Seeker (band)

Seeker is a American Christian metal band formed in 2002 in, started by vocalist/keyboardist/turntablist Danny Mannheim and rapper Ricardo "R-Dog" Barrios. The band's name comes from the Biblical verse John 18:4. All band members use colorful stage names and wear their own unique masks, the large majority of which are usually based on lucha libre-style wrestling masks.

Musical style and influences
Seeker's musical style has been described as Christian metal, Christian rock, rap rock, nu metal, hard rock, funk rock, rap metal, metalcore and Christian hip hop, with elements of industrial metal, urban gospel, EDM, indie rock, alternative metal, Southern hip hop, djent and alternative R&B. The band's self-released eponymous debut EP was characterized by its Southern hip hop and indie rock influences, while their debut album and it's follow-up, Good Christian Boyz (2008), were noted for their "industrial metal elements and urban gospel feel."

R-Dog has stated he considers Seeker's music to be it's own genre, "gospel nu metal", saying:

"I consider us to be "gospel nu metal" -- a fusion of the Winans family and Slipknot. There are heavy elements of gospel music, but we're geared more towards rap-styled nu metal, but with a Christian message."

- R-Dog

Vocalist Danny Mannheim cites and secular old-school hip hop artists such as, , , , ,  and the  as some of the band's influences, while lead guitarist Tommy Bruin has cited  as his sole personal influence. Other influences for the band include, , , , , the , , , , , and.

Studio albums

 * Seeker (2006)
 * Good Christian Boyz (2008)
 * Good News from the Underground (2011)
 * Your Worst Nightmare (2014)
 * Your Greatest Dream (2014)
 * Edgelords for the Lord (2016)
 * Sunday School Fire (2019)