Hilera
Hilera is a Filipino rock band formed in December 2004. The band currently consists of Chris Padilla and Bobby Padilla.
| Hilera | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Juan City, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | PolyEast Records |
| Associated acts |
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| Members | Chris Padilla Bobby Padilla |
| Past members | Ivan Garcia Buddy Zabala Conrad Javier |
Formation
In February 2004, bandmates Chris Padilla and Ivan Garcia decided to form their own 3-piece band. After months of searching, Chris' brother Bobby was showing potential with his drumming skills. They decided to move forward with their lineup and in December 2004 “Hilera” was officially formed.
The band joined the “Nescafe Soundskool Battle of the Bands” in 2005. The competition saw the young band winning the top spot and scoring a recording contract with EMI Philippines. Since then, the band has been very active and has been nominated in various award shows such as the NU Rock Awards, Myx Music Awards, IFM Pinoy Music Awards, SOP (Pasiklaband) and other local award giving bodies.
In late 2015 Ivan Garcia have left the band due to personal reasons. He was later replaced by former Eraserheads and The Dawn bassist, Buddy Zabala. The band also announced that their new upcoming album would be released in 2016.
Musical Style
Their style of music is a mix of punk rock, alternative rock, and rockabilly. Padilla and Garcia had a fascination with metal and other genres starting out. However, listening to bands like The Clash, Green Day and the Stray Cats defined the band's musical direction.
Discography
Studio albums
| Album Title | Tracks | Year | Released by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilera | Rhyme Without Reason The Pot Of Gold Pass The Walls Define Lies In The Head Dehado Up The Heavens All Of This Pilit Sun Grass Nothing New Smiles And Fades |
2006 | PolyEast Records |
| NutHouse | Stop The Fight Not This Time Ded Ded Ded Radical It's A Crime Another Face No Lizard King Murder I'll Get By So Be It Floating In A Freewall Wala Akong Alam Stop Looking At Me Protest It All Ends Doo Wop Pop |
2009 | PolyEast Records |
| Kid In A Coma | Kid In A Coma Armageddon Time Blackout! No Future Bad Boy Going Nowhere It Sucks Outcast Dead End Street Hypocrite World On Fire Who's Gonna Save Us Now? |
2010 | PsychoLab Records |
Compilations
- Kami nAPO Muna Ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
- In Love and War (Sony Records, 2010)
- The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album (Star Records, 2012)
Band members
- Chris Padilla – lead vocals, guitars (2004–present)
- Bobby Padilla – drums, percussion (2004–present)
Former members
- Ivan Garcia – bass guitar, upright bass, backing vocals (2004–2015)
- Buddy Zabala – bass guitar, backing vocals (2016–2019)
- Conrad Javier - bass guitar, backing vocals (2019–2020)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Nescafe Soundskool | Grand Champion | N/A | Won |
| 2007 | iFM Pinoy Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Pilit" | Won |
| MYX Music Awards | Favorite New Artist | N/A | Nominated[1] | |
| NU Rock Awards | Best New Artist | N/A | Won[2] | |
| Bassist of the Year | (for Ivan Garcia) | Nominated[3] | ||
| Best Live Act | N/A | Nominated[3] | ||
| 2008 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Remake | "Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota ng Iba" | Nominated[4] |
| SOP Pasiklaband | Breakthrough Artist | N/A | Nominated | |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Best Live Act | N/A | Won |
| Bassist of the Year | (for Ivan Garcia) | Won[5] | ||
| Video of the Year | "Radical" | Nominated | ||
| Producer of the Year | "NutHouse" | Nominated | ||
| Best Album Packaging | (Timothy Wong for "NutHouse") | Nominated | ||
| Drummer of the Year | (for Bobby Padilla) | Nominated | ||
| Guitarist of the Year | (for Chris Padilla) | Nominated | ||
| Vocalist of the Year | (for Chris Padilla) | Nominated | ||
| Album of the Year | "NutHouse" | Nominated | ||
| Artist of the Year | N/A | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Rock Video | "Radical" | Nominated |
| Favorite Music Video | "Radical" | Nominated |
Other media
Sponsors and Endorsements
- Draven Shoes
- PRS Guitars
References
- Baby A. Gil (February 5, 2007). "A MYX Magna for Apo nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- "NU Rock Awards 2007 winners". Thoughts in Binary. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- "And the nominees are ..." Inquirer.net. 2007-11-26. Archived from the original on 2008-02-02. Retrieved 2008-06-04.
- Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- Sisante, Jam (October 31, 2009). "Up Dharma Down, FrancisM tribute rule NU 107 Rock Awards". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
Sources
| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by Up dharma Down |
NU Rock Awards Best New Artist 2007 |
Succeeded by The Out of Body Special |
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