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Is IV of Spades Disbanding

  Is Iv Of Spades Disbanding Iv Of Spades is a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 2016. The band is composed of four members: Unique Salonga, Blaster Silonga, Zild Benitez, and Badjao de Castro. The group has been gaining popularity since their debut single, “Hey Barbara”, was released in 2017. Since then, Iv Of Spades has released several hit singles, including “Mundo” and “Come Inside of My Heart”. They have also become popular in other countries, with their music being streamed in countries such as the United States, Australia, and the Philippines. Recently, there have been rumors circulating that Iv Of Spades is disbanding. In this article, we will take a look at the history of the band, as well as whether or not these rumors are true. Iv Of Spades’ History Iv Of Spades was formed in 2016, when the four members met while studying at the University of the Philippines. The group quickly gained popularity in the Philippines, with their debut single, “Hey Barbara”, becoming a...

First Encounter with December Avenue

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  First Encounter with December Avenue For Filipino millenials/Gen Y and Gen Z, the band December Avenue does not need any introduction. Obviously not belonging to these generations, my introduction to this band was during their 2nd engagement in Edmonton, last July 2022. I have heard about December Avenue since they were here in 2019, but did not know much about them. December Avenue is an indie pop/alternative rock band from Manila composed of Zel Bautista (Songwriter, Vocals), Don Gregorio (Bass), Jem Manuel (Guitars), Jet Danao (Drums, Backing Vocals) and Gelo Cruz (Keyboard, Backing Vocals). Friends from the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, they banded together in 2008 (save for Cruz who joined them in 2018) as "Sense of Sound". They later rebranded themselves as December Avenue to signify a change in focus, in reflecting music that spoke of forging ahead, of hope and renewal - with December, as the last month of the year, as an Avenue in ushering a new ...

Silent Sanctuary Rocks!!!

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  Silent Sanctuary Rocks!!!   Hi!!!.Welcome to my blog   .This blog is about one of my most favorite OPM rock bands,the “ Silent Sanctuary”. I will be sharing some information and history about them,also i’ll share my thoughts on why I think  silent sanctuary is one of the best OPM rock band .While reading,feel free to listen and enjoy some of their tracks on the side of this post   .  History of Silent Sanctuary Silent Sanctuary was formed in 2001 with three founding members  Norman Dellosa (The vocalist and guitarist) ,  Paolo Legaspi   (bass guitarist and backing vocals) , and  Allen Calixto   (drumer ).As they grow as a band they started on mixing up their music with classical instruments to make unique sound thus,adding their fourth member, Anjo Inacay  ( a cellist ) to their band.In  2002  they were asked to guest in a t.v show where a guy called  Jett Ramirez  is asked to make string arrange...