Eraserheads

University of the Philippines Diliman (1989 - 2002, 2002 - present)
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Eraserheads was formed in 1989 by four students from the University of the Philippines Diliman, taking its name after the David Lynch movie Eraserhead. The original lineup consisted of Ely Buendia on vocals and rhythm guitar, Raimund Marasigan on drums, Marcus Adoro on lead guitar and Buddy Zabala on bass.

The group performed regularly at campus gigs and at Club Dredd on Timog Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila, a now-defunct club popular in the '90s which served as a breeding ground for many Filipino Alternative Rock acts. The group submitted a demo to RJFM, but were immediately turned down as their music did not fit the classic pop-rock format of the station. Fortunately, BMG Records-Pilipinas snatched them up and released their debut affort "ultraelectromagneticpop" under their newly formed "Musiko" label. Their debut album was comprised mainly of ska-tinged pop hooks layed down on a traditional guitar-bass-drums foundation. Buendia's catchy melodies and witty, at times, caustic lyrics helped fuel the album's success.

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