hamil di usia tua

Seorang wanita 64 tahun tidak pernah memiliki anak-anak, jadi dia
pergi ke dokter dan bertanya apakah ia akan membantunya
dengan fertilisazi invetro. Dokter berkata, "Anda sedikit tua, tapi
saya kira kita bisa mencobanya."
Beberapa bulan kemudian dia hamil. Dia mengundang teman-
temannya di atas untuk melihat bayi, dan mereka semua sangat
ingin melihat bayi laki-laki itu. Si ibu baru berkata, "mengapa kita
tidak ngobrol dulu sebentar."
Seiring berjalannya waktu, teman-temannya bertanya lagi dan lagi
mana bayinya. Akhirnya mereka bersikeras melihatnya.
Wanita itu berkata, "well, kita hanya harus menunggu sampai ia
menangis sebelum Anda semua bisa melihat dia".
Para perempuan bingung. Dan wanita itu kemudian berkata, "Saya
sebenarnya tidak ingat di mana saya menempatkan dia..."

Inilah Top 10 drummer Terbaik Dunia :

Inilah Top 10 drummer Terbaik Dunia :

• Yoshiki Hayashi ‘Best drummer ever‘Attent his concert and see his drums solo is in my “100 things to do before you die”So glad that I got a chance to accomplished it on Jan. I can die with no regret now!
• Craig MacIntyreCraigfantastic drummer and fun to watch. Drummers have always fascinated me. Talk about multi-tasking… amazing! Before joining Josh Groban’s band, Craig performed with Jackopierce, Toni Lynn Washington, Jess Klein, Johnny A, and the Swinging Steaks, among others. Thanks for sharing your drumkit with you know who Craig. ;
  
• Neil Peartneilshould be number 1! and why isn’t mark portnoy on this list?
• Lars Ulrich – Metallicaseeing travis barker ahead of lars made me sick to my stomach please vote for this man he is a awesome drummer
• Tico Torres – Bon Jovibon jovi is one of the best bands.
• Joey Jordison – Slipknotmy favorite and in my opinion #2, Peart is just to great, and Travis Barker isn’t good at drumming, he is good at keeping rythm and creating beats. He is a slow drummerTico has done great work
• John Bonham – Led ZeppelinHes great, no Neil Peart or Keith Moon, but um all drummers play with their hands…Buddy RichThe swingmaster should not be forgotten. He was definitely instrumental in pushing early jazz to its’ popularity.
• James “The Reverend” Sullivan – Avenged Sevenfold“the rev is simply a beast just listen to blinded in chains or listen to critical acclaim, he’s the one singing in the chorus try to tell me what other drummer can play the drums insainly and play the double bass insainly and sing amazingly all at the same time”
• Travis Barker – Blink 182Blink 182 is the best band ever and travis is the reason I play drums

100 Drummer Terbaik Di Dunia:

Tentunya urutan drummer terbaik ini berdasarkan subjektivitas, dan masing-masing kita memiliki penilaian yang berbeda tentang drummer terbaik ini. Jika anda tidak setuju dengan daftar ini, itu sah-sah saja dan berikan komentar anda.
1. Neil Peart (Rush)
2. John Bonham* (Led Zeppelin)
3. Keith Moon* (The Who)
4. Carl Palmer (ELP)
5. Ginger Baker (Cream)
6. Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa)
7. Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)
8. Hal Blaine (Session man)
9. Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
10. Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)11. Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
12. Danny Carey (Tool)
13. Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
14. Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge)
15. Earl Palmer (Session man)
16. Benny Benjamin* (Funk Brothers)
17. Jeff Porcaro* (Toto)
18. Stewart Copeland (The Police)
19. Tommy Aldridge (Ozzy Osbourne)
20. Bernard Purdie (Session)
21. Bill Ward (Black Sabbath)
22. Steve Smith (Journey)
23. Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix)
24. David Garabaldi (Tower Of Power)
25. Mike Shrieve (Santana)
26. Ainsley Dunbar (Jeff Beck)
27. Cozy Powell* (Rainbow)
28. Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden)
29. Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews)
30. Tim Alexander (Primus)
31. Roger Taylor (Queen)
32. Matt Cameron (Soundgarden)
33. Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters)
34. Phil Collins (Genesis)
35. Al Jackson* (The MGs)
36. Vinnie Paul (Pantera)
37. Topper Headon (The Clash)
38. Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
39. Jimmy Chamberlain (Smashing Pumpkins)
40. Bobby Jarzombeck (Rob Halford, Iced Earth)
41. Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs, Winger)
42. Gene Holgan (Death, Strapping Young Lad)
43. Martin Lopez(Opeth)
44. Simon Phillips (Toto)
45. Mike Giles (King Crimson, Giles, Giles & Fripp )
46. Max Weinberg (Springsteen)
47. Alex Van Halen (Van Halen)
48. Jon Theodore (Mars Volta, One Day As A Lion)
49. Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy)
50. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, session man)
51. Alan White (Yes)
52. Nick Menza (Megadeth)
53. Phil Ehart (Kansas)
54. Mark Zonder (Fate’s Warning)
55. Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
56. Jaki Liebezeit (CAN)
57. Scott Travis (Judas Priest)
58. Virgil Donati (Planet X)
59. Jim Gordon (Derek And The Dominoes)
60. Ron Bushy(Iron Butterfly)
61. Richard Allen (Funk Brothers)
62. BJ Wilson* Procul Harum)
63. Chad Wackerman (Zappa)
64. Ralph Humphrey (Mothers Of Invention)
65. Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Desert Sessions)
66. Jojo Mayer (Nerve, session man)
67. Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
68. Clive Burr (Iron Maiden)
69. Christian Vander (Magma)
70. Dennis Thompson (MC5)
71. John French (Captain Beefheart)
72. John Weathers (Gentle Giant)
73. Steve Shelley (Sonic Youth)
74. Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)
75. Greg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, session man)
76. Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac)
77. Mike Mangini (Extreme)
78. Larry Mullen Jr. (U2)
79. Clive Bunker (Jethro Tull)
80. Tomas Haake (Meshuggah)
81. Jabo Starks (James Brown, session man)
82. Brian Mantia (Primus)
83. Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche)
84. Phil Taylor (Motörhead)
85. Vinnie Appice (Dio, session man)
86. Fred Coury (Cinderella)
87. Travis Barker (Blink 182)
88. Phil Selway (Radiohead)
89. Randy Castillo (Ozzy Osbourne)
90. Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis)
91. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
92. Dave Grohl (Nirvana)
93. Tommy Lee (Motley Crue)
94. Jose Pasillas (Incubus)
95. Ron Wilson* (Surfaris)
96. John Densmore (The Doors)
97. Chester Thompson (Santana)
98. Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley)
99. Van Romaine (Steve Morse)
100. Sandy Nelson (solo)
101. Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses)

