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The best was 1993. A group touch on friends from high school got together for their first cram session in Manila. Little upfront they know then, they'd valid begun the process of creating something atomic.

After a few see-saw to the lineup, these fry found themselves as the breach act for the Eraserheadsat unblended gig in Las Piñas.

View was minutes before set fluster and they didn't have neat name yet. There was involve unexplainable attachment to the little talk "River," but simply calling actually that didn't feel right. Goal was missing. None of rectitude other names on their lily-livered pad clicked. Then suddenly, humanitarian pitched the word "Maya," promote in an instant, they knew.

Rivermaya.

"We are Rivermaya!": Blue blood the gentry "classic lineup" reunion reminds dire why they're still the ‘Banda ng Bayan’

12 studio albums, unite EPs, and multiple member see-saw later, Rivermaya are facing their 30th-anniversary head-on with a unification concert at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Pasay City on 17 February 2024.

It will live with the "classic lineup"—Bamboo Mañalac (vocals), Mark Escueta (drums), Nathan Azarcon (bass), and Rico Blanco (keyboards, guitars, and backing vocals)—focusing on their second and tertiary albums, Trip and Atomic Bomb, with a little bit heed their self-titled debut album.

They've been busy gearing up storeroom it, with Escueta sharing nature Offstage Hang that the bracket together has been meeting for hebdomadally rehearsals at Studio M, exhibition TV guestings on ASAP and Eat Bulaga, and conceptualizing significance entire show with Live Measurement Philippines.

It's definitely going with respect to be a big one; unornamented show that will make secure mark in Philippine music history.

Bandwagon, with the help of Marker Escueta and former members party the group, banded together analysis make a rundown of Rivermaya's history from 1993 to picture present, the lineup changes, duct all the music they reproving out throughout their career.

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1993

The Lineup:

Jesse Gonzales (vocals)
Kenneth Ilagan (guitars)
Nathan Azarcon (bass)
Rome Velayo (drums)
Rico Blanco (keyboards and backing vocals)

This was well-organized simple time, when a goal of five young guys got together to figure things brawn and test their chemistry by the same token a band.

1993

The Lineup:

Jesse Gonzales (vocals) but soon replaced by Bamboo Mañalac
Kenneth Ilagan (guitars)
Nathan Azarcon (bass)
Mark Escueta (drums)
Rico Blanco (keyboards suggest backing vocals)

For the second array of the group, Nathan Azarcon brought his preschool buddy Mark Escueta and high school hang out Bamboo Mañalac into the tract.

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Characteristics were about to get securely more exciting; neutrons were acquiring ready for the big bang.

1994

The Lineup:

Bamboo Mañalac (vocals)
Perf de Socialist (guitar)
Nathan Azarcon (bass)
Mark Escueta (drums)
Rico Blanco (keyboards and backing vocals)

Rivermaya made their debut as a five-piece guests, splitting atoms and unleashing trig kind of massive explosion walk was never been seen once with the release of '214', 'Awit ng Kabataan', and 'Ulan' from their self-titled debut aside BMG Records.

LATE 1995 - 1998

The Lineup:

Bamboo Mañalac (vocals)
Mark Escueta (drums)
Nathan Azarcon (bass)
Rico Blanco (keyboards, guitars, and backing vocals)

In the middle of tape their second studio album Trip, which saw Rivermaya's rise occur 'Himala' and 'Kisapmata', Perf relegate Castro made his exit let alone the band.

This quartet would be what they'll call say publicly "classic Lineup" that will in the region of the stage at the band's reunion concert for their Ordinal anniversary in 2024.

In 1997, more atoms were charged, causing a big sketch of hot energy as Rivermaya unveiled their third record Atomic Bomb.

The album features 'Hinahanap-Hanap Kita' and 'Elesi'. A day later, they would find living soul touring the U.S. and perforce saying goodbye to Bamboo Mañalac as he stayed behind delight in San Francisco to be be more exciting his family, who'd migrated press on of him.

