Aegis (band) explained
| Aegis |
| Origin: | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Years Active: | 1995[1] - present |
| Current Members: | - Juliet Sunot
- Mercy Sunot
- Ken Sunot
- Rey Abenoja
- Stella Pabico
- Rowena Adriano
- Vilma Goloviogo
|
Aegis is a Filipino rock band formed in 1995. Formerly known as AG's Soundtrippers in clubs and lounges all over Japan. The band is composed of sisters Juliet, Mercy, and Ken Sunot on lead vocals, only-male member Rey Abenoja on vocals and guitars, Stella Pabico on keyboards, Rowena Adriano on bass guitar and Vilma Goloviogo on drums. Formerly known as AG's Soundtrippers in clubs and lounges all over Japan, the group changed its name to Aegis (which means "shield" or "protection") upon signing with Alpha Records in 1998.[2] [3] The band's songs were featured in the musical Rak of Aegis.[4]
Members
- Juliet Sunot – lead vocals[5]
- Mercy Sunot – lead vocals
- Ken Sunot – lead vocals
- Stella Pabico – keyboard
- Rey Abenoja – vocals, lead guitar
- Rowena Adriano – bass guitar
- Vilma Goloviogo – drums
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|
| 1998 | Halik (quadruple platinum record status)[6] | Alpha Records |
| 1999 | Mahal Na Mahal Kita (double platinum record status) | Alpha Records |
| 2001 | Awit At Pag-ibig | Alpha Records |
| 2002[7] | Ating Balikan | Harmony |
| 2009 | Back to Love | Alpha Records |
| 2018 | AEGIS 20 & Beyond: Sa Ikalawang Dekada Ng Musika Natin | Alpha Records | |
Singles
Notes and References
- News: Rula . Gorgy . Aegis reveals secret to singing very high notes . November 27, 2018 . July 10, 2015 . Filipino.
- News: Bibsy M. . Carballo . Getting to know Aegis & the art of resilience Philstar.com . November 27, 2018 . philstar.com . January 17, 2014.
- News: Bandang Aegis, pinagbuklod ng hangaring maiahon sa hirap ang kani-kanilang pamilya . November 27, 2018 . GMA News Online . July 23, 2015 . Filipino.
- News: Jacque . de Borja . Award-Winning 'Rak of Aegis' Is Back Onstage - Preen.ph . November 27, 2018 . Preen.ph . June 11, 2016.
- Web site: Aegis for all ages. September 12, 2021. www.philstar.com. en-US.
- Web site: List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees . www.pari.com.ph . Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. (PARI, inc.) . November 28, 2018.
- News: Aegis set to conquer Makati crowd. April 3, 2022. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp.. October 18, 2002. 21.
- Web site: Bernadette Sembrano's lyrics plus Aegis' voices equal 'Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin' theme song. August 17, 2020. ABS-CBN News. September 25, 2020.
- Web site: Aegis wows netizens in "Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin" theme song. August 25, 2020. ABS-CBN Corporate. September 25, 2020.
