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Always​.​.​. 30 year anniversary deluxe

by The Gathering

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  • Streaming + Download

    Pre-order of Always... 30 year anniversary deluxe. You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.
    Purchasable with gift card
    releases May 4, 2024

      €19.99 EUR  or more

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Edition of 200

    Includes digital pre-order of Always... 30 year anniversary deluxe. You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.
    digital album releases May 4, 2024
    item ships out on or around April 5, 2024
    Purchasable with gift card

      €99.99 EUR or more 

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Edition of 300

    Includes digital pre-order of Always... 30 year anniversary deluxe. You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.
    shipping out on or around May 4, 2024
    Purchasable with gift card

      €79.99 EUR or more 

     

  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Digipack

    Includes digital pre-order of Always... 30 year anniversary deluxe. You get 1 track now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.
    shipping out on or around May 4, 2024
    Purchasable with gift card

      €14.99 EUR or more 

     

1.
The Mirror Waters (Remix/remaster)
2.
Subzero (Remix/remaster)
3.
In Sickness And Health (Remix/remaster)
4.
King For A Day (Remix/remaster)
5.
Second Sunrise (Remix/remaster)
6.
Stonegarden 04:56
7.
Always... (Remix/remaster)
8.
Gaya's Dream (Remix/remaster)
9.
The Mirror Waters (Original mix/master)
10.
Subzero (Original mix/master)
11.
In Sickness And Health (Original mix/master)
12.
King For A Day (Original mix/master)
13.
Second Sunrise (Original mix/master)
14.
Stonegarden (Original mix/master)
15.
Always... (Original mix/master)
16.
Gaya's Dream (Original mix/master)
17.
Dethroned Emperor (Celtic Frost cover 1991)
18.
In Sickness And Health (From unreleased 7", 1991)
19.
Gaya's Dream (From unreleased 7", 1991)
20.
Always... (From unreleased 7", 1991)
21.
King For A Day (Live From TG25, 2015)
22.
The Mirror Waters (Live from TG25, 2015)
23.
Second Sunrise (From An Imaginary Symphony demo, 1990)
24.
Six Dead, Three To Go (From An Imaginary Symphony demo, 1990)
25.
Downfall (From An Imaginary Symphony demo, 1990)
26.
Another Day (From An Imaginary Symphony demo, 1990)
27.
Share The Wisdom (From An Imaginary Symphony demo, 1990)
28.
Subzero (From Moonlight Archer demo, 1991)
29.
In Sickness And Health
30.
Secund Sunrise (From Moonlight Archer demo, 1991)
31.
Downfall (From Moonlight Archer demo, 1991)
32.
In Sickness And Health (From Moonlight Archer demo, 1991)
33.
Aerial Window (Bonus track, unreleased)
34.
Organorama (Bonus track, unreleased)

about

• New version from remixed and remastered original studio tapes
• Newly mixed by Guido Aalbers (Giesound) and the band.
• Mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Voivod, Faith No More, Yes)
• 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 Finnish 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 4, 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 Appelbaum for maorappelbaum.com.

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The Gathering Nijmegen, Netherlands

From doom and gothic metal (early years) to triprock with electronic elements and soundscapes; The Gathering's unique sound has always been hard to pigeonhole. The band has seen various line-up changes over the years and has evolved into an eclectic atmospheric rock band. ... more

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