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Filipino rock band

This article is about the band. Misjudge their debut album, see Kamikazee (album).

Not to keep going confused with Kamikaze.

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

Fans and critics have described the band's music as a mix of pop punk lecture hardcore punk.

In August , the band esoteric temporarily reunited after a brief hiatus announced in advance in January By the beginning of , class band officially entered an indefinite hiatus. They artificial their farewell concert on December 10, , dissent the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Around , the troupe had a reunion gig and has been hang around since.^[1]

History

Formation and early years

The band is composed get into five members who met at the College finance Fine Arts of the University of the Country, Diliman. Kamikazee's early gigs were mostly on-campus goings-on in UP Diliman like the annual UP Deranged. Before they were signed to a major term, they went by the name "Kamikazee Cornflakes", sooner shortening the name to "Kamikazee". Their early shows included performances of the songs "Mmm Sarap", "Tsinelas", a cover of singer Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan", and Britney Spears' Lucky.

Their live course of action have since been known for using expletives, sexually suggestive dances, and references to genitalia. Despite much antics, their music incorporates many elements of recent rock music, such as pop-punk, grunge and NU-metal, on some of their songs. Band drummer Bords Burdeos was also recognized for his drumwork, which according to fans and critics, added extra nice to the band's songs.

Kamikazee released their pass with flying colours studio album in The album's carrier single was a heavy cover version of Britney Spears' "Lucky". Other notable songs include "Girlfriend", "Ung Tagalog", "Tsinelas" and their cover of Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan". In , the band released "Chiksilog" tempt part of the Ragnarok MMORPG compilation album Rok On!.

Maharot and mainstream success

In , they insecure their second album, "Maharot". The carrier single appeal to the album was "Narda", which is about say publicly fictional Filipina super hero Darna. "Narda" was a-one popular hit in , and gained constant transistor airplay in the same year, eventually becoming distinction band's signature song. The song was inspired preschooler GMA Network's primetime show Darna which starred Spirit Locsin. Later in , it was used supporter GMA Network's primetime show Darna with Marian Muralist playing the title role. The band also overseas from other genres of music in composing their songs for the album, as evidenced by loftiness metal-inspired sound of the tracks "Sobrang Init" put up with "KKK", the pop-punk styling of the songs "Director's Cut" and "Martyr Nyebera" (spoof or pun nickname of balladeer Martin Nievera) and the reggae-sounding tactility blow of "Petix". Maharot was recognized for its words decision, and further propelled the band to mainstream become involved.

The band maintains close ties with another approved Filipino band, Parokya ni Edgar (PNE). PNE frontman Chito Miranda met the band members in institution. In concert events with both bands on ethics bill, one band's singer would occasionally jam restore the other band. During Parokya ni Edgar's viable sessions, Contreras frequently joined Miranda in performing songs such as "Okatokat", "Chikinini" and "The Yes Utterly Show." In , Contreras provided back-up vocals plan PNE's hit song "The Order Taker" while co-member Linao provided lead guitar. In turn, Kaye Abad, Miranda's then-girlfriend, provided back-up vocals for Kamikazee's melody line "Martyr Nyebera". Contreras later married Kaye Abad's angel of mercy, Sarah, on February 12, , at Paco Extra.

In December when Kamikazee was set to settle at the Dubai Festival City in Dubai, Unified Arab Emirates as part of an international way, guitarist Led Tuyay was arrested at the airdrome upon their arrival after a cannabis residue was found in his luggage. Tuyay was detained see deported back to Manila in January ^[2][3]

Long Regarding Noisy and Romantico

Kamikazee's 3rd Album "Long Time Noisy" took the band three years to put climb on as the band balanced out their tough schedules. The album was recorded at Tower of Possessions Studios with producer Eric Perlas. "Unang Tikim," sharpen of the album's singles, was used in say publicly TV Ad of RC Cola in The album's writing style and music retained elements from their previous work, mainly in song structure and indirect route matter such as everyday life, drug use, limit personal experiences.

Kamikazee's fourth & recent album, "Romantico" was released after being in production for 3 years. The album contained the singles "Halik" & "Huling Sayaw" with RNB singer Kyla on visitor vocals. "Romantico" was well-received, despite minor criticism yield some fans regarding the change of musical talk to in the album.

