Rakrakan Festival (December 21, 2013)

What: Rakrakan Festival
Where: December 21, 2013; Saturday
When: Coral Way Open Parking, SM Mall Of Asia, Pasay City
Website: rakista.com

The event boasts of 50 bands and two stages. There will also be a bazaar where you can buy food and and a lot of merchandise.

Acts include:

• Urbandub
• Slapshock
• Greyhoundz
• Queso
• Wilabaliw
• Sandwich
• Chicosci
• Pedicab
• Imago
• Gracenote
• Kjwan
• Philia
• Saydie
• Moonstar88
• Join The Club
• Giniling Festival
• Maryzark
• Hilera
• Banda Ni Kleggy
• Smooth Friction
• Valley Of Chrome
• Mr. Bones & The Boneyard Circus
• Blue Boy Bites Back
• Drive Me To Juliet
• Oblivion
• Imbue No Kudos
• Jejaview
• Faintlight
• Save Me Hollywood
• April Morning Skies
• Ibarra
• Switch
• Odat

Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1432109783678380/ for more details.

6Cyclemind - ‘Pangako’ music video

Here’s 6Cyclemind’s music video for “Pangako” from their latest album “Good By Sunday.”

The album is available for digital download at the following links:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/good-by-sunday/id556771389
http://www.mymusicstore.com.ph/artist/1684/Cyclemind.html

Bazooka Rocks returns this August

Bazooka Rocks is the Philippines’ first indoor rock festival. It returns this August for another day of live music from the best international and local bands

Killswitch Engage Live in Manila

Killswitch Engage will perform Live in Manila this July!

Pulp Live World and Dickies present Killswitch Engage Live in Manila on July 31, 2013 at the Skydome of SM City North EDSA. Slapshock will also be there as guest.

The Smashing Pumpkins Live in Manila on August 7

The Smashing Pumpkins is performing live in Manila at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on August 7, 2012, 8 PM.

The American alternative rock band is composed of Billy Corgan (vocals), Nicole Fiorentino (bass guitar, backup vocals), Mike Byrne (drums) and Jeff Schroeder (rhythm guitar).

Rock the Riles Line-Up of Performers

Rock the Riles presents more than 80 bands in 8 simultaneous concerts. It happens on December 11, 2011, 2-7 PM at different stations of the MRT.

Here's the line-up of performers in their corresponding MRT station:

TAFT STATION
Tanya Markova, Giniling Festival, Stonefree, Soapdish, Above Zero, Wika, Heavy Heavies, Hatankaru, AJKA, Soundvent, Eevee, Letter Day Story, Kaligta, Kilos, Circa, Not So Fast, Philia, Ginoong Vitalis, Druvatara, Game Theory, Nyctinasty and Ciudad Tribu — Rocking vs Hunger.

CUBAO STATION
Noel Cabangon, Paramita, Hijo, Hilera, Turbo Goth, Camerawalls, FMD, Top Junk, Chongkeys, Ganhava, Alex in Wonderland, Miko Pepito, Faintlights, Allecia, Nityalila, OG Sacred, Midsummer, LTNS, and Toyo. Presented by Dakila — Rocking for Global Trade and Development.

SHAW STATION
Ebe Dancel, General Luna, Paolo Santos, Silent Sanctuary, Peryodiko, Duster, Malay, Kala, Paraluman, Gracenote, Kai Honasan, Akasha, Flying Ipis, Never the Strangers, Playphonics, Naked Lights, Armed Aesthetics, Progeny, Beyond Science and Fiction, Imaginary Friends and Ani Bughaw — Rocking for Education.

AYALA STATION
Radioactive Sago Project, UpDharmaDown Encounters With A Yeti, Musical O, Sleepwalk Circus, Hidden Nikki, The Charmes, Not Another Boy Band, Dr.Strangeluv, FilterKeen and Steady Machine. Presented by Terno Recordings — Rocking for the Environment.

BONI STATION
Flippin’ Soul Stompers, Big Band Groove, Collie Herb, Goodleaf, The Oemons, The Go Signals, Fingertrap, Jeepney Joyride, The Strangeness, Nanay Mo, Tirso Cruise Three, Kevin's Express and Wilderness — Rocking for Gender Equality.

BUENDIA STATION
Intolerant, Reklamo, Bad Burn, Odat, Trapeze, Penguin, Gab n' Josh, Parada, Arcadia, DOA,Fuzz, Pocket Full Of, Imelda, Love Sax and Magic, Htachbanko, Around the Metro, Lights in Transit, Last Minute, JZE, Lady Ransom, Jensen Gomez, Archievals, Harlequin Carnival, Twin Lobster and Sleep is the Enemy — Rocking vs HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Preventable Diseases.

QUEZON AVE STATION
CinemAlexis Film Showing — Rocking for Maternal Health.

NORTH AVE STATION
Mayonnaise, Tonight We Sleep, Hansom, Subscapular, Sirens, Chris Cantanda, Blue Boy Bites Back, Pull It Surprise, Inday Bote, Jejaview, Save Me Hollywood and Shoulder State. Presented by Mary Moon Productions — Rocking for Children's Health.

