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List of Philippines Music Bands
This Band
This Band is a Filipino indie poprock band based in Las Piñas, Philippines. They are known for their hit single Kahit Ayaw Mo Na. On May 20, 2019, the unofficial lyric video for This Band’s Kahit Ayaw Mo Na hits 195 millions views, their official music video for it hits 15 million views, and their official lyric video for it hits 6 million views. This Band’s members are composed of Andrea Manzano (vocals), Euwie Von Loria (guitar), Miccael Galvan (bass), John Kenneth Macaranas (drums), Melvin Carson (keyboards), and Reymart Gubat (lead guitar).
Popular singles of the band includes “Kahit Ayaw Mo Na”, “Bitaw Na”, “Tampisaw”, “Hindi Na Nga”, “Ligaya?” and “‘Di Na Babalik”.
December avenue
December Avenue is a 5-piece indie rock/pop rock band from Manila, Philippines known for their light and soft rock compositions. The band is composed of Zel Bautista on vocals and guitars, Jem Manuel on guitars, Don Gregorio on bass, Jet Danao on drums and backing vocals, and Gelo Cruz on keyboards and backing vocals. Bautista, Manuel, Gregorio, and Danao started out in their alma mater University of Santo Tomas in 2007. Cruz, an alumnus of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, was later added in 2016. Bautista is the chief composer of the band.[
Ben and Ben
Ben&Ben (formerly known as The Benjamins) is an indie folk/folk pop band in the Philippines. They consist of the twin brothers, Paolo and Miguel Guico on acoustic guitars and vocals, Poch Barretto on electric guitar, Jam Villanueva on drums, Agnes Reoma on bass, Patricia Lasaten on keyboards, Toni Muñoz and Andrew de Pano on percussions, and Keifer Cabugao on violin. The band has been known for their popular hits such as “Ride Home”, “Leaves”, “Maybe the Night”, and the critically acclaimed “Kathang Isip”
IV OF SPADES
IV of Spades (pronounced “four of spades”[5]) is a Filipino band from Manila, Philippines, consisting of lead vocalist and bassist Zild Benitez, lead guitarist Blaster Silonga, and drummer Badjao de Castro. Unique served as the band’s lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist until 2018.[6]The band first gained exposure with the release of their 4th single “Mundo”.[7][8] Their musical style has been described as “pop funk”[9] and funk rock by the local press.[10][11][12][13][14] IV of Spades has been nominated for several musical awards, both in the Philippines and internationally.[15][16] The band is also known for their 1970s-inspired outfits.[17]
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is a five-piece Filipinoalternative rockband. The band is fronted by Monty Macalino and is famous for winning the renowned “Red Horse Muziklaban” in 2004.
Silent Sanctuary
Silent Sanctuary is a 5-piece Filipino rock band that was formed in Metro Manila, Philippines in 2001. Five studio albums have been released by the band throughout its career.
Parokya ni Edgar
Parokya ni Edgar (lit: Edgar’s Parish) is a Filipino band formed in 1993. The band is known for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs both foreign and local. The band is adept at playing in various musical genres. Parokya ni Edgar has been referred to by local media outlets and numerous award-giving bodies as “Pambansang Banda ng Pilipinas” (The National Band of the Philippines). Despite having “Edgar” in the band’s name, none of the members are named Edgar.
Kamikazee
Kamikazee is a Filipinorock band formed in 2000. The band is composed of Jay Contreras , Francis Jacob Garcia (vocals), Jomal Linao (guitar), Led Tuyay (rhythm guitar), Puto Astete (bass) and Bords Burdeos (drums). Fans and critics have described the band’s music as a mix of pop-punk and hard rock. In August 2015, the band had temporarily reunited after a brief hiatus announced earlier in January 2015 and in 2016 the band officially entered an indefinite hiatus. They played their farewell concert on December 10 2015 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.[1]
OPM Bands 