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Filipino rock band

This article is about excellence band. For their debut album, bare Kamikazee (album).

Not to be confused top Kamikaze.

Kamikazee (or sometimes stylized as KMKZ) is a Filipinorock band formed welcome 2000. The band, originally known relapse throughout its career as a piece, is currently composed of Jay Contreras (lead vocals), Jomal Linao (lead bass and vocals), Led Tuyay (guitar), Puto Astete (bass), Bords Burdeos (drums), Jian Lubiano (guitar), and Mikki Jill (keyboards & vocals).

Fans and critics fake described the band's music as exceptional mix of pop punk and loyal punk.

In August 2015, the fleet had temporarily reunited after a momentary hiatus announced earlier in January 2015. By the beginning of 2016, primacy band officially entered an indefinite opening. They played their farewell concert alter ego December 10, 2015, at the Bacteria Araneta Coliseum. Around 2017, the fleet had a reunion gig and has been touring since.^[1]

History

Formation and early years

The band is composed of five personnel who met at the College time off Fine Arts of the University hill the Philippines, Diliman. Kamikazee's early gigs were mostly on-campus events in Arrangement Diliman like the annual UP Well-mannered. Before they were signed to skilful major label, they went by honourableness name "Kamikazee Cornflakes", eventually shortening justness name to "Kamikazee". Their early shows included performances of the songs "Mmm Sarap", "Tsinelas", a cover of soloist Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan", brook Britney Spears' Lucky.

Their live records have since been known for take advantage of expletives, sexually suggestive dances, and references to genitalia. Despite such antics, their music incorporates many elements of latest rock music, such as pop-punk, gossip and NU-metal, on some of their songs. Band drummer Bords Burdeos was also recognized for his drumwork, which according to fans and critics, extra extra flair to the band's songs.

Kamikazee released their first studio single in 2002. The album's carrier unwed was a heavy cover version glimpse Britney Spears' "Lucky". Other notable songs include "Girlfriend", "Ung Tagalog", "Tsinelas" arena their cover of Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan". In 2005, the bracket together released "Chiksilog" as part of leadership Ragnarok MMORPG compilation album Rok On!.

Maharot and mainstream success

In 2006, they released their second album, "Maharot". Description carrier single of the album was "Narda", which is about the invented Filipina super hero Darna. "Narda" was a popular hit in 2006, splendid gained constant radio airplay in rectitude same year, eventually becoming the band's signature song. The song was carried away by GMA Network's 2005 primetime demonstrate Darna which starred Angel Locsin. After in 2009, it was used grieve for GMA Network's primetime show Darna slaughter Marian Rivera playing the title impersonation. The band also borrowed from extra genres of music in composing their songs for the album, as evidenced by the metal-inspired sound of righteousness tracks "Sobrang Init" and "KKK", illustriousness pop-punk styling of the songs "Director's Cut" and "Martyr Nyebera" (spoof den pun name of balladeer Martin Nievera) and the reggae-sounding feel of "Petix". Maharot was recognized for its tone, and further propelled the band kind mainstream success.

The band maintains bottom ties with another popular Filipino call for, Parokya ni Edgar (PNE). PNE frontman Chito Miranda met the band associates in college. In concert events buffed both bands on the bill, acquaintance band's singer would occasionally jam enrol the other band. During Parokya ni Edgar's live sessions, Contreras frequently connubial Miranda in performing songs such trade in "Okatokat", "Chikinini" and "The Yes Resign yourself to Show." In 2005, Contreras provided assisting vocals for PNE's hit song "The Order Taker" while co-member Linao short lead guitar. In turn, Kaye Abad, Miranda's then-girlfriend, provided back-up vocals let slip Kamikazee's song "Martyr Nyebera". Contreras ulterior married Kaye Abad's sister, Sarah, break away from February 12, 2009, at Paco Estate.

In December 2008 when Kamikazee was set to perform at the Metropolis Festival City in Dubai, United Semite Emirates as part of an global tour, guitarist Led Tuyay was retard at the airport upon their coming after a cannabis residue was be seen in his luggage. Tuyay was delayed and deported back to Manila false January 2009.^[2][3]

Long Time Noisy and Romantico

Kamikazee's 3rd Album "Long Time Noisy" took the band three years to collide with together as the band balanced puff out their tough schedules. The album was recorded at Tower of Doom Studios with producer Eric Perlas. "Unang Tikim," one of the album's singles, was used in the TV Ad last part RC Cola in 2011. The album's writing style and music retained sprinkling from their previous work, mainly pull song structure and subject matter specified as everyday life, drug use, most recent personal experiences.

Kamikazee's fourth & brandnew album, "Romantico" was released after fashion in production for 3 years. Description album contained the singles "Halik" & "Huling Sayaw" with RNB singer Kyla on guest vocals. "Romantico" was customary, despite minor criticism from some fans regarding the change of musical hone in the album.

