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[Sun 21 May, 2007]

PEPPERMINT SUPERFROG -
ALBUM AND TOUR

After months of recording, weeks of design and years of bickering, Man Bites God's 3 rd full-length studio album will be unleashed on an unsuspecting world in June. Peppermint Superfrog is Man Bites God's most electric and urgent album to date. It is a collision of punk, electronica, rock and pop to create an album that is fast-moving and fun, with lyrics that are surreal, quick-witted and quickly delivered.

Or at least that's what it says on the press release.

The boys are hitting the road for a national tour to promote the album. Dates will be made available shortly. Stay glued to the website or join the Man Bites God Squad for more details.


[Sun 21 May, 2007]

PEPPERMINT SUPERFROG -
THE COMPETITION

Man Bites God are offering everyone on earth with internet access the chance to win one of two Ipod shuffles, or a $20 Itunes voucher by entering the Peppermint Superfrog competition and answering a simple question. Following the link will also give you a sneak preview of the title track from the Peppermint Superfrog album, that is not available to hear anywhere else.

Get competing, and send the link to your friends. It's

http://www.manbitesgod.com/competition


[Sun 21 May, 2007]

ROCK N' ROLL LIFESTYLE
PREMIERES ON RAGE

Man Bites God continue their attempted domination of every form of media known to man by releasing Rock n' Roll Lifestyle as a Saturday morning retro-cartoon video clip. The song is the final single off the band's "The Popular Alternative" album, and was directed and devised by animator and Tropfest finalist, Sarah Phillips.

Go to the RAGE website to request the clip.



[Sun 25 Feb, 2007]

HAPPY SONGS & ULTRASOUNDS ON ITUNES

With their 2002 EP’s Happy Songs and Ultrasounds sold-out and very hard to find, Man Bites God are pleased to announce that these early releases are now available to buy on Itunes. This is the only place you can get these songs so if you have a desperate need to fill the gap in your Man Bites God collection, follow this link:

Man Bites God on iTunes store


[Sun 25 Feb, 2007]

CUBBY HOUSE PREMIERES ON RAGE

The new Man Bites God filmclip for “Cubby House” had its world premiere on ABC TV’s RAGE last weekend to great reviews.

Television is the only place you can see this dark, weird new video so if you’d like to view it follow this link and get requesting:

http://www2b.abc.net.au/rage/guestbook/


[Sun 25 Feb, 2007]

WEBSITE

After some technical canoodling, Man Bites God’s fantastic website is back to full strength, and will resume it’s monthly updates, So check back here for new news, comics, videos, jukebox songs, games and gigs.


[1 Jan , 2007]

NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS

Man Bites God have nothing new to report because they have been sooooooo busy recording a rockin' new album, they haven't seen daylight or sobriety in months.

The good news is that it's almost ready to unleash on the world. Watch this space for updates.

 

[Fri 23 Feb, 2007]

SUPERGIG!!

Man Bites God's final Melbourne show for 2006 will be a one night only super-show spectacular the likes of which have never been seen before and will never be seen again. Not that we wanna over-hype it or anything. But it's gonna be huge. It'll be at the Spanish Club on Friday 24th November.

Man Bites God will be joined by special guests the Drowning Hitlers and The Gorskys. The Drowning Hitlers is the band that spawned Man Bites God. Think MBG but louder, with a full drum-kit, horns and about 7 other members. Whilst James was the founding member, both Chris and Mark have performed in The Drowning Hitlers in the past, and will on the night. The Gorskys is Chris' nerdy musical duo. Think Man Bites Godl, but quieter, folkier and less cranky. It will be The Gorskys first live gig in 7 years. it will be The Drowning Hitlers first live show in 6 years. It will be an un-missable night of fun and music.

Get your tickets early by booking online. Head to the GIGS page for more details and links.

 

[Sun 22 Oct, 2006]

CUBBY HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Man Bites God's new music video for the song Cubby House, is nearly ready for release. Directed by MBG's plucky drummer, Chris Tomkins, the video is a dark, gothic little masterpiece containing torture, detectives and possessed ghost children. Join the MBG SQUAD for details about where and when the video hits the airwaves.

 

[Sun 22 Oct, 2006]

NEW ALBUM KICKED OFF

Man Bites God have rolled tape on their third full-length studio album. The as-yet-untitled CD will be a fun, fast-paced, electric collection of tunes, very different in feel to MBG's recent "The Popular Alternative". The CD will be launched next year, with sneak previews, clips and details available only to members of the MBG SQUAD. So join up and get in on the action.

 

[Sun 22 Oct, 2006]

BRIDE OF THE TUBE

Shhh... Don't tell anyone, but you can now view the Award-Deserving Bride of the Dragon film clip on YouTube. Watch and share.

 

[Sun 9 July, 2006]

TOUR RUMOURS

Prolific, unrelenting dervishes Man Bites God is planning to record a new album at the end of the year. The boys are going to use an August residency at Plan B and a tiny national tour to play through songs being considered for the new CD. Keep your mouse trained on the GIGS page and join the MBG Squad for updates about possible Sydney, Brisbane and regional gigs in September.

 

[Sun. 9 July, 2006]

COMIC TURNS 50 -
SPECIAL COLOUR EDITION

This month marks the 50th episode of Man Bites God’s comic strip with a special hand-drawn, colour special. Those wacky characters that the entire world has grown to love have certainly gotten into their fair share of scrapes. And this month is no different. What will Mark, Chris and James get up to next? All fans are hoping is that this bickering trio never tire of their crazy hijinks.

 

[Sun. 9 July, 2006]

MAN BITES GOD CONDONE VIOLENCE

Man Bites God like violence.

 

[Wed. 10th May, 2006]

WE ALL SCREAM FOR DREAM THEME

One of the Man Bites God songs written and performed for the Channel 31 show ÒDream ONÓ has been nominated for an Antenna Award for best music in an Independent TV show. The awards ceremony will be held in June at the BMW Pavilion at MelbourneÕs Federation Square. For more details go here.

 

[Wed. 10th May, 2006]

FREE AUGUST RESIDENCY

Man Bites God are beginning to think about recording a new album, but are having a tough time deciding which songs to choose. So the boys are playing four free shows at Plan B every Friday in August to try out new and old songs before committing to a recording schedule.
Go to the GIGS section for more details.

 

[Wed. 10th May, 2006]

SELL OUT SENSATION

Man Bites God’s “Choking Hazard” shows sold out both their nights for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. As a result, the boys may stage an encore performance of the show later this year. Join the MBG Squad to be kept up to date.

 

 

[Tues. 4th April, 2006]

FILM CLIP MAINTAINS THE RAGE

Man Bites God’s new manga-style animated film clip for Bride of the Dragon (featuring Deborah Conway) is being played on ABC TV’s Rage. If you’d like to see the clip please follow this link to request it.

 

[Tues. 4th April, 2006]

WE ALL SCREAM FOR iTUNES

Man Bites God's first album is now available to purchase through the iTunes music store. Click Here.

If you don't have iTunes, are you nuts? It's great! Get it here.

