Superman Is Dead
Superman Is Dead, sometimes abbreviated as S.I.D, is a punk rock band originating from Bali, formed in Kuta. The trio consists of Bobby Kool (lead vocals, guitar), Eka Rock (bass and backing vocals), and Jerinx (drums).
The Name Superman Is Dead
The name ‘Superman Is Dead’ evolved from Stone Temple Pilot’s “Superman Silvergun” and was changed to its current form because the band collectively agreed that nobody is perfect.
Formation and Influences
S.I.D. was established in 1995, fueled by their shared love for Green Day and NOFX. Their musical influences expanded to the punk ‘n roll genre, drawing inspiration from bands like Supersuckers, Living End, and Social Distortion.
Warped Tour 2009
In June and July 2009, Superman Is Dead embarked on an American tour, including 16 concerts in 16 cities. Eleven shows were part of the ‘Vans Warped Tour,’ with the final five gigs named ‘From Bali With Rock.’
Band Stage Highlights
- August 2002: Opening Act for Hoobastank, Hard Rock Hotel, Kuta, Bali
- 2003 MTV Trax Magazine: Superman Is Dead featured in “Hot & Freaky People 2003”
- 2006: V Music Awards Nominee for “The Most Famous Album” (Pop Rock Category) – Kuta Rock City Album
- 2006: AMI Awards Nominee for “The Best Rock Album” – Black Market Love Album
- 2006: The Beat Awards – “Superman Is Dead The Best Local Band”
- 2007: Australian Tour – 8 cities, 16 gigs, 33 days
- 2008: SID as “New Icons of Bali” – Yak Magazine
Controversy
Jerinx, the drummer, has been an outspoken critic of land reclamation in Benoa Bay, Bali, since 2014. In 2018, he urged President Joko Widodo to address the issue. Additionally, Jerinx criticized dangdut singer Via Vallen in 2018 for covering SID’s song “Sunset di Tanah Anarki” without permission, leading to a public exchange.
Discography
Albums (Indie Label)
- Case 15 (1997, Independent Entertainment)
- Superman Is Dead (1998/1999)
- Bad Bad Bad (2002)
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)
