---
title: "Abigail Williams"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/abigail-williams"
genre: "Black Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 2004
---

# Abigail Williams

**Abigail Williams** is a black metal band, from United States, active 2004 to present.

Abigail Williams is an American black metal band originally formed in Phoenix, Arizona, and currently based in Olympia, Washington. Since its formation in 2004, the band has undergone frequent line-up changes. The group briefly disbanded in 2007 before reforming and recording its debut full-length album. Following an eight-week tour in support of their debut album In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns (2008), vocalist Ken Sorceron became the sole remaining founding member.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_Williams_(band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Abigail Williams |
| Genre | Black Metal |
| Parent genre | Black Metal |
| Origin | Phoenix, United States |
| Formed | 2004 |
| Releases in catalog | 10 |

## Genres

[Black Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/black-metal) · [Symphonic Black Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/symphonic-black) · [Deathcore](https://themetalnet.com/genre/deathcore) · [Melodic Black Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/melodic-black) · [Melodic Death Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/melodic-death)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [John Porada](https://themetalnet.com/musician/john-porada) | Bass guitar | 2023 to present | Current |
| [Ken Sorceron](https://themetalnet.com/musician/ken-sorceron) | Drums (drum set), Guitar, Keyboard, Bass guitar, Lead vocals | 2004 to present | Current |
| [Chason Westmoreland](https://themetalnet.com/musician/chason-westmoreland) | Drums (drum set) | 2016 to 2016 | Former |
| [Ken Bedene](https://themetalnet.com/musician/ken-bedene) | Drums (drum set) | 2009 to 2011 | Former |
| [Sam Paulicelli](https://themetalnet.com/musician/sam-paulicelli) | Drums (drum set) | 2008 to 2009 | Former |
| [Micah Leonetti](https://themetalnet.com/musician/micah-leonetti) | Bass guitar | 2015 to 2016 | Former |
| [Will Lindsay](https://themetalnet.com/musician/will-lindsay) | Bass guitar | 2014 to 2015 | Former |
| [Alana Potocnik](https://themetalnet.com/musician/alana-potocnik) | Keyboard | 2009 to 2009 | Former |
| [Bryan O’Sullivan](https://themetalnet.com/musician/bryan-o-sullivan) | Bass guitar | 2012 to 2013 | Former |
| [Ian Jekelis](https://themetalnet.com/musician/ian-jekelis) | Guitar | 2009 to 2016 | Former |
| [Michael Wilson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/michael-wilson) | Guitar | 2006 to 2009 | Former |
| [Ashley Ellyllon](https://themetalnet.com/musician/ashley-ellyllon) | Keyboard | 2004 to 2013 | Former |
| [Jason Kowalski](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jason-kowalski) | Drums (drum set) | 2006 to 2006 | Former |
| [Jeff Wilson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jeff-wilson) | Bass guitar, Guitar | 2013 to 2018 | Former |
| [Thomas G. Plaguehammer](https://themetalnet.com/musician/thomas-g-plaguehammer) | Bass guitar | 2007 to 2009 | Former |
| [Bjorn Dannov](https://themetalnet.com/musician/bjorn-dannov) | Guitar | 2005 to 2009 | Former |
| [Brad Riffs](https://themetalnet.com/musician/brad-riffs) | Guitar | 2005 to 2006 | Former |
| [Charlie Fell](https://themetalnet.com/musician/charlie-fell) | Drums (drum set) | 2014 to 2015 | Former |
| [Kyle Dickinson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/kyle-dickinson) | Bass guitar | 2006 to 2006 | Former |
| [Threatin](https://themetalnet.com/musician/threatin) | Bass guitar | 2010 to 2010 | Former |
| [Zach Gibson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/zach-gibson) | Drums (drum set) | 2006 to 2012 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2006 | [Legend](https://themetalnet.com/album/ce28bdf1-0f41-3964-bb0d-5c06854d3657) | EP |
| 2008 | [In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns](https://themetalnet.com/album/ae40208c-ca9e-387b-818b-e97e1e8da6a1) | Album |
| 2008 | [In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns (sampler)](https://themetalnet.com/album/23d02694-03f5-37cf-9d90-236fb9cde4fb) | EP |
| 2010 | [In the Absence of Light](https://themetalnet.com/album/5300e9e5-d2b5-47b3-90fc-63e7b1c91474) | Album |
| 2010 | [In The Absence Of Light](https://themetalnet.com/album/095a4a46-bb36-4754-8a9c-3007843b6a9e) | Album |
| 2010 | [In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns (Agharta)](https://themetalnet.com/album/21675fce-2705-4aee-b005-26d5221004c2) | EP |
| 2012 | [Becoming](https://themetalnet.com/album/099693f3-8b01-470f-a851-a2e0d392213a) | Album |
| 2015 | [The Accuser](https://themetalnet.com/album/02b800b1-aae0-48c9-8977-2d611530376d) | Album |
| 2019 | [Walk Beyond the Dark](https://themetalnet.com/album/66c7a90e-b9e7-41f1-9766-c96f3c794ade) | Album |
| 2025 | [A Void Within Existence](https://themetalnet.com/album/ac2d76ca-7b0b-4443-aea7-801cbf3efe3f) | Album |

## Related bands

- [Emperor](https://themetalnet.com/band/emperor) (listened together)
- [Opeth](https://themetalnet.com/band/opeth) (listened together)
- [Mayhem](https://themetalnet.com/band/mayhem) (listened together)
- [Amorphis](https://themetalnet.com/band/amorphis) (listened together)
- [Arch Enemy](https://themetalnet.com/band/arch-enemy) (listened together)
- [Carach Angren](https://themetalnet.com/band/carach-angren) (listened together)
- [Children of Bodom](https://themetalnet.com/band/children-of-bodom) (listened together)
- [Septicflesh](https://themetalnet.com/band/septicflesh) (listened together)
- [Death](https://themetalnet.com/band/death) (listened together)
- [Soilwork](https://themetalnet.com/band/soilwork) (listened together)
- [Meshuggah](https://themetalnet.com/band/meshuggah) (listened together)
- [Bloodbath](https://themetalnet.com/band/bloodbath) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abigailwilliamsofficial
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Abigail_Williams/73633
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VkWISgUF5AccCSs92mauh
- bandcamp: https://abigailwilliamsofficial.bandcamp.com/
- x: https://twitter.com/awbandofficial
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailwilliamsofficial/
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/16293
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/203469375
- youtube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCqvN5MU5D0SHqh4Tlp0G0iw

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/abigail-williams](https://themetalnet.com/band/abigail-williams). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt