 As far back as 1985, Celtic Frost had used female vocals for some songs on their "To Mega Therion" album.Paradise Lost began making similar use of female vocals from their very first album "Lost Paradise" in 1990.Inspired by the use of female vocals on Paradise Lost's second album "Gothic", The Gathering released their debut album "Always..." in 1992 with growling vocalist Bart Smits supported by female singer Marike Groot.