Aegis (band)

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Aegis is a Filipino rock band formed in 1995. The band is composed of sisters Juliet and Ken Sunot on lead vocals, only-male member Rey Abenoja on vocals and guitar, Stella Pabico on keyboards, Rowena Adriano on bass guitar and Vilma Goloviogo on drums. Mercy Sunot was a member up until her death in November 2024.[2] Formerly known as AG's Soundtrippers in clubs and lounges all over Japan, the group changed its name to Aegis (which means "shield" or "protection") upon signing with Alpha Records in 1998.[3][4]

OriginQuezon City, Philippines
Genres
Years active1995[1]–present
Labels
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Aegis
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
Genres
Years active1995[1]–present
Labels
Members
  • Juliet Sunot
  • Ken Sunot
  • Rey Abenoja
  • Stella Pabico
  • Rowena Adriano
  • Vilma Goloviogo
Past membersMercy Sunot
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The band's songs were featured in the musical Rak of Aegis.[5]

History

The band began in 1995 from a group of entertainers from different bands based in Japan under AG Talent Development and Management,[6] namely the sisters Juliet and Mercy Sunot, Stella Pabico, Vilma Goloviogo, Rowena "Weng" Adriano and Rey Abenoja. Initially named AG's Soundtrippers after the initials of their manager, the group was renamed to Aegis by their manager following their signing with Alpha Records in 1998, when they returned to the Philippines to record their debut album Halik. In 2011, a third Sunot sibling, Ken, joined the group. Abenoja's brother, Celso, served as the group's main composer until his death in 2007.[7] Celso Abenoja suggested the band's name and wrote some of its original songs based on lyrics he had created in the 1980s.[8]

Band members

Current
  • Juliet Sunot – lead vocals[7] (1995–present)
  • Ken Sunot – lead vocals[7] (2011–present)
  • Stella Pabico – keyboards[7] (1995–present)
  • Rey Abenoja – vocals, lead guitar[7] (1995–present)
  • Rowena Adriano – bass guitar[7] (1995–present)
  • Vilma Goloviogo – drums[7] (1995–present)
Former

Accolades

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Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Aliw Awards 2017 Best Major Concert Aegis na Aegis: A Story of Us Won [10]
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Discography

Studio albums

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Year Album Label
1998 Halik (quadruple platinum)[11] Alpha Music
1999 Mahal na Mahal Kita (double platinum)[11]
2000 Paskung-Pasko
  • 'Album Tracklist
  • 01. Christmas Is Here Again
  • 02. Sana’y Kapiling Ka Ngayong Pasko
  • 03. Christmas Bonus
  • 04. Paskong Wala Ka
  • 05. Paskung-Pasko
  • 06. Pagdiriwang Ng Kapaskuhan
  • 07. Araw-Araw Gawing Pasko
  • 08. Kahulugan Ng Pasko
  • 09. Pasko
  • 10. Ubas At Pag-Ibig
2001 Awit at Pag-ibig
  • 1.Awit At Pag-ibig( Arranged By – Celso Abenoja)(Composed By – Celso Abenoja ) 2:46
  • 2.Bakit (Ako Ngayo'y Hate Mo)(Composed By – Celso Abenoja ) 4:15
  • 3.Sa 'Yo Lamang (Arranged By – Manoling Francisco, S. J.) 4:03
  • 4.Para Kay Aileen( Arranged By – Celso Abenoja)Composed By – Celso Abenoja 3:09
  • 5.Ikaw ( Arranged By – Celso Abenoja )( Composed By – Celso Abenoja ) 4:02
  • 6.Pader(Arranged By – Celso Abenoja)(Composed By – Celso Abenoja ) 3:13
  • 7.Paano Ba?(Composed By – Celso Abenoja ) 2:51
  • 8.Araw-araw Na Lang (Composed By – Celso Abenoja ) 3:36
  • 9.Babae Sa Bintana( Arranged By – Celso Abenoja )(Composed By – Celso Abenoja ) 2:47
  • 10.Asul (Arranged By – Celso Abenoja )(Composed By – Celso Abenoja 4:22
  • 11.Ilog(Arranged By – Celso Abenoja(Composed By – Celso Abenoja) 2:27
2002[12] Ating Balikan
2003 Muling Balikan
Ating Sayawin
2004 Sino Ako?
2006 Aegis: Greatest Hits
2009 Back to Love
2012 Mga Himig Ng Pag-Asa
2014 Aegis: Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
2018 AEGIS 20 & Beyond: Sa Ikalawang Dekada ng Musika Natin
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Singles

References

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