Gatherers (band)

Gatherers
Also known asGatherer (2011–2015)
OriginBayonne, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresPost-hardcore, melodic hardcore, screamo
Years active2011–present
LabelsEqual Vision Records, No Sleep Records
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
Websitegatherersband.com

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

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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][2] 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

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Current members

Name Instrument Years
Rich Weinberger lead vocals 2014-present
Anthony Gesa guitar 2017-present
Rob Talalai guitar 2017-present
Siddhu Anandalingam bass 2020-present
Adam Cichocki drums 2011-present

Past members

Name Instrument Years
Christian Berrigan lead vocals 2011-2013
Austin Lipinski guitar 2011-2016
Gianmarco Felix Guerra-Coletti guitar 2012-2015
Justin Cosentino guitar 2011-2012
Zach Crockett bass 2019
Matt Popowski bass 2011–2019

Live musicians

Name Instrument Years
Randy LeBoeuf guitar 2012
Zach Hudson guitar, vocals 2016

Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

Year Title Label
2013 Caught Between a Rock and a Sad Place Driftwood Records
2015 Quiet World Equal Vision Records / Driftwood Records
2018 We Are Alive Beyond Repair
2022 (mutilator.) No Sleep Records

EPs and singles

Year Title Label
2012 Postcards Glass Nail Records
2015 God Deluxe Equal Vision Records
2020 Ad Nauseam, I Drown No Sleep Records
2020 Massalette/Sick, Sad Heart No Sleep Records

Live

Year Title Label
2016 Gatherers - Audiotree Live Audiotree

Videos

Year Song Release
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"

References

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  1. ^ "Gatherers Assembly". Punknews.org. 30 June 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Gatherers". AllMusic biography by Marcy Donelson
  3. ^ "Gatherers Release Blood-Soaked Post-Hardcore Track 'The Floorboards Are Breathing': Premiere". Billboard, 3/5/2018 by Chris Payne
  4. ^ "Gatherer signs with Glass Nail Records". Blabbermouth. 31 May 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  5. ^ "Review: GATHERERS – “We Are Alive Beyond Repair”" Archived 2018-11-30 at the Wayback Machine. Svbterranean. Lane Oliver on June 7, 2018.
  6. ^ "Glass Nail Records Shutting Down After Countless Bands Are Left Vinyl-less". PropertyOfZack.com. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  7. ^ "Gatherer loses frontman, confirms replacement". Infectious Magazine. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "CD Review: Gatherers – We Are Alive Beyond Repair". Count Your Bruises Magazine, 04/06/2018
  9. ^ "Gatherer sign to Equal Vision, premiere "God Deluxe" video". Substream Magazine. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  10. ^ "GATHERERS TO RELEASE 'QUIET WORLD' JULY 31 ON EQUAL VISION RECORDS". SwitchBitchNoise. 18 June 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  11. ^ "Gatherers On Constructing New Paths For A New Record". New Noise, November 1, 2016
  12. ^ "Gatherers Interview". WSOU. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  13. ^ "Every Time I Die, Real Friends, Gnarwolves & More Announced For Common Visions 2015". BringTheNoise.com. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  14. ^ "Interview: Get to know N.J.-based Gatherers". AXS. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  15. ^ "Gatherers on Audiotree Live". Audiotree. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  16. ^ "Gatherers Stream New Album WE ARE ALIVE BEYOND REPAIR via Bring The Noise". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  17. ^ "Makin Waves Record of the Week: Gatherers' "We Are Alive Beyond Repair"". New Jersey Stage. 31 May 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  18. ^ "The Gatherers Announce THE PAPER EARTH TOUR With Bent Knee". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  19. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: GATHERERS' NEW TRACK WILL STAB YOU RIGHT IN YOUR SICK, SAD HEART". Kerrang!. 16 April 2019. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
  20. ^ "PREMIERE: Gatherers Announce Signing to No Sleep Records with New Single "Ad Nauseam, I Drown"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
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