Top bands in Rock Overload

MANILA, Philippines – Bamboo, Parokya Ni Edgar and Kamikazee topbill Rock Overload at Metrobar on April 16, 9 p.m. at West Avenue, Quezon City.

The concert, produced by Vivre Fort Entertainment, Inc., delivers the music and charisma of three bands with certified hits and a combined catalogue of more than a dozen chart-topping albums. This is the first time this exciting mix is being stirred for one big night of live rocking music.

Bamboo is counted as last decade’s flagship band in the same vein as Eraserheads led the ‘90s alternative movement. Main man Bamboo Mañalac was a big loss when he moved out of Rivermaya, but his return to the music scene in 2004 gave rise to today’s more influential local acts. With hits like Noypi, Masaya, Hallelujah, Kailan, and the competent version of the Buklod original Tatsulok, the four-piece band is considered a supergroup, with sidemen Nathan Azarcon, Vic Mercado and Ira Cruz all experienced musicians who have tasted fame before joining Bamboo.

Parokya Ni Edgar led by Chito Miranda has survived two decades of competition and ever-changing musical landscape, making them a ‘90s holdover that maintained its appeal. Its hits are a songbook for fans, with the list including Buloy and Harana, Inuman Na, Halaga, Maniwala Ka Sana, Silvertoes, Picha Pie and Mr. Suave.

Parokya’s so-called brother band Kamikazee has captured hearts with signature piece Narda, one of last decade’s biggest OPM hits. It recently gained heavy TV airplay after it was picked by the latest teleserye version of Darna starring Marian Rivera. Frontman Jay Contreras is a highly-entertaining stage act which has made the group extra likable.

Rock Overload is presented in cooperation with Metrobar, UNO1ONE Entertainment Productions, NU 107, Odyssey Music and Video, O Music Video, Odyssey Digital Club and Odyssey Live.

Ticket price is P1,000, available at Ticketnet, Ticketworld, Metrobar, Punchline, Laffline and Odyssey Music and Video outlets.

For details, call 641-7239, 668-9535, or 775-4600.