Seringai

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Seringai
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Background information
Origin Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active2002–present
Labels
MembersArian13
Sammy Bramantyo
Edy Khemod
Past membersToan
Ricky Siahaan (died 2025)
Website seringai.com

Seringai is an Indonesian heavy metal band from Jakarta. The band was founded in 2002 by vocalist Arian13, guitarist Ricky Siahaan, bassist Sammy Bramantyo, and drummer Edy Khemod.

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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 among their influences. [3] The songs released on the EP, including "Membakar Jakarta", were already popular among their growing fanbase. [4] The band had indeed played songs from the EP frequently on their gigs before its release. [3]

In 2007, Seringai released their debut album Serigala Militia. [3]

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 appear in the video ranging from musicians, music journalists, actresses, and fans. [5]

In April 2012, after five years without a release, Seringai released the single "Tragedi" freely via their official website. [6] Siahaan explained that "after five years with no albums released," the band owed something to their fans. [6]

The second album Taring was released two months later in July 2012, [7] selling 999 copies in the first two days. [8] Before 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. [9]

2013–present: Opening act for Metallica and Future

On 25 August 2013, Seringai was billed as the only opening act for a Metallica concert in Jakarta. [10]

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. [11]

Death of guitarist Ricky Siahaan

On 20 April 2025 at approximately 10:15 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) Guitarist Rick Siahaan (aged 48), collapsed backstage and died just moments after ending Seringai's Tokyo concert. The news was first reported by EDM / Japanese Metal Hyperpop artist Freya Fox on her X account at 10:18 PM JST Time. Fox was in Tokyo at the time of her X post, but had no relation to the band, causing confusion among netizens and fans of the band. [12] Several fellow artists soon after including Soleh Solihun, Freya Fox, and David Bagyu, broke the news via their X accounts. [13] [14]

Band members

Current members
Former members
Timeline
Seringai

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Serigala Militia
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: High Octane Production
  • Format: CD
Taring
  • Released: 11 July 2012
  • Label: High Octane Production
  • Formats: CD, LP
Seperti Api
  • Released: 29 July 2018
  • Label: High Octane Production
  • Format: CD

Extended plays

TitleEP details
High Octane Rock
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Parau Records
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette
Tragedi/Sang Lelaki
  • Released: November 2013
  • Label: Stockroom Recordings
  • Format: 7" vinyl

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Tragedi"2012Tragedi/Sang Lelaki

DVD

TitleDetails
Generasi Menolak Tua

References

  1. 1 2 Agato, Yudhistira. "Seringai are The Kings of Indonesian Heavy Metal". Vice . Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  2. ↑ Lawson, Dom (22 August 2016). "The Top 10 Best Indonesian Metal Bands". TeamRock . Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 "Seringai Biography". Lorong Musik (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Profil Seringai" [Seringai Profile]. Kapanlagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Generasi Menolak Tua: Persepsi Awet Muda ala Serigala". Jakartabeat (in Indonesian). 8 May 2010. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Single terbaru Seringai diunduh 23 ribu kali dalam waktu 2 jam" [Seringai's new single were downloaded 23 thousand times in 2 hours]. Rolling Stone Indonesia. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Taring". Metal Archives . 4 July 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  8. ↑ "999 Kopi Album Baru Seringai Edisi Istimewa Habis Terjual dalam Waktu Dua Hari" [999 copies of special edition of Seringai new album were sold out within two days]. Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). 13 July 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  9. ↑ "Seringai Akan Kembali dengan 'Taring'" [Seringai will be back with 'Taring']. Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). 19 April 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  10. ↑ Nismara, Reno (19 April 2012). "Seringai Resmi Jadi Pembuka Konser Metallica di Jakarta" [Seringai officially be the opening act of Metallica concert in Jakarta]. Rolling Stone Indonesia. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  11. ↑ "Cetakan Pertama Ludes, Piringan Hitam Tujuh Inci Seringai Siap Dicetak Ulang" [First release was sold out, 7 inch vinyl of Seringai's ready to be re-released]. Rolling Stone Tragedi (in Indonesian). 11 July 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  12. ↑ Fox, Freya (20 April 2025). "BREAKING NEWS FROM TOKYO: famous heavy metal Indonesian rock band - Seringai's drummer suddenly passes away during their concert in Tokyo at approx 10:10p JST RIP".
  13. ↑ Times, I. D. N.; Zahrotustianah. "Ricky Siahaan, Gitaris Seringai, Meninggal Dunia". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  14. ↑ Pratama, Febryantino Nur. "Ricky Siahaan Meninggal Usai Panggung Terakhir Seringai di Tur Taiwan-Jepang". detikpop (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 April 2025.
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