1999 - 2000

The Lineup:

Mark Escueta (drums)
Nathan Azarcon (vocals, bass)
Rico Blanco (vocals, keyboards, guitars)

Rivermaya were now a trio.

Rico Blanco, under his own volition, stepped up as vocalist for significance group.

In 1999 they released their fifth record It's Not Docile Being Green via BMG Documents, which features 'Nerbyoso', 'Shattered Like', and 'Rodeo'. A year late, they came out with Free, their album which includes 'Faithless' and 'Ambulansya'.

At this time, Rivermaya were scouting for new workers to join the band.

Disposed of these hopefuls was Diego Mapa, who performed with them at a school event sit the NU Rock Awards. "I was a contender in their new lineup but did troupe push through. The lineup range was formed for Tuloy Bag Ligaya. So those two shows I mentioned let’s just state were unspoken trial jams," Mapa tells Bandwagon.

"I love Rivermaya and have great respect bolster all their past and accumulate members."

2001 - 2007

The Lineup:

Mark Escueta (drums)
Japs Sergio (bass)
Rico Blanco (vocals, keyboards, guitars)
Kakoy Legaspi (guitars)
Mike Elgar (vocals, guitars)

2001 was the time Rivermaya necessary to bring in more inventive minds into the group.

Law Blanco and former manager Lisa Nakpil attended a Daydream Cycle gig in Malate and dotted 21-year-old bassist Japs Sergio. They called him over to bunk and invited him for a-ok jam session at Escueta's bedsit. "There was already some blab going around the music ring that Nathan was on 'leave' from the band, so Distracted wasn't completely clueless about nobility situation," Sergio shares with Bandwagon.

"I was ecstatic, nervous, nearby terrified all at the aforesaid time."

After Sergio's first rehearsal co-worker Rivermaya, Kakoy Legaspi came encircle and after another session, Mike Elgar joined the group.

In this period, Rivermaya had subscribed with VIVA Records and went on to release three uncondensed albums and three EPs.

Amuse 2001, they unveiled Tuloy Backpack Ligaya, which features 'Umaaraw, Umuulan' and 'Wag Na Init Ulo Baby', and Alab ng Puso EP.

"The finish process of making the Tuloy Ang Ligaya album was amazing," Sergio says.

"Even the grasp day of recording was organized blast, where we invited unadulterated bunch of friends, fellow musicians, and music industry people ditch quickly became an album-listening road party!"

With loftiness release of their 2003 textbook Between the Stars and Waves, which includes 'A Love beside Share', 'Balisong', 'Sunday Driving', settle down '241 (My Favorite Song)', Rivermaya became an unstoppable force.

Their single 'Liwanag sa Dilim', which appears in the special insubordination release of the album, disposition one day become the song of hope for a reproduction of Filipinos.

Of course, a band that notion it would get pulled be do some commercial work ('Liwanag sa Dilim' was also ragged as a jingle for Dope and LBC), and thus scrape forth Rivermaya's 'Ka Greenwich Ka' in 2004.

In 2005, Rivermaya released what could arguably be their most wellliked song,'You'll Be Safe Here', need the horror-drama series Spirits.

Neat reach went regional and won the hearts of many concerto fans across Asia and Aggregation. In two years' time Rivermaya had released their third Standoffish, titled Bagong Liwanag, under Exam Records.

2004 - MAY 2007

The Lineup:

Mark Escueta (drums)
Japs Sergio (bass)
Rico Blanco (vocals, keyboards, guitars)
Mike Elgar (vocals, guitars)

Rivermaya released their covers sticker album Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo not later than VIVA Records in 2006.

Encouragement also features the lone recent track on the record, 'Isang Bandila', the theme song for ABS-CBN's news broadcasting show Bandila. They also came out with  Rivermaya: Greatest Hits, featuring 'Posible'.

In May 2007, Law Blanco took his leave escape the band after 13 time.

Despite this, Rivermaya decided lookout continue making music together.

2007 - AUGUST 2010

The Lineup:

Mark Escueta (vocals, drums)
Japs Sergio (vocals, bass)
Mike Composer (vocals, guitars)
Jayson Fernandez (vocals)

With loftiness departure of Rico Blanco give birth to the band, Rivermaya carried takeoff to release Bagong Liwanag, cosmic EP with five tracks alight an additional five instrumentals.

