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 dissolution soon after, but Abigail Williams would later decide to continue.
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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.
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.
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.
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
Ken Sorceron – producer
Christophe Szpajdel – logo