The Gathering

The Gathering
Genre(s)
Death/Doom Metal (early), Rock/Gothic/Atmospheric (later)
Lyrical theme(s)
Relationships, Social Issues
Origin Formed in Current label Status
Netherlands (Oss, North Brabant/Nijmegen, Gelderland) 1989 Psychonaut Records Active
Current line-up
Silje Wergeland - Vocals (2009-) (Octavia Sperati)
René Rutten - Guitars
Marjolein Kooijman - Bass (2004-)
Hans Rutten - Drums
Frank Boeijen - Keyboards
Former/past member(s)
Vocals:
Bart Smits (1989-1992) (Wish)
Niels Duffhues (1992-1994)
Marike Groot (1992) (Little Mary Big, Wonderlust)
Martine Van Loon (1992-1994) (Lords of the Stone, Orphanage)
Anneke van Giersbergen (1994-2007) (Agua de Annique, Devin Townsend Project)

Guitars:
Jelmer Wiersma (1989-1998)

Bass:
Hugo Prinsen Geerligs (1989-2003)

Keyboards:
Henk van Koeverden
Additional notes
Although The Gathering started out as a doom/death metal outfit, they have evolved into a more atmospheric rock band throughout the past decade, and have progressed in this direction since vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen joined in the mid 90's.

The Gathering's cover of Dead Can Dance's In Power we Entrust the Love Advocated (Originally recorded as a B-side for the single Kevin's Telescope) also appears on the Dead Can Dance Tribute album "The Lotus Eaters"

The Gathering's first film participation [...]
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Discography


An Imaginary Symphony Demo, 1990[1 review, 40%]
Moonlight Archer Demo, 1991[2 reviews, average 64%]
Always Full-length, 1992[5 reviews, average 73%]
Almost A Dance Full-length, 1993[3 reviews, average 63%]
Mandylion Full-length, 1995[7 reviews, average 88%]
Strange Machines Single, 1995
Adrenaline/Leaves Single, 1996
The May Song Single, 1997[1 review, 60%]
Nighttime Birds Full-length, 1997[4 reviews, average 86%]
Kevin's Telescope Single, 1997[2 reviews, average 64%]
How to Measure a Planet? Full-length, 1998[8 reviews, average 96%]
Liberty Bell Single, 1998
Superheat Live album, 2000[1 review, 60%]
Amity Single, 2000
Rollercoaster Single, 2000
if_then_else Full-length, 2000[2 reviews, average 82%]
Downfall: The Early Years Best of/Compilation, 2001[1 review, 95%]
Black Light District EP, 2002[1 review, 95%]
In Motion DVD, 2002
Souvenirs Full-length, 2003[5 reviews, average 76%]
You Learn About It Single, 2003[1 review, 55%]
Monsters Single, 2003[1 review, 45%]
Sleepy Buildings - A Semi Acoustic Evening Live album, 2004[2 reviews, average 96%]
Passenger in Time - The Musical History Tour Full-length, 2005
Accessories - Rarities And B-Sides Best of/Compilation, 2005
A Sound Relief DVD, 2005[1 review, 95%]
Home Full-length, 2006[4 reviews, average 91%]
Sziget Festival Split album, 2006
A Noise Severe DVD, 2007[1 review, 60%]
A Noise Severe Live album, 2007[1 review, 82%]
Sand & Mercury Boxed set, 2008
City from Above EP, 2009[1 review, 65%]
The West Pole Full-length, 2009[4 reviews, average 89%]



Links

Official
Offical site
The Gathering @ Myspace.com

Labels
Psychonaut Records - The band's own label

Official merchandise
Official Online Shop
Vic Records

Fan site
Cycling Colours
Liberty Bell
The Gathering dot tk
The Gathering @ Lost Souls Domain
The Gathering @ metalkingdom
Detailed discography @ musik-sammler.de

Tablatures
Guitar Tabs @ AzChords
Tablature@metaltabs.com
Guitars Tabs @ Ultimate Guitars
Guitar pro tabs @ mysongbook.com
Guitar Tabs @ FretPlay
Guitar Tabs @ MoreTabs
Guitar Tabs @ TabCrawler
Guitar Tabs @ E-Tabs
Guitar Tabs @ TheTabWorld
Guitar Tabs @ 911tabs



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