Kamikazee is a pop rock band from the Philippines composed of Jay
Contreras (Lead Vocalist), Jomal Linao (Guitars/Back-up Vocals),
Led Zeppelin Tuyay (Guitars), Jason "Puto" Astete (Bass Guitar)
and Allan "Bords" Burdeos (drums).

History
The band is composed of five members who met in college at the College
of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Kamikazee's
early gigs were mostly campus events in UP Diliman like the annual UP Fair.
Before they were signed, they went by the name "Kamikazee Cornflakes,"
which was eventually shortened to its current state as "Kamikazee" was
easier to remember. Their early shows included renditions of the songs
"Tsinelas", a cover of Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan," and
Britney Spears' Lucky. They were known for using expletives,
suggestive movements, and references to genitalia in
their UP Diliman performances.

Kamikazee released their first self titled album in 2002.
The album's carrier single was a rock cover version of the Britney
Spears song "Lucky". In 2005, the band released 'Chiksilog' as part
of the compilation album Rok On!. Other notable songs include
'Girlfriend', 'Ung Tagalog', 'Tsinelas' and their cover song of
Ariel Rivera's 'Sana Kahit Minsan'. In 2006 they released their
second album, Maharot. The carrier single of the album was 'Narda',
which is thought to be about the fictional Filipina heroine Darna
but is actually about a guy who is dreaming for a girl he couldn't reach.
'Narda' was hugely popular in 2006, and was one of the most
played rock songs on the radio that year.

The band maintains close ties with another popular Philippine band,
Parokya ni Edgar (PNE). Chito Miranda, PNE's vocalist, met the band members
in college as he was also studying in the College of Fine Arts.
In events with Parokya ni Edgar on the line-up, one band's singer
would normally jam with the other band. On Parokya ni Edgar's songs
Jay frequently joined Chito Miranda on songs like "Okatokat",
"Chikinini" and "The Yes yes Show." Jay was the back-up vocal to PNE's
hit song "The Order Taker" while Jomal was on lead guitars. In turn,
Kaye Abad, Chito's girlfriend, was on back-up vocals in
Kamikazee's song "Martyr Nyebera."



Members
Jay Contreras - Lead Vocalist
Jomal Linao - Guitars/back-up vocals
Led Tuyay - Guitars
Jason "Puto" Astete - Bass Guitar
Allan "Bords" Burdeos - Drums


[edit] Discography
Albums

Year Album 
2002 Kamikazee 
2006 Maharot 


[edit] Collaboration Albums
Supersize Rock (Warner Music Philippines, 2004) 
Kami nAPO muna (Universal Records, 2006) 
The Biggest OPM Hits Of The Year SUPER (Universal Records, 2006) 
Rok On (Viva Records, 2005) 
Pinoy Ako 2 (Star Records, 2005) 
Palabas: The Best Of OPM TV & Movie Themes (Universal Records, 2006) 
Kami nAPO muna ulit (Universal Records, 2007) 
Another Biggest OPM Hits Of The Year SUPER 2 (Universal Records, 2007) 
Astig...The Biggest Band Hits (Universal Records, 2008) 
Singles From The Album "Kamikazee (2002)"

"Chinelas" 
"Girlfriend" 
"Lucky" 
From The Album "Maharot"

"Ambisyoso" #8 Philippines 
"Narda" #1 Philippines (3 weeks) 
"First Day High" 
"Martyr Nyebera" #1 Philippines (2 weeks) 
"Chicksilog" 
"Seksi Seksi" #6 Philippines 
"Director's Cut" #7 Philippines 
Other Singles From The Album "Kami nAPO Muna (2006)"

"Doo Bidoo" #1 Philippines (3 weeks) 
From The Album "Halina Sa Parokya (Parokya Ni Edgar Album)"

"Ordertaker" - #5 Philippines 
From The Album "ROK ON" (Philippine Ragnarok Online Soundtrack)

"Chicksilog" 
Theme Song for ABS-CBN's Komiks (TV series)

"Mundo ng Komiks"