Van Williams (born December 5, 1966) is an American musician, best known as the former drummer of heavy metal band Nevermore.

Pure Sweet Hell also features long time friends and fellow musicians Chris Eichhorn (guitars and bass) and Jim Colson (also supplying vocals).

On June 26, 2012, former Iced Earth vocalist Matt Barlow announced on his Facebook page the creation of a new band named Ashes of Ares with former Iced Earth bassist Freddie Vidales and former Nevermore drummer Van Williams, posting on YouTube two one-minute teaser videos.

Shortly afterward, Van Williams was also announced as the drummer of Ghost Ship Octavius, featuring former God Forbid guitarist Matt Wicklund and vocalist Adōn Fanion.

In 2024 it was reported that Williams had been welcomed into Graham Bonnet's rendition of Alcatrazz, joining fellow Nevermore alumni Jeff Loomis in the venture.