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| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - The Gathering news | News from The Gathering:
"Dear all, Sorry it has been a while since you've heard from us. We apologize for this. It actually means that we have been really busy with the band. During the last couple of months we created a lot of new ideas that lead to the first songs of our upcoming CD. Yes, we are working on a new album! Or actually, two new albums! Many of our new songs are very rock and guitar orientated and will end up on a heavy rock album for sure. The second album will be filled with more 'shoe gaze', dreamy tracks.
We can imagine if you are very curious about new vocalists. Currently, we are working with several. It feels very refreshing and interesting to work with different voices and it adds beautiful new colours to our music. Names will be presented as soon as our ideas become more concrete. As promised you will hear new material by the end of this year. The release of our new album is planned for Spring 2009.
On behalf of the band, Hans Rutten"
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| Tuesday, June 5, 2007 - Anneke leaves The Gathering | Anneke van Giersbergen, singer for world-renowned Dutch rock act THE GATHERING, has decided to pursue new goals in life and music.
In a statement from van Giersbergen, she says:
"Dear people, I wanted to send out this message to all of you to inform you that I have decided to leave The Gathering. After much consideration and some serious soul searching, I feel that it is time for me to change my direction in life and develop and search out new goals.
In all the wonderful years that I have been a part of The Gathering, we, as a band, have always strongly believed in sincerity: both personally and within our music. I have always been able to give one hundred percent of myself to the band and its music. Over the last year I developed an urge to initiate my activities from a different place in my heart, focusing on myself and my family.
In order to stay true to myself, the band, crew and the fans, I see no other option than to leave the band and pursue my new goals in life and music.
I loved my 13 years with The Gathering and I take pride in all the beautiful music we have made together and will always cherish the good times we shared on the road and in the studio. The decision to leave all of this behind has been incredibly difficult, but since it's made from the heart, I strongly believe that I have to go with it. Although it saddens me to say goodbye, I have made a lot of exciting plans for the future both personally and professionally.
Thank you for all the love and support and I hope we will meet again in life and music -- Anneke"
The band has posted a statement on their website regarding the singer's departure. It reads:
"We are very sorry to announce the fact that Anneke has decided to leave the band in August 2007. Anneke has several reasons not to be a member anymore. We really regret the fact we could not find a way to continue together.
However, we (the Gathering) will be working on new material with male & female vocalists. Expect a CD release somewhere in 2008.
With Anneke we've made great albums and did fantastic shows, which we are very proud of! We had a great time! We wish Anneke all the best for the future.
The remaining festivals we will play together with Anneke. No new gigs will be scheduled. The last gig with Anneke will be the Ankkarock Festival in Finland, the 4th of August.
Also the new DVD "A Noise Severe" as well as the double live CD will still be released this summer -- Frank, Hans, Marjolein & Rene."
The band released their latest album 'Home' last April on THE END RECORDS.
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| Thursday, July 17, 2003 - The Gathering will record a "best of" semi acoustic album | The Gathering will record semi-acoustic versions of songs from all artistic periods of the band for a best of-album during two very special live shows in Nijmegen's LUX Theatre on August 21st and 22nd. Selected songs from six albums, ranging from their debut-album "Always", their hit record "Mandylion" to "if_then_else" will be dressed in a completely new sound. The yet untitled album will be released by Century Media Records most likely before the end of the year.
Tickets can be ordered at the LUX Theatre
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