 

[Tues. 4th April, 2006]

MAN BITES GOD Vs THE WHITLAMS

Man Bites God has been invited to support The Whitlams and Peabody at Deakin University’s Waurn Out Festival in Geelong. The gig is mostly for Deakin students but there are some tickets for civilians if you wanna come down. Go to the GIGS section for more details.

 

[Tues. 4th April, 2006]

DOCUMENTAL AS ANYTHING

Man Bites God’s recent controversial release of Win At All Costs as a Commonwealth Games Anti-anthem will be used in an upcoming independent documentary about the sport’s industry. Man Bites God will also be interviewed for the documentary.

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[Tues. 7th March, 2006]

WIN AT ALL COSTS

Man Bites God have released the third single off their cool new CD “The Popular Alternative”. “Win At All Costs” is a Commonwealth Games Anti-Anthem. In fact it is an Anti-Anthem for all sports and for the people who slobber over them.

This will be a radio-only single so if bug your favourite radio station with a “Win At All Costs” request. Or buy a copy of “The Popular Alternative”. Or do neither of those things. It’s a semi-free world.

 

[Tues. 7th March, 2006]

VISUAL CHALLENGE

With Man Bites God’s animated clip for Bride of the Dragon finally going into post-production, shooting was completed this weekend for the Cubby House video.

The clip was directed by drummer Chris Tomkins, lit by lighting designer Allan Hirons and is due for release later this year. To check out some of the behind the scenes action, go visit the photos section.

 

[Tues. 7th March, 2006]

MAN BITES PODCAST

Man Bites God are about to launch a new pod-cast show, taking fans behind the scenes and into the rehearsal room, as the boys prepare for new shows for the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne Comedy Festivals.

This is a one-time chance to hear MBG working out arrangements, learning new songs and insulting one another. In order to hear these rough diamonds you must be a member of the MBG Squad. Signup immediately.

 

[Tues. 7th March, 2006]

LIVE LIVE LIVE

Man Bites God plays four shows for Unsound at the Adelaide Fringe Festival from March 15th to 18th at the Belgian Beer Café. The boys will be playing new songs, songs from “The Popular Alternative” CD and a bunch of other stuff. Definitely four shows only. Go to the GIGS page for more details.

 

[Mon. 9th January, 2006]

NEW SHOWS FOR A NEW YEAR

Man Bites God brings their sellout show “Unsound” to the Adelaide Fringe for four shows only in 2006. The shows run from March 15th to March 18th and contain all new songs and stories about insanity and why everyone’s doing it. Get in early.

In April Man Bites God will return to the Melbourne Comedy Festival for 2 shows only. The show is called “A Choking Hazard” and is being written at this very moment.

In the meantime, Man Bites God will be using gigs in February and March to try out new songs and material. For all the details, sprint to the GIGS section.

 

[Mon. 9th January, 2006]

VIDEO CLIPPED

Man Bites God’s “The Annoying Song” filmclip missed out on an award at the recent Faster Louder Sunscreen Video Awards. However it was a pleasure to be nominated and all the artists involved produced some very cool work.

MBG would like to say thanks for all the people who voted for their clip. The amazing amount of support for the band was greatly appreciated.

 

[Mon. 9th January, 2006]

DRY SPIRITS

During the holidays, an angel visited Man Bites God and showed them what life would have been like if they’d never existed. It was pretty much the same, except there was a tangible amount of “less rock” in the world. This was enough to convince the boys not to throw James off the bridge, and keep making music for another 100 years at least.

 

[Mon. 9th January, 2006]

DREAM ON

Man Bites God have written the soundtrack to a new Channel 31 TV show called Dream On. The show, produced by MBG’s former manager Rachel Barnes, is all about dreams, what they mean and the history and mythology of dreaming.

Besides writing the show’s theme song, MBG contribute a short song every week dealing with a certain area of dreams and dreaming. The segments have been recorded with the boys playing live to camera in the back yard of MBG HQ.

The half-hour show is on Channel 31 every Monday at 9pm starting January 16th. There will be seven episodes. The episodes will be repeated on the following Saturdays at 8am.

 

[Sat. 10th December, 2005]

PUT MBG IN YOUR STOCKINGS

Man Bites God enter the silly season with two very cool gigs to finish off 2005. They will be playing the Empress Hotel, Melbourne on Saturday December 17th as part of the New! Here! Now! Live! Christmas Show. Other bands on the lineup include our good friends Surrogate Turnip, Duckdive, Jane vs World and plenty more.

On Saturday the 10th December (tonight), Man Bites God return to Ballarat by popular demand, supporting Byron Bay's sophisticated funk bandits Fatter Than Nusrat at Grainery Lane.

For details of all these shows, step to the GIGS section with all speed.

 

[Sat. 10th December, 2005]

MBG + QMF = AOK

Man Bites God played two rocking sets for the beautiful people of Queenscliff as part of the recent Queenscliff Music Festival. Sunny days, big friendly crowds and dancing children made the sets great fun for the audience and band alike.

Man Bites God were also very flattered to be voted the sound crew’s favourite band of the Wharf Stage. Although the award was entirely unofficial, it didn’t stop the boys from attempting to run a victory lap of Queenscliff before becoming so tired they had to have a lie down.

 

[Sat. 10th December, 2005]

DREADED UNFED HEADLINE DEADLINE

The lobotomised monkey who is responsible for writing the headlines for the NEWS section of manbitesgod.com has had his lithium-filled bananas taken away from him until he can start writing better stuff. The monkey was available for comment, but no one wanted to talk to him.

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[Tues. 8th November, 2005]

UP THE QUEENSCLIFF

In their first Summer festival appearance since 2003, Man Bites God will perform on one of the stages at this year’s Queenscliff Music Festival, starting on Friday 25th of November. The lads will be performing sets on two days of the festival. More details on the GIGS page.

 

[Tues. 8th November, 2005]

FILM CLIP TIPPED FOR FLICK PICK

Man Bites God’s “The Annoying Song” film-clip has been nominated for another independent music video award, this time by Sun Screen in conjunction with Faster Louder and Festival of the Sun. Voting has finished in the first round, but keep your eye on www.fasterlouder.com.au for more updates.

The film-clip, directed by drummer Chris Tomkins, was nominated earlier this year for an award by the Belowground Music Festival, narrowly loosing out to a clip from Brisbane friends, The Boat People.

 

[Tues. 8th November, 2005]

ALBUM LAUNCH - SOUND AND VISION

Man Bites God’s recent CD launch for their new album “The Popular Alternative” was a fantastic success, with lots of friends and fans coming down to Melbourne’s Corner Hotel to rock out wit the boys. Thanks must go to the support acts Jane vs World, Nicholas Roy and special guest, Deborah Conway, as well as the fantastic sound and lighting crew.

The whole show photographed and recorded on DV. Also, SYN FM made an audio recording of the entire set for broadcast, so sound and vision from this great show will be made available online soon. Man Bites God recently caused a stir (and a little controversy) by achieving the number 1 and 2 song positions on SYN FM’s listener request Top 10 chart on the same day, with the tracks Cubby House and Bride of the Dragon, from their new album.

Tailors have told Man Bites God that if they bring in that last sentence it can be shortened for them by Thursday.