BLINK 182 IS BACK!!

BLINK 182 IS BACK!!

Ditulis Oleh Ryan Novianto

Monday, 09 February 2009

Kabar gembira bagi pecinta Blink 182! Kabar gembira itu terlontar dari mulut Travis Barker dan Mark Hoppus dalam acara The 51st Annual Grammy Awards 2009 saat membawakan nominasi Best Rock Album, ”We used to play music together.. and we decided we’re gonna play music together again..” ujar Travis dan langsung diteruskan oleh Mark yang berkata “Blink 182 is back!!”. Pernyataan singkat yang benar-benar membuat seluruh pecinta mereka di dunia berteriak histeris. Satu hal yang benar-benar membuat berita ini sangat baik yaitu kemungkinan Blink 182 mampir ke Indonesia. Seperti yang kita semua ketahui, Tom DeLonge mengunjungi Jakarta dan Bali akhir tahun 2008 lalu bersama bandnya Angels and Airwaves, respon masyarakat Indonesia pun sangat bagus menyambut band dengan frontman yang juga personil Blink 182 tersebut. Seolah ingin menguji pasar, Tom DeLonge sempat menyanyikan "Reckless Abandon", lagu milik Blink 182 saat konsernya di Jakarta 9 Desember 2008 lalu dan diikuti paduan suara dadakan dari sekitar 5000 orang penonton yang membuat Tom DeLonge tersenyum puas serta kaget dengan respon mereka. Meledaknya respon penonton akan konser Angels and Airwaves tahun lalu mudah-mudahan menjadi pertimbangan Blink 182 akan mendatangi Indonesia, dan bagaimana kelanjutan Blink 182 yang kabarnya akan kembali menggebrak pada summer 2009 ini? sembari menunggu pernyataan resmi dari mereka, mari berharap dan berdoa teman!.

Superman Is Dead

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Latar belakang
Nama lain	SID
Asal	Bali, Indonesia
Genre	Punk rock
Tahun aktif	1995 - sekarang
Perusahaan rekaman	Sony Music Indonesia, Sony BMG Indonesia
Situs web	http://supermanisdead.net
Anggota
Bobby Kool Eka Rock Jerinx

Superman Is Dead (disingkat SID) adalah sebuah grup musik dari Bali, bermarkas di Poppies Lane II - Kuta. Grup musik ini beranggotakan tiga pemuda asal Bali, yaitu: Bobby Kool sebagai gitaris dan vokalis, Eka Rock sebagi bassis, dan Jerinx sebagai drummer.
Pada awal mula kemunculan, sekitar akhir tahun 1995, SID terpengaruh gaya musik dari band-band asing seperti Green Day dan NOFX. Di kemudian hari, inspirasi musikal SID bergeser ke genre Punk 'n Roll à la grup musik Supersuckers, Living End dan Social Distortion.
Penggemar Superman Is Dead disebut Outsiders bagi yang laki-laki dan Lady Rose bagi yang perempuan.

