The Philippines’ Sheila and the Insects are committed to smashing preconceived notions. First of all, there’s nobody named Sheila in the band; secondly, although the group is lumped in with the alternative-rock scene in Manila, they’re actually from Cebu; thirdly, they mainly sing in English; and lastly, despite their basic rock & roll instrumentation, they’re [...]
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The Ambassadors is a punk/pop-punk band from Cebu, Philippines. Not new to the music scene, The Ambassadors proved that to exist and enjoy their place only takes patience, dedication and a whole lot of fun! With punk as the root of their lifestyle, The Ambassadors are serious and comedic. They are stoic and irreverent. They [...]
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Rommel Tuico is the vocalist of the famed Cebuano band, Stagecrew which first gained national recognition via the movie Jologs with the song “Next in Line.” Star Records “Himig Handog Love Songs” released 2004 with a various artists, one of the ten tracks played by Bayani Agbayani “Alam Kong Di Ako, Okey Lang” Lyrics by [...]
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The pop-alternative band, Stagecrew, has been together since 1997. The band is based in the Cebu City, Philippines and is popular in the Visayas, especially in the Leyte-Samar region, where their new hit single, “Kapiling Na,” has gained a massive following. They are especially known for their energetic live performances, as well as their rapport [...]
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Cueshé takes a bold step into the capital and spills out their guts in a “rock and roll” kinda way. This band of 6 adventurous young men have managed to break into the mainstream music scene and maneuvered their way into the capital from their hometown Cebu, betting no less than their lives on this [...]
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SHRUBS; synonymous to Cebus grooviest reggae band today. The group breathes thru music and expresses its prolific talent in performing and music-making. Regularly performing wherever reggae breeds and music flows, in Cebu metropolis and all over the Philippines, it recently launched its 1st album shrubs on the way This video is an attempt to further [...]
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Formed in the summer of 2001 by high school friends who wanted to spread the reggae vibe in the island, Enchi is Dumaguete’s first homegrown reggae artist. The group had its early beginnings in the now-institutionalized “Reggae Wednesday” at Hayahay Treehouse Bar, a charming music joint by the sea. Over the years, the weekly gig [...]
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Junior Kilat is a Filipino reggae/ska band based in Cebu, Philippines. The name is taken from the 70’s Cebu band Leon Kilat, which the latter group claims, was first to sing about “Agta”. They are a popular reggae band in Manila, winning a “Song Of The Year Award” in NU-107’s Rock Awards for Ako Si [...]
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Sidney Alburo – Mic, Acoustic Guitars, Agik-ik Eugene Corpin – Vocals, Taghoy, Inamaw, Pasi-aw, Latagaw, Prayer Randolf Silvano – Current Lead GUitarist, Pahiyum Joel Ablanque – Percussion, Drums, Relo, Tago sa tom-tom Vincent Ngalis – BAho de Arko, Baho, Baho, Baho Aggressive Audio started jamming together as early as the summer of 2000. The original [...]
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Missing Filemon is a Cebuano rock band. They have the distinction of being the first Cebuano band to ever produce an album consisting entirely of rock songs in Cebuano. Missing Filemon was formed in 2002 with Jeb Dorothy Estel on guitars and vocals, Arni Aclao (of The Ire) on bass, and Eimer Tabasa on drums. [...]
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The Line Divides was formed August 2004 in the little island off coast Cebu, Mactan Island. Paul(guitar), George(vocals), Sergie(guitar), Reinar(bass) and Meo(drums) – bonded by friendship and for the love of music, formed this piece to express themselves – their art. The genre then was metal+rock+alternative with influences by Deftones, Taking Back Sunday, Thrice, Thursday, [...]
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Band was spawnned around 1988 formerly known as RANCID BUTCHER .band members were King Caneda aka Mr.Steele(vocals),Arnold Ang(guitar) and Lyndon Kaindoy(bass) of 40 the Band,Makk Estrella(guitar),Sodom Gonzalez(drums).influences CELTIC FROST,KREATOR,SLAYER,SODOM mostly THRASH METAL…………In 1990 Makk formed the band HAMMERHEAD with former drummer Sodom…..and eventually got replaced by Peter as the drummer.After 2 years sodom and makk [...]
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Phylum: Gibahig nga alternative music Tinagik ni ROEL ROSARIO CYBER WHELTZ and KENNY Gitawag sila kanhi-ay og Phylum Prodigals, matawag og tukmang bansagon alang sa lima ka mga batan-on nga naglarawan sa mga sayop nilang mga panahom sa kinabuhi. Mao kini ang unang pamahayag nga gibuhian sa bandang Phylum gibahig nga alternative music. Apan bisan [...]
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Scrambled Eggs are one of the Cebus’ most popular bands, and on 1997′s Itlog’s Tiki album, the group put forth a strong case for being a talented one, too. Where the band’s previous album, Itlog’s tiki, often seemed lightweight and superficial, Itlog’s Tiki is more brimming with enjoyable, substantive songs. As before, the band tackles [...]
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