Hilera

Hilera is a Filipino rock band formed in December 2004. The band currently consists of Chris Padilla, Bobby Padilla, and Conrad Javier.

Hilera
OriginSan Juan City, Philippines
Genres
Years active2004–present
LabelsPolyEast Records
Associated acts
MembersChris Padilla
Bobby Padilla
Conrad Javier
Past membersIvan Garcia
Buddy Zabala

Formation

In February 2004, bandmates Chris Padilla and Ivan Garcia decided to form their own 3-piece band. After months of searching, Chris' brother Bobby was showing potential with his drumming skills. They decided to move forward with their lineup and in December 2004 “Hilera” was officially formed.

The band joined the “Nescafe Soundskool Battle of the Bands” in 2005. The competition saw the young band winning the top spot and scoring a recording contract with EMI Philippines. Since then, the band has been very active and has been nominated in various award shows such as the NU Rock Awards, Myx Music Awards, IFM Pinoy Music Awards, SOP (Pasiklaband) and other local award giving bodies.

In late 2015 Ivan Garcia have left the band due to personal reasons. He was later replaced by former Eraserheads and The Dawn bassist, Buddy Zabala. The band also announced that their new upcoming album would be released in 2016.

Musical Style

Their style of music is a mix of punk rock, alternative rock, and rockabilly. Padilla and Garcia had a fascination with metal and other genres starting out. However, listening to bands like The Clash, Green Day and the Stray Cats defined the band's musical direction.

Discography

Studio albums
Album Title Tracks Year Released by
Hilera Rhyme Without Reason
The Pot Of Gold
Pass The Walls
Define
Lies In The Head
Dehado
Up The Heavens
All Of This
Pilit
Sun Grass
Nothing New
Smiles And Fades		 2006 PolyEast Records
NutHouse Stop The Fight
Not This Time
Ded Ded Ded
Radical
It's A Crime
Another Face
No Lizard King
Murder
I'll Get By
So Be It
Floating In A Freewall
Wala Akong Alam
Stop Looking At Me
Protest
It All Ends
Doo Wop Pop		 2009 PolyEast Records
Kid In A Coma Kid In A Coma
Armageddon Time
Blackout!
No Future
Bad Boy
Going Nowhere
It Sucks
Outcast
Dead End Street
Hypocrite
World On Fire
Who's Gonna Save Us Now?		 2010 PsychoLab Records

Compilations

Band members
  • Chris Padilla – lead vocals, guitars (2004–present)
  • Bobby Padilla – drums, percussion (2004–present)
  • Conrad Javier - bass guitar, backing vocals (2019-present)

Former members
  • Ivan Garcia – bass guitar, upright bass, backing vocals (2004–2015)
  • Buddy Zabala – bass guitar, backing vocals (2016–2019)

Awards and nominations

Awards
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Best Live Act
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Bassist of the Year (Ivan Garcia)
  • 2007 NU Rock Awards - Best New Artist
  • 2007 iFM Pinoy Music Awards - Song of the Year ("Pilit")
  • 2005 Nescafe Soundskool - Grand Champion

Nominations
  • 2010 Myx Music Awards - Favorite Music Video ("Radical")
  • 2010 Myx Music Awards - Favorite Rock Video ("Radical")
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Artist of the Year
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Album of the Year
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Vocalist of the Year (Chris Padilla)
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Guitarist of the Year (Chris Padilla)
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Drummer of the Year (Bobby Padilla)
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Best Album Packaging
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Producer of the Year
  • 2009 NU Rock Awards - Video of the Year ("Radical")
  • 2008 SOP Pasiklaband - Breakthrough Artist
  • 2008 MYX Music Awards - Favorite Remake ("Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota ng Iba")
  • 2007 NU Rock Awards - Best Live Act
  • 2007 NU Rock Awards - Bassist of the Year
  • 2007 MYX Music Awards - Favorite New Artist

Other media

Sponsors and Endorsements
  • Draven Shoes
  • PRS Guitars

Sources
Awards
Preceded by
Up dharma Down		 NU Rock Awards
Best New Artist
2007		 Succeeded by
The Out of Body Special
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