Seether

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Biography

Seether is a post-grunge/alternative metal band from Pretoria, South Africa, that was formed in 1999. The band is currently signed to Wind-up Records and Musketeer Records. Originally named Saron Gas and signed to Musketeer Records in South Africa, the band changed its name in 2002, coinciding with the release of its second album, and major label debut, Disclaimer. Saron Gas was started in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the group began undertaking public appearances at parties, nightclubs, large-scale concerts and university venues, such as the University of Cape Town and the Stellenbosch University (SU). Performances at SU were to the lunch-time crowds in the "Neelsie Centre" and lasted until the summer of 2001. In 2000, as Saron Gas, the band released its first album, Fragile, in South Africa on Musketeer Records. Following the band's success on the South African Singles Chart with "69 Tea", the Wind-up Records label expressed interest in Saron Gas's heavy sound and added the band to its roster. The band subsequently changed its name to avoid confusion with sarin gas, a lethal nerve gas manufactured (but never used) in World War II by the German Army Weapons Agency. The band's name became Seether shortly afterward and was a reference to the Veruca Salt song, Seether

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Year Formed 1999
Number of Albums 25
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Website www.seether.com
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Trivia

What was the name of Seether's 2002 hit single?

Fine Again

... The group broke into the mainstream in 2002 with the active rock hit Fine Again and cemented their status at the fore of the scene two years later wi...
When did Seether break into mainstream?

2002

...inking momentum to stay relevant. The group broke into the mainstream in 2002 with the active rock hit Fine Again and cemented their status at the for...
Which song featured Amy Lee of Evanescence as a guest singer?

Broken

...tus at the fore of the scene two years later with the international hit Broken , which featured guest vocals from Amy Lee of Evanescence. In a country ...
What is the name of a lethal nerve agent used in chemical warfare?

sarin gas

...South African bandmates, who changed their name to Seether, given that sarin gas is the name of a lethal nerve agent used in chemical warfare. An EP r...
When was Seether's fulllength debut released?

summer of 2002

...st tour preceded the unveiling of Seether's fulllength debut in the summer of 2002 . But while the tour ensured increasing commercial status for Seethe...
What did the tour ensure for Seether?

increasing commercial status

...ngth debut in the summer of 2002. But while the tour ensured increasing commercial status for Seether, it also delayed the band's return to the studio...
What was the name of Seether's sophomore album?

Karma and Effect

...a holdover until a proper followup. The promised sophomore effort, Karma and Effect , was released in May 2005 and entered the Top Ten, while the acous...
When was Karma and Effect released?

May 2005

...owup. The promised sophomore effort, Karma and Effect, was released in May 2005 and entered the Top Ten, while the acoustic CDDVD package One Cold Nig...
What was the name of the acoustic CDDVD package released in 2006?

One Cold Night

... May 2005 and entered the Top Ten, while the acoustic CDDVD package One Cold Night appeared in 2006. In 2009 the bandmembers took a break from touring...
What was the name of the band's first album?

Fragile

...As Saron Gas, the band released its first album, Fragile on Musketeer Records, in 2000 in South Africa. Upon achieving success on the South African mu...
Where did the band release their first album in 2000?

South Africa

...d released its first album, Fragile on Musketeer Records, in 2000 in South Africa . Upon achieving success on the South African music charts, Windup Re...
What label took an interest in the band and signed them to?

Windup Records

...h Africa. Upon achieving success on the South African music charts, Windup Records took an interest in Saron Gas' melodicyetheavy sound and signed the...
How many singles were released on the album Disclaimer?

three

...lease came in 2002 with their second album Disclaimer. The album spawned three singles, Fine Again, Driven Under and Gasoline, but only Fine Again cha...
Who cited Nirvana as the reason he picked up a guitar?

Shaun Morgan

...iggest hit off the album, Broken, was not even released as a single. Shaun Morgan has cited Nirvana (and specifically the album Nevermind) as 'the rea...
What did the band hope to do after Disclaimer was released?

boosting sales and name recognition

...sed, the band went on a nonstop touring route in hopes of boosting sales and name recognition . Upon completing the tour, the band had planned to go in...
When did Seether first form?

