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Seether emerged from Pretoria, South Africa, initially forming in 1999 under the name Saron Gas. The band, driven by vocalist and guitarist Shaun Morgan, bassist Dale Stewart, and drummer John Humphrey, quickly made a name in the South African music scene with their heavy yet melodic sound. Recognizing their potential to reach international audiences, they relocated to the United States in 2002 and changed their name to Seether, signaling their ambitions to connect with a global fanbase.
The band’s major-label debut, Disclaimer, arrived in 2002 and successfully introduced their blend of post-grunge and alternative metal to audiences worldwide. The album featured breakout singles such as “Fine Again,” “Driven Under,” and notably “Broken,” a track later re-released in 2004 as a duet featuring Amy Lee of Evanescence. This collaboration significantly boosted their profile internationally, becoming one of their most recognizable and commercially successful singles.
Seether has since released a total of eight studio albums, each solidifying their reputation for emotionally charged music. Following Disclaimer, they released Karma and Effect (2005), which included hits like “Remedy” and “Truth,” establishing their presence on rock radio. Subsequent albums—Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (2007), Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (2011), Isolate and Medicate (2014), Poison the Parish (2017), and Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (2020)—continued this momentum, showcasing the band’s evolving sound and consistently delivering commercially successful singles such as “Fake It,” “Rise Above This,” “Country Song,” and “Let You Down.”
Throughout their career, Seether has been recognized for their significant contributions to rock music. They received notable accolades, including a Billboard Music Award for Active Rock Song of the Year in 2011 for “Country Song,” reflecting their popularity and influence. Their ability to craft songs that candidly explore themes of emotional struggle, addiction, and personal resilience has earned them critical acclaim and deep respect among fans and peers alike.
Seether’s enduring appeal largely stems from Shaun Morgan’s deeply personal songwriting and the band’s authentic, no-frills approach to music-making. Their honest exploration of difficult themes has created a meaningful connection with listeners, resonating widely with audiences navigating their own personal challenges. This authenticity, combined with their energetic live performances, has cultivated a loyal and passionate global fanbase.
Outside their musical pursuits, Seether has consistently used their platform to promote mental health awareness and advocacy, reflecting their commitment to making positive impacts beyond music. Shaun Morgan, in particular, has openly shared his personal struggles with addiction and mental health, becoming an influential voice advocating for greater awareness and openness on these issues. In 2012, the band founded the Rise Above Fest, an annual music festival designed to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention, showcasing their dedication to social responsibility and community support.
Seether continues to maintain their presence in the rock music scene through consistent touring, new music releases, and dedicated engagement with fans. Their passionate approach to music and genuine concern for their community ensure that they remain a beloved and respected band within the industry.
Complete List Of Seether Songs From A to Z
- 69 Tea – Disclaimer – 2002
- 69 Tea – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Against the Wall – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Because of Me – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Beg – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Beneath the Veil – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Betray and Degrade – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Breakdown – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Broken – Disclaimer – 2002
- Broken – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Broken (acoustic) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe DVD) – 2011
- Broken (featuring Amy Lee) – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Bruised and Bloodied – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Buried in the Sand – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Burn the World – Isolate and Medicate (Deluxe) – 2014
- Burrito – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Can’t Go Wrong – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Careless Whisper (George Michael cover) – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (2009 re-release) – 2007
- Careless Whisper (Strings version) – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (2009 re-release) – 2007
- Cigarettes – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Count Me Out – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Country Song – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Country Song (acoustic) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe DVD) – 2011
- Country Song (Elder Jepson remix) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe) – 2011
- Country Song (plugged in) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe DVD) – 2011
- Crash – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Crossed the Line – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Dangerous – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Dead and Done – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Dead on the Vine – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Dead Seeds – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (Deluxe) – 2011
- Deliver Me – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Desire for Need – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Diseased – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Don’t Believe – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Down – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Drift Away – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Driven Under – Disclaimer – 2002
- Driven Under – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Effigy – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (Deluxe) – 2011
- Emotionless – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Eyes of the Devil – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Fade Away – Disclaimer – 2002
- Fade Away – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Fade Out – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Failure – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Fake It – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Fake It (acoustic) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe DVD) – 2011
- Fallen – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Feast or Famine – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Feels Like Dying – Poison the Parish (Bonus) – 2017
- Fine Again – Disclaimer – 2002
- Fine Again – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Fine Again (acoustic) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe DVD) – 2011