 

[Sat. 1st October, 2005]

WHAT'S FOR LAUNCH?

The Man Bites God official CD launch for their new album, The Popular Alternative draws ever closer. Supported by synth-pop angels Jane vs. World, and the soulful Nicholas Roy it promises to be a great night. And as a reward for all the early-comers, Australian legend Deborah Conway will join the boys on stage to sing the single Bride of the Dragon from their album, and a song or two of her own.

It’s on Thursday October 6th at the Corner Hotel, Richmond. Doors open at 8pm, with all the action starting from 8.30pm. Tickets from the Corner Box Office or at the door.

 

[Sat. 1st October, 2005]

CYBER HOUSE

The song Cubby House, from Man Bites God’s new album “The Popular Alternative” has been released temporarily as a cyber-single. Download it for free from mp3.com.au for a limited time.

 

[Sat. 1st October, 2005]

BY POPULAR ALTERNATIVE DEMAND

Man Bites God had such a good time on their recent Australian tour that they’ve added an encore show in Ballarat and a new show in Geelong. If you live that way head to the GIGS section and get the details. If you live overseas, immigrate right now – the gigs will be that good.

 

[Thurs. 1st September, 2005]

POPULAR ALTERNATIVE PRE-ORDER OFFER

The first few people who order Man Bites God’s new album “The Popular Alternative” will receive one of three new free Man Bites God badges and link to a bonus Mp3. Hear the new songs before anyone else by purchasing from these stores:

Melbourne:
Polyester (387 Brunswick St, Fitzroy)
Missing Link (Basement 405 Bourke St, Melbourne)

Adelaide:
Big Star (197 Rundle St, Adelaide)

Sydney:
Red Eye Records (66 King St, Newtown)
Pony Music (44-45 Botany Rd, Alexandra)

Brisbane:
Skinny’s Music (85 Elizabeth St, Brisbane)
The Music Shop (18 McWirthers Centre, Fortitude Valley)

It is distributed through MGM Distribution, so if they don’t have it in stock get them to order it in.


[Thurs. 1st September, 2005]

ON THE ROAD WITH MAN BITES GOD

Man Bites God has added more dates to the “Popular Alternative” Tour. It’s all locked in now so make sure you don’t miss the chance to see MBG live. Keep your eyes on the message board and website for radio, print and in-store appearances.


[Thurs. 1st September, 2005]

RADIO

There has already been some very positive feedback about Man Bites God’s new radio-only Double A-side single Cubby House/Bride of the Dragon from a number of local and national radio presenters. Now is the chance to hassle them to play it. Go HERE and have a lovely request party.

 

[Saturday 6th August, 2005]

SINGLE MINDED

Man Bites God have released a double-A side single from their forthcoming album The Popular Alternative. The singles are Cubby House and Bride of the Dragon featuring Deborah Conway.

The only way to hear these singles is by requesting them on radio. Follow the links HERE.


[Saturday 6th August, 2005]

ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE

MBG are in talks with record companies and distributors, and are on target to release their new album, “The Popular Alternative” at the end of August. Keep an eye on the website for stores where the album can be purchased.


[Saturday 6th August, 2005]

BOOB JOB HITS THE ROAD

Man Bites God’s limited edition 5 track EP “Boob Job for Sweetie Pie” will be available to buy at shows during the Popular Alternative tour. Check the GIGS page to see when the boys are coming to town.

 

[Thursday 7th July, 2005]

MBG'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

To celebrate half a decade of uncompromising satirical rock, over 100 original songs, numerous gigs, tours, festival shows and appearances, and a couple of arrests, Man Bites God are headlining a one-night-only birthday extravaganza show at the Empress on July 16th. Supported by Fred Astereo and The Cannanes, the show will feature a number of songs from the up-coming album and a bunch of old stuff. More details in the GIGS section.


[Thursday 7th July, 2005]

MEET MAN BITES GOD

For national and international fans and friends, Man Bites God have released their first ever recorded interview segment, shot in 2001. Go to the VIDEO section for this historical archival footage, hosted by ABC’s Kate Arnott and featuring 3 young lads who had no idea what they were getting themselves into.


[Thursday 7th July, 2005]

POPULAR ALTERNATIVE TOUR

To celebrate the release of their second full-length studio album, “The Popular Alternative” Man Bites God are embarking on a National Tour in September. Playing Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, Adelaide and a bunch of other places before returning to Melbourne to officially launch the CD in October.

Keep checking the GIGS section and join the MBG Squad for details and updates, as more tour dates are added.

 

[Saturday 4th May, 2005]

FRIDAY NIGHTS WERE ALRIGHT

Man Bites God's Friday night residency at Plan B was hugely successful, with lots of friends and fans packing out the intimate Lygon St bar and the boys playing loads of songs from their extensive back catalogue.

Sadly, all good things must come to an end but the boys hope to be back there again, before too long. Until then, there are plenty of other shows being booked so keep your eyes on the GIG section.


[Saturday 4th May, 2005]

THE POPULAR ALTERNATIVE IS COMING

Man Bites God have finished tracking their new studio album, "The Popular Alternative". Less produced and Beatles-esque than their last effort, the album has a much more organic feel. Lyrically, the songs are angrier and more satirical than their 2003 self-titled LP.

Overall, it sounds like the boys have come and set up in your loungeroom, while you curl up on the couch with a steaming mug of drain cleaner.

The album features an impressive list of Australian and international guests, and promises to be the band's best release yet. Watch the DISCOGRAPHY section for release dates.


[Saturday 4th May, 2005]

MBG NAMED IN GOVERNMENT REPORT

Man Bites God have been named in a report commissioned by the Australian Federal Government. The report is an investigation into new methods of campaining in the 2004 Federal Election.

The report, by Dr Sarah Miskin, mentions manbitesgod.com in a list of anti-Howard websites, and makes an example of the Anger Management game.

To play the game, visit the GAMES section. And to read the report, go here: Campaigning in the 2004 Federal Election: Innovations and Traditions.

 

[Sunday 1st May, 2005]

FRIDAY'S ALRIGHT FOR GOD BITING

After selling out every night of their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show “Unsound”, Man Bites God have announced 4 new Melbourne shows, every Friday night at Plan B at 9pm.

The shows will see the boys performing 90 minutes of new and old material, with some different songs, covers and weird stuff every week. They’ll also be playing all the songs from their new EP “Boob Job for Sweetie Pie”. The shows are ABSOLUTELY FREE. Head to the GIGS section for more details.


[Sunday 1st May, 2005]

A PLEASURE JUST TO BE NOMINATED

Man Bites God’s video for the Annoying Song was nominated for “Best Independent Music Video” by the prestigious Belowground Music Video Festival, and the boys flew up to Sydney’s Fox studios to attend the awards night.

The video, directed by MBG drummer Chris Tomkins, was up against clips from Eskimo Joe, Regurgitator and The Drugs and while the clip didn’t win, it certainly garnered plenty of attention from the fans and industry types who were there.


[Sunday 1st May, 2005]

IN THE NICKO TIME

UK comedian, songstress and heartbreaker Nicko has lent her considerable vocal talents to a brand new track for Man Bites God’s new album, “The Popular Alternative”. The song was written during a dinner and recorded into a mobile phone the day before Nicko was due in the studio to record. The song turned out great, and continues the international theme of the album.


