Kapatid (band)

Kapatid
Origin	Quezon City, Philippines
Genres	Pinoy rock, progressive rock, experimental rock
Years active	2002–2012
Labels	PolyEast Records Philippines, Inc. Sony Records
Past members	Karl Roy(deceased) Chico Molina J-Hoon Balbuena Louie Talan Ira Cruz Nathan Azarcon Philippe Arriola Anjones Elemos Paolo Rosal

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 was veteran musician and bassist Philippe Arriola (of The Weed), 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)

Collaboration albums

• The Best of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn

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 – percussions

Awards and nominations

Year	Award Giving Body	Category	Nominated Work	Results
2006	NU Rock Awards	Drummer of the Year	(for J-hoon Balbuena)	Nominated