ANNOUNCEMENT: With only a month left, our team has given their hearts and hardwork towards Rakrakan Festival 2020: Peace, Love, and Music. We’ve been closely monitoring updates regarding COVID-19 these past few weeks and despite our best efforts, we have to declare once again that Rakrakan Festival 2020 will be POSTPONED until further notice.As much as we want to rock it out with you guys this April 25, your health and safety is of utmost importance to us. We will be moving Rakrakan Festival 2020 yet again on a later date, hopefully with more surprises! Stay on the lookout for updates but in the meantime, keep yourselves safe, healthy, and stocked up in this time.Please KEEP your tickets because it will still be VALID on the new date.Again, thank you for your patience and undying support for local music, arts, and culture! Don’t let COVID-19 ruin our event, let’s beat it together and make 2020 rockin’ again \m/#RakrakanFestival #PeaceLoveMusic #RHBMuziklaban

It was a light and happy Mother’s Day all over the world last Sunday. But one certain Mother’s Day greeting post in Instagram took the hearts of many and well… shattered them to pieces.    View this post on InstagramHappy Mothers Day we Love You.A post shared by JAY CONTRERAS (@jaycontr3ras) on May 9, 2020 at 11:21pm PDT An Instagram post from Kamikazee’s vocalist Jay Contreras greeting his wife for 11 years a happy Mother’s Day was simple but sweet. But what crushed their fans was when Sarah Abad left a comment on Jay’s post saying, “It may not be the same between us, but ill be forever grateful for giving me 2 wonderful angels. Thank u.” She was referring to their two lovely children, Kidlat Caia and Isla Eunan. Aside from the comment Abad left, her photos were also already deleted from Contreras’ Instagram feed. In the meantime, their cause of break-up has not been yet confirmed. 

Rakista Radio, the no.1 online radio station that plays 100% Pinoy Rock, has a new, better, and easier for artists to submit their music and be included on our playlist. Just follow these simple steps for sending your material: 1. Use your Facebook account to register as an artist, click the Login with Facebook button.   2. Fill up all the required information; don’t forget to choose “Artist” as profile type.    3. To submit your song, go to Radio and click -> Submit Your Song  4. To check the status of your music, go to Radio and click -> My Songs  5. Wait for the status of your song, as the Rakista Radio team will review your material for approval. Once your music was approved, it will be automatically included on Rakista Radio’s library and listeners can search and request your song. Most requested songs will be featured every week so keep those requests coming.Please be reminded that all songs are subject to review by the Rakista Radio team and will not guarantee inclusion on our playlist. Thank you and long live OPM! \m/

Written by John Francis Sevilla   Filipino rock band Hilera released their latest single “Saglit” last Friday (01/03) under Sony Music Philippines. The new song follows the release of their 2018 EP “The Other Way Around”.   Hilera is composed of Chris Padilla on vocals, Buddy Zabala on bass guitar, and Bobby Padilla on drums.   Check this Hilera’s new track “Saglit”

Following the dreamy single “Comment,” which debuted early this January 2020, Barbie Almalbis continues to perfect her signature, swoony alt-pop sound with incisive introspection on her second single.“Iyong-iyo,” the latest track off her upcoming fourth studio album, tackles a story of strength, perseverance, and faith amidst insurmountable odds. The melodic pop tune is inspired by how the Tabing Ilog hitmaker’s cook found peace from surrendering everything to God during a very difficult time to bouncing back with another chance at life.Almalbis recounts:“This song is about Esperanza ‘Bing-Bing’ Maaño, our cook, who’s been in our family for a long time and even married our driver, Dandy. She suddenly fell very ill last year due to a diabetes complication and her medicines were not working. Needless to say, it was such a troubling time for her and everyone who loved her as her future seemed uncertain. She was brought to the hospital and had to undergo amputation surgery, and she shared that it was during this time that her faith in God became more real. While being wheeled into the operating room, she had many fears but suddenly felt peace as she surrendered everything to God. Thankfully, she had a successful surgery and recovered well, and after months of rehabilitation, she learned to walk again with a prosthetic leg.”Barbie Almalbis co-wrote “Iyong-iyo” with her partner Martin Honasan, who also shares songwriting credits on previous singles “Comment” and Tigre.” Bing-Bing’s determination and humility inspired the husband-and-wife tandem to write and produce the song.Recording of the track was done by sound engineer Magic Montano at Yellow Room Studios, formerly known as Tracks Studios in San Antonio Village, where most of the Barbie’s Cradle albums are made. “We had Nikko Rivera on keyboard, Jonard Bolor on drums, and Rommel dela Cruz on bass,” shares Almalbis about the musicians who contributed significantly in the recording process. “The main rhythm section was recorded live, and we did overdubs for vocals and guitars. I also recorded backing vocals at my home studio.”Barbie Almalbis’s “Iyong-iyo” is now out on various streaming and digital platforms worldwide via 12 Stone Records. It’s the second single off heras-yet-untitled album to be released this year. Stream it below!