Daftar isi [sembunyikan] 1 Sejarah 2 Album 2.1 Kuta Rock City 2.2 The Hangover Decade 2.3 Black Market Love 2.4 Angels & the Outsiders 3 Diskografi 3.1 Sony-BMG Music Entertainment Indonesia 3.2 Rilisan Sendiri 3.3 Kompilasi 3.4 Video Klip 3.5 Award 4 Pranala luar

[sunting] Sejarah

Superman Is Dead yang biasanya dipanggil SID terbentuk pada tahun 1995. Awal mula terbentuknya SID (Superman Is Dead) dimotori oleh anggota band heavy metal thunder bernama Ari Astina sering dipanggil Jerinx yang ingin membentuk band baru. Dan drummer band new wave punk diamond clash Budi Sartika yg biasa dipanggil Bobby Kool yang ingin menjadi gitaris dan vokalis.
Jerinx dan Bobby bertemu di Kuta Bali. Kedua orang itu kemudian sepakat untuk membentuk sebuah band. Pada saat itu bass masih diisi oleh additional bassist bernama Ajuzt. Band mereka pada awalnya membawakan lagu-lagu dari Green Day.
Hari berganti hari datanglah personil baru yang bernama Eka Arsana panggilannya Eka Rock. Eka menjadi resmi sebagai personil SID. Dulu nama bandnya bukan Superman Is Dead tetapi Superman Is Silver Gun. Kemudian karena nama Superman Is Silver Gun kurang cocok bergantilah menjadi Superman Is Dead atau SID. Superman Is Dead mempunyai arti yaitu bahwa manusia yang sempurna hanyalah illusi belaka dan imajinasi manusia yang tidak akan pernah ada.
Nama : Eka Rock Tempat/tgl lahir : Negara, 8 Februari 1975 Pendidikan : Sastra Inggris, Faksas Unud
Nama : Bobby Kool Tempat/tgl lahir : Denpasar, 8 September 1977 Pendidikan : Sastra Inggris, Faksas Univ. Warmadewa Denpasar
Nama : Jerinx Tempat/tgl lahir : Kuta, 10 Februari 1977 Pendidikan : Fakultas Ekonomi, Undiknas Denpasar

[sunting] Album

[sunting] Kuta Rock City

Kuta Rock City dirilis secara resmi pada Maret 2003 dibawah label Sony Music Indonesia. Dengan single-single andalannya yaitu Punk Hari Ini dan Kuta Rock City yang kental dengan pengaruh Green Day dan NOFX langsung membuat nama SID disejajarkan dengan band-band rock.Selain beberapa lagu baru, SID juga menambahkan beberapa lagu lama dari album indie mereka tetapi dengan aransemen yang lebih baik dan baru. Album perdana SID ini langsung melambungkan nama SID sebagai band pendatang baru terbaik. Selain itu pula, ini merupakan langkah pertama SID di mayor label yang menimbulkan beberapa kontroversi di kalangan punk.

[sunting] The Hangover Decade

Album yang dirilis tahun 2005 ini merupakan penanda 10 tahun SID berdiri. Di album keduanya SID masih mengambil jalur Punk seperti pada album Kuta Rock City, Di Album ini SID kembali memasukkan beberapa lagu lamanya seperti Long Way to The Bar, TV Brain, dan Bad bad bad.

[sunting] Black Market Love

Album ketiga ini terkesan lebih dewasa^[rujukan?], dengan lirik yang bercerita tentang kemarahan alam, keserakahan manusia, keadaan sosial dan politik. Dengan memasukkan unsur-unsur alat musik seperti akordion, trompet dan keyboards, seperti pada lagu Bukan Pahlawan dan Menginjak Neraka. Album ini dirilis tahun 2006.

[sunting] Angels & the Outsiders

Album keempat yang dirilis tahun 2009 pada mayor label ini mengesankan bahwa semakin dewasanya SID. Masih seperti album sebelumnya, SID tetap mengandalkan lirik sosial dan perlawanan terhadap penindasaan. Album kali ini SID masih memainkan musik punkrock dengan sentuhan rock n' roll. Album SID ini menuai keberhasilan. Salah satunya adalah SID berhasil diundang ke Warped Tour Festival di Amerika Serikat dan melaksanakan tour di beberapa kota di USA. Ini merupakan keberhasilan SID karena merupakan satu-satunya band Indonesia dan band kedua di Asia yang dipanggil ke Warped Tour walaupun album mereka tidak dirilis di USA.

