Evil Superstars
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium |
| Founder | Mauro Pawlowski |
| Headquarters | Heusden-Zolder , Belgium |
Key people | Mauro Pawlowski, Tim Vanhamel, Marc Requilé, Bart Vandebroek, Bart Vandeput, Johan Van Den Berghe, Dave Schroyen |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Evil Superstars was an indie rock group originating from Belgium, fronted by Mauro Pawlowski. The band featured guitarist Tim Vanhamel, known for his work with Millionaire and Eagles of Death Metal.
History
Established in 1992 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, Evil Superstars initially consisted of:
- Mauro Pawlowski on vocals and guitar
- Marc Requilé handling samples and keyboards
- Bart Vandebroek playing bass guitar
- Bart Vandeput on drums
Shortly thereafter, Johan Van Den Berghe took over drumming duties from Bart Vandeput.
The band achieved a significant milestone by winning Humo's Rock Rally in March 1994. By June of that year, Johan Van Den Berghe departed and was succeeded by Dave Schroyen prior to the release of their debut EP, Hairfacts (1995). At this time, fifteen-year-old Tim Vanhamel became a member of the group.
In 1996, they recorded the album Love Is Okay and followed it with the EP Remix Apocalyps. Their sophomore album, Boogie Children-R-US, was completed in 1997; however, its distribution was postponed for a year due to delays at Paradox, a subsidiary of A&M London. Although critics responded favorably, commercial performance was underwhelming. After the collapse of A&M London resulted in the loss of their recording contract, Mauro Pawlowski chose to dissolve Evil Superstars.
The ensemble's concluding live performance occurred on September 15, 1998, at Brussels' Botanique venue.
Members
- Mauro Pawlowski – vocals and guitar
- Marc Requilé – samples and keyboards
- Bart Vandebroek – bass guitar
- Drummers: Bart Vandeput, Johan Van Den Berghe, Dave Schroyen
- Tim Vanhamel – guitar
Albums
- 1996: Love Is Okay
- 1998: Boogie Children-R-Us
EPs
- 1994: Hairfacts
- 1996: Remix Apocalyps
Singles
- 1996: "Satan is in my ass"
- 1996: "Pantomiming with her parents"
- 1998: "B.A.B.Y."
- 1998: "Sad sad planet"
Soundtracks
- Oh Girl, featured in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), directed by Guy Ritchie
- Holy Spirit Come Home, included in Any Way the Wind Blows (2003), directed by Tom Barman