Man Bites God

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Man Bites God
Also known asMBG
GenresRock, pop, Punk
Years active2000–present
LabelsIndependent
Website manbitesgod.com

Man Bites God is a three-piece band from Melbourne; founded in 2000 by James Hazelden (guitar/vocals) and Chris Tomkins (drums/vocals) after the demise of Hazelden's previous band, The Drowning Hitlers. Mark Woodward (bass guitar/recorder/vocals) was soon recruited and the group were spotted playing in an unassuming Fitzroy bar (Mayfields) by Dan Brodie who insisted the band support him at St Kilda's Esplanade Hotel (the 'Espy').

Contents

The band has a catalogue of six releases: Happy Songs (EP, 2002), Ultrasounds (EP, 2002), Man Bites God (LP, 2003), Boob Job for Sweetie Pie (EP, 2005) The Popular Alternative (LP, 2005) and Peppermint Superfrog (LP, 2007); and is notorious for twisted, dark and often blasphemous sense of humour. Consequently, religious groups have been known to deface or tear down posters advertising the band's performances.[ citation needed ]

Man Bites God tours regularly throughout Australia [1] [2] [3] and performed at the 2004 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. [4] [5] They are also played regularly on the Dr. Demento show in the USA. [6]

Their latest album Peppermint Superfrog was released on 2 June 2007 through MGM Distribution. [7]

The band launched a podcast called "Theatre of the World" in August 2012.

Discography

TitleLengthReleasedTrack listing
Happy Songs EPMay 2002Improvise
D.D.W.
Deli Girl
Sweet Charity
Happy Song
Erf
Smoke
This Song
Ultrasounds EPOct 2002Best Friend
Sleazy
Esmerelda
Lullabye
The Annoying Song
The Irish Drinking Song
Children of Japan
Sleazy (Porn Mix)
Man Bites God LPNov 2003Shapeshifter
Smorgasbord
Spelling Bee Girl
Sponsorship
My Shower Curtain
Justice Wears a Skirt
Trailer Park
Better Gnomes & Gardens
Jealous
Pathetique
Anywhere
Ramblin'
Boob Job for Sweetie PieEPMarch 2005Emily
Coy
It's For the Best
Inappropriate Touching
Bride of the Dragon (Acoustic)
The Popular Alternative LPSept 2005Rock n' Roll Lifestyle
Cubby House
Bride of the Dragon (Feat. Deborah Conway)
God Bless the Dancing Girls
The Pope Song (Feat. Matt Sax)
Work Experience Boy
The War March
Hymn
Funny Guy
Solar Flares
Win at All Costs
Peppermint SuperfrogLPJune 2007Peppermint Superfrog
Monkeys
Autobiology
Butterfly
Psychopath
Psalm
Head
Europop 3000
Faker
Lubricated
You Get Me
Pareidolia Now
Girlfriend

Music videos

Man Bites God generally produce their own music videos as their drummer, Chris Tomkins is a professional director/editor. However some of the more recent clips have been created by long-time fan and friend of the band, Sarah Phillips. Phillips is a graduate of RMIT Animation School and member of the cult Melbourne animation guerillas, Animation Club.

Television

Man Bites God performed the theme tune (composed by Hazelden) for the Comedy Channel's "The Adventures of Terrence and Spider" Professional Bouncers". [11]

Man Bites God were the house band for Channel 31's live Saturday night variety show Darren & Brose. They also appeared regularly on Channel 31's Dream On.

Politics

Angered by the outcome of the 2004 Australian Federal Election, members of the band created a Macromedia Flash application entitled Man Bites God's Anger Management [12] which allowed visitors to the band's website to blow up John Howard, the newly re-elected conservative Prime Minister. As a result, Man Bites God was named in a government report into innovative campaign methods. The report was prepared by Dr Sarah Miskin and entitled Campaigning in the 2004 Federal Election: Innovations and Traditions. [13]

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