• • •

[Monday 4th April, 2005]

UNSOUND MADNESS

Man Bites God’s new Melbourne International Comedy Festival Show, “Unsound” has played to full houses for two of its four scheduled performances. The show is receiving universal praise from friends, fans and colleagues and, with only two more shows left, get in quick. See GIGS section for more details.


[Monday 4th April, 2005]

THE MAN BITES GOD DIARIES

Man Bites God has established a live journal-style tour diary, with regular contributions and updates from the boys. It also contains James’ tour diary from MBG’s 2004 UK tour. To read it, and add your own comments, simply head to livejournal.com/users/manbitesgod/


[Monday 4th April, 2005]

NEW ALBUM

Man Bites God’s new album will be called “The Popular Alternative” and will be released about July this year. The basic tracks have been recorded, with international and home-grown guest artists recording their contributions this month. Keep an eye on the DISCOGRAPHY section for more details.


• • •

[Wednesday 2nd March, 2005]

NEW LIMITED EDITION EP

Man Bites God will release a new EP during their Melbourne International Comedy Festival show this year. The EP, called Boob Job For Sweetie Pie, will feature new songs, rarities and acoustic tracks from their forthcoming album. The EP will only be for sale at GIGS and through the website, and will be a strictly limited release.


[Wednesday 2nd March, 2005]

UNSOUND BITE

Man Bites God’s new comedy festival show sees Mark Woodward reintroducing the recorder to the band’s already impressive repertoire of instruments. After the recorder’s conspicuous absence from last year’s show Mark received emails from friends and fans demanding it be reinstated. It now features on the new anti-love song, Jack and Jill. For more show details head to the GIGS section.


[Wednesday 2nd March, 2005]

MAN BITES GOD THEMES OK

Man Bites God have written and recorded the theme track to SYN FM’s new comedy/chat show called The Windup. The show can be heard every weekday at 5pm on SYN FM. To listen to the theme, head to the JUKEBOX section.


• • •

[Thursday 10th Feb, 2005]

MAN BITES GOD ARE UNSOUND

Man Bites God’s new show for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is called, “Unsound”. It is a new collection of songs and stories written during the insanity of their 2004 UK Tour. Featuring songs about ninjas, hammers, pigeons, everything and nothing, this is a show that examines madness and why everybody’s doing it.

FOUR SHOWS ONLY!!! Starts with a preview on Wednesday March 23rd. See GIGS page for more details.


[Thursday 10th Feb, 2005]

NEW STUDIO ALBUM

MGG went back into the studio for the first time in over a year to begin work on their second full-length CD release. There will be plenty of shiny new songs, fun, rock, laughter and guests. The album, with the tentative working title, “Tentative Working Title” should be available for release sometime in July this year. Till then keep your ears peeled for news and sneak previews on the website.


[Thursday 10th Feb, 2005]

TSUNAMI RESERVE

When Man Bites God were approached to play a Tsunami appeal they initially declined, questioning the need to raise money for another Tsunami when the last one had caused so much death and damage. But when the organizers from Care Australia slowly explained the actual premise, MBG were only too happy to donate their time.

The night, held at Ruby’s in Belgrave, was a huge night, with an eclectic lineup and a big crowd generously giving their time and money. The night raised about $1000 and Man Bites God would like to thank the organizers, acts and punters for such a great evening.


• • •

[Sunday 5th Dec, 2004]

SMOOTH ENCORE - ONE NIGHT ONLY

On Saturday 11th December Man Bites God will play their final gig for 2004 - an encore performance of their sold-out 2003 Melbourne Fringe Festival show.

The boys will morph into a piano/bass/drums
lounge/pop/jazz group and rock the Empress Hotel with some classic satirical groove, and a few new songs.

The boys will be ably supported by Rob Clarkson from Ruck Rover and the debut of The Weekend People (featuring Nick de Zilwa and MBG's own Mark Woodward) It promises to be a night of nights and a great way to finish a fantastic year for Man Bites God.

Doors open at 9pm. For more details head to the GIGS section.


[Sunday 5th Dec, 2004]

PUTTING THE FUN BACK INTO FUNERAL


During a recent Man Bites God pool-side afternoon gig in hot and sunny Echuca, the event organizers received a phone-call of complaint from the church next door.

It seems that Man Bites God's original brand of satirical, and often blasphemous, rock was disrupting a funeral service next door. As the church called to complain, MBG was playing The Pope Song.

The MBG boys didn't hear about the complaint till
after the gig, and hope the bereaved friends and
family weren't too offended. "I'd want the Pope Song played at my funeral", said James. "And at the Pope's obviously". The Pope was unavailable to comment. Well, he commented but no-one understood what the fuck he was saying.


[Sunday 5th Dec, 2004]

SPELLING V GIRL


Preliminary shooting has been completed on Man Bites God's third film-clip. Spelling Bee Girl, written by MBG and directed by Chris Tomkins, will be editted and spruced up over Christmas, and will be aired on RAGE sometime in the new year.


• • •

[Sunday 7th Nov, 2004]

EP 2 LP OK

During pre-production for their new studio EP, Man Bites God collected so many songs they wanted to record that they have decided, instead, to record a full-length album. The as yet untitled CD will feature never-before-recorded songs from MBG's 5 years of satirical rocking out.

There will also be a few surprise new tracks, some of which will be performed at the upcoming Empress and Corner Hotel shows.


[Sunday 7th Nov, 2004]

AUSTRALIA GETS ANGRY

Man Bites God's new Anger Management game has captured the hearts, minds and trigger fingers of a disillusioned nation, with an overwhelming response to the chance to destroy the evil Prime Minister John Howard.

The game has been forwarded to disgruntled Aussies all over the world, uniting them in a common spirit and making everyone entirely more gruntled.

Since its release, this site has clocked up over one million hits and, in light of the recent US election result, Man Bites God will soon be releasing an 'international' version.

To play the game (and send it to friends, family , and refugees currently detained in appalling conditions) visit the GAMES section.


[Sunday 7th Nov, 2004]

BUSH CONFESSES ELECTION RIGGING

Well, not really.

Just wishfull thinking...


• • •

[Wednesday 29th Sept, 2004]

NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDIO EP

Man Bites God are stepping into the studio to record a new EP, that will be available some time in the future. The EP will include some new recordings of songs featured on MBG's recent UK tour as well as a collaboration with New York hip-hop artist Matt Sax.
Matt (who was performing “Clay”, a one-man hip-hop musical) and MBG shared a venue in Edinburgh and became huge fans of each others' work. Some parts have already been recorded in the UK, with the remaining tracking to be completed in both Melbourne and New York, making this a truly international EP.


[Wednesday 29th Sept, 2004]

UK TOUR A HUGE SUCCESS

Man Bites God played 23 shows in 23 days at the obscenely cool "Cabaret Voltaire", as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The boys had a great time and were very well received, selling out of EPs and albums, playing sell-out nights, and wooing the crowds with their frenzied live shows. As a result, the boys made many international friends and fans, and have been approached to play tours in the UK and USA in 2005.


