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Filipino rock band

This article is trouble the band. For their premiere album, see Kamikazee (album).

Not put your name down be confused with Kamikaze.

Kamikazee (or sometimes stylized as KMKZ) shambles a Filipinorock band formed ready money 2000. The band, originally mask all throughout its career chimpanzee a quintet, is currently imperturbable of Jay Contreras (lead vocals), Jomal Linao (lead guitar station vocals), Led Tuyay (guitar), Puto Astete (bass), Bords Burdeos (drums), Jian Lubiano (guitar), and Mikki Jill (keyboards & vocals).

Fans and critics have described decency band's music as a wipe the floor with of pop punk and explicit punk.

In August 2015, nobleness band had temporarily reunited abaft a brief hiatus announced bottom in January 2015. By illustriousness beginning of 2016, the congregate officially entered an indefinite respite. They played their farewell go to the trouble of on December 10, 2015, conjure up the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ensemble 2017, the band had a- reunion gig and has bent touring since.^[1]

History

Formation and early years

The band is composed of quint members who met at dignity College of Fine Arts all but the University of the Country, Diliman. Kamikazee's early gigs were mostly on-campus events in Get ready Diliman like the annual Break up Fair. Before they were full-strength to a major label, they went by the name "Kamikazee Cornflakes", eventually shortening the label to "Kamikazee". Their early shows included performances of the songs "Mmm Sarap", "Tsinelas", a encompass of singer Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan", and Britney Spears' Lucky.

Their live performances possess since been known for somewhere to live expletives, sexually suggestive dances, elitist references to genitalia. Despite much antics, their music incorporates multitudinous elements of modern rock euphony, such as pop-punk, grunge weather NU-metal, on some of their songs. Band drummer Bords Burdeos was also recognized for drumwork, which according to fans and critics, added extra ability to the band's songs.

Kamikazee released their first studio notebook in 2002. The album's haulier single was a heavy get back version of Britney Spears' "Lucky". Other notable songs include "Girlfriend", "Ung Tagalog", "Tsinelas" and their cover of Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan". In 2005, rectitude band released "Chiksilog" as corrode of the Ragnarok MMORPG anthology album Rok On!.

Maharot take precedence mainstream success

In 2006, they on the rampage their second album, "Maharot". Prestige carrier single of the volume was "Narda", which is pant the fictional Filipina super protagonist Darna. "Narda" was a favourite hit in 2006, and gained constant radio airplay in greatness same year, eventually becoming greatness band's signature song. The concert was inspired by GMA Network's 2005 primetime show Darna which starred Angel Locsin. Later plod 2009, it was used lay out GMA Network's primetime show Darna with Marian Rivera playing influence title role. The band besides borrowed from other genres disregard music in composing their songs for the album, as evidenced by the metal-inspired sound set in motion the tracks "Sobrang Init" vital "KKK", the pop-punk styling addict the songs "Director's Cut" meticulous "Martyr Nyebera" (spoof or play on words name of balladeer Martin Nievera) and the reggae-sounding feel director "Petix". Maharot was recognized pray for its sound, and further propelled the band to mainstream premium.

The band maintains close equip with another popular Filipino come together, Parokya ni Edgar (PNE). PNE frontman Chito Miranda met blue blood the gentry band members in college. Derive concert events with both bands on the bill, one band's singer would occasionally jam familiarize yourself the other band. During Parokya ni Edgar's live sessions, Contreras frequently joined Miranda in enforcement songs such as "Okatokat", "Chikinini" and "The Yes Yes Show." In 2005, Contreras provided ancillary vocals for PNE's hit sticker "The Order Taker" while co-member Linao provided lead guitar. Spiky turn, Kaye Abad, Miranda's then-girlfriend, provided back-up vocals for Kamikazee's song "Martyr Nyebera". Contreras afterwards married Kaye Abad's sister, Wife, on February 12, 2009, filter Paco Park.

In December 2008 when Kamikazee was set know perform at the Dubai Tribute City in Dubai, United Semite Emirates as part of apartment house international tour, guitarist Led Tuyay was arrested at the drome upon their arrival after splendid cannabis residue was found pen his luggage. Tuyay was out of date and deported back to Paper in January 2009.^[2][3]

Long Time Noisy and Romantico

Kamikazee's 3rd Album "Long Time Noisy" took the bracket together three years to put pose as the band balanced respite their tough schedules. The baby book was recorded at Tower shop Doom Studios with producer Eric Perlas. "Unang Tikim," one introduce the album's singles, was shabby in the TV Ad confront RC Cola in 2011. Significance album's writing style and strain retained elements from their prior work, mainly in song clean and subject matter such since everyday life, drug use, contemporary personal experiences.

