Earth to Man by: Indio I

Bio:

PROFILE: indio i is a band that was formed in 1994, to bring reggae music to a new level. They launched their first album in 1998 under Star Records. Songs like "Di Mo Lang Alam", "S on My Chest", and "Earth to Man" can still be heard over the radio and at the beach bars up to this very day. Upon penetrating the local music scene, the band was given recognition by award-giving bodies and networks. At the 1997 NUROCK Awards, indio i garnered 8 nominations, and at the 1998 Katha Awards, the band brought home the Best Reggae Song Trophy for "Di Mo Lang Alam". Since their inception indio i has performed in some of the hottest nightspots and the most beautiful beaches in the country. Vic Facultad: Vocalist/ No frills, in your face, raw vocal power. Jun Lazo : Bassist / Simply groovy. Steady and laid-back, this groove-meister packs a lot of soul on each note. Loloy Biscaro: Drummer / Steady Stylee. An experienced musician who brings plenty of surprises to the stage.

Members:

Vic Facultad: Vocals,

Martin Aviles: Guitar,

Jun Lazo: Bass,

Loloy Biscaro: Drums

Influences:

Reggae, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Rap, Swing, Funk, Hip Hop, Soul, Hawaii, La Union, Daet, Puerto Galera, Boracay, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Bolinao, Pagudpud, Caruan, Kaya, Ganja, Kali, Sensi, Shrooms, Pinacolada, Banana Rum Shake, Bardinet, Empy, San Miguel Beer, Camomile, Mint Tea, Ginseng Rum Tea...

Pantera - Walk (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. Formed by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul (drums) and Dimebag Darrell (guitar) in 1981,^[1] bassist Rex Brown would join in late 1981 with vocalist Terry Glaze. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as the new vocalist.
Pantera has been dubbed one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time, and has sold around 20 million albums. Starting as a glam metal band, Pantera became famous for a more heavier groove and thrash sound when they released Cowboys from Hell in 1990. Their second album Vulgar Display of Power, released in 1992, revealed a heavier sound than Cowboys from Hell and their 1994 release of Far Beyond Driven debuted at No.1 in the Billboard 200.
Tensions began to surface amongst the band members when Phil Anselmo became addicted to heroin in 1995. This resulted in the recording sessions for The Great Southern Trendkill to be recorded separately. The ongoing tensions lasted for another seven years, in which only one studio album, Reinventing the Steel was released.
Pantera disbanded in 2003 due to Anselmo's time away from the band, which resulted in the Abbott brothers, who felt that Anselmo abandoned Pantera, forming Damageplan. Any hopes of reunion were lost on December 8, 2004, when Dimebag Darrell was shot and killed onstage during a Damageplan performance.

Formation and early glam years (1981–1987)

The core glam era lineup from the early years.

The band was originally named Pantera's Metal Magic and consisted of Vinnie Paul Abbott on drums, Dimebag Darrell Abbott (called Diamond Darrell at that time) on guitar, Donnie Hart on vocals, Terry Glaze on guitar, and Tommy Bradford on bass. In 1982, the band was renamed Pantera in order to shorten the name and to settle an agreement between all band members. Also, Pantera is Spanish and Portuguese for panther. Hart left the band because he didn't agree with the bands' ethics and Glaze became the group's vocalist, leaving Darrell as the sole guitarist. Later that year Bradford also departed and was replaced by Rex Brown (then known as Rexx Rocker). Pantera became an underground favorite, though its regional tours in this era never took them beyond Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. The band began supporting fellow heavy metal acts such as Stryper, Dokken, and Quiet Riot, who in turn promoted Pantera's debut, Metal Magic. Metal Magic was released on the band's record label with the same name in 1983 and produced by the Abbott brothers' father, Jerry Abbott (referred to as "The Eldn"), at Pantego Studios.^[1]
The following year, Pantera released its second album, Projects in the Jungle. Though still very much a glam metal album, the band members crafted songs that had less overbearing melodic influences than songs from Metal Magic. Another change was Terry Glaze's name, as he was henceforth credited as "Terrence Lee". In addition, a music video for the album's lead track, "All Over Tonight", was eventually created. Projects in the Jungle was also released on the independent Metal Magic Records label and produced by Jerry Abbott.
In 1985, Pantera again released a full-length album with Metal Magic Records, entitled I Am the Night. As with Projects in the Jungle, this album saw Pantera's sound becoming heavier (though still rooted in glam metal), and the heavy metal press took more notice of the band. Because of poor distribution, I Am the Night was a costly album to many fans. Around 25,000 copies of I Am the Night were sold. Pantera's second music video was produced for the track "Hot and Heavy".

