Becoming (Abigail Williams album)

Becoming is the third album by American black metal band Abigail Williams. It was released on January 24, 2012, via Candlelight Records. The album was met with highly positive reviews. Becoming was initially planned to be the band's final album as they announced their disestablishment soon after, but Abigail Williams would later decide to continue.

Becoming
Studio album by
Abigail Williams
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2012 (2012-01-24)
GenreBlack metal
Length55:06
LabelCandlelight
ProducerKen Sorceron
Abigail Williams chronology
In the Absence of Light
(2010)		 Becoming
(2012)		 The Accuser
(2015)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Assault[1]
The New Review[2]
Thrash Hits[3]

Promotion

Abigial Williams originally released fliers and studio reports that suggested a new album was in the works. Later, on November 10, 2011, a song entitled "Ascension Sickness" was leaked over YouTube.[4]

Supporting tour

Following a warm-up headlining gig in Trenton, New Jersey, Abigail Williams provided support for Norwegian black metal band Mayhem for a thirty-six date North American tour, also supported by Hate and Keep of Kalessin.[5]

Following the tour with Mayhem, Abigail Williams continued touring through the New Year in support of Becoming, with full stateside tours supporting Dark Funeral and then Deicide.[5]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Ascension Sickness"11:12
2."Radiance"5:33
3."Elestial"8:12
4."Infinite Fields of Mind"10:11
5."Three Days of Darkness"2:27
6."Beyond the Veil"17:31
Total length:55:06
Bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
7."Akasha" (iTunes Bonus track)5:33

Personnel

Abigail Williams
  • Ken Sorceron – all vocals, guitars
  • Ian Jekelis – guitars
  • Griffin Wotawa – bass guitar
  • Zach Gibson – drums

Guest musicians
  • Ashley Ellyllon Jurgenmeyer – keyboards
  • Sarah Batgirl Chaffee – cello

Production

References
  1. Andrew Bansal (January 24, 2012). "Album: Abigail Williams – Becoming". Metal Assault. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  2. Luke Amos (January 24, 2012). "Album: Abigail Williams – Becoming". The New Review. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
  3. Andy Parker (February 3, 2012). "Album: Abigail Williams – Becoming". Thrash Hits. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  4. "Abigail Williams – Ascension Sickness". Metal CallOut. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
  5. "Abigail Williams: New Album Title Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. November 2, 2011.
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