Kapatid was a Filipino rock supergroup fronted by Karl Roy, the brother of Kevin Roy of Razorback. He was also the vocalist of bands Advent Call and P.O.T.
The band was originally composed of Nathan Azarcon (of Rivermaya, Bamboo and Hijo) on bass, J-Hoon Balbuena (of Kjwan) on drums, Ira Cruz (of Passage, Bamboo and Hijo) on rhythm guitar and the late Chico Molina on lead guitar. The band was managed by Pam Lunar. They went on to release their first self-titled LP with hit songs "Prayer", "Pagbabalik ng Kwago", and "Visions" among others, in 2003.
Career Joined by Karl Roy were veteran musician and bassist Louie Talan (of Razorback), guitarist Anjones Elemos, and drummer Paolo Rosal (of Queso, formerly Cheese). Together they recorded their second album Luha, with carrier songs "Doon", "Psycho Love", and "Sunday Shining" (included in the Pinoy Blonde soundtrack), released in February 2006 and distributed by Sony Records.
Death of Karl Roy On March 13, 2012, Roy, the band's lead vocalist, died due to cardiac arrest.
Discography Kapatid (2003) Luha (2006) Kapatid EP (2009)
Compilation appearances The Best of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn - "Hanggang Magdamag"
Members Final line-up Karl Roy† – lead vocals Anjones Elemos† – lead guitar Ryan Ventura – bass guitar Paolo Rosal – drums
Former members Chico Molina† – lead guitar Nathan Azarcon – bass guitar Ira Cruz – rhythm guitar J-Hoon Balbuena – drums Louie Talan – bass guitar Paul Zialcita – percussion
Awards and nominations
Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results2003NU Rock AwardsGuitarist of the YearIra CruzVocalist of the YearKarl RoyBassist of the Year Nathan AzarconDrummer of the Year J-hoon BalbuenaProducer of the YearBob Aves & Kapatid for Kapatid albumBest New Artist2006NU Rock AwardsDrummer of the YearJ-hoon Balbuena
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