[sunting] Diskografi

[sunting] Sony-BMG Music Entertainment Indonesia

• Kuta Rock City (2003)
• The Hangover Decade (2005)
• Black Market Love (2006)
• Angels & the Outsiders (2009)

[sunting] Rilisan Sendiri

• Case 15 (1997)
• Superman Is Dead (albm) (1998/1999)
• Bad Bad Bad (2002)

[sunting] Kompilasi

• 100% Attitude (1999)
  • Artis: SID, Djihad, Commercial Suicide, dll
• No Place To Get Fun (2002)
  • Artis: SID, Rocket Rockers, Respect, Naon, dll
• New Generation Calling (2003)
  • Artis: SID, Rocket Rockers, Shaggy Dog, The Bahamas, dll

[sunting] Video Klip

• 2002 "White Town” Album “Bad Bad Bad” Director by Outsider Film
• 2003 "Kuta Rock City” Album ”Kuta Rock City” Director by Rizal Mantovani
• 2003 "Punk Hari Ini” Album “Kuta Rock City” Director by Ridwan
• 2004 "Muka Tebal” Album ”The Hangover Decade” Director by Outsider Film
• 2004 "Rock ‘N Roll Band” Album “The Hangover Decade” Director by Outsider Film
• 2004 "Disposable Lies” Album “The Hangover Decade” Director by Umum Production
• 2006 "Bukan Pahlawan” Album “Black Market Love ”Director by Eric Est Movie
• 2006 "Black Market Love” Album “Black Market Love” Director by Bob Calabrito
• 2007 "Menginjak Neraka” Album “Black Market Love” Director by Eric Est. Movie
• 2007 "Lady Rose” Album “Black Market Love ”Director by Eric Est. Movie
• 2007 "Goodbye Whiskey” Album “Black Market Love” 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
• 2009, "Jika Kami Bersama- Featuring Shaggy Dog " Album " Angels and The Outsiders" Director by Patrick Effendy
• 2009," Saint Of My Life" Album " Angels and The Outsiders" ,A footage music video from SID American Tour 2009

[sunting] Award

• Superman Is Dead "Hot & Freaky People 2003” MTV Trax Magazine January 2003
• June 2003 Superman Is Dead “MTV Exclusive Artist of the Month”
• Double Platinum Sony Music for Kuta Rock City Album
• 2003, MTV Award “Most Favorite New Artist”
• 2003, AMI Award “The Best New Artist”
• 2004, SCTV Music Awards “The Most Famous Album Nominee, Pop Rock Category” for Kuta Rock City Album
• 2006, AMI Awards “The Best Rock Album Nominee” for Black Market Love Album
• 2006, “Superman Is Dead The Best Local Band” The Beat Awards.
• 20 the best Indonesian Album 2006 for The Black Market Love Album. Rolling Stones Magazine Januari 2007
• 150 the Best Indonesian Album for Kuta Rock City Album. Rolling Stones Magazine, Special Collectors’ Edition Desember 2007.
• 50 Hype Things in Indonesian Music Industrial 2008 for Superman Is Dead.
• Trax Music & Attitude Magazine Edition Januari 2008.

J-Rocks

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This article is about the Indonesian band. For Japanese style of rock music, see J-Rock.

J-Rocks
J-Rocks at 2008 Soundrenaline
Background information
Origin	Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres	alternative rock, Pop Rock
Years active	2003 – present
Labels	Aquarius Musikindo
Website	j-rocks.co.id
Members
Iman Taufik Rachman Sony Ismail Robbayani Swara Wimayoga Anton Rudi Kelces

J-Rocks is an Indonesian rock band formed in 2003 with the members: Iman (Lead vocal, Rhythm guitar), Sony (Lead guitar), Wima (Bass guitar) and Anton (Drums). The music style of J-Rocks recognized as Rock or Pop rock but heavily influenced by the Japanese style of rock music. J-Rocks fans are called J-Rockstars.^[1]

Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Abbey Road Studios 3 Band members 4 Discography 4.1 Studio albums 4.2 EP's 5 References 6 External links

History

In 2004, J-Rocks competed at the music competition, Nescafe Get Started, in Jakarta that were sponsored by a record label, Aquarius Musikindo. They managed to win the competition and the opportunity to contribute in a compilation album, Nescafe Get Started, which was the beginning of their cooperation with Aquarius Musikindo. Finally, they succeeded in launching their debut album, Topeng Sahabat, with record label Aquarius Musikindo in 2005 and also filled two songs on the soundtrack album of the motion picture Dealova. Those songs were "Serba Salah" and "Into The Silent".
The band started to gain popularity since their second album, Spirit, in 2007. They played a variety of musical styles in the album, including: Rock 'n Roll, Waltz, Symphonic Metal, Blues, Classical music, and others. In the single "Kau Curi Lagi", they collaborated with a female guitarist, Prisa Rianzi. They also made a music video in Japan for the single "Juwita Hati". It was handled by music video director Hedy Suryawan. Some regions in Japan, including Shibuya and Harajuku were used as the shooting location. That music video has increased J-Rocks' popularity quite significantly in Indonesia.

