Chicosci (officially stylized as ChicoSci) is a Filipino rock band based in Manila. The band is currently composed of Miggy Chavez, Mong Alcaraz, Eco del Rio and Victor Guison. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis of experimentation from nu metal and rap metal to pop-punk, post-hardcore and emo.
Background Career as Chico Science The highly successful debut record established support for Chico Science as one of the forerunners of the new generation of rock. Revenge of the Giant Robot spawned hits such as "Amen", "Soopafly", and the MTV hit, "Sink or Swim". This album was also nominated to the prestigious Awit Awards for Best Rock Recording. Their first-ever music video "Sink or Swim", directed by Lyle Sacris, also won as the Best Directed Video for the 2001 MTV Pilipinas Awards. Later on, they decided to change the name Chico Science to ChicoSci, in order not to be confused with the Brazilian singer.
Career as ChicoSci On June 6, 2006, ChicoSci released and launched their self-titled 4th album. Having been in the studio for more than a year, the band boasts it as being their best work to date. The self-produced album features catchier melodies and more synth playing from Alcaraz. At the same time, there is minimal screaming and more focus on Chavez's singing, the most obvious change on the self-titled album. On March 2, 2007, the repackaged edition of the self titled album were released.
With the release of their carrier single "A Promise", ChicoSci gained more popularity as their market grew. ChicoSci went on to play in Malaysia and Singapore as well as local hot spots like Cafe Saguijo. The album has spawned four singles, "A Promise", "Seven Black Roses", "ChicoSci Vampire Social Club" and "Last Look". The music video for "ChicoSci Vampire Social Club" won the Favorite Rock Video at the 2008 Myx Music Awards. The band released their fifth studio album, Fly Black Hearts in 2009. the band's carrier single "Diamond Shotgun" was premiered at the NU Rock 107.5 FM on June 29, 2009. and a music video was premiered on MYX Channel on September 13, 2009.
The same year, Under UMG Philippines (Formerly known as MCA Music), ChicoSci released 2 singles entitled "Raspberry: Girl" and "Stealing Kisses" from their album This Is Not A Chicosci Record. Their first music video of the song "Raspberry: Girl" was from Tower Sessions and the second music video is their official music video of the song.
In 2014, ChicoSci released "Iyong Araw" for Colgate Fresh Jam. This is their first original Tagalog song.
In 2017, Under Tower Of Doom Music, Chicosci released the single "Buzzin'".
In 2018, Chicosci released the single "Revalation!".
On November 11, 2018, Chicosci released the single "Like We Used To" .
In 2019, the band released the single "Daylight".
In 2023, Chicosci released the single "Dust".
In 2025, Chicosci released the single "Biktima". The song "Biktima" blends electronic rock, pop, post-hardcore, and subtle metalcore elements. It features a combination of clean and screamed vocals, synths, electronic textures, and a heavy instrumental breakdown, highlighting the band’s continued experimentation with genre fusion and dynamic sound.
Discography
Studio albums & singles 2000 – Revenge of the Giant Robot 2002 – Method of Breathing 2004 – Icarus 2006 – ChicoSci 2009 – Fly Black Hearts 2012 – This Is Not A Chicosci Record 2017 – Buzzin 2018 – Revalation! 2018 – Like We Used To 2019 – Daylight 2019 – Silent Night 2023 – Dust 2025 – Biktima
Awards and nominations
Year Award giving body Category Nominated work Results2000NU Rock AwardsBest Album Packaging"Revenge of the Giant Robot"2001Awit AwardsBest Rock Song"Sink or Swim"MTV Pilipinas Music AwardsBest DirectorLyle Sacris for "Sink or Swim"NU Rock AwardsBest Designed Album Cover"Revenge of the Giant Robot"Song of the Year"Sink or Swim"Best Music Video"Sink or Swim"2002NU Rock AwardsSong of the Year"Paris"Guitarist of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz and Sonny Baquisal)Drummer of the Year(for Joel Salvador)Artist of The Year2004NU Rock AwardsAlbum of the Year"Icarus"Guitarist of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz and Sonny Baquisal)Best Album Packaging"Icarus"2006NU Rock AwardsGuitarist of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz)Male of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz)2007NU Rock AwardsVocalist of the Year(for Miggy Chavez)Guitarist of the Year(for Mong Alcaraz)Bassist of the Year(for Carlos Calderon)Drummer of the Year(for Joel Salvador)Best Live ActSong of the Year“Chicosci Vampire Social Club"Artist of the Year2008MTV Asia AwardsFavorite Artist of PhilippinesMYX Music AwardsFavorite Rock Video"Chicosi Social Vampire Social Club"Favorite Music Video"Chicosi Social Vampire Social Club"Favorite Song"Chicosi Social Vampire Social Club"Favorite ArtistFavorite Group2009NU Rock AwardsListener's Choice AwardSong of the Year"Diamond Shotgun"2010NU Rock AwardsAlbum of the Year"Fly Black Hearts"Bassist of the Year(for Carlos Calderon)
Members Current Miguel "Miggy" Chavez – lead vocals, additional guitar (1996–present) Miguel "Mong" Alcaraz – lead guitar, vocals, piano, synthesizer, programming, sampling, effects (1996–present) Eco del Rio – bass guitar, vocals (2016–present) Victor Guison – drums (2019–present) Former B-Boy Garcia – turntables (2000). Last appeared on Sink or Swim music video. He eventually joined Queso and briefly in Greyhoundz. Eugene "Yug" Esquivias – percussions (2000–07). Last appeared on Seven Black Roses music video. Esquivias left for Canada. Sonny Baquisal – guitars (2000–07). Last seen on ChicoSci Vampire Social Club music video. Baquisal left to go to Italy with his family. Replaced by Ariel Lumanlan of the metalcore band Arcadia in November 2007. Joel Salvador – drums (1996–2008). Last seen on ChicoSci Myx Live Performance. Left the band to pursue job opportunity abroad. Replaced by Macoy Estacio of the post-hardcore band April Morning Skies. Carlos "Calde" Calderon – bass guitar, vocals (1996–2016). Calderon left the band amicably due to career change. Replaced by Eco del Rio of the alternative rock band, Jejaview, and 88 City. Mark "Macoy" Estacio – drums (2008–2019). No official statement of departure. Ariel Lumanlan – rhythm and lead guitar (2007–2019). No official statement of departure.
References
External links chicosci at rakista