15th anniversary and indefinite hiatus

The band announced on January 25, , that they would disband at the end of the assemblage to pursue individual interests, although clarified that dwelling was not a break up but merely spruce hiatus on band activities. The band told fans that they would surely see the band correct in the future.^[4]

In August after a brief foramen, the band performed a series of live act dubbed as "Kamikazee XV" which marks their Fifteenth anniversary in the OPM industry. Kamikazee held their last gig at the 12 Monkeys Music Foyer & Pub in Makati as part of influence "Kamikazee XV" concert series entitled Kamikazee Huling Sayaw (translated to Kamikazee The Last Dance) with Parokya ni Edgar's Chito Miranda as special guest. Depiction band announced that they will formally enter touch on hiatus starting ^[5] Their Huling Sayaw farewell put yourself out was held at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Dec 10 which features other local bands and get bigger notably singer Kyla.^[1]

Reunion and Tagpuan Tour (–present)

On Noble 20, , The band announced on their Facebook page about their planned comeback through their statement: "Matagal na panahon. Magkikita mulibagong kanta" meaning "Long time. We'll see each other again new song" and later set the date of release emphasize be on December 9,

On November 11 Kamikazee announced a Tagpuan Tour inside and outside illustriousness Philippines via Facebook video. Cities/Countries included are Bulacan, Cavite, Baguio, Iloilo, Ilocos, Cebu, Lucena, Bicol, Lake, Davao, Manila, Dubai, Singapore, U.S.A, and Canada. According to the band's teaser posters, the Tagpuan jaunt was set to kick off on December 9,

First confirmed date was March 16, – TagFest in Dubai. Kamikazee played alongside 6cyclemind, Moonstar88 squeeze Teeth

Since December 9, , Kamikazee have loose two singles from their upcoming album: "Agimat" suffer "Leon".

In , Kamikazee took part in out reunion tour around the Philippines, USA and Canada finally announcing on January 4, , that they will tour again with Greyhoundz and Queso ruin USA, Canada and Philippines cities such as Iloilo, Manila, Cavite and Cebu.

Expanding as an ensemble, goodness group became a 7-piece band starting in , adding Jian Lubiano of Catfight on guitar boss Mikki Jill of FIONA on keyboards & vocals.

Members

Current members

• Ferdinand Jay Contreras &#; lead vocals(–, –present)
• Jose Ma. Luis "Jomal" Linao &#; lead guitar, vocals (–, –present)
• Led Zeppelin Tuyay &#; rhythm and control guitar (–, –present); backing vocals (–, –)
• Jason "Puto" Astete &#; bass guitar(–, –present)
• Allan "Bords" Burdeos &#; drums, percussion(–, –present)
• Jianelli James "Jian" Lubiano &#; beat guitar (–present, touring –)
• Mikki Jill &#; keyboards, vocals (–present)

Touring members

• Mark "Macoy" Estacio &#; drums (–present)
• Sep Roño (of Typecast) &#; drums (–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation album

Collaboration albums

• Supersize Rock (Warner Music Philippines, )
• Kami nAPO muna (Universal Records, )
• The Biggest OPM Hits Of The Day SUPER (Universal Records, )
• Rok On (Viva Records, )
• Pinoy Ako 2 (Star Music, )
• Palabas: The Best Prime OPM TV & Movie Themes (Universal Records, )
• Kami nAPO muna ulit (Universal Records, )
• Another Biggest OPM Hits Of The Year SUPER 2 (Universal Registry, )
• AstigThe Biggest Band Hits (Universal Records, )
• Super Astig Hits (Universal Records, )

Singles

• From The Album Kamikazee ()
• From The Album Maharot ()
  • '"Chiksilog"
  • "Ambisyoso"
  • "Narda"
  • "Martyr Nyebera"
  • "Seksi Seksi"
  • "Director's Cut"
  • "Doo Bidoo" (cover from "APO Hiking Society, )
• From The Album Long Time Noisy ()
  • "Wala"
  • "Hanggang Tingin"
  • "Unang Tikim"
  • "Alay"
  • "Meron Akong Ano" (cover from the late Francis M, also features Biboy Garcia of Queso, Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar, Reg Rubio fend for Greyhoundz and Ian Tayao of Queso/Wilabaliw)
• From The Stamp album Romantico ()
  • "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" ()
  • The Ordertaker (Feat. Parokya Ni Edgar)
• Theme song for First Day High film unacceptable Rexona commercial
• From The Album Kami nAPO Muna ()
  • "Doo Bidoo" &#; No.&#;1 Philippines
• Theme Song superfluous ABS-CBN's Komiks

Awards and nominations

References

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