Superman is Dead (sometimes referred to simply as S.I.D) is a punk rock band hailing from Bali, formed in Kuta. The band has 3 members, namely Bobby Kool (lead vocal, guitar), Eka Rock (bass and backing vocal), Jerinx (drummer).
The Name Superman Is Dead
The name 'Superman is Dead' started its evolution from Stone Temple Pilot's "Superman Silvergun". It was changed to "Superman is Dead" because the band agreed that nobody is perfect.
SID was formed in 1995, drawn by their common interests of Green Day and NOFX. Their influences soon extended to the punk 'n roll genre, a la Supersuckers, Living End, and Social Distortion.
Warped Tour 2009
June â July 2009, Superman Is Dead held an American tour, playing 16 concerts in 16 cities. 11 of these shows were on the âÂÂVans Warped Tourâ and the last 5 gigs were titled âÂÂFrom Bali With RockâÂÂ.
Band Stage
- August 2002, Opening Act Hoobastank, Hard Rock Hotel, Kuta, Bali
- Superman Is Dead âÂÂHot & Freaky People 2003â MTV Trax Magazine January 2003
- June
V Music Awards âÂÂThe Most Famous Album Nominee, Pop Rock Categoryâ for Kuta Rock City Album
- 2006, AMI Awards âÂÂThe Best Rock Album Nomineeâ for Black Market Love Album
- 2006, âÂÂSuperman Is Dead The Best Local Bandâ The Beat Awards.
- 20 the best Indonesian Album 2006 for The Black Market Love Album. Rolling Stone January 2007
- April 2007, SID Opening Act for American Punk Rock Band NOFX at Hard Rock Café, Kuta, Bali.
- Soundrenaline Sound of Change 2007 Jimbaran Bali, âÂÂMessage of Changeâ Artist Nominee.
- 17 June 2007, Guest Star Artist âÂÂFinal Gudang Garam Rock Competitionâ Jakarta
- October 2007, Superman Is Dead did an amazing Australian tour, 8 cities, 16 gigs, 33 days.
- 150 the Best Indonesian Album for Kuta Rock City Album. Rolling Stone, Special
Collectorsâ Edition December 2007.
- 50 Hype Things in Indonesian Music Industrial 2008 for Superman Is Dead.
- Trax Music & Attitude Magazine Edition January 2008.
- 2008, Opening Act MXPX Jakarta.
- âÂÂSID as a New Icons of BaliâÂÂ. Yak Magazine Maret, April, May 2008.
- June 2009. Superman Is Dead American Tour. Played 11 gigs and cities in the 'Vans Warped Tour',
the last 5 gigs and cities were 'From Bali With Rock Tour'
Controversy
Jerinx has opposed the land reclamation in Benoa Bay, Bali since 2014 because of its social impact. On 10 July 2018, Jerinx demanded President of Indonesia Joko Widodo to fulfil his promise back in 2015 to follow up on the Benoa Bay reclamation issue.
On 11 November 2018, Jerinx criticised dangdut singer Via Vallen in an Instagram post for covering the 2013 SID song "Sunset di Tanah Anarki" without permission. Vallen was said to have removed the meaning of the song. "VV [Via Vallen] should have learned to be a human, not just able to take. All this time singing SDTA [Sunset di Tanah Anarki] thousands of times, do our song's lyrics have no meaning for her? After being successful, what can you do to appreciate the work that brought you to a better place? With millions of followers, at least contribute to the movement against forgetting, or the straightening of '65 history, the struggle of Kendeng, etc., there are so many things that VV can do without having to spend money," Jerinx said. Vallen apologised in her Instagram, saying that she did not mean to ruin the song by singing it in a dangdut koplo arrangement. Jerinx later accepted the apology, but still stands by the previous comments.
Discography
Albums (Indie Label)
- Case 15 (1997, Independent Entertainment)
- Superman Is Dead (1998/1999)
- Bad bad bad (2002)
Albums (Indie Compilation)
- 100% Attitude, 1999, Produksi Lunatic Records, Format Cassette
- No Place To Get Fun, 2002, Format Cassette
- New Generation Calling, 2003, Produksi Spills Record, Format Cassette
- Video Kami âÂÂA Rock Societyâ 2006, Video Clip âÂÂMenginjak NerakaâÂÂ, Produksi A Mild Live Production, Trend Setter Magz & The Blado Ent. Format VCD (Not For Sale)
Albums (Major Compilation)
- Fantastic Bands, April 2005, Produksi Sony Music, Format CD & Cassette
- Class Rock âÂÂToday's SensationâÂÂ, Produksi Sony Music October 2004, Format CD & Cassette
- A Mild Live Soundrenaline 2004, Produksi Sony Music & A Mild Live, November 2004, Format CD & Cassette
- Planet Rock, Produksi Sony Music, August 2005, Format CD & Cassette
Albums (Major Label)
- Kuta Rock City (May 2003, Sony Music Indonesia)
- The Hangover Decade (Dec 2005, Sony Music Indonesia)
- Black Market Love (April 2006, Sony Music Indonesia)
- Angels And The Outsiders (February 2009, Sony Music Indonesia)
- Sunset di Tanah Anarki (October 2013, Sony Music Indonesia)
- Tiga Perompak Senja (November 2018, Sony Music Indonesia)
Videography
2002
- âÂÂWhite Townâ Album âÂÂBad Bad Badâ Director by Outsider Film
2003
- âÂÂKuta Rock Cityâ Album âÂÂKuta Rock Cityâ Director by Rizal Mantovani
- âÂÂPunk Hari Iniâ Album âÂÂKuta Rock Cityâ Director by Ridwan
2004
- âÂÂMuka Tebalâ Album âÂÂThe Hangover Decadeâ Director by Outsider Film
- âÂÂRock âÂÂN Roll Bandâ Album âÂÂThe Hangover Decadeâ Director by Outsider Film
- âÂÂDisposable Liesâ Album âÂÂThe Hangover Decadeâ Director by Umum Production
2006
- âÂÂBukan Pahlawanâ Album âÂÂBlack Market Love âÂÂDirector by Eric Est Movie
- âÂÂBlack Market Loveâ Album âÂÂBlack Market Loveâ Director by Bob Calabrito
2007
- âÂÂMenginjak Nerakaâ Album âÂÂBlack Market Loveâ Director by Eric Est. Movie
- âÂÂLady Roseâ Album âÂÂBlack Market Love âÂÂDirector by Eric Est. Movie
- âÂÂGoodbye Whiskeyâ Album âÂÂBlack Market Loveâ Director by Outsider Film
2008
- Superman Is Dead Rock-A-Bali Australian Tour 2007, Produksi outSIDer Inc, Format DVD, For Promotional Stuff Not for Sale
2009
- "Kuat Kita Bersinar" Album "Angels and The Outsiders" Director by Patrick Effendy
- "Jika Kami Bersama- Featuring Shaggy Dog" Album "Angels and The Outsiders" Director by Patrick Effendy
- "Saint Of My Life" Album " Angels and The Outsiders",A footage music video from SID American Tour 2009
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