Gatherers (band) explained

Gatherers
Alias:Gatherer (2011–2015)
Origin:Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
Genre:Post-hardcore, melodic hardcore, screamo
Years Active:2011 - present
Label:Equal Vision Records, No Sleep Records
Current Members:
  • Adam Cichocki
  • Rich Weinberger
  • Anthony Gesa
  • Rob Talalai
  • Siddhu Anandalingam
Past Members:
  • Matt Popowski
  • Zach Crockett
  • Austin Lipinski
  • Justin Cosentino
  • Randy LeBoeuf
  • Gianmarco Felix Guerra-Coletti
  • Christian Berrigan

Gatherers (formerly known as Gatherer[1]) is a melodic hardcore band from Bayonne, New Jersey. Founded in 2011,[2] Gatherers has released four full-length albums, one single, one EP, and one live release. In 2015, they signed to Equal Vision Records.[3]

History

The band was founded as Gatherer in 2011 by bassist Matt Popowski, drummer Adam Cichocki, vocalist Christian Berrigan, guitarist Justin Cosentino, and guitarist Austin Lipinski. They self-released their debut EP entitled Postcards in March 2012, with a vinyl release coming soon after in June via Glass Nail Records,[4] [5] which consisted of four songs. Cosentino was briefly replaced by Randy LeBoeuf, who was then replaced by Gianmarco Felix Guerra-Coletti.

Due to the closure of Glass Nail Records,[6] they self-released their first full-length album entitled Caught Between a Rock and a Sad Place in June 2013. Shortly after this release, Berrigan announced his departure from the band in a Facebook post.[7]

Vocalist Rich Weinberger joined the band in 2014 to fill the gap left behind by Berrigan.[8] In March 2015, they released a single entitled God Deluxe[9] which contained a song of the same name to build hype for their second full-length album, Quiet World,[10] which was released in July that same year.[11] The band appeared on WSOU and described the writing process as visual and driven by the way things sound (e.g. digging in dirt).[12] In support of the album, the band embarked on the Common Vision Tour with Every Time I Die and Gnarwolves.[13] [14] After these releases, guitarist Gianmarco Felix Guerra-Coletti left the band.

In June 2016, the band made an appearance on Audiotree Live,[15] wherein the band played songs from their previously released material and one new song. This doubled as a live release, which was released digitally.

After the departure of guitarist Austin Lipinski, the band gained guitarists Anthony Gesa and Rob Talalai. In June 2018, they released their third full-length album[16] [17] entitled We Are Alive Beyond Repair and embarked on a summer USA tour with Bent Knee.[18]

On April 16, 2019, Gatherers released a new single called "Sick, Sad Heart" in the build up to their first European tour.[19]

Via Flood Magazine on April 30, 2020, the band released a new single entitled "Ad Nauseam, I Drown" from their forthcoming fourth LP.[20] They also announced that they have changed record labels and are now on No Sleep Records.

On November 18, 2022 Gatherers released their fourth studio album: (mutilator.)

Band Members

Current members

NameInstrumentYears
Rich Weinbergerlead vocals2014-present
Anthony Gesaguitar2017-present
Rob Talalaiguitar2017-present
Siddhu Anandalingambass2020-present
Adam Cichockidrums2011-present
Past members
NameInstrumentYears
Christian Berriganlead vocals2011-2013
Austin Lipinskiguitar 2011-2016
Gianmarco Felix Guerra-Colettiguitar2012-2015
Justin Cosentinoguitar2011-2012
Zach Crockettbass2019
Matt Popowskibass2011–2019
Live musicians
NameInstrumentYears
Randy LeBoeufguitar2012
Zach Hudsonguitar, vocals2016

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

YearTitleLabel
2013Caught Between a Rock and a Sad PlaceDriftwood Records
2015Quiet WorldEqual Vision Records / Driftwood Records
2018We Are Alive Beyond Repair
2022(mutilator.)No Sleep Records

EPs and singles

YearTitleLabel
2012PostcardsGlass Nail Records
2015God DeluxeEqual Vision Records
2020Ad Nauseam, I DrownNo Sleep Records
2020Massalette/Sick, Sad HeartNo Sleep Records

Live

Videos

YearSongRelease
2012"Wedding Bells"Postcards
2015"God Deluxe"Quiet World
"A Recluse (On 8mm Film)"
"Ritual Flowers"
2018"The Flooboards Are Breathing"We Are Alive Beyond Repair
"Infinity and Gloom"

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gatherers Assembly. 30 June 2015 . Punknews.org. June 4, 2018.
  2. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/gatherers-mn0000189608/biography "Gatherers"
  3. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8231953/gatherers-the-floorboards-are-breathing-song-premiere "Gatherers Release Blood-Soaked Post-Hardcore Track 'The Floorboards Are Breathing': Premiere"
  4. Web site: Gatherer signs with Glass Nail Records. 31 May 2012. Blabbermouth. June 26, 2018.
  5. https://svbterranean.net/2018/06/07/review-gatherers-we-are-alive-beyond-repair/ "Review: GATHERERS – “We Are Alive Beyond Repair”"
  6. Web site: Glass Nail Records Shutting Down After Countless Bands Are Left Vinyl-less. PropertyOfZack.com. June 26, 2018.
  7. Web site: Gatherer loses frontman, confirms replacement. Infectious Magazine. June 4, 2018.
  8. https://cybmag.de/gatherers-we-are-alive-beyond-repair/ "CD Review: Gatherers – We Are Alive Beyond Repair"
  9. Web site: Gatherer sign to Equal Vision, premiere "God Deluxe" video. Substream Magazine. June 26, 2018.
  10. Web site: GATHERERS TO RELEASE 'QUIET WORLD' JULY 31 ON EQUAL VISION RECORDS . 18 June 2015 . SwitchBitchNoise. June 26, 2018.
  11. https://newnoisemagazine.com/gatherers-constructing-paths-new-record/ "Gatherers On Constructing New Paths For A New Record"
  12. Web site: Gatherers Interview. WSOU. June 27, 2018.
  13. Web site: Every Time I Die, Real Friends, Gnarwolves & More Announced For Common Visions 2015. BringTheNoise.com. June 27, 2018.
  14. Web site: Interview: Get to know N.J.-based Gatherers. AXS. June 27, 2018.
  15. Web site: Gatherers on Audiotree Live. Audiotree. June 4, 2018.
  16. Web site: Gatherers Stream New Album WE ARE ALIVE BEYOND REPAIR via Bring The Noise. BroadwayWorld.com. June 26, 2018.
  17. Web site: Makin Waves Record of the Week: Gatherers' "We Are Alive Beyond Repair". 31 May 2018. New Jersey Stage. June 27, 2018.
  18. Web site: The Gatherers Announce THE PAPER EARTH TOUR With Bent Knee. BroadwayWorld.com. June 26, 2018.
  19. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: GATHERERS' NEW TRACK WILL STAB YOU RIGHT IN YOUR SICK, SAD HEART. 16 April 2019 . Kerrang!. April 16, 2019.
  20. Web site: PREMIERE: Gatherers Announce Signing to No Sleep Records with New Single "Ad Nauseam, I Drown". Flood Magazine. May 6, 2020.