In 1989, William (known then as Bill E. Bones) co-founded Los Angeles Gothic Punk outfit Wreckage with vocalist Tony Lestat. Wreckage frequented the L.A. club circuit, becoming a celebrated, staple act of the L.A. Goth/Punk scene. In 1989 the band recorded a 7" single, entitled "Subway's End," for Noise Pollution Records.

The band went through as many members as it did problems, and in mid-1990 Wreckage became just that (the band have since reformed, without William).

In July of 1990, in response to conversations with Bari Bari and Stevyn Grey, William became a member of Mephisto Walz, immediately introducing a more aggressive approach to their music. Shortly thereafter, William contacted long-time friend Christianna with an offer of the vocal position, thereby completing the line-up. The band began rehearsing, inevitably embarking on a few select high-profile performances in the L.A. area. In November 1991, the band entered the studio to record the Crocosmia album; a compendium of Mephisto Walz material new and old. March 1992 brought the band over to Europe for a tour in support of the album.

The Crocosmia Tour began in Germany, the highlight of which saw the band performing at Germany's prestigious Festival of Darkness in Hannover, where they shared the stage with the likes of Clock DVA, Deine Lakaien, Anne Clark, and Tommi Stumpf, playing to a crowd of well over 3,000 people. The band won critical raves for the album as well as the performances.

Following the tour, the band settled in Germany for a few months of well-deserved rest. During this time, the band entered the studio to record the As Apostles Forget EP, with world-renown producer Tom Jackson (known for his work with David Bowie and Iggy Pop). Also during this time, William was asked to appear as a guest musician on albums by German Techno-Goth icons The Eternal Afflict and the more guitar-oriented Catastrophe Ballet. Mephisto Walz returned to the U.S. in August 1992. It was at this time that William Faith and Stevyn Grey were contacted by friend Rozz Williams (Christian Death/Shadow Project), who requested that the duo contribute their talents to the recording of two albums by the legendary Christian Death. In September 1992, Christian Death entered the studio to record The Path of Sorrows and The Rage of Angels, with William and Stevyn's contributions placing their own unmistakable mark on these works. These albums were the first recordings of new Christian Death material that Rozz Williams had recorded since the Ashes album in 1985.

Shadow Project, at this time, were planning a US tour in support of their new release Dreams For The Dying, and were seeking to complete their line-up. Eva O. and Rozz asked the duo to join them on this venture as well; the invitation offered, William and Stevyn agreed to assist, as Mephisto Walz were taking a break from all activities at the moment. In October, with an explosive new line-up, the new and improved Shadow Project tore into the Dreams For The Dying tour with total abandon; the band received fanatical responses from devoted fans everywhere. One special performance saw Shadow Project supported by Washington D.C.'s Strange Boutique; it was on this fateful eve that William first laid eyes on Monica Richards; the two struck an instant rapport, and began making plans for a future project together... The Dreams For The Dying tour yielded a large number of unforgettable performances - arguably the band's finest.

Back in Los Angeles, with the Shadow Project tour over and Mephisto Walz on break, William and Stevyn began contemplating breaking off into different projects, seeking more diverse avenues of expression. In the beginning of 1993, William Faith and Stevyn Grey parted ways with Mephisto Walz and Shadow Project in search of a nameless goal. In March 1993, William and Monica met again while Strange Boutique was touring the West coast in support of their Charm album. During some free time between shows, the two collaborated on their first musical effort together; the result of this was the song "Heal", and "Faith and the Muse" seemed to be the obvious title for the project. The concept took wing from there.

In April 1993, William was contacted by Andi Sex-Gang, who was looking to complete the Sex Gang Children line-up. William immediately contacted Stevyn Grey, and the new Sex Gang Children began rehearsing for a concert at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood. The performance, which was in support of the newly released Medea album, was well-received, and even boasted Billy Idol as a curious guest. In August, after a long period of inactivity, William left Sex Gang Children, making his stay in the band a short one indeed. The event also marked the split of William and long-time drummer Stevyn Grey; the separation of the duo sparked a large amount of controversy, although the parting was more than amicable. (Stevyn Grey is now the live drummer for Faith and the Muse!)

All these paths have inevitably led William to his own avenues of expression: As a visionary, William organized and executed 1994's unforgettable Procession Tour, giving the United States gothic scene the chance to see four of their favourite bands from four different countries: Rosetta Stone (UK), Das Ich (Germany), Corpus Delicti (France), and, of course, our own Faith and the Muse. Procession remains an unprecedented event in U.S. Goth history. Following in the footsteps of Procession, William brought the Apparition tour across the U.S. in 1996.

As a Producer, William's first effort, This Ascension's Walk Softly, A Dream Lies Here has proven itself a fine one indeed; his talents for nuance and subtlety are captured on this release, bringing the soul of the music to the surface. 1996 saw William producing the debut release by Minneapolis' newcomers Autumn, along with co-producer Chad Blinman; their debut CD The Hating Tree is currently available on Tess Records. The duo also produced the recently released debut album from San Francisco's seminal Malign, entitled Shatter and Impale currently available on Anubis Recordings.

As a musician, William continues to explore and expand upon his love of musical instruments; in addition to vocals, instruments currently played by William include: bass, guitar, piano and keyboards, drums and percussion, hammered dulcimer, violin, viola and cello.