PODCAST: Episode 956 - Anneke Van Giersbergen (The Gathering) Talks New EP - "La Mort"

Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with returning guest Anneke Van Giersbergen to discuss her new EP, "La Mort" - out now! The second release in a planned trilogy following 2025's "La Vie" - Annke shared a candid view of her writing process and storytelling, inspired by the loss of her parents several years ago. She also gave some insights about her Record Store Day release of the EP, her eventual next full-length album, her intense touring schedule, and her ongoing tours and festivals with The Gathering, celebrating 30 years as a band. As with the first EP, "La Vie", Anneke once again recorded the new songs with her live band, capturing an organic sound. The lineup on "La Mort" consists of:Anneke van Giersbergen - vocals, guitarAllie Summers - backing vocalsCamilla van der Kooij - violin, violaEdward Capel - reed instrumentsGijs Coolen - guitarsMatthias van Beek - guitars, backing vocalsRob Snijders - drumsRoel Blommers - bassThijs Schrijnemakers - keyboardsBuy the EP, merch, and tour info here: https://www.annekevangiersbergen.com/Thanks to Valeria at Duff Press for setting up this interview: This video's #gcshoutout is to the band: Moonlight Lillyhttps://www.instagram.com/Moonlight LillyThe Usual Suspects: Interview by Ghost Cult Keefyhttps://www.instagram.com/ghostcultkeefyEditing by Omar Cordyhttps://www.instagram.com/ojcpicsTheme music by Salted Woundshttps://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnycTop stories updated daily →⁠https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmag #annekevangiersbergen #lamort #newmusic #thegathering