Superman Is Dead Shakes Synchronize Fest 2025, Celebrates 30 Years With Energy And Love Explosions

Superman Is Dead's Appearance In Synchronize Fest 2025 (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - The presence of Superman Is Dead (SID) managed to shake up the main stage of Synchronize Fest 2025 for the third day which was held at Gambir Expo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Sunday night.

The punk-rock trio from Bali 'Bobby Kool (vocals, guitar), Eka Rock (bass), and I Gede Ari Astina alias Jerinx (drums) 'goed to the stage right at 18.15 WIB with a hard distortion breakthrough that immediately heated the atmosphere. Thousands of Outsiders, as SID fans call, packed the stage area and joined in singing since the first song.

"Last month we celebrated the 30th anniversary, and tonight we are still celebrating the 30th anniversary," Bobby said from the stage, greeted with cheers and applause from the audience.

SID performed a series of their flagship songs that became an anthem for Outsiders, including Moon and Knight,Punk Today, About Three, to Saint of My Life.

Nearing the end of his appearance, Jerinx took his wife, Nora Alexandra, up to the stage for a duet to bring 'Light Nusantara.'

This song we are working on both the lyrics, said Jerinx, before adding, Try women who are fans ofTherefore, please raise their hands. Because honestly, he is still not confident, still insecure.

Support from the audience echoed. That moment became one of the warmest parts of SID's performance that night.

In closing, they performed two favorite fan songs, Sunsets in Tanah Anarki (with Nora) and If We Together. Thousands of viewers jumped, sang simultaneously, and some even lit flares to celebrate the three decades journey of the legendary punk band from the Island of the Gods.

The energy and spirit of SID that night seemed to emphasize one thing: 30 years have passed, their punk fire has not been extinguished.