Superman Is Dead Band

SID, punk rock pioneers of Bali, was born and raised in the house at "Kuta Rock City". The band is three chord-heavy attitude of young men, with personl Bobby Kool (lead vocals, guitar, a dog lover and graphic designer), Eka Rock (low ridin 'the human family, drinking beer, laid back bass and backing vocals and warmth smilin 'Rock' N Roll nhung, IT Warior), Jerix (low ridin 'beer drinking Rock' N Roll prince charming, drummer and hairwax junkie, Bar owner). The name 'Superman is Dead' started its' evolution from Stone Temple Pilot's "Superman Silvergun". The name was transferred to the "Superman is Dead" cause they like the idea that there is no such thing as a perfect man. Actually SID dalam'95 stumbled along, their common love of music "Green Day" and "NOFX". Their influence soon extended to the punk 'n roll genre a la Supersuckers, Living End and Social Distortion, and their stay here. They say what they want to say, how they want to say it. In your face, saying he was right. SID public image, self described, is "Punk Rock of Bali" (think raw energy vs. Social Distortion NOFX supersonically fueled with beer moist Bali Rockabilly attitude).

Superman Is Dead History

History? SID produced their first three albums independently (the boys who work in very bad night jobs), with a great, small indie labels 1997 "Case 15", 1999 "Superman is Dead", 2002 "Bad Bad Bad" (mini-album, track 6). In March 2003, SID eventually signed with Sony-BMG Indonesia after extended negotiations regarding their right to sing most of their songs in English and has full rights over their artistic 'image'! With that decision they single handedly became the first band from Bali to be invited to sign with major record labels in Indonesia, the first band in their country (for me) that will record the majority of songs in English and Indonesia's first punk bands to gain exposure and the promotion of cooperation with a major label in a third world country provides. So the history of Indonesia begins Punk Rock! The questions I want everyone to know, who called the bomb in Bali happened about 75 M from home, home centers, punk rock boutiques, bars and rehearsal studios are also Jerix 'home, in the heart of Kuta.

After beating the panel re-rolling from the studio door and shifting a little debris, rehearsals continued as usual. Yeah, they look a lot, it sucked big time, but its 'not gonna stop' em! And where are they now? At the end of 2002, one of the more respectable music mags here cited SID as "The Next Big Thing" for 2003. With the release of their fourth album, "Kuta Rock City" followed by a major national air play and in some countries overseas, coupled with the rapid popularity of their latest film clips. SID suddenly finds himself continues to tour throughout Indonesia. Last Sunday they were in four major cities of Indonesia, in the three islands, in 7 days! Sometimes playing for places in the underground clubs, sometimes in the street skate parties or alternative band festivals, at many colleges and even occasionally at "classy" places that probably will refuse them entry last year! Which means more beer for all.
 
In 2003 SID even got mention in Time Asia. They also won several music awards "MTV Award for the Best New Artist 2003", "AMI Awards for the Best New Artist 2003" and nominated again in "AMI Awards 2006 for the Best Rock Album". October 2007, they did a tour of Australia, 8 cities, 16 gigs, 33 months with a strong DIY work ethic. SID has divided the stage with international bands like International Noise Conspiracy, NOFX, MXPX and Hoobastank. They remain proud, boys from the streets of Kuta with a love of punk rock, beer and having fun. Ready for whatever comes next, excited about the next job.