Musika Laguna Sealed Record of First Philippine Rock Mob. Last November 30, 2019, Musika Laguna held the first OPM Rock Mob in the Philippines in Calamba City, Laguna featuring 165 participants that caught the attention of the netizens, as well as several known celebrities like Rico Blanco, Jay Contreras, Mark Escueta, Perfecto De Castro, Jett Pangan, Lea Salonga, Sampaguita, Led Tuyay, Jomal Linao, and Allan Burdeos. Link: https://www.facebook.com/1669482626681340/posts/2174446302851634/ Musika Laguna officially announced success of the first Rock Mob project and aims to beat Guinness World Record of largest rock mob participants by March 2020. Musika Laguna shares that their goal aside from promoting OPM, is to outspread unity among musicians and bring back the memories of classic Pinoy music that seems to be forgotten by the new generation. Official OPM Rock Mob videos are now uploaded on Musika Laguna Official Facebook Page and Youtube Channel. Please visit page at www.facebook.com/musikalaguna for more information. Photo credits to:Marked. | Mark Ervin Quito

After entering Spotify’s Philippine Viral 50 with their single ‘Alingawngaw (Acoustic)’ in 2019, Bulacan-based band Blind Stereo Moon returns with a new single ‘Candle Lights.’Composed Julie Samonte, Dave Cruz, Juliane Bagay Cruz, and John Heris Suarez, Blind Stereo Moon’s sound is reminiscent of the 90s alternative/indie pop tradition with dreamy vocals and gentle melodies, rhythmic acoustic and electric guitars, steady beats and melodic bass lines, fused with ambient keyboard elements. Their influences include The Sundays and Moonpools & Caterpillars of the 90s combined with John Mayer and Jason Mraz of the early 2000s.Under Bulacan’s independent music representation Darkus Music (led by Ace del Mundo of Orange & Lemons), Blind Stereo Moon’s journey has resulted to nine (9) official releases, media features on Rakista Radio, Rappler, ABS CBN’s One Music PH, the Wish FM Youtube channel, and Manila Bulletin and presence in major local music festivals such as UP Fair, Fête dela Musique Indie Stage, and Red Ninja Year 10 Fest. Their tracks were also featured on Spotify editorial playlists such as Pinoy Indie Mix, OPM Says Chillax, Acoustically OPM, and Chillax sa Gabi.Their new single ‘Candle Lights’ is Blind Stereo Moon’s audacious attempt at combining their signature playful sound with even groovier drumsand bass, funkier electric guitar sounds, and breezier 80s-inspired synthesizers to depict the euphoria of a modern-day candlelit dinner.Listen to ‘Candle Lights’

Manila, Philippines -- In the face of uncertainty and panic caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, heavy metal band Slapshock delivers a hopeful message to all front line workers and fans in isolation in the new song “Sana Pag Gising.” Slapshock vocalist Jamir Garcia says, “The song started nung mga nakikita ko yung frontliners na hindi man lang nila mayakap ang mga anak nila so, yung song ay nasa perspective ng isang frontliner at tungkol sa hirap at dasal nila-- na sana pag gising tapos na ‘to lahat.” Slapshock is known for the band’s heavy music and angsty lyrics but during these difficult times, the band created a brand new song they felt resonated now in the hope of turning the word ‘fear’ into positive. Jamir said, “Mahirap mag-rock out dahil nangingibabaw yung emotions and burden to know na maraming nahihirapan at nagdadasal.” After taking inspirations from our modern-day heroes -- medical workers, policemen, and volunteers -- Jamir wrote the song and passed it to his bandmates while they are all in their respective quarantines. “I think that’s what makes it good with Slapshock, we don’t have to be conscious about being heavy. We just want to deliver what our emotions dictate and give hope for everybody na sana matapos na to,” Jamir adds. Jamir together with Lee Nadela (bass guitar), Lean Ansing (guitar), Jerry Basco (guitar) and Chi Evora (drums) took advantage of the digital technology and collaborated separately in their respective studios/homes-- sending audio and video files back and forth until “Sana Pag Gising” came into reality. “The band has been around for 23 years and we didn’t want this situation to hinder us from working hard, being creative and getting the message out there—sana pag gising bumalik sa dati ang lahat.“ Watch Slapshock’s new song “Sana Pag Gising” is available on their digital platforms: Facebook: www.facebook.com/slapshock.official Youtube: www.youtube.com/slapshockpilipinas Instagram TV: @slapshock_official

