Hilera
# Hilera

Hilera is a Filipino rock band formed in December 2004. Originally a three-piece band, it currently consists of Chris Padilla, Bobby Padilla and Luke Xavier Bayhon.

## Formation

In February 2004, bandmates Chris Padilla and Ivan Garcia decided to form their own three-piece band. After months of searching, Padilla's brother Bobby was showing potential with his drumming skills. They decided to move forward with their lineup, and in December 2004 Hilera was officially formed.

The band joined the Nescafe Soundskool Battle of the Bands in 2005. The young band won the top spot and scored a recording contract with EMI Philippines. and release their first self titled debut album on October 30, 2006. Since then, the band has been very active and has been nominated at various award shows such as the NU Rock Awards, Myx Music Awards, IFM Pinoy Music Awards, and SOP (Pasiklaband).

On March 11, 2009, the band released their 2nd album "Nut House" features their carrier single "Radical"

In late 2015 Ivan Garcia left the band due to personal reasons. He was later replaced by former Eraserheads and The Dawn bassist, Buddy Zabala. The band also announced that their upcoming album would be released in 2016.

On 2018, the band released a 6 track EP titled "The Other Way Around"

## Musical style

Their style of music is a mix of punk rock, alternative rock, and rockabilly. Padilla and Garcia had a fascination with metal and other genres starting out. However, listening to bands like The Clash, Green Day and the Stray Cats defined the band's musical direction.

## Discography

### Studio albums

| Album title | Tracks | Year | Released by |
| - | - | - | - |
| Hilera | Rhyme Without Reason The Pot Of Gold Pass The Walls Define Lies In The Head Dehado Up The Heavens All Of This Pilit Sun Grass Nothing New Smiles And Fades | 2006 | PolyEast Records |
| NutHouse | Stop The Fight Not This Time Ded Ded Ded Radical It's A Crime Another Face No Lizard King Murder I'll Get By So Be It Floating In A Freewall Wala Akong Alam Stop Looking At Me Protest It All Ends Doo Wop Pop | 2009 | PolyEast Records |
| Kid In A Coma | Kid In A Coma Armageddon Time Blackout! No Future Bad Boy Going Nowhere It Sucks Outcast Dead End Street Hypocrite World On Fire Who's Gonna Save Us Now? | 2010 | PsychoLab Records |

### Compilations

* Kami nAPO Muna Ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
* In Love and War (Sony Records, 2010)
* The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album (Star Records, 2012)

## Band members

* Chris Padilla – lead vocals, guitars (2004–present)
* Bobby Padilla – drums, percussion (2004–present)
* Luke Xavier Bayhon – bass guitar, backing vocals (2020–present)

### Former members

* Ivan Garcia – bass guitar, upright bass, backing vocals (2004–2015)
* Buddy Zabala – bass guitar, backing vocals (2015–2019)
* Conrad Javier – bass guitar, backing vocals (2019–2020)
* JC Tayag – guitars, bass guitar, backing vocals (2020–2023)

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominated work | Results |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | Nescafe Soundskool | Grand Champion | — | Won |
| 2007 | iFM Pinoy Music Awards | Song of the Year | "Pilit" | Won |
| 2007 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite New Artist | — | Nominated |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Best New Artist | — | Won |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Bassist of the Year | (for Ivan Garcia) | Nominated |
| 2007 | NU Rock Awards | Best Live Act | — | Nominated |
| 2008 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Remake | "Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota ng Iba" | Nominated |
| 2008 | SOP Pasiklaband | Breakthrough Artist | — | Nominated |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Best Live Act | — | Won |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Bassist of the Year | (for Ivan Garcia) | Won |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Video of the Year | "Radical" | Nominated |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Producer of the Year | "NutHouse" | Nominated |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Best Album Packaging | (Timothy Wong for "NutHouse") | Nominated |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Drummer of the Year | (for Bobby Padilla) | Nominated |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Guitarist of the Year | (for Chris Padilla) | Nominated |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Vocalist of the Year | (for Chris Padilla) | Nominated |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Album of the Year | "NutHouse" | Nominated |
| 2009 | NU Rock Awards | Artist of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2010 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Rock Video | "Radical" | Nominated |
| 2010 | MYX Music Awards | Favorite Music Video | "Radical" | Nominated |

## Other media

### Sponsors and endorsements

* Draven Shoes
* PRS Guitars
