MASS DEFECT ERADICATING THE COMPETITION

Manila’s underground metal scene has had its many shares of controversy. The lack of talent may not be always the perpetrator – in fact, this scene can pride itself for possessing some of the most gifted musicians. However, since it is virtually the home of artists who have the most angst and strongest outlooks to boot, opinions and blacklashes are thrown form one band to the other and many may take it personally. Ultimately, one cannot help but say that the underground scene can be quite interesting. So in the middle of it all comes a young band that is no stranger to that drama. With frontman Alessandro Queri leading his band of brothers guitar player Paolo Amutan, bassist Gelo Peren and drummer James ‘Jaycol’ Jebulan – MASS DEFECT breaks away from the stereotypes of the underground scene and take charge of their own forthcomings…

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