The Gathering
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Netherlands
- Born: 1989 in Oss, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Active: 1989 - present
Biography
The Gathering is a Dutch band formed in Oss in 1989, moving from atmospheric death-doom on 'Always...' (1992) to progressive, alternative rock after Anneke van Giersbergen joined for 'Mandylion' (1995). Silje Wergeland fronted the band from 2009 to 2025; van Giersbergen returned for the 'Mandylion' anniversary tour of 2025 and 2026.
Genres
The Gathering Discography
- Always… (1992) - Album - rated 3.2/5
- Almost a Dance (1993) - Album - rated 2.09/5
- Mandylion (1995) - Album - rated 4.07/5
- Nighttime Birds (1997) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- Liberty Bell (1998) - Single
- How to Measure a Planet? (1998) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- If_Then_Else (2000) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Rollercoaster (2000) - Single - rated 3.34/5
- Superheat (2000) - Album - rated 3.64/5
- Amity (2001) - Single - rated 3.38/5
- Downfall: The Early Years (2001) - Compilation - rated 2.91/5
- Black Light District (2002) - EP - rated 3.66/5
- Souvenirs (2003) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- Sleepy Buildings: A Semi Acoustic Evening (2004) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Home (2006) - Album - rated 3.36/5
- The West Pole (2009) - Album - rated 2.99/5
- Disclosure (2012) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Beautiful Distortion (2022) - Album - rated 3.12/5
Members
- René Rutten - guitars, theremin, flute (1989–Present)
- Hans Rutten - drums (1989–Present)
- Hugo Prinsen Geerligs - bass, guitar, flute (1989–2004; 2018–Present)
- Frank Boeijen - keyboards, synthesizer (1990–Present)
- Jelmer Wiersma - guitars (1989–1998; 2025–Present)
- Anneke van Giersbergen - lead vocals, guitars (1994–2007; 2025–Present)
- Marjolein Kooijman - bass, backing vocals (2004–2014)
- Silje Wergeland - lead vocals, keyboards (2009–2025)