This band may be of interest to some the Gathering fans.Only just checked them out.Local band to me as well
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http://www.myspace.com/thereasoningukInfluences
Marillion Led Zeppelin Dream Theater Iron Maiden
Pink Floyd Queen Radiohead Pagan's Mind
Opeth Nightwish Porcupine Tree Metallica Tool Megadeth
Whitesnake Deep Purple Rainbow
Genesis Elton John Karine Polwart Kate Rusby
Seth Lakeman Manic Street Preachers
Some of their influences I like others not so sure.Definately got alot of quality about them musically.Won't say to much about them in case it may effect your impartiality a bit - although most the Gathering fans are pretty open minded I think.