Muziklaban Rakista Jam Tayo XXX

Muziklaban Rakista Jam Tayo XXX is happening at the Inggos Grill, Harbour Square (beside CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City) on September 3, Saturday, at 6 PM onwards.

Enjoy the music of the country's leading rock bands for the a ticket price of P100 inclusive of 2 Red Horse Beers.

Bands performing are The Chongkeys, Taken by Cars, Mayonnaise, Light of Luna, Valley of Chrome, Maryzark, Faircatch, Dhruva Tara, Jurassic Pards, More Than Linda, Milky Summer and Ode to Laluna.

"Sandata: Album Launch"

Pinoy rock band Sandata will launch their new album on Wednesday, August 24, 9 PM at Route 196 Bar in Quezon City. Entrance to the event is FREE so fans will have more money to buy the album which costs only P100.

Sandata is composed of Drich Policarpio on vocals, Chris Caldoza on guitars, Mario Consunji on bass, and Myles Guillermo on drums. Their music is described as "fresh yet familiar sound with their unique brand of metal... [with] groove-based beats combined with aggressive guitar riffs, and powerful yet melodic vocals."

Other performers at the Sandata: Album Launch include Kastigo, Mara, Halik ni Gringo, and Greyhoundz. There will also be a surprise guests that I'm sure will be a delight to those who will attend the event.

Sandata: Album Launch is presented by Mary Moon Productions in cooperation with Skedgy.

99.5 RT Presents PetixFest

99.5 RT presents PetixFest featuring some of the country's best rock bands of today. PetixFest will be held on July 29, 2011, 8 PM to 12 MN, at the Garage 88 at The Fort, and entrance is free.

Live performances include bands like Siglo, Red Velvet Skies, Mr. Fear, Burcoll, Nyctinasty, Kapnobatai, SomedayDream, Giniling Festival, Squeezers, and any more.

The 13th Red Horse Muziklaban (2011) Launch

I was quite thrilled when I got the invitation to watch the first digital press launch of the 13th Red Horse Muziklaban held yesterday, July 19th, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Glorietta 3. I was invited as a digital press, so I had to watch it online, thru an exclusive live streaming.

I was sent the primer email yesterday at about 1 PM and was told to wait for the login details that they will send later in the day. The thing was, the link and login details didn't arrive. LoL! Too much hope for my first bloggers' event.

It would have been so much fun to watch the bands like Slapshock, Mayonnaise, Light of Luna, Hatankaru, Even, Gayuma, and Wilabaliw perform, as well as get the chance to interact with them via live chat! I even prepared some questions to some of the bands. But oh well, perhaps it wasn't meant to be.

Anyway, the program was hosted by ex-Dawn guitarist and former NU DJ Francis "Brew" Reyes and Pepe Smith's daughter Sanya Smith.

I think I missed a lot... Why oh why wasn't I emailed the login details?

The beer and the paper bag did arrive, though.

So even if I wasn't emailed the login details, I would like to thank Red Horse Beer and Rogue Digital, nonetheless.

The 13th RHB Pambansang Muziklaban Launch

Red Horse Beer presents the 13th Red Horse Pambansang Muziklaban which will be launched on July 19, 2011 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Glorietta 3, Makati City.

Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban is the longest-running amateur rock band search in the country. Now on its 13th year, it continues the hunt for the rock gods of the new generation.

The competition is open to all amateur ROCK bands with members 18-34 years old. Interested bands must submit an entry form, a demo tape containing an original composition, a Red Horse Beer jingle composition, a cover of a song by a local or foreign artist, and pictures of each band member, along with 10 crowns of Red Horse Beer per member.

This year's competition promises to be another astig event, as more budding Pinoy rock artists are expected to join the search that's recognized as one of the strongest supporters of OPM/Pinoy rock music. Through the years, Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban is known for giving local rock bands the venue to showcase their talents and win great prizes, while providing them the support they need to build a thriving career in the local music scene. It's a known fact that during Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban events, the focus is purely on local rock talents, no foreign bands are featured.

Entry forms are available at www.redhorsebeer.com and entries may be submitted via Facebook or YouTube, or through San Miguel Brewery sales offices and Events Circuit offices nationwide. Bands can also join by participating in the nationwide studio auditions. Make sure you and your band hurry, as the deadline for submission for entries is on September 15, 2011. The winning band will get a cash prize of P500,000 tax free, an album launch sponsorship worth P300,000, and an endorsement contract with Red Horse Beer worth P200,000. All these, plus an instant ticket to the halls of Pinoy rock as the Grand Champions of the Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban. A special prize of P50,000 also goes to the best Red Horse Beer jingle composition. All this from the No. 1 Extra Strong Beer, Red Horse Beer! Tama ka!