[Wednesday 29th Sept, 2004]

STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS II

MBG are once again lending their time to raise money for Amnesty International by performing at Stand Up For Your Rights on October 9th at Hamer Hall (formerly the Melbourne Concert Hall) in the Victorian Arts Centre. The stellar lineup includes Greg Fleet, Lano and Woodley, Dave O'Neil. Rod Quantock, Justin Hamilton and many more.
On election night, when we'll either be celebrating or commiserating, why not do it with the cream of Australian comedy? Head to the GIGS section for more details.


[Wednesday 29th Sept, 2004]

ULTRASOUNDS IS NO MORE

While in the UK, Man Bites God sold the last remaining copies of their second EP "Ultrasounds". The EP, released in late 2002, has enjoyed healthy sales, rave reviews and now joins the band's first EP, "Happy Songs" in CD heaven.

Man Bites God sold their last copy of "Happy Songs" last year; however, any punters keen to get their hands on these early MBG releases can purchase them through Chaosmusic.com. The stock is extremely limited, and once those copies are gone, that's it.


• • •

[Saturday 3rd July, 2004]

FINAL BLOW-OUT BEFORE UK

Man Bites God will headline a comedy night on Wednesday the 28th of July, at the Rob Roy Hotel. The night will feature some of Australia's premiere performers, including Rod Quantock, Adam Richard, Geoff Payne and Andy McClelland with more special guests, surprises, prizes, music and comedy than you can poke a bunch of sticks at.

All proceeds will go towards funding MBG's UK tour, and full details are in the GIGS section.


[Saturday 3rd July, 2004]

MBG RECKON DEMOCRACY IS GOOD

In a Federal election year, Man Bites God have written and recorded a song designed to encourage young people to vote. "No matter who you vote for, it's important to be a part of the electoral system of your country," commented James. "Especially if you vote out that fucker, Howard."

James was immediately surrounded by secret police who used the artificial threat of terrorism to imprison him for three days without legal representation, and continue to illegally rent DVDs using his his Blockbuster Video card.

The demo recording of the song 'Stacey' is available in the JUKEBOX.


[Saturday 3rd July, 2004]

OZZY TO STAY IN MAN BITES GOD

Professionally confused rock star, Ozzy Osborne, called a press conference to alay fears that he was resigning as Man Bites God's lead singer and front man.

When somebody pointed out that Ozzy had never been in the band, the bat-biting king of reality TV mumbled something incomprehensible and threw up on a potplant.


• • •

[Sunday 6th June, 2004]

MAN BITES GOD-A-PALOOZA!!!

Man Bites God are headlining an enormous band night at the Evelyn on June 17th. The band will be supported by Jess McAvoy, The Debacles and other music guests. It'll be a mini-festival of epic proportions and Part 1 of two very different Edinburgh Fundraiser Gigs that Man Bites God will play prior to their UK tour in August.


[Sunday 6th June, 2004]

MAN BITES GOD'S NEW RECORDINGS

MBG will enter the studio prior to August to record a full studio version of "Access", the song co-written with Bob Franklin.
Arrangements are also being made for MBG to record a Triffids cover with original Triffids guitarist and founding member, Rob McComb. These songs will not appear on MBG releases, but are slated for submission to a series of compilation CD projects.


[Sunday 6th June, 2004]

BANNED. ON THE RUN.

Man Bites God have decided to name their new Edinburgh Fringe show after their sell-out 2001 Melbourne Fringe Festival show. The show will draw on songs from Man Bites God's four years of satirical song-making, and will be a distinctly dark and edgy collection of material. For the new video promo of the show, head to the VIDEO section.


• • •

[Tuesday 3rd May, 2004]

EDINBURGH: RAZORS ARE FUN

As big red X's continue to mark off the days on Man Bites God 's calendar as they prepare to jet off on their first international tour, the boys are hard at work making Chris' Toyota Corolla amphibious, in preparation for the long drive over.

But not only that, Man Bites God are also hard at work organising a massive fundraiser show. The line up will feature the finest entertainers Melbourne has to offer - stay tuned for details.


[Tuesday 3rd May, 2004]

EMPRESS RESIDENCY

It's not quite as far afeild as sunny Scotland, but nevertheless the no less exotic North Fitzroy will play host to Man Bites God's May residency.

For those trying to escape the bitter cold of a rainy Wednesday night in Melbourne, the Empress of India is warm and dry.

And for those trying to escape the pain and depression of unfulfilled dreams and a meaningless existence, the bar is amply stocked with the finest of alcoholic beveridges.

Check out the GIGS section for all the important details.


[Tuesday 3rd May, 2004]

MAN BITES DOG TO DEATH

At the launch of Boat's fantastic new CD "Whispers in the Waiting Room", Man Bites God were alerted to a case in Eastern China where a drunk man bit a dog to death after it had nipped him on the fingers and cheek.

Man Bites God have not been asked to comment.


• • •

[Thursday 1st April, 2004]

MBG ROCK OUT... OLDSCHOOL

After a succeful Adelaide season, and two great preview shows in Melbourne, Man Bites God are ready to tear you a new listening orifice with "Rock and Roll High School".

There are only 6 shows left, on Fridays and Saturdays during Comfest, at 8.15pm at Pony. Get in early and be aurally educated to within an inch of your lives.


[Thursday 1st April, 2004]

EDINBURGH BOUND

Man Bites God have confirmed a three week season at Caberet Voltaire for the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Their self-titled show will be a collection of old and new material taken from their 4 years of uncompromising satirical rock.

This will be their first international tour, and may extend to some London shows as well.


[Thursday 1st April, 2004]

DEMENTO AS ANYTHING

The Dr Demento Show, syndicated from coast to coast, across the USA and with a listening audience of tens of thousands, has put "Shower Curtain" from MBG's new album on their playlists.

Due to the time-slot, this will be a radio-editted version of the song, with a few carefully placed "beeps" covering a certain naughty word.

The word is fuck.


• • •

[Monday 8th March, 2004]

ROCK AND ROLL HIGH SCHOOL

Rock and Roll High School is about to have its debut this week as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival. New songs, new banter, satire has never rocked so hard.

There are only four shows in the run. It opens this Wednesday at Caos Cafe at 9.30pm.

It will then move to Pony for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival where there will be only 8 performances, starting on Friday 26th March.

Keep an eye on the GIGS page for details, and join the MBG Squad for passwords and special offers to this rocking new show.


[Monday 8th March, 2004]

WHO KILLED JAMES?

Man Bites God's comic strip has killed off one of its most beloved charactes. Upcoming cartoons will continue the this thrilling storyline and ask the question, "Who Killed James?". If you have any theories or suggestions, hit the message board. More clues on the way...


[Monday 8th March, 2004]

LA LA LA LA LA

The Annoying Song video has been played on RAGE for the past two weeks and has met with critical acclaim from sleepy fans and insomniacs alike.

The spooky video, written and directed by MBG drummer Chris Tomkins, creates a hypnotic visual nightmare world of paranoia and unease... but in a good way.

To request the clip, head to http://www.abc.net.au/rage and hit the message boards.


