Seringai

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.{{Cite web |work=Lorong Musik |last = | first = | title = Seringai Biography| date = | url =http://www.lorongmusik.com/2013/02/biography-seringai.html | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20140126230123/http://www.lorongmusik.com/2013/02/biography-seringai.html | url-status =usurped | archive-date =26 January 2014 | accessdate =19 October 2014 |language=Indonesian}} The songs released on the EP, including "Membakar Jakarta", were already popular among their growing fanbase.{{Cite web |work=Kapanlagi.com |last = | first = | title =Profil Seringai |trans-title= Seringai Profile| date = | url =http://www.kapanlagi.com/indonesia/s/seringai/ |language=Indonesian | accessdate =19 October 2014 }} 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.

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.{{Cite web |work=Jakartabeat |last = | first = | title =Generasi Menolak Tua: Persepsi Awet Muda ala Serigala |language=Indonesian| date =8 May 2010 | url =http://jakartabeat.net/resensi/konten/generasi-menolak-tua-persepsi-awet-muda-ala-serigala | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20141019163523/http://jakartabeat.net/resensi/konten/generasi-menolak-tua-persepsi-awet-muda-ala-serigala | url-status =usurped | archive-date =19 October 2014 | accessdate =19 October 2014 }}

In April 2012, after five years without a release, Seringai released the single "Tragedi" freely via their official website.{{Cite web |work=Rolling Stone Indonesia |last = | first = | title =Single terbaru Seringai diunduh 23 ribu kali dalam waktu 2 jam |trans-title=Seringai's new single were downloaded 23 thousand times in 2 hours | date =26 April 2012 | url =http://rollingstone.co.id/read/2012/04/26/184000/1902661/1093/single-terbaru-seringai-diunduh-23-ribu-kali-dalam-waktu-2-jam | accessdate =19 October 2014 }} 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,{{Cite encyclopedia |encyclopedia=Metal Archives |last = | first = | title =Taring | date =4 July 2012 | url =http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Seringai/Taring/345400 | accessdate =19 October 2014 }} selling 999 copies in the first two days.{{Cite web |work=Rolling Stone Indonesia |last = | first = | title =999 Kopi Album Baru Seringai Edisi Istimewa Habis Terjual dalam Waktu Dua Hari |trans-title=999 copies of special edition of Seringai new album were sold out within two days| date =13 July 2012 | url =http://rollingstone.co.id/read/2012/07/13/202751/1965128/1093/999-kopi-album-baru-seringai-edisi-istimewa-habis-terjual-dalam-waktu-dua-hari |language=Indonesian | accessdate =19 October 2014 }} 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.{{Cite web |work=Rolling Stone Indonesia |last = | first = | title =Seringai Akan Kembali dengan 'Taring' |trans-title=Seringai will be back with 'Taring' |language=Indonesian | date =19 April 2012 | url =http://rollingstone.co.id/read/2012/04/19/174042/1896682/1093/seringai-akan-kembali-dengan-taring | accessdate =19 October 2014 }}

On 25 August 2013, Seringai was billed as the only opening act for a Metallica concert in Jakarta.{{Cite web |work=Rolling Stone Indonesia |last =Nismara | first =Reno | title =Seringai Resmi Jadi Pembuka Konser Metallica di Jakarta |trans-title=Seringai officially be the opening act of Metallica concert in Jakarta | date =19 April 2012 | url =http://rollingstone.co.id/read/2013/08/22/182830/2337831/1093/seringai-resmi-jadi-pembuka-konser-metallica-di-jakarta | accessdate =22 August 2013 }}

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.{{Cite web |work=Rolling Stone Tragedi |last = | first = | title =Cetakan Pertama Ludes, Piringan Hitam Tujuh Inci Seringai Siap Dicetak Ulang |trans-title=First release was sold out, 7 inch vinyl of Seringai's ready to be re-released |language=Indonesian | date =11 July 2013 | url =http://rollingstone.co.id/read/2013/07/11/112702/2299141/1093/cetakan-pertama-ludes-piringan-hitam-tujuh-inci-seringai-siap-dicetak-ulang | accessdate =19 October 2014 }}

On 20 April 2025, at approximately 10.15 PM (JST), guitarist Ricky Siahaan collapsed backstage and died moments after playing at Gekiko Fest.The news was first reported by EDM / Japanese Metal Hyperpop artist Freya Fox on her X account at 10:18 PM. 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.{{Cite web |last=Fox |first=Freya |date=20 April 2025 |title=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 |url=https://x.com/freyafoxtv/status/1913583002329952310}} Several fellow artists soon after including Soleh Solihun, Freya Fox, and David Bagyu, broke the news via their X accounts.{{Cite web |last1=Times |first1=I. D. N. |last2=Zahrotustianah |title=Ricky Siahaan, Gitaris Seringai, Meninggal Dunia |url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/zahro-1/ricky-siahaan-gitaris-seringai-meninggal-dunia |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=IDN Times |language=id-Id}}{{Cite web |last=Pratama |first=Febryantino Nur |title=Ricky Siahaan Meninggal Usai Panggung Terakhir Seringai di Tur Taiwan-Jepang |url=https://www.detik.com/pop/music/d-7876610/ricky-siahaan-meninggal-usai-panggung-terakhir-seringai-di-tur-taiwan-jepang |access-date=19 April 2025 |website=detikpop |language=id-ID}} His body was later returned to Indonesia for his funeral procession.

Upon his return, Ricky lied in state for a period of public mourning at Rumah Duka RSPAD Gatot Subroto. Many of his friends, family, and countless fans paid their respects. Other bands and artists were also present to pay respects. During this period, mourners installed music related stickers on Ricky's coffin, signifying his love for music and influence on the Indonesian music industry.

Final religious and tribe processions were held at 25 April. Ricky's funeral took place the day after at 26 April.

Tributes and eventual hiatus

After Ricky's death, many bands and artists paid their tributes at festivals and concerts. Their respective members also paid their respects through social media, with some of them citing Ricky as a major musical influence.

Seringai was initially scheduled to play in Vans' annual Old Skool Block Party event at M Bloc Jakarta. Remaining members, Arian, Sammy, and Edy expressed their heartfelt tributes at the event, and announced an indefinite hiatus following Ricky's passing.

;Current members

• Arian "Arian13" Arifin — vocals (2002–present)
• Edy Khemod — drums (2002–present)
• Sammy Bramantyo — bass guitar (2004–present)

;Former members

• Toan — bass guitar (2002–2004)
• Ricky Siahaan - guitars (2002–2025; died 2025)

;Timeline

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{{Reflist}}

• [http://www.seringai.com Official website]
• [https://www.discogs.com/artist/2911625-Seringai Seringai discography] on Discogs

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