Mike IX Williams
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| Birth name | Michael D. Williams |
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| Born | High Point, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1982–present |
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| Formerly of | Arson Anthem |
Michael D. Williams, known professionally as Mike IX Williams (pronounced "Mike 'Nine' Williams"), is an American vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of New Orleans–based sludge metal band Eyehategod. He is the former associate editor of heavy metal magazine Metal Maniacs and has also worked on other projects.
Williams' vocal offerings have been characterized as "tortured laryngitis screams."