There are several bands called The Gathering is an: 1. Dutch rock band formed in Oss, North Brabant in 1989, Initially playing gothic metal / doom metal but switching to alternative rock / progressive rock in later years. The Gathering earliest releases were categorized as atmospheric death doom metal . The addition of vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen in 1994 marked an evolution in their musical style, with the group acknowledging the growing influence of shoegaze Read more on Last.fm