• • •

[Friday 13th February, 2004]

MAN BITES GOD ADELAIDE SPOT-A-THON

All Man Bites God fans who reside in or around Adelaide are instructed to keep their eyes peeled as the boys cruise into town for two shows at the Regal Tent.
Maybe you'll hear them on the radio... smell their musky scent on the wind... see them in print, or just passed out on Coopers underneath those big silver ball things in Rundle Mall. Either way, you're bound to feel pretty special.
For details of the shows, check the GIGS section.


[Friday 13th February, 2004]

SET YOUR VCR TO "STUN"

After the critical success that was "Man Bites God's Salute to the Underdog", which was featured weekly on the 2002 entertainment extravaganza "Darren and Brose Live", Man Bites God have stepped, once more, into the magical realm of community television.
Channel 31s "Saturday Night Darren and Brose" will feature sketches, special guests and sardonic songsters Man Bites God as the house band. Stay tuned for more details.


[Friday 13th February, 2004]

VIDEO KILLED THE JUKEBOX STAR

Though the more astute browsers amongst you may have already noticed, the February edition of manbitesgod.com shoots up a heavy dose of multimedia. The JUKEBOX features new tunes, including the Brett de Hoedt's interview with the band on 3AW. The boys banged out a couple of acoustic tunes, and you can relive those carefree AM radio days over and over again.
To celebrate Man Bites God returning to a small screen near you (as long as you are in the Melbourne Metropolitan area) you will also find a new video of Man Bites God in their regular weekly segment on 2002s "Darren and Brose Live".


[Monday 19th January, 2004]

ADELAIDE REGAL TENT SHOWS

Man Bites God have been invited to play the prestigious Regal Tent (the new Spiegel Tent) for two 75 minute shows on the 14th and 15th of February, to open the Regal Tent's new Adelaide seaon.

The Saturday night show will be the official Adelaide CD Launch of their new self-titled CD. The Sunday night show will be a rockier, more eclectic collection of songs, and will feature new tracks from their forthcoming show, "Rock and Roll High School".

These shows will rock. If you're anywhere near Adelaide, see them. More info in the GIGS section.


[Monday 19th January, 2004]

AN ENORMOUS ROOSTER

An enormous rooster was pecking at Mark's eyes while the ghost of his great-grandfather tangoed with a tiny lizard, who spoke with an accent.

Then the rooster morphed into a girl Mark went to high school with and suddenly they were playing football on the MCG in front of thousands of penguins.

Then Mark woke up and it was all a dream... or was it?


[Monday 19th January, 2004]

MAN BITES GROOVES

Man Bites God have been invited by The Scared Weird Little Guys to support them at the opening of Summertime Grooves, this Australia Day Weekend, at the Melbourne Arts Centre.

It is a free, all-ages show kicking off at about 2.30pm on Sunday. For more details visit the GIGS section.


• • •

[Wednesday 17th December, 2003]

MBG CHART SUCCESS

Spelling Bee Girl has been voted the number one song this week by listeners on Syn FM's The Razz. (beating out Cat Empire, Killing Heidi and Jet) To hear the song, head to the JUKEBOX section

Meanwhile Man Bites God's self-titled Album is currently crouching ominously at number six on the Chaos Music Indie charts.

In other news, when Saddam Hussein was arrested, three copies of Man Bites God's new album were found in his beard. This last piece of news is yet to be clarified.


[Wednesday 17th December, 2003]

A VERY MBG CHRISTMAS

Man Bites God will be travelling to hospitals and nursing homes throughout this yuletide season, mocking the sick and elderly for their own amusement.

"It's our Christmas tradition" cackled James before falling into a fit of maniacal laughter that forced us to end the interview. "Yeah", added Chris who was dressed as Santa, but with no pants. Mark was too drunk to comment.


[Wednesday 17th December, 2003]

LIVE EP BECOMES ALBUM

Man Bites God's proposed Live EP, scheduled for release in early 2005, has been extended to a whole album of new material. The boys have been recording selected gigs for the past 12 months and, with a hectic 2004 touring schedule, feel they will end up with more than enough material for an album full of brand new songs, recorded live.

Man Bites God will be recording their upcoming Empress gig on the 17th of January so get down there and you may end up on the CD.


• • •

[Tuesday 4th November, 2003]

CORNER GIG WILL BE RECORDED

Man Bites God have annnounced their upcoming Corner Hotel CD Launch gig will be recorded, and tracks from the night included on their forthcoming Live CD.

To be part of the audience, head to the gigs section. Man Bites God's debut CD will be available to buy on the night for $15.


[Tuesday 4th November, 2003]

BONUS TRACK DECLARED ANNOYING BY EXPERT

Ross Cockle, while mastering MBG's new album at Sing Sing Studios, remarked that the CD's bonus track is one of the most annoying bonus tracks he's heard in over 20 years in the industry - and he's worked with Nick Cave.

Luckily Ross thought the rest of the tracks were fantastic. The album is now available to buy online or at the launch.


[Tuesday 4th November, 2003]

MBG SUPPORT RADIOHEAD

Man Bites God bought tickets to Radiohead's Melbourne show, which is technically supporting them.

In other news, MBG perform with The Cure, by buying a CD and miming to it. And they're best friends with John Farnham because they call him at home 200 times a day and hang up.


• • •

[Friday 3rd October, 2003]

ALBUM LAUNCH

Man Bites God will launch their new self-titled album with a huge night at Melbourne's Corner Hotel on Wednesday November 19th. There will be special guests, fun, laugher and more rock than you can poke a stick
at.

More details will be posted in GIGS section soon.


[Friday 3rd October, 2003]

ONE SMOOTH SELLOUT

MBG's hilarious new Melbourne Fringe show debuted to a full house and rave reviews at the Kitten Club on Wednesday night.

There is only one show left, on
Wednesday 8th, and that will sell out too. So get in quick! See GIGS section for details.


[Friday 3rd October, 2003]

AMNESTY NIGHT UPDATE

Man Bites God will be joined by Dave O'Neil, Tom Gleeson, Greg Fleet, Gerard McCulloch, Dave Williams, GUD and a host of other performers for Stand Up For Your
Rights on October 25th at the Comedy Theatre.

Go to www.amnesty.org.au or the GIGS section for more details.


• • •

[Wednesday 3rd September, 2003]

MAN BITES GOD STAND UP FOR THEIR RIGHTS

Man Bites God are just one of a number of comedians who have been invited to donate their time to Amnesty International's Comedy Gala Event "Stand Up for Your Rights".

The event will take place towards the end of October in Melbourne. Details will be announce shortly.


[Wednesday 3rd September, 2003]

MAN BITES BOB (FRANKLIN)

Bob Franklin, star of Bad Eggs and channel 10's Crashburn, will make a guest appearance on Man Bites God's eagerly anticipated debut album.

The actor/comedian took time out of his busy schedule last week to record a spoken word track for the album.

This is another in a series of collaborations between Man Bites God and Bob Franklin - the band regularly perform the song "Access", the lyrics of which are taken from a poem written by Franklin.


