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. 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.

Promotion

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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

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. November 2, 2011. Following the tour with Mayhem, Abigail Williams continued touring through the New Year in support of ''Becoming'', with full stateside tours supporting

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Track listing

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

References

{{Authority control 2012 albums Abigail Williams (band) albums Candlelight Records albums