Burgerkill

Bio

Originating from Bandung, West Java, Burgerkill was formed in 1995 and have been continually shaping the underground metal scene in Indonesia ever since. For 2 decades Burgerkill has consistently been in the spotlight as a force to be reckoned with in Indonesian metal, from writing compositions for movie soundtracks to the successful publication of autobiographic novels. Burgerkill is a dynamic composition of talented musicians who have all individually featured as prominent influences within Indonesia's underground metal milieu. With Vicky on vocals, Ebenz on guitar, Ramdan on bass, Putra on drums, and Agung on guitar, the result is a lethal combination of musicians who, as if by instinct, produce a most rancorous sound that leaves you feeling downright butchered.

Life & Career

At the end of 1997 they again participated in the compilation Breathless by including the song Offered Sucks in it. In early 1998, their journey continued with the release of the single Blank Proudness, on a compilation of Grindcore bands Ujungberung entitled Independent Rebel. Around the beginning of 1999, they received an offer from an independent Malaysian record company, Anak Liar Records which ended with a deal releasing the album Three Ways Split together with the bands Infireal (Malaysia) and Watch It Fall (France). In 2000, Burgerkill finally managed to release their debut album with the title Dua Sisi by Riotic Records. In the same year, the band also released the single Everlasting Hope Never Ending Pain through the Ticket To Ride compilation. They were nominated for Best Independent Band in the style of NewsMusik magazine in 2000. In early 2001 they succeeded in collaborating with an American sports apparel product company: Puma, which for 1 year supported every time Burgerkill performed a performance. And since October 2002 a clothing product from Australia: INSIGHT has also supported them in every appearance. Mid-June 2003, Burgerkill became the first Hardcore band in Indonesia to sign a contract for 6 albums with one of the biggest major labels in this country, Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia. And after that at the end of 2003, Burgerkill managed to release their second album with the title Berkarat. In mid-2004, through the album Berkarat, Burgerkill was included in one of the nominations in one of the biggest music Achievement events in Indonesia Ami Awards. And surprisingly they managed to win the annual award for the Best Metal Production category. In early 2005, Toto decided to leave the band. They again reorganized the formation by moving Andris from the Bass position to the Drums position and continued the songwriting process using an additional bass player. November 2005, Burgerkill terminated the cooperation contract with Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia due to the lack of agreement on the third album project. they agreed to keep releasing the 3rd album Beyond Coma And Despair under their own label Revolt! Records in mid-August 2006. This album also became one of the best albums on Rolling Stone Indonesia Ivan the vocalist finally breathed his last in the midst of the process of launching their new album at the end of July 2006. After going through the Vocal Audition process, they found Vicki in early 2007 as a new Frontman for the next stage in their career. And in early January 2007 they have successfully held a series of tours in major cities in Java and Bali in order to promote their new album. In 2009 held the concert "Allegiance to Metal Tour 2009" with Psycroptic and Nemesis. This band once shared the stage with several foreign bands such as The Black Dahlia Murder, As I Lay Dying, and Himsa. The band also teamed up with Xenophobic Records to distribute their album in Australia. The band will also release their new album, Venomous in June 2011. In May 2016, Andris resigned from Burgerkill. Currently the drum position is filled by Putra Pra Ramadhan (Ex-Killms, Sunrise).