[Wednesday 3rd September, 2003]

EVEN MORE ALBUM PROGRESS

The debut Man Bites God album is well on schedule. Mixing has been completed and the album was mastered earlier this week.

The mastering session took place with Ross Cockle at Sing Sing, a studio that has been instrumental in producing countless recordings from artists such as Nick Cave, Powderfinger and The Living End.

For a quick look behind the scenes of the making of the album, check out the photos in the STUFF TO LOOK AT section.


• • •

[Saturday 2nd August, 2003]

MP3 SPOTLIGHT ON MBG

After Spelling Bee Girl reached number 2 on the mp3.com.au charts, Man Bites God have been made the site's Spotlight Artists.


[Saturday 2nd August, 2003]

FRINGE SHOW: MAN BITES GOD ARE SMOOTH

Man Bites God will put aside the rock and invite you to come and relax in style in Tony Starr's Kitten Club.

Piano, string bass and brushed drums will replace their usual line-up as they bring you some brand new songs, all with a laid-back, jazzy feel.

Check out the Gigs section for more info.


[Saturday 2nd August, 2003]

MAN BITES GOD IN SYDNEY - REDUX

Sydneysiders are being intructed to once more hold onto their hats as Man Bites God prepare to return to harbour city.

The band has been booked for the University of NSW Yellow Ribbon Comedy Night, to help raise funds for 'Here for Life'.

Stay tuned for other possible tour dates.


[Saturday 2nd August, 2003]

ALBUM PROGRESS

Thanks to a relatively quiet performance schedule lately, Man Bites God's debut album is nearing the end of the mixing phase.

The album is to be mastered later this month and an official release date will be announced soon.


• • •

[Sunday 6th July, 2003]

RETURN TO THE EMPRESS

After the success of their last headline gig at the Empress, on the 10th of May, which saw over a hundred punters squeeze in, Man Bites God will be returning for another headline on Saturday July 26th.

As was the case with the last Empress gig the band's studio producer, Tom Rouch, will record the entire set for inclusion on an upcoming live release.

For more details, visit the GIGS section.



[Sunday 6th July, 2003]

ANNOYING SONG VIDEO CASTING CALL

As the video for the Annoying Song nears completion, Man Bites God are putting out a call in an attempt to assemble an enormous cast from all around the world to help finish it off. If you have a camera (yours or a friend's) and a face (yours or a friends), click HERE to find out more...


[Sunday 6th July, 2003]

MP3.COM.AU SPELLS ALBUM PREVIEW

To calm the ever-maddening throng, forced to languish in furious anticipation of the October release of their debut LP, Man Bites God have released one of the tracks, Spelling Bee Girl, to Mp3.com.au.

Visit www.mp3.com.au/manbitesgod/ to download this exclusive album preview and help Man Bites God soar up the Mp3.com.au charts.


[Sunday 6th July, 2003]

EYEWEAR SCANDAL

Audiences are stunned that Man Bites God's own Chris Tomkins has taken to wearing contact lenses on occasion. This makes Mark the only nerdy-looking member of Man Bites God.

In an apparently unconnected chain of events, Man Bites God's resident live sound guy, Dan, has started wearing glasses. Coincidence? Or perhaps something more sinister...


• • •

[Sunday 8th June, 2003]

DR DEMENTO VS MBG

The very popular Dr Demento Show, syndicated on American radio, and broadcast and streamed to 100 000's of people worldwide are featuring Man Bites God as part of their June program.

So far the following songs are featured on shows recorded and scheduled for airplay:

June 7-8 - Erf

June 14-15 - The Annoying Song

June 21-22 - The Irish Drinking Song, Erf (again)


[Sunday 8th June, 2003]

HAPPY SONGS RETURN TO BAR OPEN

With their debut EP, "Happy Songs" sold out, MBG have decided to play the whole EP, live and in its entirety at their Bar Open gig on the 12th of June. Some of the songs haven't been played in years and this will be the ONLY chance Melbourne fans will have to hear the whole CD played live.

The June 12th show will also feature the debut of band "Suburbanite" featuring Paul Gillett from the Ang Fang Quartet and Paul Tierney and Karen O'Reilly (ex-Sforzando). The night kicks off at 9.30pm sharp with international guest Tom Vecera (USA). For more details, head to the gigs section.


[Sunday 8th June, 2003]

COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION

With the international success of Spiderman, X-Men and The Hulk, Hollywood heavyweight Steven Speilberg has approached MBG to turn their hilarious monthly comic strip into a feature length movie. The film, to star George Clooney as James, John Cusack as Chris and Cameron Diaz as Mark, is rumoured to begin shooting sometime in April 2004.

Mr Speilberg's management said today that the story was "all crap" and then hung up the phone.


[Sunday 8th June, 2003]

ALBUM RELEASE DELAYED

Man Bites God's debut album has had its release date pushed back to later in the year. The twelve track CD, already years in the making, is being remixed and mastered by several leading sound engineers and their work experience kids.

The boys promise that the wait will be worth it, and hope to launch the album with gigs in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.


[Thursday 8th May, 2003]

EMPRESS GIG

It's now only a matter of days until Man Bites God's headline gig at the Empress and the final line-up details have been announced.

The doors will open at 9pm and those in attendance will be pleasured by the acoustic brilliance of Hugh McGinlay, before the sonic ecstasy of Boat (trio) and then the symphony of rock that is Man Bites God.

Full details are available in the GIGS section.

Come along and sign the petition to HELP SAVE THE EMPRESS


[Thursday 8th May, 2003]

MBG HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL

Man Bites God recently rounded off the line-up at the first ever Luther College comedy night.

The night was organised by two students, Danny and Pete, for a communication project and was held in the school's chapel.

The night raised $500 for the SHARE APPEAL and bewilderingly, Man Bites God had their photo taken for the Uniting Church Newsletter.

Congratulations and thanks to both Danny and Paul for a fantastic night.


[Thursday 8th May, 2003]

ANNOYING VIDEO

The long awaited video clip for 'The Annoying Song' is a step closer to completion, with the final shots recorded last week.

The shoot went very smoothly, although Mark refused to take off his top, stating he "wouldn't care even if it was going to be tasteful and artistically justified."

The clip features footage from recent tours of Sydney and Adelaide.


[Thursday 8th May, 2003]

COMEDY FESTIVAL WRAP-UP

Man Bites God would like to thank everyone who made it down to the Pony and squeezed in to see The Money Shot. The band battled recurring illnesses and came out on top with all four of their shows selling out.

Man Bites God used a couple of the shows to debut the song 'Access', a result of the recent collaboration with comedian Bob Franklin.

Man Bites God would like to thank Estelle Cleaver (for her performance), the staff at Pony, Mike (the security guy), Dan (the sound guy) and everyone at the Comedy Festival.


• • •

[Thursday 10th April, 2003]

SAVE THE EMPRESS

The Empress Of India Hotel in North Fitzroy may be forced to close its doors soon due to noise complaints from some new, narrow-minded, rich residents of the area. This fantastic live venue hosted early performances by Paul Dempsey (Something For Kate), silverchair and the Dirty Three to name a few. And it continues to support and nurture local bands.

