The Gathering Always... 30 Year Anniversary Box set | colored or black vinyl | 2LP | CD
Burning World Records
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The album is available on these following formats:
- 4LP deluxe box set on blue/white vinyl including the 2 demo's An Imaginary Symphony and Moonlight Archer and a 56 page hard cover book on the making of Always... with interview with all involved by Dutch music journalist Robert Haagsma (book is in English though).
- 4LP box set on black vinyl (new mix/master on 45 rpm, original mix and LP contains Celtic Frost cover Dethroned Emperor, the unreleased 7" from 1991 and 2 tracks with Bart Smits from the TG25-concert on side B).
- 45rpm audiphile 2LP on white/blue vinyl or black vinyl
- CD plus book with new mix/master
- CD with new mix/master
• New version from remixed and remastered original studio tapes
• Newly mixed by Guido Aalbers (Giesound) and the band.
• Mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Yes, Meatloaf, Voivod)
• Available on audiophile double vinyl cut on 45rpm for maximum audio quality
• New art (painting and drawing) by Richard Schouten (Acrostichon, Acid King) based on the original artwork.
Released on June 9th 1992, Always… by The Gathering is one of the rare albums in metal that turned out to be a game-changer. On the debut album, the young Dutch band blended doom and death metal with prominent keyboard parts. It featured female vocals in an era when the metal scene was still a male-dominated environment. The album showcased how heavy sounds could be enriched by diverse musical influences.
Consequently, Always… laid the foundation for subgenres like gothic metal, often referred to as female-fronted metal or what is now recognized as progressive metal – a term commonly used today. The Gathering were true pioneers, opening doors not only for themselves but also for other Dutch bands such as Within Temptation, After Forever, Epica, Kingfisher Sky, Nemesea, and Delain. In retrospect, their influence extended globally, inspiring acts like the predominantly Norwegian Nightwish, the American Evanescence, and the Italian Lacuna Coil.
Above all, The Gathering's debut album is a unique masterpiece, characterized by well-constructed songs and clever arrangements. Upon its release, the album received rave reviews, leading to global commercial success. Always… firmly established The Gathering as the leading band in the flourishing Dutch metal scene of the early '90s. Following the album's release, the band embarked on a remarkable journey, touring alongside Paradise Lost, performing for a massive crowd of 8,000 while opening for Faith No More, and receiving invitations to perform in Israel. All these achievements were realized by a group of mostly teenagers who still lived with their parents and were expected to attend school every day.
• Newly mixed by Guido Aalbers (Giesound) and the band.
• Mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Faith No More, Yes, Meatloaf, Voivod)
• Available on audiophile double vinyl cut on 45rpm for maximum audio quality
• New art (painting and drawing) by Richard Schouten (Acrostichon, Acid King) based on the original artwork.
Released on June 9th 1992, Always… by The Gathering is one of the rare albums in metal that turned out to be a game-changer. On the debut album, the young Dutch band blended doom and death metal with prominent keyboard parts. It featured female vocals in an era when the metal scene was still a male-dominated environment. The album showcased how heavy sounds could be enriched by diverse musical influences.
Consequently, Always… laid the foundation for subgenres like gothic metal, often referred to as female-fronted metal or what is now recognized as progressive metal – a term commonly used today. The Gathering were true pioneers, opening doors not only for themselves but also for other Dutch bands such as Within Temptation, After Forever, Epica, Kingfisher Sky, Nemesea, and Delain. In retrospect, their influence extended globally, inspiring acts like the predominantly Norwegian Nightwish, the American Evanescence, and the Italian Lacuna Coil.
Above all, The Gathering's debut album is a unique masterpiece, characterized by well-constructed songs and clever arrangements. Upon its release, the album received rave reviews, leading to global commercial success. Always… firmly established The Gathering as the leading band in the flourishing Dutch metal scene of the early '90s. Following the album's release, the band embarked on a remarkable journey, touring alongside Paradise Lost, performing for a massive crowd of 8,000 while opening for Faith No More, and receiving invitations to perform in Israel. All these achievements were realized by a group of mostly teenagers who still lived with their parents and were expected to attend school every day.
Credits
releases May 3, 2024
- Jelmer Wiersma Acoustic Guitar [12 String], Electric Guitar
- René Rutten Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
- Hugo Prinsen Geerligs Bass, Flute, Triangle
- Hans Rutten Drums, Wind Chimes
- Marike Groot Vocals [Female]
- Bart Smits Vocals, Backing Vocals
- Frank Boeijen Keyboards, Grand Piano
- Lyrics By The Gathering
- New mix by Guido Aalbers at GieSound.
- New master by Maor Applebaum for maorappelbaum.com