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.

Kapatid
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
GenresPinoy rock, progressive rock, experimental rock
Years active2003–2012
LabelsPolyEast Records, Sony Music Philippines
Past membersKarl Roy (deceased)
Chico Molina (deceased)
J-Hoon Balbuena
Louie Talan
Ira Cruz
Nathan Azarcon
Philippe Arriola
Anjones Elemos
Paolo Rosal

The band was originally composed of Nathan Azarcon (of Rivermaya, Bamboo and Hijo) on bass, J-Hoon Balbuena (of Kjwan) on drums, Ira Cruz (of Passage, Bamboo and Hijo) on rhythm guitar and the late Chico Molina on lead guitar.[1] 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

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Joined by Karl Roy were veteran musician and bassist Louie Talan (of Razorback), guitarist Anjones Elemos, and drummer Paolo Rosal (of Queso, formerly Cheese). Together they recorded their second album Luha, with carrier songs "Doon", "Psycho Love", and "Sunday Shining" (included in the Pinoy Blonde soundtrack), released in February 2006 and distributed by Sony Records.[2][3]

Death of Karl Roy

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On March 13, 2012, Roy, the band's lead vocalist, died due to cardiac arrest.[4]

Discography

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Compilation appearances

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Members

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Final line-up

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  • Karl Roy† – lead vocals
  • Anjones Elemos – lead guitar
  • Ryan Ventura – bass guitar
  • Paolo Rosal – drums

Former members

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  • Chico Molina† – lead guitar
  • Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar
  • Ira Cruz – rhythm guitar
  • J-Hoon Balbuena – drums
  • Louie Talan – bass guitar
  • Paul Zialcita – percussion

Awards and nominations

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Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results
2003 NU Rock Awards Guitarist of the Year Ira Cruz Won[5]
Vocalist of the Year Karl Roy Nominated[6]
Bassist of the Year Nathan Azarcon Nominated[7]
Drummer of the Year J-hoon Balbuena Nominated[7]
Producer of the Year Bob Aves & Kapatid for Kapatid album Nominated[7]
Best New Artist Nominated[6]
2006 NU Rock Awards Drummer of the Year J-hoon Balbuena Nominated[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Rock stars, Kapatid and more in PULP". philstar.com. Philstar. Retrieved September 3, 2002.
  2. ^ "The music and brotherhood of Kapatid". philstar.com. Rhia de Pablo. Retrieved September 4, 2006.
  3. ^ "Kapatid is alive and kicking". philmusic.com. Philmusic. Archived from the original on 2006-03-25. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
  4. ^ "Pinoy rock legend Karl Roy dies at 43". GMA News Online.
  5. ^ "The cool jocks of NU 107". philstar.com. Boy Abunda. Retrieved December 3, 2003.
  6. ^ a b "Rock Awards 2003: NU107's 10th Rock and Roll Bash". philmusic.com. Jim Ayson. Archived from the original on 2006-03-25. Retrieved March 25, 2006.
  7. ^ a b c "The Future of Pinoy Rock, p59-61". Maui V. Reyes. 26 November 2003. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  8. ^ Gil, Baby A. (November 24, 2006). "NU 107 Rock Awards nominees". PhilStar.com. Retrieved November 28, 2018.