Philippine Violators Explained

Background:band
Philippine Violators
Origin:Manila, Philippines
Years Active:1984-Present
Label:
  • Twisted Red Cross (1980's)
  • Rare Music Distributor (1987-Present)
  • Akasha Records (1994)
  • Tone Def (1995-1997)
Current Members:
  • Arnold Alar
  • Charlie Espiritu
  • Jay Fronda
  • Jesus Espiritu
Past Members:
  • Boyet Padernal
  • Noel Banares
  • Ricky Tarriela
  • Seymour Estavillo

Philippine Violators is a Filipino punk rock band that was formed in 1984 by school kids Charlie and Jesus Espiritu at Arellano University in Legarda Street, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. They were joined by two classmates, Jay Frondo and Arnold Alar.[1] [2]

Discography

Albums

!Year!Title!Label
1987At Large!Twisted Red Cross
1991State Of ConfusionRare Music Distributor
1994Sikat Na Si PedroAkasha Records
The Third OffenseRare Music Distributor
1997Balanse[3] [4] Tone Def
2015Noon At Ngayon[5] Solo Gastos Production

Compilations

!Year!Title!Label
2004Volume 1: 1984–2004Itchy Korean Records
2023Rarites 2023LBG Records

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Olivares . Rick . March 5, 2023 . Punk legends Philippine Violators release 'Rarities' LP . ABS-CBN News.
  2. Book: Greene, James . Brave punk world: the international rock underground from Alerta Roja to Z-off . 2017 . Rowman & Littlefield . 978-1-4422-6985-9 . Lanham . 39.
  3. Catalog no.: TDM-PC-111
  4. Book: Philipine Violators return with 'Balanse' . . July 7, 1997 . en.
  5. Catalog no.: RMD01 CD