Razorback

Formed
1990
in Philippines 
Active Decades
19001020304050607080902000 
 
by David Gonzales
Filipino rock band Razorback draws the core of their inspiration from the bluesy, gospel-tinged hue of American Southern rock. The band's twin-lead guitar front line, reminiscent of such Southern bands as the Allman Brothers, is a remarkable feat of dynamic synergy. Though the band's future was put in doubt when one of the guitarists left in mid-1999, his return in late 2000 marked the start of a new era.



Razorback was formed in 1990. Among the initial lineup were guitarists David Aguirre and Tirso Ripoll, and bassist Louie Talan, who have participated in each of the band's three albums. Handling vocals at the start was Jose Mari Cuervo and playing drums was Miguel Ortigas. The band initially performed in nightspots playing covers of such bands as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Iron Maiden, as well as '70s Filipino band Juan De La Cruz.



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