Seringai is a
metal band from
Jakarta
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,
Indonesia.
The band was formed in 2002 by
vocalist Arian13,
guitarist
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Ricky Siahaan,
bassist
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Sammy Bramantyo, dan
drummer
A drummer is a percussionist who creates music using drum
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments. In the Hornbostel-Sachs classification system, it is a membranophone. Drums consist of at least one mem ...
Edy Khemod.
History
2002–2008: Formation and debut album
Arian13 and Ricky Siahaan decided to form a new band after Arian13's previous band Puppen disbanded, with Khemod and Toan subsequently joining them. Toan quit the band in 2004 and was replaced by Sammy Bramantyo.
Their first
EP entitled ''High Octane Rock'' was released in 2004. The title was a self-description of their particular style, listing
Black Sabbath,
Motörhead,
MC5 and
Slayer
Slayer was an American thrash metal band from Huntington Park, California. The band was formed in 1981 by guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, drummer Dave Lombardo and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya. Slayer's fast and aggressive musical style ...
among their influences.
The songs released on the EP, including "Membakar Jakarta", were already popular among their growing fanbase.
The band had indeed played songs from the EP frequently on their gigs before its release.
In 2007, Seringai released their debut album ''Serigala Militia''.
2009–2012: DVD ''Generasi Menolak Tua'' and second album ''Taring''
A box set
DVD named ''Generasi Menolak Tua, ''a documentary about the band's history directed by Bramantyo, was released in 2010. Several
cameos appears in the video ranging from musicians, music journalists, actress and the fans.
In April 2012, after five years without a release, Seringai released the
single
Single may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media
* Single (music), a song release
Songs
* "Single" (Natasha Bedingfield song), 2004
* "Single" (New Kids on the Block and Ne-Yo song), 2008
* "Single" (William Wei song), 2016
* "Single", by ...
"Tragedi" freely via their official website.
Siahaan explained that "after five years with no albums released," the band owed something to their fans.
The second album ''Taring'' was released two months later in July 2012,
selling 999 copies in the first two days.
Prior to the release, the band said that
heavy rock influence is dominant in the album, while the lyrics are critical about
social and
political issues. Others have a
science fiction theme.
2013–present: Opening act for Metallica and Future
On 25 August 2013, Seringai was billed as the only opening act for
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrume ...
concert in Jakarta.
In November 2013 Seringai released their second EP titled ''Tragedi/Sang lelaki''. It's a 7" vinyl record containing the song "Tragedi" and a previously unreleased track "Sang Lelaki". The EP was a limited edition of 300 copies, and all were sold out by the time of the record release.
Band members
;Current members
* Arian "Arian13" Arifin —
vocals (2002–present)
* Ricky Siahaan —
guitars
(2002–present)
* Edy Khemod —
drums
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(2002–present)
* Sammy Bramantyo —
bass guitar (2004–present)
;Former members
* Toan — bass guitar
(2002–2004)
;Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
DVD
References
External links
Official websiteSeringai discographyon
Discogs
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Indonesian heavy metal musical groups
Musical groups established in 2002
Indonesian musical groups
Anugerah Musik Indonesia winners