

The album's carrier single was a heavy cover version of Britney Spears' "Lucky". Kamikazee released their first studio album in 2002. Band drummer Bords Burdeos was also recognized for his drumwork, which according to fans and critics, added extra flair to the band's songs. Despite such antics, their music incorporates many elements of modern rock music, such as pop-punk, grunge and NU-metal, on some of their songs. Their live performances have since been known for using expletives, sexually suggestive dances, and references to genitalia. Their early shows included performances of the songs "Mmm Sarap", "Tsinelas", a cover of singer Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan", and Britney Spears' Lucky. Before they were signed to a major label, they went by the name "Kamikazee Cornflakes", eventually shortening the name to "Kamikazee". Kamikazee's early gigs were mostly on-campus events in UP Diliman like the annual UP Fair.

The band is composed of five members who met at the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. 1.5 Reunion and Tagpuan Tour (2017-present).1.4 15th anniversary and indefinite hiatus.Around 2017, the band had a reunion gig and has been touring since. They played their farewell concert on December 10, 2015, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. By the beginning of 2016, the band officially entered an indefinite hiatus. In August 2015, the band had temporarily reunited after a brief hiatus announced earlier in January 2015. The band, originally known all throughout its career as a quintet, is currently composed of Jay Contreras (lead vocals), Jomal Linao (guitar and vocals), Led Tuyay (guitar), Puto Astete (bass), Bords Burdeos (drums), Jian Lubiano (guitar), and Mikki Jill (keyboards & vocals).įans and critics have described the band's music as a mix of pop punk and hardcore punk. Kamikazee is a Filipino rock band formed in 2000.
