Van Williams (musician)

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Van Willliams is the drummer for Nevermore and Pure Sweet Hell. Van Willliams hails from New York where he began his music career in various bands, later re-locating to Seattle, Washington in 1993. After auditioning for a band called Nevermore (ex Sanctuary) they were soon signed onto Century Media Records.

Willliams continues to play with Nevermore since their self-titled debut. Also a graphic artist/illustrator, Van has created the logos and numerous T-shirt designs for Nevermore and his other band project Pure Sweet Hell which features Van singing main vocals as well as drums. Pure Sweet Hell also features long time friends and fellow musicians Chris Eichhorn (guitars and bass) and Jim Colsom (also supplying vocals). For more info visit nevermore.tv and puresweet hell.com

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[edit] Equipment

Van Willliams uses Pearl drums and Alchemy cymbals.

-Drums: Pearl MMX maple

  • 10x8"tom
  • 12x9"tom
  • 13x19"tom
  • 13x5.5"snare
  • 16x16"floor tom


-Cymbals: Alchemy Cymbals

  • 22"Professional power ride
  • 18",20",professional power china
  • 8",10" professional rock splash
  • 17",18",19", professional rock crash
  • 8"professional raw bell
  • 13"professional rock hats
  • 14"professional regular hats

[edit] Discography

[edit] Nevermore

[edit] Pure Sweet Hell

  • The Voyeurs of Utter Destruction as Beauty (2002)
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