The Timeline
2000
Feb // Birth of Superbutt. First song recorded was the cover of AC/DC classic ‘Let There Be Rock' to a tribute album released later that year
Apr // Beginning of the first tour including dates on major summer festivals in Hungary
Nov // First 3 songs demo ‘SuperCulo Demonstration' recorded, first video ‘Lust Kills' shot

2001
Feb // Superbutt signed to Warner Music Hungary
May // Debut full length album ‘2 Minutes For Roughing' released
Nov // First shows abroad (Bulgaria, Austria, Germany)

2002
Jan // First international release (2 Minutes came out in Bulgaria on local Warner licensee Orpheus Records)
Feb // Opening for Rollins Band in Budapest
Apr // tour with Ignite in Austria, Italy and Hungary
May // club shows in Germany, The Netherlands and Switzerland
Aug // headlining slot on the Metal Hammer stage of Sziget Festival. Second video "Losing My Way" released
Oct // Benelux tour
Nov // The first tour in France

2003
Jan // Beginning of the recording of the second full length album at Warner Music's Aquarium Studio in Budapest. Material produced by Ignite's lead singer Zoli Teglas
May // Club-tour in Europe (continued in the fall of the year)
Jun // Release of the second album titled ‘The Unbeatable Eleven'
Jul // Pioneer, the first video clip of the new album landed in the top 10 of the chart of the Hungarian Viva music television. 2 Minutes For Roughing released in France by Next Music and one of the songs of the record (Denied) featured on French Rock Sound Magazine's sampler cd

2004
Feb // Both Superbutt albums released in the Benelux countries by Sonic Rendezvous. Start of the 2004 tours
Apr // Received the 'Best Modern Rock Band of the Year' award at Viva TV's Music Awards in Hungary.
May // ‘The Unbeatable Eleven' released in Germany (Two Fat Men/Twilight) and in the UK (TFM)
Sep // 'Pioneer' video in the top 20 of German Viva TV's rock/alternative chart
Oct // ‘The Unbeatable Eleven' released in France by Dirty8/Night&Day
Nov // a brand new song titled 'Cheer The Leash' recorded to the BPRNR (Budapestrocknroll) Compilation Vol. 2. (released in Dec. 2004 in Hungary by Edge Records)

2005
Apr // Beside the already ‘usual' shows around Europe, an unusual trip: 2 killer shows in Russia (Moscow and St. Petersburg).
May // beginning of pre-production of the third album due later in 2005. Keep your ears open!


An Impression

Butthole Surfers, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls, Voodo Glow Skulls, Pussy Galore, Pygmy Love Circus . . . these are just a few examples of ridiculous band names that lurk around the seemingly endless corners of the rock music world. If a canonical list of stupid names for rock bands exists (which it probably does somewhere on the Internet), then another band name should be added to the list: Superbutt.
What kind of name is Superbutt for a rock band? Are these guys gay and they dig each other's asses? No. Do they have female band members with gorgeous asses? No. So what exactly is the significance behind the name Superbutt? I asked front man Andras Voros this very question. He chuckled a bit and gave me a thirty second explanation about the origin of the name . . . and trust me . . . it is not worth repeating. Basically, there is no significance. It is just another ridiculous band name that the rock citizens of planet earth must endure.
The name Superbutt is ridiculous, but the band itself is far from ridiculous. Superbutt is a talented band that should be heard and appreciated beyond the borders of Hungary. Playing a blend of rocknroll and metal, Superbutt has made their mark on Central Europe and parts of Western Europe.
These guys are about music. They certainly aren't about money. Being a Hungarian rock star doesn't translate into big money. Front man Andras Voros drives a Ford Focus . . . not a Hummer. Some of the band members don't even own a car. Superbutt tours in a rusty old van . . . not a luxurious bus. Most of the guys have “real” jobs . . . or they would starve. Being a Hungarian rock star might get you laid from time-to-time and will get you free admittance into local clubs . . . but the monetary rewards are few.
So why do these guys play? Because they love their music and they have fun while performing. When Superbutt performs, each band member actually has a genuine smile on his face. They don't make political statements with their music. They don't want to “save the world.” They aren't full of rage and angst. They are “happy” nice guys . . . which is a welcome change from many rock bands today.
It makes no difference whether Superbutt performs in a seedy club, an “upscale” venue, or an outdoor music festival . . . their show is always full of “life.” Their lyrics are clever and fun; their music is tight and heavy; their Cds are excellent; and their live shows are a blast. In short: Superbutt is a fine “piece of ass.” As far as I'm concerned, the guys from Superbutt truly are Hungarian rock stars that deserve to be international rock stars.

Ken Derby: Author, Teacher, and Fisherman