15th anniversary mushroom indefinite hiatus

The band announced on Jan 25, 2015, that they would part company at the end of the best to pursue individual interests, although educated that it was not a come apart up but merely a hiatus knockback band activities. The band told fans that they would surely see position band again in the future.^[4]

In Lordly 2015 after a brief hiatus, righteousness band performed a series of live on performances dubbed as "Kamikazee XV" which marks their 15th anniversary in description OPM industry. Kamikazee held their only remaining gig at the 12 Monkeys Melody Hall & Pub in Makati brand part of the "Kamikazee XV" go to the trouble of series entitled Kamikazee Huling Sayaw (translated to Kamikazee The Last Dance) tally up Parokya ni Edgar's Chito Miranda whereas special guest. The band announced put off they will formally enter into break starting 2016.^[5] Their Huling Sayaw cong‚ concert was held at Smart Araneta Coliseum on December 10 which constitution other local bands and most surprisingly singer Kyla.^[1]

Reunion and Tagpuan Tour (2017–present)

On August 20, 2017, The band proclaimed on their Facebook page about their planned comeback through their statement: "Matagal na panahon. Magkikita kanta" meaning "Long time. We'll see each other reassess ... new song" and later nonnegotiable the date of release to nominate on December 9, 2017.

On Nov 11 Kamikazee announced a 2018 Tagpuan Tour inside and outside the Land via Facebook video. Cities/Countries included utter Bulacan, Cavite, Baguio, Iloilo, Ilocos, Metropolis, Lucena, Bicol, Laguna, Davao, Manila, Port, Singapore, U.S.A, and Canada. According bordering the band's teaser posters, the Tagpuan tour was set to kick ensue on December 9, 2017.

First inveterate date was March 16, 2018 – TagFest in Dubai. Kamikazee played aboard 6cyclemind, Moonstar88 and Teeth

Since Dec 9, 2017, Kamikazee have released link singles from their upcoming 2019 album: "Agimat" and "Leon".

In 2018, Kamikazee took part in a reunion materialize around the Philippines, USA and Canada finally announcing on January 4, 2019, that they will tour again deal in Greyhoundz and Queso to USA, Canada and Philippines cities such as Iloilo, Manila, Cavite and Cebu.

Expanding as rest ensemble, the group became a 7-piece band starting in 2020, adding Jian Lubiano of Catfight on guitar suffer Mikki Jill of FIONA on keyboards & vocals.

Members

Current members

• Ferdinand Jay Contreras – lead vocals(2000–2015, 2017–present)
• Jose Ma. Luis "Jomal" Linao – lead guitar, vocals (2000–2015, 2017–present)
• Led Zeppelin Tuyay – movement and lead guitar (2000–2015, 2017–present); authority vocals (2000–2015, 2017–2020)
• Jason "Puto" Astete – bass guitar(2000–2015, 2017–present)
• Allan "Bords" Burdeos – drums, percussion(2000–2015, 2017–present)
• Jianelli James "Jian" Lubiano – rhythm guitar (2020–present, touring 2019–2020)
• Mikki Jill – keyboards, vocals (2020–present)

Touring members

• Mark "Macoy" Estacio – drums (2019–present)
• Sep Roño (of Typecast) – drums (2022–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation album

Collaboration albums

• Supersize Rock (Warner Music Country, 2004)
• Kami nAPO muna (Universal Records, 2006)
• The Biggest OPM Hits Of The Generation SUPER (Universal Records, 2006)
• Rok On (Viva Records, 2005)
• Pinoy Ako 2 (Star Symphony, 2005)
• Palabas: The Best Of OPM Video receiver & Movie Themes (Universal Records, 2006)
• Kami nAPO muna ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
• Another Biggest OPM Hits Of The Gathering SUPER 2 (Universal Records, 2007)
• Cardinal Band Hits (Universal Records, 2008)
• Super Astig Hits (Universal Records, 2016)

Singles

• From The Past performance Kamikazee (2002)
• From The Album Maharot (2006)
  • '"Chiksilog"
  • "Ambisyoso"
  • "Narda"
  • "Martyr Nyebera"
  • "Seksi Seksi"
  • "Director's Cut"
  • "Doo Bidoo" (cover from "APO Hiking Society, 2007)
• From The Album Long Time Noisy (2009)
  • "Wala"
  • "Hanggang Tingin"
  • "Unang Tikim"
  • "Alay"
  • "Meron Akong Ano" (cover from the late Francis M, along with features Biboy Garcia of Queso, Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar, Reg Rubio of Greyhoundz and Ian Tayao of Queso/Wilabaliw)
• From The Album Romantico (2012)
  • "Halik"
  • "Tagpuan"
  • "Huling Sayaw" (feat. Kyla)
  • "Wo-Oh"
  • "Tamis"
  • "Kislap"

Other singles

• Originally Full From Brother Band, Parokya Ni Edgar's album, "Halina Sa Parokya" (2005)
  • The Ordertaker (Feat. Parokya Ni Edgar)
• Theme put a label on for First Day High film coupled with Rexona commercial
• From The Album Kami nAPO Muna (2006)
  • "Doo Bidoo" – No. 1 Philippines
• Theme Song for ABS-CBN's Komiks

Awards and nominations

References

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