Dario Seixas

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Dario Seixas
Dario Seixas performing, 2010
Seixas performing live, 2010
BornDario Seixas Filho
March 11, 1971
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, glam metal, melodic rock
OccupationsMusician, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsBass guitar, vocals
Years active1990s–present
Associated acts
Websiteseixas.com
Contents
  1. Early life
  2. Career
    1. Firehouse
    2. Jack Russell's Great White
    3. Stephen Pearcy
    4. Other projects
    5. Aldo Nova
  3. Discography
  4. References
  5. External links

Dario Seixas Filho (born March 11, 1971) is a Brazilian-American rock bass player, singer, and songwriter who has played with multiple platinum-selling American rock bands. He has been credited by the Brazilian media as the first Brazilian musician to achieve this distinction in the American hard rock scene.[1]

Seixas is known for his work with Jack Russell's Great White, Firehouse, Stephen Pearcy of RATT, and is currently touring with Aldo Nova. He is also a member of Crown of Thorns and the original project Starless Sky.

Early life

Seixas was born in Niterói, a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He studied at the Music Conservatory of Rio de Janeiro before relocating to the United States to pursue a career in rock music. He is of predominantly Portuguese descent (92%).[2]

Career

Firehouse (2003)

Seixas joined Firehouse as a replacement bassist and recorded bass on their 2003 album Prime Time, which was critically acclaimed.[3] He also toured with the band in support of the album. Firehouse had previously achieved multi-platinum success with hits such as "Love of a Lifetime" and "Don't Treat Me Bad."

Jack Russell's Great White (2011–2013)

In 2011, Seixas joined Jack Russell's version of Great White, performing the band's classic catalog including "Once Bitten, Twice Shy," "Rock Me," and "Save Your Love" at venues worldwide.[4] The lineup included Robby Lochner on guitar, Matthew Johnson on guitar, and Derrick Pontier on drums.[5] The band was described as "tight and clean, true professionals" in live reviews.[6]

Seixas departed the band in 2013.[7]

Stephen Pearcy and other 80s rock acts

Seixas toured as bassist for Stephen Pearcy, the vocalist of RATT, performing the band's classic hits including "Round and Round" and "Lay It Down."[8]

He also performed with Neil Turbin, original vocalist of Anthrax, in 2004.[9]

Other projects

In 2014, Seixas joined a new band with former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy and vocalist Mark Huff. Goldy described Seixas as "a very experienced and knowledgeable musician and quite multi-faceted."[10]

Seixas is a member of Crown of Thorns, the melodic hard rock band led by Jean Beauvoir (formerly of The Plasmatics and Little Steven's Disciples of Soul).

He has also been a member of the bands Goodbye Thrill, Endangered Species, Glass Wolfe, Amsterdam, and UKI.

In 2017, Seixas released a rock cover of George Michael's "Faith" which was featured on Sleaze Roxx.[11]

His original music project Starless Sky explores atmospheric rock with progressive elements.

Aldo Nova (2023–present)

Since 2023, Seixas has been the touring bassist and backing vocalist for Aldo Nova, the Canadian rock musician best known for the 1982 hit "Fantasy."[9] The 2026 tour includes dates at Summerfest in Milwaukee, the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, and venues across the United States and Canada.

Discography

YearArtistAlbumRole
2003FirehousePrime TimeBass guitar
2012Jack Russell's Great WhiteElation (sessions)Bass guitar
VariousCrown of ThornsVariousBass guitar
2017Dario Seixas"Faith" (single / cover)All instruments, vocals

References

  1. Sleaze Roxx. "Ex-Firehouse bassist Dario Seixas releases video for rock cover of George Michael's 'Faith'". December 19, 2017.
  2. DNA ancestry records. 92% Portuguese heritage.
  3. Firehouse discography. Prime Time (2003).
  4. Music Legends Online. "Dario Seixas Interview – Great White Bassist".
  5. Legendary Rock Interviews. "Jack's Great White band photo". 2012.
  6. The Hellion Rocks. Concert review. 2013.
  7. Blabbermouth. "Bassist Dario Seixas Quits Great White Featuring Jack Russell". 2013.
  8. Facebook. Dario Seixas official page. "Formerly of Jack Russell's Great White-Stephen Pearcy(RATT)-Firehouse."
  9. Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Dario Seixas.
  10. BraveWords. "Bassist Dario Seixas Joins Former DIO Guitarist Craig Goldy In New Band". July 10, 2014.
  11. Sleaze Roxx. "Ex-Firehouse bassist Dario Seixas releases video". 2017.
Categories: 1971 births · Living people · Brazilian bass guitarists · Brazilian emigrants to the United States · People from Niterói · American rock bass guitarists · Great White (band) members · Firehouse (band) members · Brazilian people of Portuguese descent