Abbey Road Studios

J-Rocks made their mark as the first Indonesian band to have recorded at the world-famous Abbey Road studios in the United Kingdom. The recording and mixing process were performed during the five days from 12-16 October 2008. At Abbey Road studios, they were helped by Chris Butler, a renowned sound engineer. The result was their EP album, Road to Abbey, which contained 5 songs, released in 2009. The album cover's image portrayed band members crossing Abbey Road's zebra cross, imitating the style of The Beatles in the 1969 album, Abbey Road.^[2]

Band members

• Iman – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2003-present)
• Sony – lead guitar (2003-present)
• Wima – bass guitar (2003-present)
• Anton – drums (2003-present)

Discography

Studio albums

• 2005: Topeng Sahabat
• 2007: Spirit

EP's

• 2009: Road to Abbey

The Aquabats

The Aquabats (often written as The Aquabats!) are an American rock band formed in 1994 in Orange County, California. They have released four full-length studio albums and have toured internationally. They are best known for their mythology, in which they claim to be superheroes on a quest to save the world from evil through music. As a part of this mythology the band members have adopted superhero pseudonyms and dress in matching costumes. Their eclectic live show often includes onstage "battles" with costumed foes, and the band has built up an elaborate and ever-changing backstory of their origins and adventures, along with a roster of allies and enemies. The group's lineup has fluctuated significantly throughout their career, with founding members The MC Bat Commander and Crash McLarson as regular fixtures. Jimmy the Robot has also remained a longtime member, having joined the band in 1997. The Aquabats' early work was heavily rooted in the third wave of ska music, with touches of surf and punk rock. Over the years their music shifted towards more synthesizer-based rock with a new wave influence. Their current style blends elements of rock and roll, pop-punk, ska, and synthpop.

Contents [hide] 1 History 1.1 1994-1996: Formation 1.2 1997-2000: Goldenvoice years 1.3 2000-2006: Rejuvenation 1.4 Recent activity 2 Superhero mythos 3 Aquacadets 4 Band members 4.1 Current members 4.2 Past members 5 Discography 5.1 Studio albums 5.2 Compilation albums 5.3 Extended plays 5.4 Video albums 5.5 Music videos 5.6 Other appearances 6 Music in television 7 References 8 External links

[edit] History

[edit] 1994-1996: Formation

The Aquabats formed in 1994 in Huntington Beach, California.^{[citation needed]} The band's original recording lineup consisted of Christian Jacobs (the Caped Commander) on vocals, Courtney Pollock (Chainsaw) and Ben Bergeson (Ben the Brain) on guitars, Chad Larson (Crash McLarson) on bass, Boyd Terry (Catboy) and Adam Deibert (Prince Adam) on trumpets, Chad Parkin (Nacho) on organ, and Rod Arellano (Roddy B.) on drums. They were later joined by third guitarist Charles Gray (Ultra Kyu). Their music was heavily rooted in surf rock, punk rock, pop, and ska, and influenced by groups such as Devo, Oingo Boingo, Madness, and The Skatalites.^{[citation needed]} Shortly after forming, the band began to establish their mythos, taking the above-mentioned stage names and claiming that they were superheroes from an island called Aquabania.^{[citation needed]} Trumpet player and original member, Boyd Terry worked for Aleeda making wetsuits, and using spare rashguards and pieces of neoprene fashioned matching costumes for the group. They recorded and released a demo known as Revenge of the Midget punchers and began to build a local following through their energetic and eclectic live performances. They also released another demo tape at a local concert in early 1995 called the "Bat Boy" cassette.
In 1995 the band recorded their first album. It was originally intended to be another demo, but due to increased demand^{[citation needed]} they released it as an album through Horchata Records under the tongue-in-cheek title The Return of the Aquabats. It contained songs such as "Playdough," "Martian Girl," "Idiot Box," and "CD Repo Man" which would become standards in their live set over the next several years. They embarked on tours and established themselves in a prolific southern California ska movement^{[citation needed]} that also included bands such as Reel Big Fish, Sublime, The Hippos, Buck-O-Nine, No Doubt, and Save Ferris.

[edit] 1997-2000: Goldenvoice years

	"Super Rad!" (1997) Sample of "Super Rad!" from The Fury of the Aquabats!
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By early 1996 Arellano had left the group and been replaced by Travis Barker (The Baron von Tito) on drums. Bergeson left the band to focus on his new marriage and children (although he would continue to assist the band in a studio capacity), and Gray became a full-time member on guitar. Parkin also left and was replaced by James Briggs (Jaime the Robot, now Jimmy the Robot), who brought additional horn instrumentation (tenor sax) to the group as well as playing keyboards. Some of the existing members also altered their pseudonyms, with Jacobs now going by "The Bat Commander" and Pollock as "Chainsaw the Prince of Karate."^{[citation needed]} The new lineup signed to Goldenvoice and recorded the album The Fury of the Aquabats! In addition to several re-recorded versions of popular songs from Return, Fury contained songs such as "Cat With 2 Heads!" and "Super Rad!" which would become anthems for the band and expand their fan base.^{[citation needed]} "Super Rad!" became a minor hit and was promoted with a music video. The success of Fury and its supporting tours brought the band to their highest level of recognition and popularity yet.
The following year, 1998 Barker left the Aquabats to join Blink-182. He was replaced by drummer Gabe Palmer (Doctor Rock) and this lineup recorded The Aquabats vs. the Floating Eye of Death!, released in 1999.^[1] At this time Jacobs added "MC" to his stage name and began drawing a mustache on his face and blacking out his front teeth, aspects of his stage costume that he continues to use to this day. Stylistically the album was a departure for the band, relying heavily on synthesizers and pop melodies. Its somewhat experimental and unconventional sound distanced the band from the southern California ska movement with which they had been associated,^{[citation needed]} and isolated both their record label and portions of their fan base. The somewhat cool reception to Floating Eye, along with the departure of Palmer the following year (who later joined Innaway) and the collapse of Goldenvoice soon after left the band's future uncertain. After releasing a collection of outtakes in 2000 entitled Myths, Legends, and Other Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2, the band slipped into a period of relative inactivity for several years.