Everyone is encouraged to come in Red Horse Beer colors.

via redhorsebeer.com

Hijo Releases Debut Music Video "Tamalee"

After Bamboo left his band, fans wondered about what would happen to the rest of the group like Ira Cruz, Nathan Azarcon, and Vic Mercado. Well, worry no more because these three, together with Jay-O and Junji, are now collectively known as the new band called Hijo.

With Bamboo's absence, Nathan takes on the responsibility of doing the lead vocals aside from playing the bass.

Last Tuesday, June 28th, they released their first ever music video for their first single titled Tamalee on FHM TV. You can watch it by clicking here.

Be updated on the latest news about Hijo by following them on Facebook.

photo: fhm.com.ph

Hijo Performs at Molokai Grill

Hijo has a gig this coming Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Molokai Grill in Festival Mall, Alabang.

Hijo is a band composed of ex-Bamboo members - Nathan Azarcon, on vocals and bass, Vic Mercado on drums, Ira Cruz and Radioactive Sago Project's Junji Lerma on guitars, and Jay-O Orduña on keyboard.

Pulp Tickets

Went out tonight to buy tickets for the Pulp Summer Slam happening this Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Quite excited. I'm going with my friend Bryan and my niece and her fiancé. But no, I wasn't the one who payed for all four. I'm not that kind :D

I promise to be extra careful this time. I lost a cellphone at last year's Pulp and I don't wanna lose anything this year.

Pulp Summer Slam XI (2011): Resurrection

The country's biggest and loudest rock and metal music festival, Pulp Summer Slam XI: Resurrection is happening on April 30, 2011 at the Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City.

Colt 45's Pulp Summer Slam XI: Resurrection features Anthrax, Hellyeah, and Death Angel, plus performances from 25 of the country's loudest bands.

The event starts 1:00 PM of April 30, 2011 and ends 5:30 AM of May 1, 2011.

You can get your tickets for P350 through Ticketnet, Ticketworld, and at SM Ticketnet.

Pambansang Muziklaban Rakrakan Series XIV

Red Horse Beer presents the Pambansang Muziklaban Rakrakan Series XIV happening on April 16, 2011, Saturday, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM at the Bluewave Open Parking, Edsa Macapagal Ave, in front of SM Mall of Asia

Entrance is P150/pax with FREE 2 Red Horse Beer + FREE Draven Discount Coupons + RHB items + Other Freebies.

There will be a special entrance fee of P50/pax for the 1st 200 persons to arrive.

Bands performing are:

SLAPSHOCK
GREYHOUNDZ
WILABALIW
EVEN
LIGHT OF LUNA
KARL ROY
MAYONNAISE
KJWAN
HATAKARU
GAYUMA
IBARRA
THE CHONGKEYS
SAYDIE
HILERA
REKLAMO
TANYA MARKOVA
MR. BONES AND THE BONEYARD CIRCUS
TRAPEZE
APRIL MORNING SKIES
GINILING FESTIVAL
PENTAVIA
MARYZARK
JOIN THE CLUB
SUBCULTURE
and many more!

Rock Overload

Watch Bamboo, Parokya ni Edgar, and Kamikazee at the Metro Bar for only Php1,000.00. Show starts at 9pm.

Tickets are available at TicketNet, TicketWorld, Metro Bar, Punchline, and Laffline.

Typecast - “Will You Ever Learn” Music Video and Lyrics

Will You Ever Learn


Lyrics:

So what's the point in all of this when you will never change?
The days have past, the weather’s changed
Should I be sorry? Could I be sorry?
I did it all for you hoping you would see
Your eyes are dull, your hands are clenched
Are we ready?

But you think about yourself
Only but yourself
But what about…

Un-lonely nights, romantic moments
The love, the love
What about them?
Throw it all away.

You know me well, you know its wrong
Then what is it you feel?
You hide behind those perfect smiles
It won’t fool me because you already did
I did it all for you hoping you would see
Your eyes are dull, your hands are clenched
Are we ready?

But you think about yourself
Only but yourself
But what about…

Un-lonely nights, romantic moments
The love, the love
What about them?
Throw it all away.

The perfect dates, the sweetest kisses
The love, the love
What about them?
Throw it all away…

An Evening with Journey

WHAT: JOURNEY IN MANILA Concert
WHEN: MARCH 14, 2009
WHERE: MALL OF ASIA (MOA) Concert Grounds
CAPACITY: 32,000 (info from Ticketnet)

TICKET PRICES:
* P 10,300 (VVIP, reserved seating) = US $218
* P 3,605 (VIP, reserved seating) = US $77
* P 2,575 (Gold, free seating) = US $55
* P 1,545 (Silver, standing) = US $33
* P 515 (Bronze, standing) = US $11

Kjwan's "13 Seconds to Love" Album Launch

Get a chance to win tickets to watch the much awaited launch of Kjwan's newest album, 13 Seconds to Love.

Be one of the first 75 RAKISTAS at the venue WEARING ANY RED HORSE BEER BRANDED APPAREL such as Red Horse Beer Muziklaban T-Shirts, Rock Legends T-Shirt, Red Horse Beer jackets or Red Horse Beer caps and get FREE tickets to watch the show!