Seether are a South African rock band founded in 1999 in Pretoria.
Also Known As: Saron Gas (1999-2002)
Members:
Shaun Morgan - lead vocals, guitar (1999-present)
Dale Stewart - bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
(1999-present)
John Humphrey - drums (2003-present)
Former Members:
Johan Greyling - lead guitar (1999)
Tyronne Morris - bass (1999)
Dave Cohoe - drums, backing vocals (1999-2002)
Nick Oshiro - drums (2002-2003)
Patrick Callahan - lead guitar (2002-2006)
Troy McLawhorn - lead guitar, backing vocals (2008-2011)
Name Origin:
They were originally called "Saron Gas". The record company was concerned that Saron Gas would be mistaken for sarin gas, a deadly poison. They renamed their band to Seether in 2002, in honor of the Veruca Salt song Seether
From: Pretoria, South Africa
Genre(s):
Post-grunge,
alternative metal
Active From: 1999-present
Associated Acts:
Three Days Grace,
Breaking Benjamin,
Evanescence,
Staind,
Static-X,
Dark New Day
Quotes:
"So will you catch me if I fall
And keep me elated?"
- Against the Wall by Seether