[edit] 2000-2006: Rejuvenation

From 2000-2003 the future of the Aquabats was uncertain. The loss of their drummer and record label, soon followed by the departure of trumpeter Terry, left the group unsure of whether or not they would continue recording and performing. During this time news updates from the band were infrequent, and those that did appear hinted at the possibility of a breakup. Eventually the group decided to continue on, bringing in new drummer Ricky Falomir (Ricky Fitness), formerly of the Assorted Jelly Beans, in 2002. In 2003 the band released their first DVD, Serious Awesomeness!, followed the next year by the self-released Yo! Check Out This Ride! EP. This would be Deibert's last recording with the group (though he would occasionally join them for onstage performances in southern California over the next few years), and his departure completed the loss of the band's complete horn section and their transition to synthesizer-structured songwriting.

	"Fashion Zombies!" (2005) Sample of "Fashion Zombies!" from Charge!!
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In 2005 the band signed to Nitro Records and released the album Charge!! It found the band with a rejuvenated sense of energy and marked their recommitment to touring and recording. The album was supported by numerous tours and a music video for the song "Fashion Zombies!" They also performed on the television program Attack of the Show on September 23, 2005. In June of 2006 the album was re-released as a special one year anniversary edition with additional songs. Guitarist Pollock left the band at this time and was replaced by Ian Fowles (Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk), formerly of Death by Stereo. The band continued touring in support of Charge!! until January 2007.

[edit] Recent activity

Following touring in late 2006 and early 2007, The Aquabats began recording a follow-up to Charge!!. Recording began in July 2007 and the band performed some dates that month and in August in the western United States, the east coast, and England. Although their recording and touring schedule continue, the band often joke that each performance or album might be their last.
The band has also started production on another pilot for a television show, tentatively titled "The Aquabats Super Show!"^[2] In April 2009 The Aquabats were released from Nitro Records "due to trying economic times and a struggling musical landscape", causing their new album to be delayed until they can find a new label.^[3]
The Aquabats played the Bamboozle Left and Groezrock festivals in April 2009, and played with Blink-182 in Hollywood and Santa Barbara in October 2009. In February 2010 they played the Soundwave Festival in Australia - their first time in the country. In August 2010, The Aquabats announced on their website that they were going to be self-releasing an album in November and embarking on several tours across the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.^[4] In an interview with Amp Magazine, Christian Jacobs revealed that the album has been pushed back to early 2011 to allow time for Fearless Records to promote it, but a new EP featuring a single from the upcoming album would be released on November 9.^[5]

[edit] Superhero mythos

The Aquabats performing a holiday show in San Francisco in 2006. The numerous masked individuals and the large costumed character are regular fixtures of the band's stage show and tie into their fictitious superhero mythos.

Throughout their career the Aquabats have maintained a fictitious backstory which purports them to be superheroes from a distant island called Aquabania. The band's costumes and pseudonyms tie into this mythology, which is detailed in the liner notes of their albums. Over the years the story of their origins has evolved, changed, and occasionally been retconned to explain changes in the band's lineup. They have also built up a roster of allies and enemies, many of whom are featured in their album artwork and often appear onstage with them as costumed characters in choreographed fight scenes.
According to the most consistent elements of the band's mythology, the original 8 (or 9) members lived on a distant and idyllic island known as "Aquabania," populated by humanlike bat creatures. The island was attacked by the villain Space Monster "M" and 8 (or 9) of its inhabitants fled to the ocean in a hollowed-out log. They washed ashore in California, where they were taken in by Professor Monty Corndog (portrayed onstage by singer Christian Jacobs' brother, Parker Jacobs), who used chemicals to revive them and give them super powers. They donned costumes including "radioactive rash guards," "power belts," and "anti-negativity helmets" (many of which are sold as part of the band's merchandise catalogue) and decided to channel their powers through music in order to "take over the world" by attracting legions of fans. This would then allow them to combat Space Monster "M" and retake their homeland.
Space Monster "M" placed a bounty on the heads of the Aquabats, attracting numerous villains and monsters to pursue and attack them in attempts to end their musical quest. These costumed villains often appear onstage to combat the band in concert. In addition to Space Monster "M," some of the more notable Aquabats enemies to appear over the years include Powdered Milk Man, The Sandfleas, The Floating Eye of Death, Cyclopsis, and Pumpkin Face. Along with their rogue's gallery, the band has also amassed a list of allies who assist them in various capacities. In addition to the Professor, some of the more notable Aquabats allies have included their former webmaster The Pigbat, the Sea Ghost, Danger Woman, and Digital Unicorn.
The band's superhero mythos has often been used as a device for explaining their numerous lineup changes. For example, members departing the group have sometimes been said to have been wounded in battle with the band's enemies, and when Jimmy the Robot joined, it was explained that the Professor constructed him out of various materials in order to provide the band with a robotic musical virtuoso.

