Burgerkill
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Burgerkill is an Indonesian music group formed in May 1995. In early 1997, they released their first song, "Revolt!", which became the opening track in the "Masaindahbangetsekalipisan" compilation. They band named after the American
fast food restaurant Burger King
.
At the end of 1997, songs "Offered Sucks" and "My Self" appeared on Breathless compilation. Then in 1998, their single "Blank Proudness" was included in the Independent Rebel compilation. Since then, Burgerkill has been involved in many underground events in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Burgerkill became the first Indonesian metal band to sign a six album contract for Sony Music Entertainment
. At the end of 2003, they released their 2nd album, Berkarat. It was chosen as "Best Metal Production" at the 2004 Indonesian Music Awards.
Their 3rd album Beyond Coma And Despair
was released by their own record label "Revolt! Records" on August 2006. The music was utterly different to their past albums with heavier sounds and more explicit lyrics. It also included on The 150 Greatest Indonesian Albums of All Time list at number 113 by Rolling Stone Indonesia
magazine.
Ivan Scumbag, the lead vocalist, died in July 2006. After many auditions, they choose Vicky to be the new vocalist.
In 2009, the band toured in Australia. They also appeared at Soundwave 2009.
Burgerkill released their new album, Venomous in Indonesia around June 2011, Malaysia around July 2011 and Australia around August 2011.
Ramdan – Bass
Vicky – Vocals
Andris – Drums
Agung – Guitars
United States
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fast food restaurant Burger King
Burger King
Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain...
.
At the end of 1997, songs "Offered Sucks" and "My Self" appeared on Breathless compilation. Then in 1998, their single "Blank Proudness" was included in the Independent Rebel compilation. Since then, Burgerkill has been involved in many underground events in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Burgerkill became the first Indonesian metal band to sign a six album contract for Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
. At the end of 2003, they released their 2nd album, Berkarat. It was chosen as "Best Metal Production" at the 2004 Indonesian Music Awards.
Their 3rd album Beyond Coma And Despair
Beyond Coma And Despair
Beyond Coma And Despair is the third album by Indonesian metal band, Burgerkill. The album released in 2006 by Revolt! Records. This is their last album featuring their original lead singer Ivan Scumbag who died in July 2006. Two music videos were produced for "Shadow of Sorrow" and "Angkuh"...
was released by their own record label "Revolt! Records" on August 2006. The music was utterly different to their past albums with heavier sounds and more explicit lyrics. It also included on The 150 Greatest Indonesian Albums of All Time list at number 113 by Rolling Stone Indonesia
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
magazine.
Ivan Scumbag, the lead vocalist, died in July 2006. After many auditions, they choose Vicky to be the new vocalist.
In 2009, the band toured in Australia. They also appeared at Soundwave 2009.
Burgerkill released their new album, Venomous in Indonesia around June 2011, Malaysia around July 2011 and Australia around August 2011.
Current line up
Ebenz – GuitarsRamdan – Bass
Vicky – Vocals
Andris – Drums
Agung – Guitars
Studio albums
- 2000: Dua SisiDua SisiDua Sisi is debut album by Indonesian metal bands, Burgerkill. The album re-released in 2004 by Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia.-Track listing:-Dua Sisi bonus:...
- 2003: BerkaratBerkarat (Burgerkill Album)Berkarat is the second full length album by Indonesian metal bands, Burgerkill. The album released in 2003 by Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia. "Berkarat" were chosen as "Best Metal Production" in 2004 AMI Awards.-Track listing:...
- 2006: Beyond Coma And DespairBeyond Coma And DespairBeyond Coma And Despair is the third album by Indonesian metal band, Burgerkill. The album released in 2006 by Revolt! Records. This is their last album featuring their original lead singer Ivan Scumbag who died in July 2006. Two music videos were produced for "Shadow of Sorrow" and "Angkuh"...
- 2011: Venomous (Burgerkill album)
Music videos
| Video | Album | Length | Year | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Terlilit Asa" | Berkarat | 4:37 | 2003 | Xonad |
| "Tiga Titik Hitam (Feat. Fadly Padi)" | Berkarat | 5:34 | 2003 | Xonad |
| "Shadow Of Sorrow" | Beyond Coma And Despair Beyond Coma And Despair Beyond Coma And Despair is the third album by Indonesian metal band, Burgerkill. The album released in 2006 by Revolt! Records. This is their last album featuring their original lead singer Ivan Scumbag who died in July 2006. Two music videos were produced for "Shadow of Sorrow" and "Angkuh"... |
4:05 | 2006 | Endy Echo |
| "Angkuh" | Beyond Coma And Despair Beyond Coma And Despair Beyond Coma And Despair is the third album by Indonesian metal band, Burgerkill. The album released in 2006 by Revolt! Records. This is their last album featuring their original lead singer Ivan Scumbag who died in July 2006. Two music videos were produced for "Shadow of Sorrow" and "Angkuh"... |
4:30 | 2006 | Jerry Skunk |
Compilation appearances
- "Revolt!", MASAINDAHSEKALIBANGETPISAN CD Compilation. 40.1.24 Records, 1997.
- "Offered Sucks", "My Self", BREATHLESS HARDCORE Compilation, Manifest Records, 1997.
- "Blank Proudness", INDEPENDENT REBEL Compilation, Independent Records (Aquarius Indonesia) & Pony Canyon Records (Malaysia), 1998.
- "Heal The Pain", "Rendah", "Hancur", "Blank Proudness", 3 WAY SPLIT with INFIREAL (Malaysia) & Watch It Fall (French), Anak Liar Records (Malaysia), 1999.
- "Everlasting Hope...Never Ending Pain", TICKET TO RIDE Compilation, Spill Records, 2001.
- "Berkarat", MC&CD Album, Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia, 2003.
- "Shadow Of Sorrow" & "Angkuh", HANTU JERUK PURUT, Original Soundtrack Movie, Indika Ent. 2006.
- "Laknat" & "Darah Hitam Kebencian", MALAM JUMAT KLIWON, Original Soundtrack Movie, Indika Ent. 2007.
External links
- Burgerkill Official Site
- Burgerkill page at myspace.com
- Burgerkill page at youtube.com