The Gathering
Metal, Progressive, Alt Rock |
I chose "Other" because the band constantly reinvents itself, and rarely sticks to one particular sound
or idea for very long. The Gathering pioneered the so-called "gothic rock/metal" sound popularized by
Lacuna Coil and bastardized by Evanescence, but soon moved on to a more progressive and
experimental sound with the release of "How To Measure a Planet?" in 2000. Featuring perhaps one of
the finest singers in rock today, Anneke Van Giersbergen, who influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Thom
Yorke, and Prince, as well as a ...read more
I chose "Other" because the band constantly reinvents itself, and rarely sticks to one particular sound
or idea for very long. The Gathering pioneered the so-called "gothic rock/metal" sound popularized by
Lacuna Coil and bastardized by Evanescence, but soon moved on to a more progressive and
experimental sound with the release of "How To Measure a Planet?" in 2000. Featuring perhaps one of
the finest singers in rock today, Anneke Van Giersbergen, who influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Thom
Yorke, and Prince, as well as a creative and innovative group of musicians, the Gathering are one of the
finest groups I've ever heard.
Anneke Van Giersbergen (vocals)
Frank Boeijen (keyboards)
Hugo Prinsen Geerligs (Bass-2004; Marjolein Kooijman Bass 2004+)
Hans Rutten (drums)
Rene Rutten (guitars) « hide |
