Siakol


Siakol is a 4-piece Filipino rock band who is one of several groups who spearheaded the 90's Philippine alternative rock explosion and known for their hit songs "Lakas Tama", "Peksman", "Biyaheng Impyerno" and "Bakit Ba". The band was a prominent fixture of the Tunog Kalye era and very popular to college & high school students in the Philippines during the 90s.

Etymology

As per the band members, Siakol is a term they coin which pertains to a "free, happy and sometimes naughty state of mind". It is also alluded to be a word play of jakol, Filipino slang for masturbation.

Background

Formed in 1994, their appearance as a guest in a “Battle of the Bands” competition in their hometown Parañaque was their first exposure. The band started writing original compositions and their songs were well-received by the public. They were then managed by Jason Gerodias.
Their songs from their 1996 album until present still receives massive radio airplay and guesting in several fiesta around the Philippines. Known for their all-Tagalog songs, the band is branded by many as "the face of the Tunog Kalye era".
The band’s brand of lyrics are primarily based on Filipino pop culture, typical Filipino love life and observational humor.

Members