| 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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| Skyklad | July 23rd, 2002 |
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