Downfall - The Early Years is a compilation album of the Dutch band The Gathering. The record was first released on 22 May 2001 by Hammerheart Records label. On 15 September 2008, an expanded version of the album was released by Vic Records.
All lyrics written by Bart Smits; all music composed by The Gathering.
Bart Smits - all vocalsJelmer Wiersma - guitarRené Rutten - guitarHans Rutten - drumsFrank Boeijen - keyboardsHugo Prinsen Geerligs - bassAll music by The Gathering.All lyrics by Bart Smits.[3] Unreleased 7" EP 1991. Recorded at Beaufort Studios, the Netherlands. Produced by the Gathering and Han Swagerman Sr.[2] Moonlight Archer demo, recorded live at the Caveman Studio, the Netherlands on April 1, 1991. Assisted by Johan. Produced by the Gathering[1] An Imaginary Symphony demo. Recorded at the rehearsal room, Oss, the Netherlands, October 18, 1990. Assisted by Johan and Ralph. Produced by the GatheringAll lyrics written by Bart Smits; all music composed by The Gathering.
[demo] The 1992 Promo demo. Recorded at Popkollektief Oss, the Netherlands, Autumn 1992. Produced by the Gathering[3] Unreleased 7" EP 1991. Recorded at Beaufort Studios, the Netherlands. Produced by the Gathering and Han Swagerman Sr.[1] An Imaginary Symphony demo. Recorded at the rehearsal room, Oss, the Netherlands, October 18, 1990. Assisted by Johan and Ralph. Produced by the GatheringDethroned Emperor written by Celtic Frost. Previously unreleased.Live recorded on October 18, 1990. Assisted by Johan and Ralph. Produced by the Gathering[2] Moonlight Archer demo, recorded live at the Caveman Studio, the Netherlands on April 1, 1991. Assisted by Johan. Produced by the Gathering[live] the Gathering live 1991-1993:Live October 19, 1991 @ de Zon, Bodegraven, the NetherlandsLive February 22, 1992 @ Burgerweeshuis, Deventer, the NetherlandsLive January 30, 1993 @ Ekke, Utrecht, the NetherlandsLive April 8, 1993 @ Pinguin Club, Tel Aviv, Israel
