The Gathering

Tirado do Blabbermouth:


"Anneke van Giersbergen, singer for world-renowned Dutch rock act THE GATHERING, has decided to leave the band and pursue new goals in life and music.

In a statement from van Giersbergen, she says: "Dear people, I wanted to send out this message to all of you to inform you that I have decided to leave THE GATHERING.

"After much consideration and some serious soul searching, I feel that it is time for me to change my direction in life and develop and search out new goals.

"In all the wonderful years that I have been a part of THE GATHERING, we, as a band, have always strongly believed in sincerity, both personally and within our music. I have always been able to give one hundred percent of myself to the band and its music. Over the last year I developed an urge to initiate my activities from a different place in my heart, focusing on myself and my family.

"In order to stay true to myself, the band, crew and the fans, I see no other option than to leave the band and pursue my new goals in life and music.

"I loved my 13 years with THE GATHERING and I take pride in all the beautiful music we have made together and will always cherish the good times we shared on the road and in the studio. The decision to leave all of this behind has been incredibly difficult, but since it's made from the heart, I strongly believe that I have to go with it. Although it saddens me to say goodbye, I have made a lot of exciting plans for the future both personally and professionally.

"Thank you for all the love and support and I hope we will meet again in life and music."

The band has posted a statement on its web site regarding the singer's departure. It reads as follows:

"We are very sorry to announce the fact that Anneke has decided to leave the band [effective] August 2007. Anneke has several reasons not to be a member anymore. We really regret the fact we could not find a way to continue together. However, we (THE GATHERING) will be working on new material with male and female vocalists. Expect a CD release somewhere in 2008.

"With Anneke we've made great albums and did fantastic shows, which we are very proud of! We had a great time! We wish Anneke all the best for the future.

"The remaining festivals we will play together with Anneke. No new gigs will be scheduled. The last gig with Anneke will be the Ankkarock Festival in Finland, the 4th of August. Also the new DVD, 'A Noise Severe', as well as the double live CD will still be released this summer."

THE GATHERING released its latest album, "Home", in April 2006 on The End Records."

Só espero que essa tal Agua de Annique seja algo que preste. haha

E, agora, creio q não teremos mais The Gathering por nossas terras, ahn?

Minha ficha vai demorar pra cair.

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"I AM HALF-SICK OF SHADOWS", said the Lady of Shalott.

eu ainda estou sem saber o que pensar direito.. é tão surreal..

eu gostei da musica do Agua de Annique.. maaas, sei lá.. quero a Anneke no TG, buáááá...

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WE WANT THE GATHERING IN BRAZIL AGAIN IN 2007!!!

Comentário lacónico mas que resume tudo:

Foda-se!


Bem, vou prestar atenção aos próximos desenvolvimentos. Vamos ver o que acontece.

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What is this that stands before me?
Figure in black which points at me

estou de luto

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... even nature reacts on me


Quote: "bullshit"

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

Eu quero a Anneke de voltaaaaaaaaaaaa...

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"Hear my voice, see my face, See how sick I am, How I long for your embrace" - Sand & Mercury - the GATHERING

Rocker72

speechless ainda

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water travels by itself inspires us to fear the sea

Calma, podia ter sido pior! Felizmente a banda não acabou. Há vida nos TG para além da Anneke, assim como houve antes dela. Confio plenamente no génio dos manos Rutten e do Frank, o verdadeiro núcleo duro da banda.

É claro que a Anneke é insubstituível, mas... antes haver TG sem Anneke do que não haver pura e simplesmente TG.

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What is this that stands before me?
Figure in black which points at me

Eu concordo com vc, vamos esperar que o TG arrume a "casa" e siga seu caminho, estou ancioso pelo Noise Severe!!!!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... eu quero a Anneke de volta!!!!!

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"Hear my voice, see my face, See how sick I am, How I long for your embrace" - Sand & Mercury - the GATHERING

Rocker72

Eu concordo com vc, vamos esperar que o TG arrume a "casa" e siga seu caminho, estou ancioso pelo Noise Severe!!!!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... eu quero a Anneke de volta!!!!!

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"Hear my voice, see my face, See how sick I am, How I long for your embrace" - Sand & Mercury - the GATHERING

Rocker72

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Children picking up our bones
Will never know that these were once
As quick as foxes on the hill

οχι ρε πουστη

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non pas plus que ça merci

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Fetchez la Vache!