Silje Wergeland has announced her departure from Dutch atmospheric rock outfit The Gathering, bringing an end to her sixteen-year tenure as the band’s vocalist. Wergeland joined The Gathering in early 2009, ultimately replacing vocalist Anneke van Giersbergen, who departed the band in 2007 after first joining in 1994. Van Giersbergen has since reunited with the group for a series of recent reunion shows. Wergeland’s official departure was shared publicly on Sunday, December 28, via her personal social media, stating:
“It’s a new dawn and a new year. After 16 years of creating and playing great music with THE GATHERING, it’s time to move on to new ventures. I have had so many awesome experiences and made great memories with this band that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I wish my bandmates all the best for the future. Thanks for all the great support and the lovely conversations with all you wonderful [THE GATHERING] fans around the globe. Lots of love, Silje.”
The following day (29th), The Gathering acknowledged Wergeland’s announcement by sharing her post across the band’s official platforms, adding their own message:
“We’d like to thank Silje for her contribution to the band over the past 16 years. We’re very proud of the wonderful records we’ve made together (from The West Pole to Beautiful Distortion), and all the shows we’ve played. We will miss her as a fantastic vocalist and a dear friend. We wish her all the best in the future! “
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