One of the Philippines’ most awaited Metal shows is about to happen as the arrival of today’s most renowned masked entity is imminent. PULP Live World is excited to announce SLIPKNOT LIVE IN MANILA, happening on a new date—January 15, 2021 at the Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City. The multi-platinum Grammy-winning act continues to send shockwaves through the global Metal community, having released their widely anticipated sixth LP, We Are Not Your Kind. Released in August 2019 and highlighted by tracks like “The Birth of the Cruel”, “Solway Firth”, and the lead single “Unsainted”, Slipknot’s latest record has unsurprisingly left much of the music world in awe.“With their latest studio album, Slipknot have released one of the strongest albums in their career,” remarks Consequence of Sound, with The Independent declaring, “The sheer ambition of We Are Not Your Kind is just as staggering as their seminal record Iowa – the dynamic might be even better.” Meanwhile, Billboard attests, “Iowa’s greatest musical export has only improved on its genre-busting sound.” The UK’s NME puts it simply: “The 'Knot's sixth album is an astonishing record.”Slipknot emerged towards the end of the 20th Century from the US midwestern town of Des Moines, Iowa and quickly established themselves as the most enigmatic, provocative, and aggressive collective in contemporary music. 1999’s eponymous debut album is widely regarded as a modern-day classic and was honored by Metal Hammer as the “Best Debut of the Last 25 Years.” The release quickly racked up double RIAA platinum certifications in the US, with many of the band’s subsequent releases achieving platinum status around the globe.To date, the band has been nominated for 10 Grammy Awards (winning in 2006 for “Before I Forget”), and has also scored 13 Platinum and 44 Gold record certifications around the world, with 30 million unit sales and over 2.5 billion YouTube views to date. Slipknot’s fanbase is as unwavering as it is ubiquitous — the band’s last studio album, 2014’s .5: The Gray Chapter, debuted Top 5 in the Official Album Charts of 19 countries around the world including the US (#1), UK (#2), Japan (#1), Australia (#1), Russia (#1) & Germany (#2).With the arrival of We Are Not Your Kind came more feats to Slipknot’s name. It marked the band’s third consecutive #1 Album on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, all music videos off the album, directed by M. Shawn Crahan, have each trended worldwide on YouTube. “Unsainted” was at #1 worldwide for a full 24 hours. Slipknot have also amassed over 52 million views in only two months. The nine-piece act also shook the world with the live debuts of “Unsainted” and their 2018 single “All Out Life” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, both of which have become the show’s most viewed music performances of 2019 on YouTube.Fans of the band all over the world, Maggots as they are called, have continued to revere the band’s inscrutable trademark of theatrics that’s written all over a kind of music that has allowed them to change the face of modern heavy metal as we know it. The same can be said of Filipino fans of Slipknot, who have ceaselessly waited and clamored for this upcoming concert 15 years since the band was supposed to perform in the Philippines for the first time.Now, over a decade and a half since the ill-fated show, Slipknot are on their way to the Philippines for the first time ever to bring their visually arresting, incendiary, and spectacular live show to the hallowed grounds of Amoranto, a venue that has witnessed the exponential and almost incomprehensible growth of the Filipino metal community through the years. The upcoming Manila show, which has been years and years in the making, will also be a 'must-see' event in what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting periods in the Iowa band's 20-year career.SLIPKNOT LIVE IN MANILA, happening on January 15, 2021 at the Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City, is proudly presented by PULP Live World. Gates open at 5:00PM and the show starts at 7:00PM. Ticket selling resumes on June 30, 2020, 10AM through SM Tickets, TicketNet, AirAsia RedTix, and Platinumlist.net. Tickets are priced at P6,660 (Red Zone), P5,550 (Black Zone), and P2,220 (White Zone). Ticketing charges apply. Tickets purchased prior to the postponement will still be valid on the rescheduled show date and all details such as ticket prices, tiers, and sections, will REMAIN THE SAME for the new date.For more show information, visitwww.pulp.ph and keep your eyes glued to our PULP Live World social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. #SLIPKNOTLiveInManila