- FMLYHM – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Forsaken – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- F* It** – Disclaimer – 2002
- F* It** – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Fur Cue – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Gasoline – Disclaimer – 2002
- Gasoline – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Given – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Goodbye Tonight (with Van Coke Kartel) – Isolate and Medicate (Deluxe) – 2014
- Got It Made – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Hang On – Disclaimer II (Deluxe) – 2004
- Here and Now – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Here and Now (Deconstructed) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (iTunes Deluxe) – 2011
- I’ll Survive – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Illusion – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- I’m the One – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Judas Mind – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Keep the Dogs at Bay – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Kom saam met my – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Leave Me Be – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Leech – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Left for Dead – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (B-side) – 2007
- Let It Go – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Let Me Heal – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Let You Down – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Let You Down (live) – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Walmart Exclusive) – 2020
- Liar – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Like Suicide – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Lost All Control – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Love Her – Disclaimer II (Deluxe) – 2004
- Master of Disaster – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Misunderstood – Poison the Parish (Bonus) – 2017
- My Disaster – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Naked – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (B-side) – 2007
- Needles – Disclaimer – 2002
- Needles – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Never Leave – Karma and Effect – 2005
- No Jesus Christ – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- No Resolution – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- No Resolution (Skolnik remix) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe) – 2011
- Nobody – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (Deluxe) – 2011
- Nobody Praying for Me – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Nothing Left – Poison the Parish – 2017
- On My Way – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Out of My Way – Disclaimer II (Deluxe) – 2004
- Paint the World – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Pass Slowly – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Pig – Disclaimer – 2002
- Pig – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Plastic Man – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Pride – Disclaimer – 2002
- Pride – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Pride Before the Fall – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Quirk – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (iTunes pre-order) – 2007
- Regret – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Remedy – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Remedy (live) – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Walmart Exclusive) – 2020
- Remedy (plugged in) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe DVD) – 2011
- Rise Above This – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Rise Above This (acoustic) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe DVD) – 2011
- Roses – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Roses (Protector Drumstep remix) – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (UK Deluxe) – 2011
- Same Damn Life – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Same Mistakes – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Save Today – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Saviours – Poison the Parish – 2017
- See You at the Bottom – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Sell My Soul – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Semblance of Me – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Simplest Mistake – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Six Gun Quota – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Sold Me – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Something Else – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Something in the Way (Nirvana cover) – Disclaimer (2022 Deluxe Edition) – 2002
- Stoke the Fire – Poison the Parish – 2017
- Suffer It All – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Sympathetic – Disclaimer – 2002
- Sympathetic – Disclaimer II – 2004
- Take a Minute – Poison the Parish (Bonus) – 2017
- Take Me Away – Disclaimer II (Deluxe) – 2004
- The Gift – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Tonight – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray – 2011
- Tongue – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Truth – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Try to Heal – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Turn Around – Isolate and Medicate (Deluxe) – 2014
- Untitled – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (B-side) – 2007
- Walk Away from the Sun – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Walls Come Down – The Surface Seems So Far – 2024
- Waste – Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces – 2007
- Wasteland – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Wasteland (alternate version) – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Watch Me Drown – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- Weak – Isolate and Medicate (Deluxe) – 2014
- What Would You Do? – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Will It Ever End? – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (Deluxe) – 2020
- Words as Weapons – Isolate and Medicate – 2014
- World Falls Away – Karma and Effect – 2005
- Written in Stone – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum – 2020
- Yeah – Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (Deluxe) – 2011
- Your Bore – Disclaimer – 2002
- Your Bore – Disclaimer II – 2004
Albums
Disclaimer (2002): 13 songs
Disclaimer II (2004): 20 songs
Karma and Effect (2005): 14 songs
Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (2007): 18 songs
Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (2011): 27 songs
Isolate and Medicate (2014): 14 songs
Poison the Parish (2017): 15 songs
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (2020): 24 songs
The Surface Seems So Far (2024): 11 songs
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SKIP ANDERSON
Skip Anderson has written for various musical journals and historical periodicals. Skip spends his times writing and cooking a mean barbecue on his ranch in Southern Georgia.