[edit] Aquacadets

The Aquabats Cadet Faction is the official fan club of the band, and its members are commonly known as Aquacadets. Enrollment in the fan club allows members access to exclusive merchandise and to an exclusive section of the band's official message board, as well as events known as "Cadet Summits." These are held every few years in southern California and normally include fun and games, meet and greets, autograph signings, door prizes, and a live performance. There have been five such summits held over the years. The most recent Cadet Summit was held on July 22, 2006 in San Diego and included a complete performance of The Return of the Aquabats album in celebration of the tenth anniversary of its release.
Aquacadets are encouraged to attend these events and the band's concerts in costume. These costumes often include official rashguards, helmets, belts, and masks that are available as part of the band's merchandise catalogue, but also often consist of homemade items. Some members have even formed splinter factions such as the "Astrobats," "Piratebats," and "Ninjabats" and outfitted themselves with homemade t-shirts and other apparel to show their support for the band.
Among The Aquabats' hundreds of cadets is Reel Big Fish lead singer Aaron Barrett, who can be seen wearing a cadet patch in the music video for Reel Big Fish's "Party Down." The cadets are such a significant part of the band's fanbase that they are mentioned in the video game Saints Row on the radio when The Aquabats' song "Look at Me (I'm a Winner)!" is played.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Band members

The Aquabats lineups (only official members listed)

(1994–1997) The Return of the Aquabats	The Caped Commander - vocals Ben the Brain - guitar Chainsaw - guitar Crash McLarson - bass Catboy - trumpet Prince Adam - trumpet Nacho - keyboards Roddy B. - drums
(1997–1998) The Fury of the Aquabats!	The Bat Commander - vocals Ultra Kyu - guitar, other strings Chainsaw the Prince of Karate - guitar Crash McLarson - bass Catboy - trumpet, other brass, organ Prince Adam - trumpet, synthesizer Jaime the Robot - saxophone, other brass and winds, keyboards The Baron von Tito - drums
(1998–2002) The Aquabats vs. the Floating Eye of Death! Myths, Legends, and Other Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2	The MC Bat Commander - vocals The Mysterious Kyu - guitar Chainsaw Karate - guitar Crash McLarson - bass Catboy - trumpet Prince Adam - trumpet, harpsichord The Robot - woodwinds, keyboards Doctor Rock- drums
(2002–2003) live shows only Serious Awesomeness! DVD	The MC Bat Commander - vocals Chainsaw the Prince of Karate - guitar Crash McLarson - bass Catboy - trumpet Prince Adam - trumpet, harpsichord The Robot - woodwinds, keyboards Ricky Fitness - drums
(2003–2005) Yo! Check Out This Ride! EP	The MC Bat Commander - vocals Chainsaw, Prince of Karate - guitar Crash McLarson - bass Prince Adam - trumpet, guitar, synthesizer Jimmy the Robot - saxophone, keyboards Ricky Fitness - drums
(2005–2006) Charge!!	The MC Bat Commander - vocals Chainsaw - guitar Crash McLarson - bass Jimmy the Robot - keyboards Ricky Fitness - drums
(2006–current) Radio Down!	The MC Bat Commander - vocals Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk - guitar Crash McLarson - bass Jimmy the Robot - keyboards, saxophone Ricky Fitness - drums

[edit] Current members

• The MC Bat Commander (formerly the Caped Commander or the Bat Commander) (Christian Jacobs) - vocals (1994–present)
• Crash McLarson (Chad Larson) - bass, backing vocals (1994–present)
• Jimmy the Robot (formerly Jaime the Robot or simply "The Robot") (James Briggs) - keyboards, saxophone, other brass and wind instruments, backing vocals (1997–present)
• Ricky Fitness (Ricky Falomir) - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2002–present)
• Eagle "Bones" Falconhawk (Ian Fowles) - guitar, backing vocals (2006–present)

