Seether

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albums

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- Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces
- Released 2007

- Karma & Effect
- Released 2005

- One Cold Night
- Released 2006

- Careless Whisper
- Released 2009

biography

Hailing from South Africa and comprising members Shaun Morgan (vocals, guitar), Dale Stewart (bass), and John Humphrey (drums), Seether embraces a brand of heavy metal mostly associated with the post-grunge era of alternative music, complete with crunchy distortion and brooding textures. The band emerged in 1999 as Saron Gas (a name taken from the back of a sound effects CD) and released their debut album, Fragile, the following year on Musketeer Records. In a country whose musical tastes center around pop and indigenous music, Fragile found impressive chart success. Across the Atlantic, the U.S.-based Wind Up Records caught wind of the band's growing popularity and signed the South African bandmates, who changed their name to Seether in light of Saron Gas's similarity to the lethal nerve agent sarin gas.

An EP release and a spot on the Ozzfest tour preceded the unveiling of Seether's full-length debut in the summer of 2002. Issued that August, Disclaimer featured the modern rock single "Fine Again" and led to a year-long tour, during which singer Morgan's relationship with Evanescence siren Amy Lee blossomed. But while the tour time ensured increasing commercial status for Seether, it also delayed the band's return to the studio. In March 2004, a few tracks appeared on the Punisher soundtrack, including a duet version of Disclaimer's "Broken" featuring vocal contributions from Lee. Disclaimer II appeared that June, pairing a handful of new tracks with remixed or re-recorded versions of the previous album's tracks. Seether viewed the album as an opportunity to re-evaluate their debut's release (whose mix was, according to the band, subpar) and gave listeners new content as a holdover until the band's proper follow-up. The promised sophomore effort, Karma and Effect, was released in May 2005 and entered the Top Ten, while the acoustic CD/DVD package One Cold Night appeared in 2006. Following Morgan's breakup with Amy Lee and a successful stint in rehab, Seether returned in 2007 with Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces, introducing the album with the snide and catchy single "Fake It." ~ Bradley Torreano & Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide

news

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- - Get the latest from Seether
  - - 11/18/2009
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  - Stay up to date with new music releases and upcoming tour dates and sign-up for the official Seether mailing list. Get access to exclusive contests a…

- - Stay Up To Date
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  - While Seether takes a bit of a break, don't be left in the dark about what's next. Follow Seether on Twitter @SeetherOfficial for updates about what…

- - Seether featured on Fuse.TV
  - - 7/15/2009
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  - Seether's video for "Careless Whisper" is featured on Fuse.TV's The Worm. Browse Seether news and reviews and watch a live video interview. Check it …

- - Top Cover Songs
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  - AOL Radio highlighted the top 10 cover songs of all time, based on feedback from fans. Seether's cover of "Careless Whisper" made the list! Click h…

- - New Seether Playlist
  - - 7/10/2009
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  - Seether is featured on Imeem as a Dr. Pepper Studio Dr. Listen to Johnny introduce his favorite songs on imeem and visit imeem.com/drpepper/playlist…

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- - What a great band!
  - - By StylzMischief22
    - 8/15/2009 15:45:30
  - Such a great band, and my have they progressed through the years of being a band to getting awesome to incredibly awesome! It's amazing how they can rock acoustic as much as their studio/live material.
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- - One of the Best.
  - - By knwldg0010
    - 8/5/2009 03:01:54
  - This is one of my favorite groups. They are right after Nirvana for me. I have been following them since Saron Gas. Great group.
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- - I love Seether....
  - - By Grunger Dude
    - 6/16/2009 02:58:09
  - I love seether and lots of the covers they did like AIC and Nirvana but i HATE Careless Whisper really...... George Micheals...wow his voice does not go with that i can see them covering Nirvana STP or even Godsmack but George Micheals no that just sucks..... when u get FBINP do not get the newer one get the old one
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- - Seether kicks!
  - - By Suiseiten
    - 2/16/2009 22:38:56
  - Their music at times can be easy to relate to and frankly, there's something about Shaun's voice that keeps drawing me to their music. Their rendition of Careless Whisper came at a great time and I'm looking forward to any future releases by these guys!
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- - Smoke Fan loves her rock-n-rol
  - - By smoke052071
    - 2/8/2009 08:02:57
  - Thank-you I was looking for a way 2 get some of these songs! I love Creed,Staind, and Nickleback very much!
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