Hilera


Hilera is a Filipino rock band formed in December 2004. Originally a three-piece band, it currently consists of Chris Padilla, Bobby Padilla and Luke Xavier Bayhon.
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Formation

In February 2004, bandmates Chris Padilla and Ivan Garcia decided to form their own three-piece band. After months of searching, Padilla's 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 young band won the top spot and scored a recording contract with EMI Philippines. and release their first self titled debut album on October 30, 2006. Since then, the band has been very active and has been nominated at various award shows such as the NU Rock Awards, Myx Music Awards, IFM Pinoy Music Awards, and SOP.
On March 11, 2009, the band released their 2nd album "Nut House" features their carrier single "Radical"
In late 2015 Ivan Garcia left the band for personal reasons. He was later replaced by former Eraserheads and The Dawn bassist, Buddy Zabala. The band also announced that their upcoming album would be released in 2016.
On 2018, the band released a 6 track EP titled "The Other Way Around"

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

Compilations

Kami nAPO Muna Ulit In Love and War

Band members

Former members

  • Ivan Garcia – bass guitar, upright bass, backing vocals
  • Buddy Zabala – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Conrad Javier – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • JC Tayag – guitars, bass guitar, backing vocals

Awards and nominations

YearAward-giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
2005Nescafe SoundskoolGrand ChampionWon
2007iFM Pinoy Music AwardsSong of the Year"Pilit"Won
2007MYX Music AwardsFavorite New Artist
2007NU Rock AwardsBest New ArtistWon
2007NU Rock AwardsBassist of the Year
2007NU Rock AwardsBest Live Act
2008MYX Music AwardsFavorite Remake"Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota ng Iba"
2008SOP PasiklabandBreakthrough Artist
2009NU Rock AwardsBest Live ActWon
2009NU Rock AwardsBassist of the YearWon
2009NU Rock AwardsVideo of the Year"Radical"
2009NU Rock AwardsProducer of the Year"NutHouse"
2009NU Rock AwardsBest Album Packaging
2009NU Rock AwardsDrummer of the Year
2009NU Rock AwardsGuitarist of the Year
2009NU Rock AwardsVocalist of the Year
2009NU Rock AwardsAlbum of the Year"NutHouse"
2009NU Rock AwardsArtist of the Year
2010MYX Music AwardsFavorite Rock Video"Radical"
2010MYX Music AwardsFavorite Music Video"Radical"

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