Kapatid (band)

Kapatid was a Filipino rock supergroup fronted by Karl Roy, the brother of Kevin Roy of Razorback. He was also the vocalist of bands Advent Call and P.O.T.

Kapatid
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
GenresPinoy rock, progressive rock, experimental rock
Years active2002–2012
LabelsPolyEast Records Philippines, Inc.
Sony Records
Associated actsAdvent Call
P.O.T.
Pinikpikan
Audio Barangay
Razorback
Rivermaya
Queso
Kjwan
Bamboo
Passage
Past membersKarl Roy(deceased)
Chico Molina
J-Hoon Balbuena
Louie Talan
Ira Cruz
Nathan Azarcon
Philippe Arriola
Anjones Elemos
Paolo Rosal

The band was originally composed of Nathan Azarcon (of Rivermaya, Bamboo and Hijo) on bass, J-Hoon Balbuena (of Kjwan) on drums, Ira Cruz (of Passage, Bamboo and Hijo) on rhythm guitar and the late Chico Molina on lead guitar. The band was managed by Pam Lunar. They went on to release their first self-titled LP with hit songs "Prayer", "Pagbabalik ng Kwago", and "Visions" among others, in 2003.

Career

Joined by Karl Roy was veteran musician and bassist Philippe Arriola (of The Weed), guitarist Anjones Elemos, and drummer Paolo Rosal (of Queso, formerly Cheese). Together they recorded their second album Luha, with carrier songs "Doon", "Psycho Love", and "Sunday Shining" (included in the Pinoy Blonde soundtrack), released in February 2006 and distributed by Sony Records.

Death of Karl Roy

On March 13, 2012, Roy, the band's lead vocalist, died due to cardiac arrest.[1]

Discography
  • Kapatid (2003)
  • Luha (2006)
  • Kapatid EP (2009)

Collaboration albums

Members

Final line-up
  • Karl Roy† – lead vocals
  • Anjones Elemos – lead guitar
  • Ryan Ventura – bass guitar
  • Paolo Rosal – drums

Former members
  • Chico Molina† – lead guitar
  • Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar
  • Ira Cruz – rhythm guitar
  • J-Hoon Balbuena – drums
  • Louie Talan – bass guitar
  • Paul Zialcita – percussions

Awards and nominations
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2006NU Rock AwardsDrummer of the Year(for J-hoon Balbuena)Nominated[2]

References
  1. "Pinoy rock legend Karl Roy dies at 43". GMA News Online.
  2. Gil, Baby A. (November 24, 2006). "NU 107 Rock Awards nominees". PhilStar.com. Retrieved November 28, 2018.
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