David vs. Goliath Wins 2011 RHB Muziklaban

Davao-based band David vs. Goliath won the Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban 2011. They bested three other bands in the finals held last night, January 28, 2012, at the Aseana Business Park in Parañaque City.

David vs. Goliath won P500,000 in cash, an album launch sponsorship worth P300,000 and an endorsement contract with Red Horse beer worth P200,000, not to mention the bragging rights to be called a Muziklaban champion.

The other three bands who competed last night were Mind of Clay of Legazpi City, Albay; Zephaniah of Baguio City; and Leviticus of Cebu City.

All the four bands were given P15,000 each for being semi-finalists. Another P50,000 was given to the winner of the RHB Jingle Composition and it went to the band Alikabok.

It was past 6:30 PM when the program started with the Red Horse Beer anthem performed by Kevin Roy (Razorback) and Jamir Garcia (Slapshock). It was followed by the grand opening number of The Dawn, Pepe Smith, Ely Buendia, Greyhoundz and Slapshock.

The competing bands each performed with vocalists of popular rock bands before doing their contest pieces. Mind of Clay performed with Mark Abaya (Kjwan), Zephaniah with Kevin Roy (Razorback), David vs. Goliath with Reg Rubio (Greyhoundz) and Leviticus with Ian Tayao (Wilabaliw).

2010 Grand champion Light of Luna performed before the winner was announced. The band performed songs The Start of Our Alarm and Pop Alligator to the delight of the crowd.

The first Beer Break happened after the awarding of winners which allowed everyone to enjoy the extra strong Red Horse Beer for only P20 a cup (and cups were big).

The real party happened after the first break. Rock icons from the 70s, 80s and 90s performed. Bands ranged from  Juan Dela Cruz Band and Maria Cafra for the 70s, Freddie Aguilar and The Dawn for the 80s, and Pupil, Razorback, Greyhoundz and Slapshock for the 90s.

New Millenium rock bands included Kjwan, Wilabaliw, Rocksteddy and Franco among others.

Among the popular personalities who hosted the show were Julia Clarete, Lovi Poe and Francis Reyes.

There were also side events like tattoo competition, tarot card reading booths and even bungee trampoline!

It was (literally) a whole night of fun. There were a couple of mosh pit kids we saw being carried out unconscious but things like those are normal in a rock concert. One should really go up to the mosh pit at their own risk.

Registrations are already going on for the 2012 Muziklaban. It's still a long wait but I'm sure it will be worth it.

Rock on!

The Bloomfields Releases Music Video for "It's Complicated"

The Bloomfields has released the music video for their single titled It's Complicated. Directed by Chuck Gutierrez, the music video stars the hot model Maxine Mamba.

It's Complicated is included in the band's Hit the Ground Running album that was released last year.

The song topped RT 30 Countdown for almost two months beginning November 18, 2011. It went fourth last January 6, 2012.

Watch the music video of The Bloomfields' It's Complicated below.

RHB Pambansang Muziklaban Ticket Promo!

The Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban is happening this Saturday, January 28, 2012, 6:00 PM, at Aseana City, Macapagal Blvd. Parañaque City.

Do you have your tickets yet? If not, this is the best time to buy for RHB is giving away freebies for bulk purchases.

Ticket Promo:

• Buy 5 tickets GET 1 FREE ENTRANCE (beer not included)
• Buy 10 tickets GET 1 RED HORSE BEER ROCKET BUCKET FREE
• Buy 30 tickets GET 1 RED HORSE BEER ASTIG JACKET FREE

Tickets, at P50.00 each, is inclusive of 1 FREE beer. You may buy your tix at the following:

1. San Miguel Head Office Gate 3, St. Francis Ave. along Megamall. You may also call 632-2226 or 632-3367
2. Dickies Stores
   1. Metropoint Mall
   2. Farmers Plaza
   3. Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall
   4. Ever Grand Central
   5. Ever Commonwealth

This promo is valid until January 26, 2012. To avail of this special promo, you may contact Jelle Pascual at 632.2226.

The contenders

The bands who made it to the 2011 list of contenders are:

1. Curbside (Manila)
2. Mind of Clay (Legazpi City, Albay)
3. Zephaniah (Baguio)
4. Leviticus (Cebu City)
5. David vs. Goliath (Davao City)

But more than that, get to see your favorite bands perform live! List of guest performers include Razorback, The Dawn, Ely Buendia, Greyhoundz, Slapshock, Freddie Aguilar, Wilabaliw, Kjwan, Rocksteddy, Franco, Tanya Markova and much more!

Gates open at 5 PM, but the fun is until the wee hours of the morning. See you there!

Red Horse Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals on January 28

Red Horse Pambansang Muziklaban, the number 1 Pinoy rock competition, will be having its grand finals on January 28, 2012 at Aseana City in Macapagal Boulevard, Parañaque.

Ely Buendia will be there along with popular Pinoy rock bands that include Slapshock, Greyhoundz, Wilabaliw, Razorback and Kjwan.