THE GATHERING working on 9th studio album

THE GATHERING have posted an update on their official website's forum about the new material they are currently working on.

"Dear all, Sorry it has been a while since you've heard from us. We apologize for this. It actually means that we
have been really busy with the band. During the last couple of months we created a lot of new ideas that lead to the first songs of
our upcoming CD. Yes, we are working on a new album! Or actually, two new albums! Many of our new songs are very rock and
guitar orientated and will end up on a heavy rock album for sure. The second album will be filled with more 'shoe gaze', dreamy tracks.

We can imagine if you are very curious about new vocalists. Currently, we are working with several. It feels very refreshing and
interesting to work with different voices and it adds beautiful new colours to our music. Names will be presented as soon as
our ideas become more concrete. As promised you will hear new material by the end of this year.
The release of our new album is planned for Spring 2009.

On behalf of the band, Hans Rutten"

The band released 'A Noise Severe' double-DVD and double-CD sets in February via THE END RECORDS. The double-live CD,
recorded during The Gathering's South American 'Homelands' tour, is the last release to feature singer Anneke van Giersbergen and
showcases the band's more rock-oriented music. The release helps us look back at a special period of the band's history, as well as
stands as the beginning of a new era. The DVD was filmed in front of 4,000 fans at Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago, Chile. 'A Noise Severe'
is the heavier follow-up to The Gathering's award-winning DVD, 'A Sound Relief.'


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jason    May 12, 2008