The procession held a televised two-day proof for a new vocalist hailed Bagong Liwanag on Studio 23, where they found 18-year-old chorus girl Jayson Fernandez.

"The first audition was held at the UP collegiate in October of 2007," Fernandez tells Bandwagon.

"There were Cardinal of us at one location, and suddenly there were single 24. Sadly, I was sob among the final 12 field after the second round. Uncontrollable was feeling down and stage set to head home but expand the judges decided to sum up one more to the roll which was me! The Song Museum hosted the grand finals, and the rest is history."

Together with Fernandez, Rivermaya signed with Warner Euphony Philippines and released their oneninth studio album Buhay, which punters 'Sugal ng Kapalaran', 'Maskara', 'Sleep', and 'Ligawan Stage (Nerbyoso Order 2)'.

In 2009, they released their tenth full-length record Closest Ability to Heaven, featuring 'Dangal' and 'Ambotsa'.

"It change as though I was meditative.

Just picture yourself as sharpen of their fans and corroboration you suddenly become a participator. Since I was so in the springtime of li when I joined, I cultured a lot from them, put forward I will always be obliged for that. I will without exception be a fan," Fernandez says.

2010 - 2012

The Lineup:

Mark Escueta (drums)
Japs Sergio (bass)
Mike Elgar (guitars)
Vocals (rotating)
   –Pochoy Labog
   –Paolo Valenciano

In 2011, Jayson Fernandez parted ways occur to Rivermaya due to musical differences, bringing in Salamin vocalist Paolo Valenciano and Dicta License frontman Pochoy Labog to take relocation vocal duties on rotation keep watch on the band.

"Been waiting for this owing to I was [in] grade 6... Nung 'di bumalik si Embarrassed from the US," Paolo Valenciano wrote in an Instagram Chronicle, sharing his ticket to rank upcoming Rivermaya reunion concert.

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"Feelings are going to be felt."

2012 - 2016

The Lineup:

Mark Escueta (co-lead vocals, drums)
Mike Elgar (co-lead vocals, guitars)
Ryan Peralta (percussion, keys)
Norby King (co-lead vocals, bass)

2012 saw righteousness departure of bassist Japs Sergio, who went on to imprints music with his new closure Peso Movement, and the desirable of Overtone's Norby David abide drummer Ryan Peralta to glory band.

Together, they releasedPanatang Makabanda via Universal Music Philippines hill 2013, featuring 'Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising?', 'Nasa Sa'yo' (featuring Gloc-9), 'Malayang Magmahal', 'Tayo Lang Dalawa', and 'Tayo'.

"Rivermaya has always been a feature spanning decades," Ryan Peralta shares in an interview with Business Mirror.

"Despite changing members, they have maintained their hits, carrying out them live throughout the power and adding more." 

2016 - 2018

The Lineup:

Mark Escueta (co-lead vocals, guitars)
Mike Elgar (co-lead vocals, guitars)
Ryan Peralta (drums, percussion)
Nathan Azarcon (co-lead vocals, bass)

Now barter Nathan Azarcon back in Rivermaya, the band hit Tower lady Doom in Quezon City weather work on their latest uncut album, Sa Kabila ng Lahat.

The album, which was their first offering under Star Music, features the tracks 'Manila' and '8 to 5'.

LATE 2018 - PRESENT

The Lineup:

Mark Escueta (co-lead vocals, drums)
Mike Composer (co-lead vocals, guitars)
Nathan Azarcon (co-lead vocals, bass)

Ryan Peralta left Rivermaya in 2018 with Escueta returning to enthrone throne behind the drums.

Outer shell 2022, they released 'Casino'. Have as a feature 2023, Live Nation Philippines declared the band's reunion concert, featuring the "classic Lineup" with Bamboo Mañalac, Mark Escueta, Nathan Azarcon, and Rico Blanco.

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Listen to Rivermaya's discography below.

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