Metal Anarchy

The Gathering’s “Mandylion” lineup, vocalist Anneke Van Giersbergen, bassist Hugo Prinsen Geerligs, keyboardist Frank Boeijen, drummer Hans Rutten, guitarist René Rutten, and guitarist Jelmer Wiersma, will be playing their last anniversary show at AFAS Live in Amsterdam, NET on January 16. The set will also find them celebrating “Nighttime Birds.”

The group commented:

“On Saturday, January 16, 2027, we will perform an exclusive show at AFAS Live in Amsterdam to conclude our 30th anniversary tour for ‘Mandylion.’ After 29 shows around the world with the original lineup, this will be the final celebration of this special tour.

During this evening, we will not only celebrate ‘Mandylion,’ but also shine a spotlight on ‘Nighttime Birds,’ which will likewise mark its 30th anniversary in 2027. With ‘Nighttime Birds,’ we continued the musical journey that began with ‘Mandylion.’ The two albums are inextricably linked and together represent an important chapter in our creative evolution as a band. The songs on these records still hold a special meaning for us—and for many of you.

This will be a unique evening dedicated to both albums and the journey we have shared with you over the past 30 years.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 19 at 10:00 AM.

Together, we will make it an unforgettable night!”