Eraserheads was a Philippine rock band formed in 1989. Consisting of Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro, and Raimund Marasigan, the band became one of the most successful, most influential, critically acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of Philippine music, leaving a legacy that made them the most commercially successful Philippine music artist of all time. Often dubbed as "The Beatles of the Philippines", they are credited for spearheading a second wave of Manila band invasions, paving the way for a host of Philippine alternative rock bands. The band released several singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one and achieved commercial success with their third album Cutterpillow, which achieved platinum status several times. They received the Viewer's Choice Award at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, the only Filipino artist to have received the award before the conception of the MTV Asia Awards.
| Origin | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop, experimental, Pinoy rock |
| Years active | 1989–2002, 2008–2009, 2012–2014, 2016 |
| Labels | Musiko, Greater East Asia, Sony Music Philippines, Offshore Music Philippines |
| Associated acts | Francis M, The Mongols, Pupil, Sandwich, Pedicab, Hilera, Cambio, The Oktaves |
| Past members | Ely Buendia, Marcus Adoro, Buddy Zabala, Raimund Marasigan |
About Eraserheads
Award-winning alt rock project often called "The Beatles of the Philippines" that became one of the most influential and acclaimed acts in the history of Philippine music.
Achievement of Eraserheads
The name of the band was created with inspiration from the David Lynch film Eraserhead. They were active 1989–2002, 2008-2009 and 2012-2016.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Eraserheads
Musical groups from Quezon City.. Sony BMG artists.
Latest information about Eraserheads updated on July 28 2021.
