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 | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | January 24, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Black metal | |||
| Length | 55:06 | |||
| Label | Candlelight | |||
| Producer | Ken Sorceron | |||
| Abigail Williams chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metal Assault |   [1] |
| The New Review |  [2] |
| Thrash Hits |  [3] |
Promotion
editAbigial 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
editFollowing 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
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7. | "Akasha" (iTunes Bonus track) | 5:33 |
Personnel
editAbigail Williams
edit- Ken Sorceron – all vocals, guitars
- Ian Jekelis – guitars
- Griffin Wotawa – bass guitar
- Zach Gibson – drums
Guest musicians
edit- Ashley Ellyllon Jurgenmeyer – keyboards
- Sarah Batgirl Chaffee – cello
Production
edit- Ken Sorceron – producer
- Christophe Szpajdel – logo
References
edit- ^ Andrew Bansal (January 24, 2012). "Album: Abigail Williams – Becoming". Metal Assault. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ^ Luke Amos (January 24, 2012). "Album: Abigail Williams – Becoming". The New Review. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012.
- ^ Andy Parker (February 3, 2012). "Album: Abigail Williams – Becoming". Thrash Hits. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
- ^ "Abigail Williams – Ascension Sickness". Metal CallOut. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
- ^ a b "Abigail Williams: New Album Title Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. November 2, 2011.