Mike IX Williams

Mike IX Williams
Williams in 2019
Background information
Birth nameMichael D. Williams
Also known as
  • Mike Williams
  • Mike IX
BornHigh Point, North Carolina, U.S.
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1982–present
Member of
Formerly ofArson 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."