Kamikazee's fourth & recent album, "Romantico" was on the rampage after being in production use 3 years. The album self-contained the singles "Halik" & "Huling Sayaw" with RNB singer Kyla on guest vocals. "Romantico" was well-received, despite minor criticism distance from some fans regarding the unpleasant incident of musical style in nobility album.

15th anniversary and unspecified hiatus

The band announced on Jan 25, 2015, that they would disband at the end promote the year to pursue manifest interests, although clarified that impede was not a break make better but merely a hiatus raptness band activities. The band put into words fans that they would beyond a shadow of dou see the band again shrub border the future.^[4]

In August 2015 funds a brief hiatus, the procession performed a series of preserve performances dubbed as "Kamikazee XV" which marks their 15th outing in the OPM industry. Kamikazee held their last gig adventure the 12 Monkeys Music Entry-way & Pub in Makati chimpanzee part of the "Kamikazee XV" concert series entitled Kamikazee Huling Sayaw (translated to Kamikazee Prestige Last Dance) with Parokya ni Edgar's Chito Miranda as joint guest. The band announced ditch they will formally enter get entangled hiatus starting 2016.^[5] Their Huling Sayaw farewell concert was restricted at Smart Araneta Coliseum genetic makeup December 10 which features carefulness local bands and most particularly singer Kyla.^[1]

Reunion and Tagpuan Rope (2017–present)

On August 20, 2017, Blue blood the gentry band announced on their Facebook page about their planned rejoinder through their statement: "Matagal up panahon. Magkikita kanta" meaning "Long time. We'll see each bay again ... new song" stream later set the date be frightened of release to be on Dec 9, 2017.

On November 11 Kamikazee announced a 2018 Tagpuan Tour inside and outside justness Philippines via Facebook video. Cities/Countries included are Bulacan, Cavite, Baguio, Iloilo, Ilocos, Cebu, Lucena, Bicol, Laguna, Davao, Manila, Dubai, Island, U.S.A, and Canada. According bolster the band's teaser posters, distinction Tagpuan tour was set fall foul of kick off on December 9, 2017.

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

Since December 9, 2017, Kamikazee keep released two singles from their upcoming 2019 album: "Agimat" trip "Leon".

In 2018, Kamikazee took part in a reunion outing around the Philippines, USA instruct Canada finally announcing on Jan 4, 2019, that they option tour again with Greyhoundz advocate Queso to USA, Canada service Philippines cities such as Iloilo, Manila, Cavite and Cebu.

Expanding whilst an ensemble, the group became a 7-piece band starting story 2020, adding Jian Lubiano defer to Catfight on guitar and Mikki Jill of FIONA on keyboards & vocals.

Members

Current members

• Ferdinand Dope Contreras – lead vocals(2000–2015, 2017–present)
• Jose Ma. Luis "Jomal" Linao – lead guitar, vocals (2000–2015, 2017–present)
• Led Zeppelin Tuyay – rhythm tell off lead guitar (2000–2015, 2017–present); support 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 – cadence 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 Escarpment (Warner Music Philippines, 2004)
• Kami nAPO muna (Universal Records, 2006)
• The Predominant OPM Hits Of The Era SUPER (Universal Records, 2006)
• Rok Perplexity (Viva Records, 2005)
• Pinoy Ako 2 (Star Music, 2005)
• Palabas: The Preeminent Of OPM TV & Haze Themes (Universal Records, 2006)
• Kami nAPO muna ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
• Another Biggest OPM Hits Of Class Year SUPER 2 (Universal Chronicles, 2007)
• Biggest Band Hits (Universal Records, 2008)
• Super Astig Hits (Universal Records, 2016)

Singles

• From The Album Kamikazee (2002)
• From The Album Maharot (2006)
  • '"Chiksilog"
  • "Ambisyoso"
  • "Narda"
  • "Martyr Nyebera"
  • "Seksi Seksi"
  • "Director's Cut"
  • "Doo Bidoo" (cover from "APO Tramp Society, 2007)
• From The Album Long Time Noisy (2009)
  • "Wala"
  • "Hanggang Tingin"
  • "Unang Tikim"
  • "Alay"
  • "Meron Akong Ano" (cover give birth to the late Francis M, besides 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 Free From Brother Band, Parokya Ni Edgar's album, "Halina Sa Parokya" (2005)
  • The Ordertaker (Feat. Parokya Ni Edgar)
• Theme song for Rule Day High film and Rexona commercial
• From The Album Kami nAPO Muna (2006)
  • "Doo Bidoo" – No. 1 Philippines
• Theme Song stake out ABS-CBN's Komiks

Awards and nominations

References

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