gothenburg-style death metal, the face smashing breakdowns of the hardcore scene topped with the bombastic and epic approach favoured by the frostbitten black metal hordes. Starting only in the summer of 2005, a home recorded demo was put together to showcase the songs Ken Sorceron [vocals, guitar] had written over the years and featured Ashley Jurgemeyer on piano/keys. Connor Woods laid down the vocals and before long the demo, dubbed 'Gallow Hill', was born. These songs were distributed on the Internet via band pages set up on MySpace and PureVolume and, purely by word of mouth, resulted in an astonishing quarter of a million plays in just six months! Inspired by the response to his music, Ken put a full line up together featuring some ex-members of the Metal Blade act VEHEMENCE and started to play local shows with a view to branching out further. Unfortunately this line-up didn't work out and soon Ken was back working solely with Ashley. Local guitarist Brad Riffs was found and a new demo song, entitled 'Watchtower', was recorded with Ken now also taking up the vocal role. Throughout the line-up changes and everything else, Candlelight Records were waiting in the wings and watching developments with bated breath. Once the new stable line-up was put into place, a multi-album, worldwide deal was signed."
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS's upcoming CD will be recorded with the legendary James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) at his new Florida-based production facility. ABIGAIL WILLIAMS look forward to hitting the road with a vengeance in the later part of 2006, including a prestigious slot on one of the EMPEROR reunion shows and a U.K. tour with friends SUICIDE SILENCE.
Abigail Williams Signs To Candlelight Records
Arizona metal band Abigail Williams has officially signed a three-album deal with Candlelight Records. The group will enter the studio in May with James Murphy (of Death noteriety) at his new Florida-based production facility to begin recording their Candlelight debut, which will see the light of day later this year.