Seraph (band)
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Seraph was a Christian rock
band from the early 90's based in Memphis, Tennessee
. The band was first formed around 1989, and played several shows around the Midsouth area. They were the opening act for several big name Christian rock bands of the era, like Guardian
and Mortal. In 1994, they were signed to Big Toe Records. They released a split EP with labelmates Urgent Cry; each band contributing 4 songs.
Seraph split up during the early half of 1995. A year later, the lead singer, John Cooper
, went on to form the Grammy nominated band Skillet
with Ken Steorts (guitarist for Urgent Cry).
Seraph recorded only one album for Big Toe Records. It was recorded at the Warehouse Studios in Memphis, TN, and it was co-produced by Ken Steorts (guitarist for Urgent Cry / Skillet
). This album was a split release between Seraph and Urgent Cry. Side 1 contained four songs by Seraph, and side 2 contained four songs by Urgent Cry (their 4 songs were recorded and produced by Jimi Jamison
from Survivor
). It had a limited release on both CD and cassette.
Side 1 Track Listing for the Silence E.P. :
1. Alone
2. Silence
3. Wild Honey
4. Fading Love
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band from the early 90's based in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
. The band was first formed around 1989, and played several shows around the Midsouth area. They were the opening act for several big name Christian rock bands of the era, like Guardian
Guardian (band)
Guardian is an American Christian hard rock/metal band. The band released six studio albums, three additional albums in Spanish—and toured extensively worldwide...
and Mortal. In 1994, they were signed to Big Toe Records. They released a split EP with labelmates Urgent Cry; each band contributing 4 songs.
Seraph split up during the early half of 1995. A year later, the lead singer, John Cooper
John Cooper (musician)
John Landrum Cooper , professionally credited as John L. Cooper, is an American musician. He has been the lead singer and bassist of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet since 1996.-Seraph:...
, went on to form the Grammy nominated band Skillet
Skillet (band)
Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John and Korey Cooper , along with Jen Ledger and lead guitarist Seth Morrison. The band has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose...
with Ken Steorts (guitarist for Urgent Cry).
Former Band members
- John CooperJohn Cooper (musician)John Landrum Cooper , professionally credited as John L. Cooper, is an American musician. He has been the lead singer and bassist of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet since 1996.-Seraph:...
- lead vocals - Mike Salopek - lead guitar
- Matt Browning - keyboards and vocals
- Erik Stone - bass guitar
- Randall Littleton - drums
Albums
- Silence E.P. (Big Toe Records, 1994)
Seraph recorded only one album for Big Toe Records. It was recorded at the Warehouse Studios in Memphis, TN, and it was co-produced by Ken Steorts (guitarist for Urgent Cry / Skillet
Skillet (band)
Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John and Korey Cooper , along with Jen Ledger and lead guitarist Seth Morrison. The band has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose...
). This album was a split release between Seraph and Urgent Cry. Side 1 contained four songs by Seraph, and side 2 contained four songs by Urgent Cry (their 4 songs were recorded and produced by Jimi Jamison
Jimi Jamison
Jimmy Wayne "Jimi" Jamison is a rock vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer for the band Survivor from 1984–1989 and 2000-2006.- Further biography :...
from Survivor
Survivor (band)
Survivor is an American rock band formed in Chicago in 1978. The band achieved its greatest success in the 1980s with its AOR sound, which garnered many charting singles, especially in the United States. The band is best known for its double platinum-certified 1982 hit "Eye of the Tiger", the theme...
). It had a limited release on both CD and cassette.
Side 1 Track Listing for the Silence E.P. :
1. Alone
2. Silence
3. Wild Honey
4. Fading Love