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.
The band was originally composed of Nathan Azarcon on bass, J-Hoon Balbuena on drums, Ira Cruz 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 were veteran musician and bassist Louie Talan, guitarist Anjones Elemos, and drummer Paolo Rosal. Together they recorded their second album Luha, with carrier songs "Doon", "Psycho Love", and "Sunday Shining", 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.

Discography

  • Kapatid
  • Luha
  • ''Kapatid EP''

Compilation appearances

Members

Final line-up

Former members

Awards and nominations

YearAward giving bodyCategoryNominated workResults
2003NU Rock AwardsGuitarist of the YearIra CruzWon
2003NU Rock AwardsVocalist of the YearKarl Roy
2003NU Rock AwardsBassist of the YearNathan Azarcon
2003NU Rock AwardsDrummer of the YearJ-hoon Balbuena
2003NU Rock AwardsProducer of the YearBob Aves & Kapatid for Kapatid album
2003NU Rock AwardsBest New Artist
2006NU Rock AwardsDrummer of the YearJ-hoon Balbuena