Name: Always (30 Year Anniversary Edition)
Brand: The Gathering

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BWR100LP

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-10

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Orchard

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Sales:8.875

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9506891869463

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Black LP

BWR100CD

9508523915692

Artist

The Gathering

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Roadburn Productions

The Gathering is a Dutch alternative rock band founded in 1989. They started off as an atmospheric death/doom metal group, drawing inspiration from underground acts like Celtic Frost and Hellhammer. In 1994, the addition of vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen marked a shift in their musical style. Influenced by shoegaze, post rock, experimental rock, and bands from the ethereal sounds of 4AD label such as Dead Can Dance and Cocteau Twins, as well as Pink Floyd and Massive Attack, The Gathering expanded their sound to include elements of progressive, alternative, and trip rock. They gained recognition beyond Europe and continue to experiment with their music.

In 2007, Anneke van Giersbergen left the band to focus on her solo project Agua de Annique. Silje Wergeland (ex-Octavia Sperati) became the replacement vocalist for The Gathering in March 2009. Their album "Afterwords" was released on October 25th, 2013.

Aside from their discography, The Gathering has also collaborated on notable projects. In 2005, they provided music for the educational project "Passengers In Time: The Musical History" by professor Wim Kratsborn. Although not considered an official release by the band themselves, four members of The Gathering contributed to [m=458449].

Newest Listed Items

Released on June 9th 1992, Always… by The Gathering is one of the rare albums in metal that turned out to be a game-changer. On the debut album, the young Dutch band blended doom and death metal with prominent keyboard parts. It featured female vocals in an era when the metal scene was still a male-dominated environment. The album showcased how heavy sounds could be enriched by diverse musical influences. Consequently, Always… laid the foundation for subgenres like gothic metal, often referred to as female-fronted metal or what is now recognized as progressive metal – a term commonly used today. The Gathering were true pioneers, opening doors not only for themselves but also for other Dutch bands such as Within Temptation, After Forever, Epica, Kingfisher Sky, Nemesea, and Delain. In retrospect, their influence extended globally, inspiring acts like the predominantly Norwegian Nightwish, the American Evanescence, and the Italian Lacuna Coil. Above all, The Gathering's debut album is a unique masterpiece, characterized by well-constructed songs and clever arrangements. Upon its release, the album received rave reviews, leading to global commercial success. Always… firmly established The Gathering as the leading band in the flourishing Dutch metal scene of the early '90s. Following the album's release, the band embarked on a remarkable journey, touring alongside Paradise Lost, performing for a massive crowd of 8,000 while opening for Faith No More, and receiving invitations to perform in Israel. All these achievements were realized by a group of mostly teenagers who still lived with their parents and were expected to attend school every day.

Always (30 Year Anniversary Edition)

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