Band of the New Age

L-R►Miks Bersales, EO Marcos, PaoloValenciano, Sho Hikino

Salamin is a Christian alternative metal band from the Philippines, founded in 2005. They launched their self-titled debut album in 2006. The name of the band was suggested by their former vocalist, JR Enrile, who took it from  a building he saw in Salcedo Village, Makati. 

Musical influences such as Deftones, Linkin Park, Incubus, Rage Against The Machine, Foo Fighters, The Mars Volta, Sparta, Coheed and Cambria, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, have led their way to rock nation and garnered various accolades such as MTV Philippines' Rising Star and nominated for NU Rock Awards' Best New Act.

Honestly, I wasn't impressed with Salamin's first album (which I copied from my colleague, hehe). I saved it in my iPhone expecting a lot. But I ended up pressing skip and never really bothered listening at all. 

However, things changed instantaneously after seeing them perform live. I couldn't help but be totally mesmerized with the way they owned the stage. The transformation is really outstanding and unbashingly explosive.

Their music, though refreshing, 

is still distinctively new to mainstream.

But then again, innovation also applies to music.

For me, "Hello Anxiety", is worth every penny. 

Me w/ Paolo of Salamin

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