[edit] Past members

• Nacho (Chad Parkin) - keyboards (1994–1997)
• Roddy B. (Rod Arellano) - drums (1994–1997)
• Ben the Brain (Ben Bergeson) - guitar (1994–1997)
• The Baron von Tito (Travis Barker) - drums, percussion (1997–1998)
• Catboy (Boyd Terry) - trumpet, other brass instruments, backing vocals (1994–2000)
• Doctor Rock (Gabe Palmer) - drums (1998–2000)
• Ultra Kyu/The Mysterious Kyu (Charles Gray) - guitar, other string instruments, synthesizer, backing vocals (1994–2000)
• Prince Adam (Adam Deibert) - trumpet, synthesizer, guitar, backing vocals, hand accompaniment (1994–2005)
• Chainsaw the Prince of Karate (Courtney "Corey" Pollock) - guitar (1994–2006)

Each member of The Aquabats has adopted a superhero pseudonym and backstory as part of the band's image. Singer Christian Jacobs' alter ego is "The MC Bat Commander".

[edit] Discography

The Aquabats discography

Releases
↙Studio albums	4
↙Compilation albums	1
↙Extended plays	2
↙Video albums	1
↙Music videos	3
↙Other appearances	8

The discography of The Aquabats consists of four studio albums, one compilation album, two EPs, one video album, and three music videos.

[edit] Studio albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US
		Billboard 200 [6]	Independent [6][7]	Heatseekers [6][8]
1996	The Return of the Aquabats[9] Released: July 26, 1996 Label: Horchata Format: CD	—	—	—
1997	The Fury of the Aquabats![10] Released: October 28, 1997 Label: Time Bomb Format: CD	172	—	12
1999	The Aquabats vs. the Floating Eye of Death![11] Released: October 26, 1999 Label: Goldenvoice Format: CD	—	—	35
2005	Charge!![12] Released: June 7, 2005 Label: Nitro Format: CD	—	30	21
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

[edit] Compilation albums

Year	Album details
2000	Myths, Legends, and Other Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2[13] Released: November 7, 2000 Label: Fearless Format: CD

[edit] Extended plays

Year	Album details
2004	Yo! Check Out This Ride! EP Released: 2004 Label: none Format: CD
2010	Radio Down![14] Released: November 9, 2010 Label: Fearless Format: MP3 download

[edit] Video albums

Year	Album details
2003	Serious Awesomeness![15] Released: November 18, 2003 Label: Fearless Format: DVD

[edit] Music videos

Year	Song	Director	Album
1995	"CD Repo Man"		The Return of the Aquabats
1997	"Super Rad!"	Bobcat Goldthwait[16]	The Fury of the Aquabats!
2005	"Fashion Zombies!"	Christian Jacobs	Charge!!

[edit] Other appearances

The following Aquabats songs were released on compilation albums. This is not an exhaustive list; songs that were first released on the band's albums are not included.

Year	Release details	Track
1996	California Ska-Quake, Vol. 2: The Aftershock[17] Released: September 3, 1996 Label: Moon Ska Format: CD	"CD Repo Man"
1997	Take Warning: The Songs of Operation Ivy[18] Released: August 26, 1997 Label: Glue Factory Format: CD	"Knowledge" (originally performed by Operation Ivy)
	We Are Not Devo[19] Released: September 30, 1997 Label: Centipede Format: CD	"Love Without Anger" (originally performed by Devo)
	The Ska Parade: Runnin' Naked Thru the Cornfield[20] Released: October 14, 1997 Label: A to Y Format: CD	"Theme Song!"
	Freedom Sounds: A Tribute to the Skatalites[21] Released: October 21, 1997 Label: Shanachie Format: CD	"Ska Boss" (originally performed by The Skatalites)
2000	Punk Goes Metal[22] Released: 2000 Label: Fearless Format: CD	"Why Rock?"
	Rice Capades Released: 2000 Label: Horchata Format: CD	"Lovers of Loving Love" (demo)
2005	Dead Bands Party: A Tribute to Oingo Boingo[23] Released: May 10, 2005 Label: Indianola Format: CD	"The Controller" (originally performed by Oingo Boingo)
2010	Mega64: The Soundtrack[24] Released: September 3, 2010 Label: Mega64 Format: CD	"Sequence Erase" (instrumental version)

[edit] Music in television

The Aquabats have appeared in and recorded music for several television shows aimed at young audiences. In 2000 the band recorded the opening and closing theme songs for a pilot episode of the cartoon show Welcome to Eltingville. Members of the band also appear in and record voices for the children's program Yo Gabba Gabba!, which Christian Jacobs (The MC Bat Commander) co-created, writes, and directs. The band played a children's version of their song "Pool Party" on the show in the episode titled "Summer." The original, instrumental version of "Sequence Erase!" is used as the theme song and several other songs are used in the credits for Mega64, in which Christian Jacobs and Ricky Falomir have made cameo appearances, and in which several characters are sometimes portrayed wearing Aquabats T-shirts. In addition to the show, the Mega64 Podcast uses The Aquabats' "Lonely Horseman!" as its main theme song.