The Gathering Vocalist Silje Wergeland Leaves Band After 16 Years

Well, this is as good a time as any to make a change this big. Silje Wergeland, the frontwoman from Dutch goth rock band The Gathering, has decided to leave the band after a whooping 16 years, having joined the band back in 2009.

Wergeland made the announcement very matter-of-factly on her socials last weekend (Sunday, December, 28), saying:

“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 band mates 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.”

Over summer last year, The Gathering hit the road for the 30th anniversary of Mandylion, which saw them bring back their old singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, who Wergeland eventually took over for in 2009. The band is set to continue touring this year with the Van Giersbergen-fronted lineup, which consists of:

• Anneke Van Giersbergen – vocals
• Hugo Prinsen Geerligs – bass
• Frank Boeijen – keyboards, backing vocals
• Hans Rutten – drums
• René Rutten – guitar
• Jelmer Wiersma – guitar

Good for you, Silje. You’ve entered 2026 on some “new you” shit, and if you like it then I love it. You can check out all of The Gathering’s currently announced tour dates for this year below.

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