Scheer (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | PJ 'Doc' Doherty, Paddy Leyden |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | County Londonderry , Northern Ireland |
Area served | Ireland, United Kingdom |
Key people | PJ 'Doc' Doherty, Paddy Leyden, Audrey Gallagher, Neal Calderwood, Joe Bates, Peter Fleming |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Scheer was an alternative metal ensemble originating from County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, created by PJ 'Doc' Doherty alongside Paddy Leyden. The band’s roster featured Paddy Leyden on rhythm guitar, Audrey Gallagher providing vocals, Neal Calderwood handling lead guitar, Joe Bates on drums, and Peter Fleming on bass guitar, who took over from Doherty prior to the group’s contract with 4AD.
Following performances in modest Irish venues, Scheer secured a deal with the Irish label SON and launched their initial single "Wish You Were Dead" toward the end of 1993, which attracted considerable attention. This release was succeeded by the "Psychobabble EP" in 1994.
In April 1995, the band entered into an agreement with 4AD and issued the "Schism EP". Their first full-length album, Infliction, was released in 1996 after issuing singles such as "Sheà" and a revamped version of "Wish You Were Dead," garnering positive critical reception.
The creation of a follow-up album commenced in 1997 but faced indefinite postponement due to contractual complications with 4AD; eventually, the album ...And Finally was independently released in 2000 through their own Schism Records label.
Scheer dissolved in October 1998 as members chose to focus on individual projects.
Following the band’s split, Audrey Gallagher pursued a notable career as a trance vocalist, while Neal Calderwood now manages ManorPark Studios.
Studio albums
- Infliction (4AD CAD6006, released 28 May 1996)
- ...And Finally (Schism Records SCH008, released 2000)
Singles and EPs
- "Wish You Were Dead" single (Son Records BUA29, 1993)
- Schism EP (4AD BAD5012, issued 9 October 1995)
- Shéa EP (4AD BAD6003, issued 19 February 1996)
- Wish You Were Dead EP (4AD BAD6005, issued 15 April 1996)
- Demon EP (4AD BAD7006, issued 8 April 1997)