Hilera
| Hilera | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Juan City, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | PolyEast Records |
| Associated acts |
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| Members |
Chris Padilla Buddy Zabala Bobby Padilla |
| Past members | Ivan Garcia |
Hilera is a Filipino rock band formed in December 2004. The band currently consists of Chris Padilla, Buddy Zabala and Bobby Padilla. Their style of music is a mix of Punk rock, Alternative rock, and Rockabilly.
Formation
In February 2004, band mates 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 will be release in 2016.
Musical Style
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
- Buddy Zabala – bass guitar 2016–present
- Bobby Padilla – drums, percussions 2004–present
Former Members
- Ivan Garcia – bass guitar, backing vocals 2004–2015
Awards and Nominations
Awards
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Best Live Act
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Bassist of the Year (Ivan Garcia)
- 2007 NU Rock Awards - Best New Artist
- 2007 iFM Pinoy Music Awards - Song of the Year ("Pilit")
- 2005 Nescafe Soundskool - Grand Champion
Nominations
- 2010 Myx Music Awards - Favorite Music Video ("Radical")
- 2010 Myx Music Awards - Favorite Rock Video ("Radical")
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Artist of the Year
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Album of the Year
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Vocalist of the Year (Chris Padilla)
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Guitarist of the Year (Chris Padilla)
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Drummer of the Year (Bobby Padilla)
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Best Album Packaging
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Producer of the Year
- 2009 NU Rock Awards - Video of the Year ("Radical")
- 2008 SOP Pasiklaband - Breakthrough Artist
- 2008 MYX Music Awards - Favorite Remake ("Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota ng Iba")
- 2007 NU Rock Awards - Best Live Act
- 2007 NU Rock Awards - Bassist of the Year
- 2007 MYX Music Awards - Favorite New Artist
Other media
Sponsors and Endorsements
- Draven Shoes
- PRS Guitars
Sources
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Up dharma Down |
NU Rock Awards Best New Artist 2007 |
Succeeded by The Out of Body Special |