Career
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 (ex Sanctuary) they were soon signed onto Century Media Records. He currently drums for, and musical project
Williams continued to play with the band up 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 and his other band project which features Van singing main vocals as well as drums. The new album will feature guitar solos from a few of heavy metal"s top shredders, including Glen Drover (Eidolon, Megadeth) Steve Smyth (, Testament, Forbidden), Chris Amott (Architecture Enemy), Jeff Loomis () and Attila Voros (Leander, ).
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 with former Iced Earth bassist Freddie Vidales and former drummer Van Williams, posting on YouTube two one-minute teaser videos.
Shortly afterward, Van Williams was also announced as the drummer of, featuring former God Forbid guitarist Matt Wicklund and vocalist Adōn Fanion. released their debut album on March 23, 2015.
Drums: Pearl MMX maple 10x8" tom 12x9" tom 13x10" tom 13x5.5" snare 16x16" floor tom 22"Professional power ride 18",20",professional power china 8",10" rock splash 17",18", rock crash 8" raw bell 13" rock hats 14" regular hats Drum Sticks Promark Naturals 5b.