The Gathering
Downfall: Early Years

HMHA18 / 672020001826
(P) 2001 Hammerheart Records [1455]

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Formed in October 1989 by drummer Hans and Rene Rutten and vocalist Bart Smits, Holland's The Gathering began their career as a Celtic Frost / Hellhammer-inspired death metal act before adding guitarist Jelmer Wiersma, bassist Hugo Prinsen Geerligs and keyboardist Frank Boeijen and changing their direction towards a more experimental, "atmospheric" approach. After issuing their first demo recording, Moonlight Archer, in 1990, the group landed several gigs with Morbid Angel and Death in their home country, in the process establishing a loyal fanbase. Issued in June 1992, The Gathering's debut album, Always. [...more...]

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