Ebola (อีโบล่า) is a Thai rock band from Bangkok, currently signed to ME Records. The band is most known for their songs "Saeng Sawang" (แสงสว่าง - Enlighten), "Klab Su Jud Reum Ton" (กลับสู่จุดเริ่มต้น - Back to Beginning), and "Sing Tee Chan Pen" (สิ่งที่ฉันเป็น - As I Am).
Ebola | |
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| Origin | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Thailand (2002–2008, 2011–2017) GMM GRAMMY (2009–2011) ME Records (2017-present) |
| Members | Kittisak Buaphan (Aey) – lead vocals Wannit Puntarikapa (Golf) – lead guitar Surapong Buaphan (Ao) – rhythm guitar Chaowalit Prasongsin (A) – bass guitar Pongpan Peonimit (Pan) – drums |
Biography
editEbola was formed in 1996 while the members were studying at Dhonburi Rajabhat University. They spent years performing under the name Ebola, mainly as an underground band, and gained popularity with their energetic live performances. Ebola released three records (one EP and two studio albums) under independent labels, namely E.P 97 (Demo – 1997), In My Hate (1999) and Satisfy (2001).
The band released their first live album, Ebola Live, under the distribution of Warner Music Thailand in 2002. Later that year, they also released their Live to Play VCD.
Ebola gained wider attention when they released Pole, their third studio album, in 2004. Ebola had the opportunity to perform as the opening act for Linkin Park and Slipknot during their 2004 tours in Thailand.[1]
Enlighten was released in August 2005. The album contained chart-topping hits including "Saeng Sawang" (แสงสว่าง - Enlighten), "Klab Su Jud Reum Ton" (กลับสู่จุดเริ่มต้น - Back to Beginning), and "Sing Tee Chan Pen" (สิ่งที่ฉันเป็น - As I Am).[2] The band's long-time producer, Warut Rintranuku, won Best Producer at the 2005 Seed Awards,[3] and they won the Best Rock Album award from Hamburger magazine. [citation needed]
On 25 March 2006 the celebrate their 10th anniversary, the band held Survivor Concert. The concert took place at Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani.[4][5]
In April 2007, the single "Sing Tee Chan Pen" (สิ่งที่ฉันเป็น - As I Am) was selected to be a theme song of the movie Me ... Myself.[6] The film, produced and directed by Pongpat Wachirabunjong, starred Ananda Everingham and Chayanan Manomaisantibhap.[7][8]
The Way was their fifth album: its lead single was "Wi Tee Thang" (วิถีทาง - The Way) in August 2007. Ebola was nominated for Producer of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Rock Artist of the Year at the 2007 Seed Awards but didn't win.[9][10]
In 2009, it was revealed that Ebola had signed a new contract with GMM Grammy.
Collaborating internationally, the band worked with the Philippine rock band Rivermaya on the song "Thang Leuk" (ทางเลือก - The Choice). The Way was mastered by Dave Collins.
In 2010, Ebola released their sixth studio album, titled 5:59. The album contained singles such as "Aow Hai Tai" (เอาให้ตาย - To The Death) and "Wan Tee Mai Mee Jing" (วันที่ไม่มีจริง - The Day That Doesn't Exist).
In 2011, Ebola opened for Linkin Park's Live in Bangkok A Thousand Suns World Tour 2011.[11][12]
Ebola released their seventh studio album via Warner Music in 2013, entitled Still Alive (EP: 2013).[1]
Band members
edit- Kittisak "Aey" Buaphan – Lead vocals
- Wannit "Golf" Puntarikapa – Lead guitar
- Surapong "Ao" Buaphan – Rhythm guitar
- Chaowalit "A" Prasongsin – Bass guitar
- Pongpan "Pan" Peonimit – Drums
Discography
edit- E.P.97 (Demo) (1997)
- In My Hate (1998)
- Satisfy (2000)
- Pole (2004)
- Enlighten (2005)
- The Way (2007)
- 5:59 (2010)
- Still Alive (EP: 2013) (2013)
Live albums
edit- EBOLA LIVE (2002)
- SURVIVOR CONCERT (2006)
Performances
edit- DEMONIC CONCERT (1997）
- EBOLA LIVE (2002)
- CAMPUS TOUR (2002)
- PATTAYA MUSIC FESTIVAL (2003)
- EBOLA POLE LIVE (2004)
- TERRITORY (2004）
- DEMONIC CONCERT(2004)
- LINKIN PARK: LIVE IN BANGKOK (2004)
- SLIPKNOT: LIVE IN BANGKOK (2004)
- EBOLA ENLIGHTEN SEED CONCERT (2005)
- 100 ROCK CONCERT (2005)
- EBOLA SURVIVOR CONCERT (2006)
- LINKIN PARK: A THOUSAND SUNS TOUR LIVE IN BANGKOK (2011)
- G16* (genie fest 16)(*only Aey Ebola as special guest for sweet mullet's cover of เอาให้ตาย) (2014)
- BLACK VALETINES (2020)
References
edit- ^ a b "Report from Press Release of Ebola's 7th Album (in Thai)". Music Express. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Ebola : ENLIGHTEN Common Hardcore (in Thai)". Manager Online. 26 August 2005. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Seed Awards 2005 Results". Siamzone. 2 February 2006. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ "Ebola Survivor Concert (in Thai)". Thai Ticket Major. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Music Survivor's Mission with Ebola Survivor Concert (in Thai)". Siamzone. 28 March 2006. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Sing Tee Chan Pen Love Song from Ebola (in Thai)". Ban Muang Newspaper. 17 April 2007. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Indian Judge Gaves Scores to Pongphat's for Best Director (in Thai)". Ban Muang Newspaper. 28 December 2007. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Kho Hai Rak Jong Ja Roean (2007)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Seed 97.5FM Announced Seed Awards #3 (in Thai)". 26 March 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ "Seed Awards 2007 Results (in Thai)". Siamzone. 16 May 2008. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ "Linkin Park Live in Bangkok 2011 (in Thai)". Music Express. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Linkin Park Show in The Rain (in Thai)". bangkokbiznews.com. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
External links
edit- Thai Artist warnermusic.co.th
- Ebola on Myspace
- Ebola on Facebook