Genre(s): Death/Doom Metal (old), Rock/Gothic/Atmospheric (new)
Lyrical Theme(s): Relationships, Social Issues
Origin: Netherlands (Oss, North Brabant/Nijmegen, Gelderland)
Formed In: 1989
Status: Active
Current line-up: René Rutten - Guitar
Marjolein Kooijman - Bass
Hans Rutten - Drums
Frank Boeijen - KeyboardsBart Smits (1989-1992) - Vocals (Wish)
Niels Duffhues (1992-1994) - Vocals
Marike Groot (1992) - Vocals (Little Mary Big, Wonderlust)
Martine Van Loon (1992-1994) - Vocals (Lords Of The Stone, Orphanage)
Anneke van Giersbergen (1994-2007) - Vocals (Agua de Annique, Napalm Death, Moonspell)
Jelmer Wiersma (1989-1998) - Guitar
Hugo Prinsen Geerligs (1989-2003) - Bass
Henk van Koeverden - Electronics, Korg MS 10
Session members:Trickster G (Ulver, Arcturus (Nor), Borknagar) - Vocals on "A Life all Mine"
Sarah Jezebel Deva (Sarah Jane Ferridge) - Spoken words on "Black Light District" (Cradle Of Filth, Angtoria, Covenant (Nor), Mortiis, Therion (Swe), Tulus)
Bart van Vegchel - French Horn on "If_then_else"
Ad Verspaandonk - Trombone on "If_then_else"
Emmeke Bressers - Hobo and Oboe on "If_then_else"
Jasper Slotboom - Cello on "If_then_else"
Marthe Kalkhoven - Cello on "If_then_else"
Jiska ter Bals - Violin on "If_then_else"
Former/Past Member(s): Bart Smits (1989-1992) - Vocals (Wish)
Niels Duffhues (1992-1994) - Vocals
Marike Groot (1992) - Vocals (Little Mary Big, Wonderlust)
Martine Van Loon (1992-1994) - Vocals (Lords Of The Stone, Orphanage)
Anneke van Giersbergen (1994-2007) - Vocals (Agua de Annique, Napalm Death, Moonspell)
Jelmer Wiersma (1989-1998) - Guitar
Hugo Prinsen Geerligs (1989-2003) - Bass
Henk van Koeverden - Electronics, Korg MS 10
Session members:Trickster G (Ulver, Arcturus (Nor), Borknagar) - Vocals on "A Life all Mine"
Sarah Jezebel Deva (Sarah Jane Ferridge) - Spoken words on "Black Light District" (Cradle Of Filth, Angtoria, Covenant (Nor), Mortiis, Therion (Swe), Tulus)
Bart van Vegchel - French Horn on "If_then_else"
Ad Verspaandonk - Trombone on "If_then_else"
Emmeke Bressers - Hobo and Oboe on "If_then_else"
Jasper Slotboom - Cello on "If_then_else"
Marthe Kalkhoven - Cello on "If_then_else"
Jiska ter Bals - Violin on "If_then_else"
Discography:The Gathering - An Imaginary Symphony [demo] - 1990 The Gathering - Moonlight Archer [demo] - 1991 The Gathering - Always [full-length] - 1992 The Gathering - Almost A Dance [full-length] - 1993 The Gathering - Mandylion [full-length] - 1995 The Gathering - Strange Machines [single] - 1995 The Gathering - Adrenaline/Leaves [single] - 1996 The Gathering - The May Song [single] - 1997 The Gathering - Nighttime Birds [full-length] - 1997 The Gathering - Kevin's Telescope [single] - 1997 The Gathering - How To Measure A Planet? [full-length] - 1998 The Gathering - Liberty Bell [single] - 1998 The Gathering - Superheat [live] - 2000 The Gathering - Amity [single] - 2000 The Gathering - Rollercoaster [single] - 2000 The Gathering - If_then_else [full-length] - 2000 The Gathering - Downfall: The Early Years [best of/compilation] - 2001 The Gathering - Black Light District [ep] - 2002 The Gathering - Souvenirs [full-length] - 2003 The Gathering - You Learn About It [single] - 2003 The Gathering - Monsters [single] - 2003 The Gathering - Sleepy Buildings - A Semi Acoustic Evening [live] - 2004 The Gathering - Accessories: Rarities & B-sides [best of/compilation] - 2005 The Gathering - Home [full-length] - 2006 The Gathering & Green Lizard - Sziget Festival [split] - 2006
The Gathering - A Noise Severe [live] - 2007 The Gathering - Sand And Mercury [boxed set] - 2008 The Gathering - Downfall [best of/compilation] - 2008 The Gathering - City From Above [ep] - 2009 The Gathering - The West Pole [full-length] - 2009 The Gathering - Meltdown [single] - 2012The Gathering - Disclosure [full-length] - 2012The Gathering - Afterwords [full-length] - 2013The Gathering - TG25: Live At Doornroosje [live] - 2016*****
Official site:www.gathering.nl