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.

Van Williams Movies & TV-shows on Netflix

Movies with Van Williams

Nevermore: [2003] Malmo, Sweden

Sep 22, 2003

7.2

Nevermore: The Year of the Voyager

Nov 25, 2008

Nevermore: [1999] Houston, Texas

May 5, 1999

Nevermore: [2006] Live at Wacken Open Air

Aug 4, 2006

Nevermore: [2000] Live in Seattle

Dec 7, 2000

Nevermore: [2011] Live at Power of Metal

Mar 20, 2011

Nevermore: [2000] Montreal, Canada

Nov 21, 2000

Nevermore: [2001] Live in Ft. Lauderdale

May 12, 2001

Nevermore: [2006] Live at Metalmania

Mar 4, 2006

Nevermore: [1999] Dreaming Neon Black Release Party

Jan 23, 1999

Nevermore: [2001] San Jose, California

May 20, 2001

Nevermore: [1999] Melbourne, Australia

Nov 11, 1999