Seether in Austin

About Seether

Seether emerged from South Africa in the early 2000s with a sound that felt oddly American—all brooding post-grunge riffs and Shaun Morgan's vocals caught between singing and screaming. They hit their stride with 2002's Disclaimer, where songs like Fake It and Fine Again established their template: heavy but catchy, angry but melodic. Their biggest moment came with Remedy, which dominated rock radio around 2006 and became unavoidable. What's actually interesting about Seether is how consistent they've been. They never chased trends or reinvented themselves in obvious ways. They just kept making albums of straightforward rock songs about relationships falling apart and personal disappointment, which apparently never gets old. They're the kind of band you respect for showing up and doing the same thing well for two decades, even if they're not trendy.

Seether shows are workmanlike and direct. Morgan's voice carries the room, the band plays tight, the guitars are loud. Crowds are made up of people who genuinely want to hear these songs, not casual observers. They'll sing every word back. It's honest, professional rock.

Known for Fake It, Broken, Remedy, Fine Again, Against the Wall

Seether + Austin

Seether last rolled through Austin in October 2015 at Stubb's Bar-B-Q, the kind of venue that suits their stripped-down, blue-collar approach to post-grunge. The South African outfit has always felt more comfortable in these mid-sized rooms than arenas, where the sweat and guitar noise actually matter. That Stubb's set likely leaned on their heavier material—the kind of stuff that still sounds pissed off instead of nostalgic. It's been nearly a decade since they played Austin, which is criminal for a band that understands the difference between playing a show and just showing up.

Seether in Austin News

• We found cheap tickets to see Staind’s ‘Break the Cycle’ Tour with Seether New York Post · Feb 6, 2026
• STAIND announce 'Break the Cycle' 25th anniversary tour with SEETHER Revolver Magazine · Feb 3, 2026
• Staind Announce 2026 Tour Celebrating Classic Album With 3 Special Guests Loudwire · Feb 3, 2026
• Staind Maps Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour With Seether, Hoobastank & Hinder JamBase · Feb 3, 2026
• Staind Announce Break the Cycle 25th Anniversary North American 2026 Tour Consequence of Sound · Feb 3, 2026

Live Music in Austin

Austin's live music reputation runs deep, but it's built mostly on Americana, indie rock, and whatever the festival circuit decides matters this year. There's always been room for Seether's brand of guitar-forward rock though, the kind that doesn't require irony or retro positioning. Stubb's and Emo's and Barracuda have hosted plenty of bands in this vein over the years—acts that just wanted to plug in and be loud without apologizing for it. Austin's scene is broad enough that heavy rock never entirely goes away, it just waits between the flashier stuff.

Austin road trip to see Seether?

Stay in East Austin, where you'll find better restaurants and a neighborhood that actually feels alive. Dinner at Suerte—confident, creative food in a space that doesn't try too hard. During the day, wander the galleries and vintage shops along East 6th, or head to Zilker Park to sit with a coffee and watch Austin be itself. If you've got time, catch live music at Mohawk or Hotel Vegas—smaller rooms where you can see how Austin's songwriting community actually operates. The city's best asset isn't any single thing; it's the density of good people doing interesting work.