Aegis (band)

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

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]

The band's songs were featured in the musical Rak of Aegis.[5]

History

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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 and following their signing with Alpha Records in 1998, when they returned to the Philippines to cover their debut album Halik (Kiss). 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]

Members

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Current members
  • 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 members
  • Mercy Sunot – lead vocals[9] (1995–2024; died 2024)

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]

Discography

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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
2001 Awit at Pag-ibig
2002[12] Ating Balikan
2003 Muling Balikan
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

Singles

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References

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  1. ^ Rula, Gorgy (July 10, 2015). "Aegis reveals secret to singing very high notes" (in Filipino). Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  2. ^ "Mercy Sunot na vocalist ng bandang Aegis, pumanaw na". GMAnetwork.com (Balitambayan).
  3. ^ Bibsy M., Carballo (January 17, 2014). "Getting to know Aegis & the art of resilience". philstar.com. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "Bandang Aegis, pinagbuklod ng hangaring maiahon sa hirap ang kani-kanilang pamilya". GMA News Online (in Filipino). July 23, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  5. ^ Jacque, de Borja (June 11, 2016). "Award-Winning 'Rak of Aegis' Is Back Onstage - Preen.ph". Preen.ph. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  6. ^ "Laslas ballads, karaoke and Aegis". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g "Aegis for all ages". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Aegis will rock the Big Dome". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  9. ^ Gonzales, Gelo (November 18, 2024). "Aegis vocalist Mercy Sunot dies". Rappler. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  10. ^ "Aegis celebrates 20th anniversary with major concert". ABS-CBN. June 8, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "List of PARI Gold, Platinum & Diamond Awardees". www.pari.com.ph. Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. (PARI, inc.). Retrieved November 28, 2018.
  12. ^ "Aegis set to conquer Makati crowd". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. October 18, 2002. p. 21. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  13. ^ "Bernadette Sembrano's lyrics plus Aegis' voices equal 'Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin' theme song". ABS-CBN News. August 17, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  14. ^ "Aegis wows netizens in "Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin" theme song". ABS-CBN Corporate. August 25, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
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