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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  • Known For : Acting
  • Birthday : 1966-12-05
  • Place of Birth : New York City, New York, USA
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Van Williams Movies

  • 2000
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    Nevermore: [2000] Live in Seattle

    Nevermore: [2000] Live in Seattle

    1 2000 HD

    Narcosynthesis, We Disintegrate, Inside Four Walls, This Sacrament, The River Dragon Has Come, The Fault of the Flesh, The Sound of Silence (Simon...

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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

    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,...

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  • 2003
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    Nevermore: [2003] Malmo, Sweden

    Nevermore: [2003] Malmo, Sweden

    1 2003 HD

    Nevermore at Kulturbolaget, Malmö, Sweden Enemies of Reality Never Purify Sea of Possibilities The Politics of Ecstasy In Memory ...

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  • 2000
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    Nevermore: [2000] Montreal, Canada

    Nevermore: [2000] Montreal, Canada

    1 2000 HD

    Nevermore at Le Medley, Montreal, QC, Canada 01) Narcosynthesis 02) We Disintegrate 03) Inside Four Walls 04) The Fault of the Flesh 05) The...

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  • 1999
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    Nevermore: [1999] Houston, Texas

    Nevermore: [1999] Houston, Texas

    1 1999 HD

    Nevermore at Cardi's, Houston, TX, USA Beyond Within The Death of Passion This Sacrament Next in Line Dreaming Neon Black Deconstruction ...

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  • 1999
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    Nevermore: [1999] Melbourne, Australia

    Nevermore: [1999] Melbourne, Australia

    1 1999 HD

    Nevermore at The Buffalo Club, Melbourne, Australia Beyond Within The Death of Passion This Sacrament Next In Line What Tomorrow Knows Dreaming...

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  • 2006
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    Nevermore: [2006] Live at Metalmania

    Nevermore: [2006] Live at Metalmania

    1 2006 HD

    Metal Festival 2006

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  • 2001
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    Nevermore: [2001] San Jose, California

    Nevermore: [2001] San Jose, California

    1 2001 HD

    Nevermore at Cactus Club, San Jose, CA, USA Narcosynthesis Inside Four Walls Engines of Hate Next In Line The Heart Collector The Death of...

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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

    Inside Four Walls, Moonrise (Through Mirrors of Death), The Termination Proclamation, Your Poison Throne, Born, The Heart Collector, The River Dragon...

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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

    Final Product The River Dragon Has Come I, Voyager Engines of Hate Dead Heart in a Dead World Enemies of Reality Narcosynthesis This Godless...

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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

    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...

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

    Nevermore: [2001] Live in Ft. Lauderdale

    1 2001 HD

    Narcosynthesis, Inside Four Walls, Engines of Hate, Next In Line, The Heart Collector, The Death of Passion, Beyond Within, Evolution 169, The River...

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