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]

Members

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Current members
  • Juliet Sunot – lead vocals[6] (1995–present)
  • Ken Sunot – lead vocals[6] (2011–present)
  • Stella Pabico – keyboards[6] (1995–present)
  • Rey Abenoja – vocals, lead guitar[6] (1995–present)
  • Rowena Adriano – bass guitar[6] (1995–present)
  • Vilma Goloviogo – drums[6] (1995–present)
Former members
  • Mercy Sunot – lead vocals[7] (1995–2024; died 2024)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album Label
1998 Halik (quadruple platinum)[8] Alpha Records
1999 Mahal na Mahal Kita (double platinum)[8]
2001 Awit at Pag-ibig
2002[9] Ating Balikan
2009 Back to Love
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". 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. ^ a b c d e f "Aegis for all ages". www.philstar.com. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  7. ^ Gonzales, Gelo (November 18, 2024). "Aegis vocalist Mercy Sunot dies". Rappler. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Aegis set to conquer Makati crowd". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. October 18, 2002. p. 21. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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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