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Seether was formed in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1999 under the name Saron Gas. The band, known for its post-grunge and alternative metal sound, changed its name to Seether in 2002 as it entered the international market because of concerns that Saron Gas could be confused with the nerve agent sarin, particularly in the sensitive period following the September 11 attacks. The name Seether was taken from the 1994 Veruca Salt song. Over the years, Seether has released several albums and achieved considerable success, including hits like “Broken,” “Remedy,” and “Fake It.” Their albums have garnered critical and commercial success, making them a staple on U.S. rock charts and securing them positions on the Billboard 200. The band has gone through several lineup changes throughout its career, impacting their sound and dynamics.
Seether’s ninth studio album, The Surface Seems So Far, was released in 2024 and featured the current four-member lineup of Shaun Morgan, Dale Stewart, John Humphrey, and Corey Lowery. In April 2026, the band followed it with the digital EP Beneath the Surface, which included the previously unreleased studio tracks “Into the Ground” and “Proud Daddy” from the The Surface Seems So Far sessions.
Shaun Morgan
Shaun Morgan, born Shaun Welgemoed, is the lead vocalist and guitarist and has been with Seether since its inception in 1999. He is the primary songwriter and driving force behind the band. His powerful vocals and deeply personal lyrics have been a hallmark of Seether’s sound. Morgan has played on every Seether studio album, from the Saron Gas release Fragile through The Surface Seems So Far. His personal struggles and relationships have often influenced his songwriting, providing a gritty and authentic feel to the band’s music.
Dale Stewart
Dale Stewart joined the band in 2000 as the bassist and backing vocalist, replacing original bassist Tyronne Morris before the recording of Fragile. His contribution has been crucial in shaping the band’s rhythmic and melodic backbone. Dale has been involved in every major studio release from Fragile onward, and his stage presence and musicianship have been vital during live performances. He has also occasionally contributed to the songwriting process, complementing Shaun Morgan’s themes and musical ideas.
John Humphrey
John Humphrey became the drummer for Seether in 2003 after the band had gone through several drummers during the Disclaimer era. His energetic drumming style became an important part of the band’s sound on the new material added to Disclaimer II, as well as Karma and Effect and every subsequent studio album. John’s ability to adapt to different musical styles has helped Seether evolve its sound over the years while maintaining the band’s signature intensity.
Corey Lowery
Corey Lowery joined Seether as a touring guitarist in 2018 and became a full-time member in 2019. He brought with him extensive experience from bands including Stuck Mojo, Stereomud, Dark New Day, Eye Empire, and Saint Asonia. His addition to Seether added another layer of guitar harmonies and backing vocals to the band’s live and studio sound. Lowery contributed to Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum and The Surface Seems So Far, and he also assisted with engineering on the latter album.
Past Members
Johan Greyling
Johan Greyling was an early guitarist in Saron Gas during the band’s formation in 1999. He left shortly after the group formed and did not remain through the recording of Fragile. His brief role belongs to the earliest version of the band before the lineup settled around Shaun Morgan, Dale Stewart, and Dave Cohoe.
Tyronne Morris
Tyronne Morris was the original bassist for Saron Gas in 1999. He left before the recording of Fragile and was replaced by Dale Stewart around the beginning of 2000. Morris nevertheless received songwriting credit on some material that originated during the band’s earliest period.
David “Dave” Cohoe
David “Dave” Cohoe was the original drummer and backing vocalist for Saron Gas and played on the band’s 2000 album Fragile. He remained with the group during the transition toward its international career but returned to South Africa before the recording of Disclaimer was completed. Veteran session drummer Josh Freese handled the drums on the original Disclaimer album while Seether searched for a permanent replacement.
Nick Oshiro
Nick Oshiro, later known for his work with Static-X, served as Seether’s drummer during 2002 and 2003. He joined during the Disclaimer touring period and appears on the track “Take Me Away” that was later included on Disclaimer II. His tenure was brief, and John Humphrey became Seether’s permanent drummer in 2003.
Pat Callahan
Pat Callahan was Seether’s lead guitarist from 2002 to 2006. He became part of the touring lineup after Disclaimer was recorded and contributed additional guitar to Disclaimer II and Karma and Effect. His role was significant during the band’s early period of international success before he and Seether parted ways in 2006.
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Troy McLawhorn
Troy McLawhorn joined Seether as a touring guitarist in 2008 and became the band’s lead guitarist during the period leading up to Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray. He did not play on the original 2007 sessions for Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces, although he contributed guitar to bonus material associated with later editions. McLawhorn played extensively on Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray and co-wrote several songs before leaving Seether in March 2011 and returning to Evanescence.
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Former Touring And Session Musicians
Josh Freese
Josh Freese served as the principal session drummer on Seether’s 2002 international debut Disclaimer after Dave Cohoe returned to South Africa. Freese recorded the drum parts while the band continued searching for a permanent drummer.
Nic Argyros
Nic Argyros briefly performed drums with Seether during the transitional 2002 period following Dave Cohoe’s departure.
John Johnston
John Johnston was another drummer who briefly performed with Seether during the band’s 2002 search for a permanent replacement behind the kit.
Erik Eldenius
Erik Eldenius briefly handled drums for Seether during the 2002 touring period before the group settled on a permanent drummer.
Nick Annis
Nick Annis briefly performed guitar with Seether during 2002 as the band’s live lineup expanded around the release of Disclaimer.
Kevin Soffera
Kevin Soffera performed drums and backing vocals with Seether during part of 2003, shortly before John Humphrey became the band’s long-term drummer.
Brian Tichy
Brian Tichy, a veteran drummer who has worked with numerous hard rock acts, briefly filled in on drums for Seether during 2007.
Bryan Wickmann
Bryan Wickmann toured with Seether as lead guitarist and backing vocalist from 2014 to 2017. He performed with the band during the Isolate and Medicate era and also contributed artwork connected with that period.
Clint Lowery
Clint Lowery, best known as a guitarist for Sevendust and the brother of Corey Lowery, toured with Seether as lead guitarist and backing vocalist during 2017 and 2018 before Corey Lowery joined the touring lineup.
Shaun Foist
Shaun Foist, known for his work with Breaking Benjamin, filled in on drums for Seether for a one-off performance in 2022.
Updated August 29, 2026.
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