Kamikazee

Kamikazee
from left to right: Contreras, Burdeos, Linao, Tuyay and Astete
from left to right: Contreras, Burdeos, Linao, Tuyay and Astete
Background information
OriginQuezon City, Philippines
Genres
Years active
  • 2000–2015
  • 2017–present
Labels
Members
  • Jay Contreras
  • Jomal Linao
  • Led Tuyay
  • Puto Astete
  • Bords Burdeos
  • Jian Lubiano
  • Mikki Jill

Kamikazee (or sometimes stylized as KMKZ) is a Filipino rock band formed in 2000. The band, originally known all throughout its career as a quintet, is currently composed of Jay Contreras (lead vocals), Jomal Linao (lead guitar and vocals), Led Tuyay (guitar), Puto Astete (bass), Bords Burdeos (drums), Jian Lubiano (guitar), and Mikki Jill (keyboards & vocals).

Fans and critics have described the band's music as a mix of pop punk and hardcore punk.

In August 2015, the band had temporarily reunited after a brief hiatus announced earlier in January 2015. By the beginning of 2016, the band officially entered an indefinite hiatus. They played their farewell concert on December 10, 2015, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Around 2017, the band had a reunion gig and has been touring since.[1]