1999

...Seether originally formed in 1999 under the name Saron Gas. The band is based out of Pretoria, South Africa, and went by their original name until 200...
What was the original name of Seether?

Saron Gas

...Seether originally formed in 1999 under the name Saron Gas . The band is based out of Pretoria, South Africa, and went by their original name until 200...
Where is Seether based?

Pretoria, South Africa

...rmed in 1999 under the name Saron Gas. The band is based out of Pretoria, South Africa , and went by their original name until 2002, when they finally ...
What was the name of Seether's debut album?

Disclaimer

...even of the tracks were later rerecorded for 'Seether's' debut album, Disclaimer . After they released the album, their record label at the time, WindU...
When did Seether make their debut with Fragile?

2000

...g to release their first album, as they made their debut with Fragile in 2000 . The album was only released in South Africa, though seven of the tracks...
How many of the tracks were re-recorded for Seether?

seven

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What is sarin gas?

deadly chemical

...United States and changed it to Seether to avoid confusion with the deadly chemical known as sarin gas. Lead vocalist and guitarist Shaun Morgan is th...
Who joined the band shortly after formation?

Dale Stewart

...guitarist Shaun Morgan is the band's longest serving member, bassist Dale Stewart joined shortly after formation while drummer John Humphrey joined th...
Who is Corey Lowery's brother?

Clint

... guitarist Corey Lowery. Several notable guitarists like Corey's brother Clint and Troy McLawhorn have toured or recorded with the band, however, Shau...
Who has recorded most of the guitar parts for the band's records?

Shaun

...Clint and Troy McLawhorn have toured or recorded with the band, however, Shaun has recorded most guitar parts for the band's records. Seether gained m...
What is the name of the band's most recent album?

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

... and Bloodied, and Wasteland. The band has released eight studio albums; their most recent, Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum , was released on 28 August 2020....
Who replaced Cohoe when he left the band?

Nick Oshiro

... arrived in America to begin work on new material and was replaced by Nick Oshiro . During this period, Shaun Welgemoed elected to change his name to t...
How many tracks from Fragile made it to Disclaimer?

Eight

... Shaun Morgan, the credit he used on the bands WindUp debut, Disclaimer. Eight tracks from Fragile made their way over to Disclaimer, albeit in rereco...
Who replaced Kevin Soffera?

John Humphrey

...while Oshiro made way for Kevin Soffera, who in turn was replaced by John Humphrey . A remastered version of Disclaimer, none too originally titled Dis...
What was a remastered version of Disclaimer?

Disclaimer II

...hrey. A remastered version of Disclaimer, none too originally titled Disclaimer II , added eight songs and a bonus DVD to the original release. The alb...
How many songs did Disclaimer II add to the original release?

eight

...d version of Disclaimer, none too originally titled Disclaimer II, added eight songs and a bonus DVD to the original release. The album included a ver...
Who was Morgan's girlfriend?

Amy Lee of Evanescence

...The album included a version of Broken recorded with Morgans girlfriend, Amy Lee of Evanescence , previously only available on The Punisher soundtrack....
Shaun Morgan's songs are carefully crafted to nestle in your ears like a tiny velvet rabbit clutching what?

a switchblade

...y crafted to nestle in your ears like a tiny velvet rabbit clutching a switchblade , says Shaun Morgan, his flair for vivid imagery with a dash of self...
What kind of humor is on full display?

selfdeprecating

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How many songs explore and eviscerate demons both personal and political?

13

...display. That bold openness strikes a chord both musically and lyrically; 13 songs that explore and eviscerate demons both personal and political. Tur...
What country is the artist from?

South African

...ified by some things Ive done in my life. Absolutely. That said, the South African born creator is glad to have music to help himand othersnavigate rou...
How long has the creator been unsure of the future?

41 years

... somewhat disconcerting because I havent been unsure of the future for 41 years , he says. This time in the world is especially difficult for people wh...
What is especially difficult for people who struggle with depression and mental illness?

This time in the world

...cause I havent been unsure of the future for 41 years, he says. This time in the world is especially difficult for people who struggle with depression...
What gives me a sense of purpose?

making and playing music

...he world is especially difficult for people who struggle with depression and mental illness. But making and playing music gives me a sense of purpose....