| Kapatid | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | Pinoy rock |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | PolyEast Records Philippines, Inc. |
| Associated acts | Advent Call POT Pinikpikan Razorback Rivermaya Queso Kjwan Bamboo Passage |
| Members | |
| Karl Roy; Philippe Arriola; Anjones Elemos; Nathan Azarcon; Paolo Rosal | |
| Past members | |
| Chico Molina(RIP); J-Hoon Balbuena; Louie Talan; Ira Cruz; Nathan Azarcon | |
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Kapatid is fronted by the iconic Karl Roy (Advent Call and P.O.T.), he is also brother of Kevin Roy of Razorback. The band was originally made up of some of the industry's heavyweights: Nathan Azarcon (Bamboo) on bass, J-Hoon Balbuena (Kjwan) on drums, Ira Cruz (Passage and Bamboo) on rhythm guitars and the late Chico Molina on lead guitars. The band went on to release their first self-titled LP with hits songs "Prayer", "Pagbabalik ng Kwago" , "Visions" among others, in 2003 to great acclaim.
Through the years Kapatid has successfully weathered a seemingly never-ending string of trials. From the ever-evolving lineup to the death of a member, the band has managed to stay in the forefront of the industry, amassing a sizeable number of "diehard" fans.
Today, Kapatid is, more than ever, a musical force to be reckoned with. Joining the inimitable Karl Roy is veteran musician and bassist Philippe Arriola (Weedd) causing the group to reach a new level of maturity balanced perfectly by gifted young bloods guitarist Anjones Elemos and drummer Paolo Rosal (Queso).
This formula has enabled a growth in their fan base, encompassing both sides of the spectrum: long time music aficionados and the youth. More than this, Kapatid has achieved the missing component to an otherwise successful whole: stability. Proof of their explosive musical chemistry and creative genius is evident in their second album Luha, with carrier songs Doon, Psycho Love, Sunday Shining (included in Pinoy Blonde soundtrack), released in February 2006 and distributed by Sony Records.
The group is now working on new songs for their 3rd album to be released soon.
With a solid lineup, a wealth of fresh material and a whole lot of attitude, Kapatid is once again taking the music scene by storm. Not wishing to be stagnant, their sound has evolved with the times and yet has retained the qualities, which make it Kapatid's own unique brand of music.
Four talented individuals, four different personalities but with one common passion: to create music that is original and unique, going beyond the sublime, a universal language that unites-that is Kapatid. (-G.D.L.R.)