With the release of their single Phoenix from the
Philippine Ragnarok Online Soundtrack, Rok On!,
they are mostly known as a studio act, but now
they are constantly having gigs around Manila
and other places gathering more fans.



Biography
Emerging from the underground music haven of Laguna,
Philippines, Typecast have staked their claim at the
forefront of the scene with their unique brand of
aching sincerity and arresting melodies.
Through unforgettable live shows, a devoted fan base,
and their unrelenting DIY ethic, the band continues
to shatter preconceptions of what an underground
band can offer, garnering admiration from fans as
well as from the bands that inspired them to forge
their own path. Typecast began as a three-piece band
in 1999, when founding members Steve Badiola
(guitar, vocals) and Melvin Macatiag (drums) met
in high school. They later recruited Chi Resurreccion
(bass) and began playing shows in their hometown in Laguna.
After establishing a local fan base, intense word-of-mouth
and nonstop touring led the band to the hallowed halls of
the Philippines' premier rock station, NU 107, and a guest
spot on In the Raw, NU 107’s landmark program spotlighting
up-and-coming local bands. The trio recorded the barebones
EP Last Time in 2002, capturing the frenetic energy and
raw emotion of their live performances. Typecast continued
to perform in support of the EP, eventually catching the
attention of Raymond Marasigan, formerly of legendary
Filipino band The Eraserheads.

The year 2004 saw the release of Typecast’s first
full-length album, The Infatuation Is Always There.
The album, produced by Marasigan, was an emotional
and musical tour de force, revealing an emotional
maturity and superior musicianship uncaptured by the
rawness of their previous release. The aftermath of
Infatuation brought more changes to the band. With
little radio airplay and minimal promotion,
Typecast’s debut album reached unprecedented
heights for an independent release, exposing them
to a new audience and changing the landscape of
Filipino music. The band satisfied the public’s
hunger by touring the country even more extensively
and honing their live act on the Philippines’
major music festivals.

Typecast soon headed back into the studio, this time
with new member Pacoy Fletchero (guitar) in tow.
The band made their way to Studio 101, in Malaysia,
and recorded their second album, Every Moss and Cobweb.
The strength of the songs on Every Moss is a testament
to the band’s distinct but evolving style.
From the fragile and moving album opener,
You Don’t Need Eyes To See, to the visceral defiance
of The Conflict, and to the anthemic lament of
Will You Ever Learn, Typecast continues to showcase
their growing versatility. Every Moss, distributed
nationally by Warner Music Philippines, allowed
Typecast to reach even wider audiences; the public
reaction to the album has been extraordinary,
gaining them new followers and satisfying their
longtime fans as well. With 2007 coming to a close,
Typecast continues to write new songs and tour relentlessly,
preserving their reputation as a formidable live band.
Never content to rest on their laurels, it is certain
that Typecast’s drive will cement their status as one
of the best Philippine local bands to
emerge from the underground.