ABIGAIL WILLIAMS has announced a string of headline dates for the US with ROSE FUNERAL, BURNING THE MASSES and THE BREATHING PROCESS as support. Dates are as follows:

January

30 - Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI
31 - The Attic - Dayton, OH

February

1 - The Jukebox - Rochester, NY
2 - The Haunt - Yonkers, NY
3 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
4 - Jaxx - W. Springfield, VA
5 - Peppermint Club - Virginia Beach, VA
6 - Brewery - Raleigh, NC
7 - Sector 7G - Augusta, GA
8 - Fuel Coffehouse - Jacksonville, FL
9 - Orpheum - Tampa, FL
12 - Java Jazz - Houston, TX
13 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
14 - Rose Park Activity Bldg - Abilene, TX
15 - Plano Centre - Plano, TX
16 - Lonestar Event Center - Lubbock, TX
17 - Chic's - El Pazo, TX
19 - Karma - Victorville, CA

BW&BK; has received the following press release:

Abigail Williams have confirmed a string of headline dates beginning January 30th as they continue to tour in support of their recently released full-length debut, In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns. Produced by James Murphy and featuring contributions from Trym Torson (EMPEROR / ZYKLON), the album topped the CMJ charts the week ending December 5th. MTV2/Headbangers Ball world premiered the sextet’s video for the song 'Into The Ashes' online December 4th with the broadcast premiere on December 6th.

"Response to our album from our fans has been awesome and we are very grateful for the support our fans have given us on tour. We are stoked on Trym's drumming on the album and James Murphy’s mix really brought the whole project to life. We are really looking forward to getting back on the road in support of the new record."

A year-long recording project that utilized studios in the US and abroad, In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns features ten songs showcasing the young band’s dynamic songwriting. Metal Maniacs calls the album, “an unholy alliance between the beauty of the keyboards and the beast of speed. There’s an impressive level of musicianship that crackles with a blazing metal heart.” Orange County-based Mean Street Magazine asserts, “In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns is an epic feast of shrill, feverish riffs, luxurious keyboards and caterwauling vocals. It recalls Emperor’s landmark In The Nightside Eclipse but with more sheer muscle.” The album sold over 1,200 units according to Nielsen Soundscan its first week of release and is a consistent weekly seller with over 20,000 units now shipped globally.

Currently featuring guitarists Mike Wilson and Bjornthor, keyboardist Ellyllon, bassist Plaguehammer, and drummer Samus with Sorceron, Abigail Williams have toured the US and Europe several times including their most recent tour with The Faceless completed in November. The band were hand-picked to open for Emperor at their sold-out performance in Los Angeles (House of Blues) in July of 2006. In The Shadow Of A Thousand Suns is available in stores now via Candlelight Records.