Aegis is a Filipino rock band formed in 1995. The band is composed of sisters Juliet and Ken Sunot on lead vocals, only-male member Rey Abenoja on vocals and guitar, Stella Pabico on keyboards, Rowena Adriano on bass guitar and Vilma Goloviogo on drums. Mercy Sunot was a member up until her death in November 2024.[2] 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.[3][4]
Aegis | |
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| Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Years active | 1995[1]–present |
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| Past members | Mercy Sunot |
The band's songs were featured in the musical Rak of Aegis.[5]
History
editThe band began in 1995 from a group of entertainers from different bands based in Japan under AG Talent Development and Management,[6] namely the sisters Juliet and Mercy Sunot, Stella Pabico, Vilma Goloviogo, Rowena "Weng" Adriano and Rey Abenoja. Initially named AG's Soundtrippers after the initials of their manager, the group was renamed to Aegis by their manager and following their signing with Alpha Records in 1998, when they returned to the Philippines to cover their debut album Halik (Kiss). In 2011, a third Sunot sibling, Ken, joined the group. Abenoja's brother, Celso, served as the group's main composer until his death in 2007.[7] Celso Abenoja suggested the band's name and wrote some of its original songs based on lyrics he had created in the 1980s.[8]
Members
edit- Current members
- Juliet Sunot – lead vocals[7] (1995–present)
- Ken Sunot – lead vocals[7] (2011–present)
- Stella Pabico – keyboards[7] (1995–present)
- Rey Abenoja – vocals, lead guitar[7] (1995–present)
- Rowena Adriano – bass guitar[7] (1995–present)
- Vilma Goloviogo – drums[7] (1995–present)
- Former members
- Mercy Sunot – lead vocals[9] (1995–2024; died 2024)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Year | Album | Label |
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| 1998 | Halik (quadruple platinum)[10] | Alpha Music |
| 1999 | Mahal na Mahal Kita (double platinum)[10] | |
| 2001 | Awit at Pag-ibig | |
| 2002[11] | Ating Balikan | |
| 2009 | Back to Love | |
| 2018 | AEGIS 20 & Beyond: Sa Ikalawang Dekada ng Musika Natin |
Singles
edit- "Ang sa Iyo ay Akin" (2021)[12][13]
References
edit- ^ Rula, Gorgy (July 10, 2015). "Aegis reveals secret to singing very high notes" (in Filipino). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Mercy Sunot na vocalist ng bandang Aegis, pumanaw na". GMAnetwork.com (Balitambayan).
- ^ Bibsy M., Carballo (January 17, 2014). "Getting to know Aegis & the art of resilience". philstar.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Bandang Aegis, pinagbuklod ng hangaring maiahon sa hirap ang kani-kanilang pamilya". GMA News Online (in Filipino). July 23, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ Jacque, de Borja (June 11, 2016). "Award-Winning 'Rak of Aegis' Is Back Onstage - Preen.ph". Preen.ph. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Laslas ballads, karaoke and Aegis". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Aegis for all ages". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ "Aegis will rock the Big Dome". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- ^ Gonzales, Gelo (November 18, 2024). "Aegis vocalist Mercy Sunot dies". Rappler. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". www.pari.com.ph. Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. (PARI, inc.). Retrieved November 28, 2018.
- ^ "Aegis set to conquer Makati crowd". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. October 18, 2002. p. 21. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "Bernadette Sembrano's lyrics plus Aegis' voices equal 'Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin' theme song". ABS-CBN News. August 17, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ "Aegis wows netizens in "Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin" theme song". ABS-CBN Corporate. August 25, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.