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. It was thought to be the last album of the band, as they announced disbandment, however, later on, it was confirmed that Abigail Williams are getting together again for at least another album and a tour.

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

The band 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 will be providing support for Norwegian black metal band Mayhem as their massive thirty-six date North American tour goes underway in Baltimore. Hate and Keep of Kalessin will both provide support for the entire trek as well, and Abigail Williams' labelmates Woe will also perform in eight cities of the tour.[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 already confirmed for the first quarter of 2012, and much more in the planning stages for the months ahead.[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
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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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