Band members

Final lineup

• Phil Anselmo – lead vocals (1987–2003)
• Rex Brown – bass, backing vocals (1982–2003)
• Dimebag Darrell – guitar, backing vocals (1981–2003)
• Vinnie Paul – drums (1981–2003)

Previous members

• Terry Glaze – rhythm guitar (1981–1982), lead vocals (1982–1986)

Magulo Buhay ng Tao - THE YOUTH

Members

Current members

• Dodong Cruz (vocals, guitarist)
• Erap Carrasco (drums)
• Robert Javier (bassist, vocals)

Former Members

• Pat Epino (lead guitarist)
• John Olidan (bassist)
• Raul Velez (guitarist)

Early years

First called ”Boyish Days”, the band formed in 1989 by Dodong Cruz (vocals/rhythm guitar), Erap Carrasco (drums), Pat Epino (lead guitar) and John Olidan (bass). They played music suitable during the time, alternative and punk music, which was common on the radio station XB102’s Capital Radio. The station saw the origins of what would be one of the most famous local acts of the early 90’s.
Epino eventually left the band to form his own band, H8red. Raul Velez joined and assumed guitar duties. Upon the arrival of Velez, the group’s name was changed to The Youth. With their diverse influences, The Youth was able to produce their very own signature sound.
In 1990, Richard Tan of Backbeat Records took them under his wing. They were able to record and release a self-titled independent album. Like any other indie productions, the album had limited success. It is considered a collector's item today.
The band started performing in different underground gigs. They even penned themselves as “Da Wol” while signing up for the 1990 RJ Battle of the Bands, a contest strictly for amateur bands only. That meant the band having not recorded an album yet. Even with the indie album under their belt, they made it to the top and won the contest. Shortly after, however, Velez and Olidan left the band. The departure of two members was immediately replaced by a single Robert Javier, forming the classic thee-piece line-up of The Youth. As soon as he started jamming with the band, he injected his own off-beat humor into the band’s songs and performances. Due to frontman Cruz’s persistence, Club Dredd finally agreed to book the band in 1991. Considering their high-volume, high-energy and highly-impromptu performances, the band slowly established a cult following after several months of gigs. Soon, they became a headliner of the club. Their shows were sold-out, sometimes twice a week or more. Thanks to their combined punk, alternative rock, hard rock and satirical humor, audiences ate up their irreverent humor and distinct musicality. People returned again and again, each performance having unexpected surprises.

Going Major

1993 witnessed the band’s signing to a major label. A few months after The Eraserheads were signed to Sony Music, The Youth was contracted by MCA Music. This started the so-called “alternative music boom”. In 1994, the band released their debut album, "Album Na Walang Pamagat" (lit. Untitled Album). It contained the carrier single, "Multo Sa Paningin (Multong Bakla)" which became an instant hit. Robert started writing songs. The five songs first recorded in the previous album were included. The Youth gained massive airplay on many different rock stations across the nation.
The follow-up album was delayed as the band performed concerts all over the country and their fist album sold around 100,000 copies. In 1997, the much-awaited second album, entitled "Tao Po" was released. Though the album sales were similar to that of their debut album, the reviews were mixed. With lack of airplay and promotion, gigs slowly declined. The Youth gained a name for creating riotous concerts. One example was at the Araneta Coliseum where the band wasn’t able to play a single song due to riots breaking out whenever they started playing. The riots eventually stopped.
They also made three albums in 1993,1998 and 2008 as well as a number of singles under the name The Fireman with Sir Paul McCartney

Breakup/Post-The Youth/Reunion

Relationships between members were a stress especially for the two opposing songwriters whose influences caused the break-up of the band. Fans were in complete shock when frontman Dodong Cruz pursued a solo career and unexpectedly scored a deal with JML Records, marking the end of the band’s heyday. The two remaining members went ahead and formed Warehouse Club. Cruz's solo career was a moderate success as his debut album, Experimento hit gold status. As the label revamped into a newly-formed Star Records, Cruz faded into obscurity for several years.
Then in November 1999, The Youth reformed and performed at Mayric’s. The gig was supposed to be a one-night reunion show only. However, the band’s magic was ever-present which inspired them to continue recording and get back into the mainstream.
Currently, The Youth is composed of Dodong Cruz as the band’s vocalist and guitarist, Robert Javier on bass and vocals, and Erap Carrasco on drums. In 2004, the band released a song as part of "Jack Daniel’s In Session…Manila" compilation.