Man Bites God are headlining at the Empress on Saturday May 10th. We urge everyone to come on down and support this amazing venue. More details about the show and the other bands on the bill will be made available soon.

There is a petition circulating to help save Melbourne's music venues from unreasonable complaints - download a copy here and get as many people to sign it as possible (VIC residents only). MBG will also have copies at their upcoming gigs.


[Thursday 10th April, 2003]

THE MONEY SHOT PACKS THE PONY

Three shows and three sold out nights - The Money Shot continues to delight and outrage a large number of Melbourne Comedy Festival punters. There is ONLY ONE PERFORMANCE LEFT, on Wednesday April 16th at 9.30pm. So get in quick.


[Thursday 10th April, 2003]

MBG UNIVERSITY PROTEST GIGS

MBG continued their University shows with an appearance at Rock Against the Review at RMIT City on Thursday April 10th. The gig was to protest the Nelson Report's proposed changes to the University System, and also featured Pink Elephant Parade.

Man Bites God recently played a lunchtime gig at RMIT Bundoora as part of an anti-war rally. The beautiful weather and large crowd made the gig a memorable one and when Chris asked the crowd to give peace a chance, everybody seemed to think that was a pretty good idea.


[Thursday 10th April, 2003]

MBG LEARN TO READ

Man Bites God contributed a 10 minute play to Sydney's recent "The Big Laugh" Festival. It was performed as part of "Pieces of Play" which was staged by past and present students of the University of Western Sydney's School of Contemporary Arts, and produced by AT Enterntainment.

Heartened by the play's reception, MBG feel they have mastered nouns and verbs, and will attempt to use adjectives in their next stage work.


• • •

[Monday 10th March, 2003]

"THE MONEY SHOT" COMFEST SHOW

"The Money Shot" is the all-new MICF show from Man Bites God. New songs and silliness, from Japanese punk to rockstar funk and everything in between. It promises to be the funniest thing since other funny things and the most musical thing since Beethoven stopped trying to get his plumber's license.

Watch the website for a chance to win free tickets to the show.

Starts Wednesday March 26. Check the gig guide for more details.


[Monday 10th March, 2003]

MARK HIT BY CAR

After a radio interview at Sydney's 2RRR recorder-boy Mark Woodward hit his head on the edge of the car door, causing a minor laceration and some blood loss. He was lucky to escape the need for stitches, unlike Chris and James, who were in stitches all the way home.


[Monday 10th March, 2003]

SECRET CELEBRITY ALBUM APPEARANCES

Man Bites God are still busy in the studio working on their debut album. While the recording sessions are shrouded in secrecy, we can report that a number of guest artists from both the music and comedy worlds will be appearing on the release. These people's identities are also shrouded in secrecy, except for one celebrity who, due to an email typo, ended up shrouded in celery.


[Monday 10th March, 2003]

THE OTHER RECORDER BOY

Whilst playing at Enmore Theatre in Sydney with comedian Mikey Robins, Robins made off with Marks recorder and performed the Elvis classic "Love Me Tender" using only one nostril to the amazement of the crowded auditorium.

It is well known that there are many artistic and cultural differences between Melbourne and Sydney, but this nasal performance technique came as quite a shock, especially to Mark who had to use his recorder the "traditional mouth way" only a few minutes later.


• • •

[Saturday 15th February, 2003]

MAN BITES GOD MOURN THE PAT

The home of Melbourne comedy, and the place where MBG launched their two EPs, the Prince Patrick Hotel, closed its doors forever recently. Owners Chris and John will be missed by all the musicians and comedians who played there over the years.

There was a final star-studded Comedy Night on Saturday 1st February followed by dancing till dawn. MBG were very flattered to note that some of their songs were played during the post-show festivities, and they even got to DJ a little themselves towards the end of the night.

Man Bites God may have only been a recent addition to the hundreds of performers who have graced the Prince Patrick over the years, but it felt like home. That was its strength as a venue.


• • •

[Friday 14th February, 2003]

SYDNEY OR BUST

Put the kettle on, Man Bites God are coming over.

Man Bites God now have a whole bunch o' tour dates for the people of exotic Sydney. These are all listed in the GIGS section of the site.

Keep your ears tuned to the radio machine (which, in turn, should be tuned to 2RRR) and listen for Man Bites God appearing live, inside your radio on the 23rd of Feb.

Cor blimey! Could you handle much more excitement?



[Friday 14th February, 2003]

CHARTZONE INDIE TOP TEN

Flashy sports cars and beachside mansions are only a matter of time now that Man Bites God's Ultrasounds EP sits, this week, at number eight on the Chartzone Indie Charts.

This is a marked improvement on their current position in the Pop/Rock charts on mp3.com.au. The unreleased track 'It's for the Best' currently sits at #4382.



[Friday 14th February, 2003]

MBG MARCH FOR PEACE

MBG will lend their support to the Melbourne March for Peace Rally. Although it should be stated that Man Bites God firmly believe that peace should be all year round, not just March. Actually, perhaps that shouldn't be stated.



[Friday 14th February, 2003]

ANNOYING SONG FILM CLIP

MBG have nearly finished shooting their second video clip - this time for "The Annoying Song" from their "Ultrasounds" EP. Part of the video was shot on the road during the last Adelaide tour, with additional scenes being filmed in Melbourne.


• • •


[Tuesday 21st January, 2003]

MAN BITES GOD ON RAGE

The debut video clip 'Improvise' has had repeated screenings on the ABCs 'RAGE'.

Checkout the weekend playlists here.



[Tuesday 21st January, 2003]

STUDIO LP UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Man Bites God are currently in the studio recording tracks for their debut full-length LP.

The self-titled album is set to be launched nationally towards the middle of the year.

For more details as they come to hand, keep your eye on the DISCOGRAPHY section.



[Tuesday 21st January, 2003]

PLANS FOR LIVE EP

Members of the Man Bites God Squad will have the opportunity be be part of an intimate audience when the band record a Live EP in the near future.

The EP will feature some of the band's most requested unreleased songs.

For your chance to be in the audience, sign up to the MAN BITES GOD SQUAD and keep an eye on your inbox...



[Tuesday 21st January, 2003]

MAN BITES GOD IN SYDNEY. FOR REAL.

It's true, this time. Man Bites God have been big fat liars in the past about heading to Sydney but this time it's really happening.

Man Bites God have been booked to perform at the "Laughing For a Mate 2" benefit for the family of the late comedian, Bobby C, at the Enmore Theatre on the 26th of February.

Keep your eyes peeled for other performances around this time.

For more details, head to the GIGS section.



[Tuesday 21st January, 2003]

SLIGHTLY NEW LOOK SITE

The monthly updates of Manbitesgod.com have been a little slow in coming recently, this has been to allow the redesign of some sections and major updates.

There are new games to amuse you ("PUNCH MARK" and "HANG CHRIS") as well as many other new features including a brand new section of "STUFF TO LOOK AT" called "HOME MADE MBG" featuring MBG related artwork made by you guys.

Soon there will also be a MEMBERS ONLY section up and running featuring audio and video tracks and various other goodies that are just too hot for the general public.

Secure your place in the queue by signing up to the MAN BITES GOD SQUAD today!


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