Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep41 – Yazmin Yousuf
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Yazmin Yousuf Music Journalist from Sri Lanka. Channa met Yazmin in Sri Lanka when he attended the Colombo land album launch in 2016. They have been friends ever since.
Yazmin is the Host and Producer of YES FM Sri Lanka's Homegrown Top 15 which promotes original Sri Lankan music. Music Journalist like no other is also the Co-Founder of Decibel.lk which promotes the Sri Lankan Music Scene.
Yazmin talks about her childhood in Dubai, coming back to Sri Lanka, how she got into radio, her memorable interviews, forming Decibel.lk with Huzni. Yazmin who is also a vegetarian and animal lover talks about why chooses a vegetarian lifestyle. Yazmin also talks about the current situation in Sri Lanka's equality towards LGBT and non-binary individuals.
Follow Decibel.lk on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/decibelLk/
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep40 – Brandon Khoo
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Brandon Khoo, Founder of Progressive Metal band COEN. Channa met Brandon in 2019 when he toured the Philippines with RockWeller. They have been friends ever since.
Brandon is also a versatile session drummer with more than 15 years of experience playing globally on stage, touring and recording for various bands/solo artists/projects/musicians. He has performed for/worked with Grammy-award winning guitarist Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth), Grammy-nominated keyboardist Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), and opened up for multiple Platinum recording bands The Script, Golden Melody Awards winning singer Emil Chau, Golden Horse Award-winning singer and actor Leon Lai, Jaycee Chan (Son of Jackie Chan), Wu Jiahui and Serene Koong. Aside from performing for Artists, Brandon has performed in Drum Festivals in Singapore and Indonesia.
Brandon has also traveled to Canada, Vancouver to perform at Drumeo in 2017 and filmed a series of lessons for members of Drumeo. His videos on Drumeo has reached over a million people around the world.
Known for his YouTube video "How can you tell a good drummer and a bad drummer apart?" which has been viewed over 4 million times. Brandon continues to emphasize the importance of serving the song rather than yourself while playing with many different artists in a wide scope of genres, from the Pop, rock, Latin, and metal genre and a series of drum covers which can be found on his YouTube channel.
Brandon talks about his childhood, how his parents influenced him towards music, the music he first discovered, learning drums, taking drum examinations, discovering progressive metal after listening to Dream Theater. He also talks about forming COEN, recording its first album, collaborating with Jordan Rudess and Raz Azraai.
Brandon also remembers his tour to Manila which he identifies as one of his best tours abroad, especially due to the Filipino hospitality, friendliness he experienced. He looks forward to coming back to the Philippines with COEN.
Checkout COEN’s The Moon and Dancer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaybRK13FYc
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep39 – Sonia Anubis
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Sonia Anubis the guitarist of Crypta and Cobra Spell from The Netherlands. Sonia is also the ex-guitarist of Burning Witches. Channa discovered Sonia a few years ago via Burning Witches and has been a fan ever since.
Sonia born in The Netherlands started playing Bass when she was just 14 years. She is a big fan of Kiss which inspired her to pursue music. After listening to Rust in Peace by Megadeth Sonia decided to start playing the Guitar. Sonia played for many bands as a bassist and joined Burning Witches in 2018 as a guitarist.
Recently Sonia has started two bands Crypta and Cobra Spell.
Sonia talks about her early music, her influences, her favorite guitarists and bassists, her time with Burning Witches, touring and performing in major festivals. She also talks about the stories behind both Crypta and Cobra Spell. She is looking forward to releasing music with these bands and touring the world with them.
Follow Sonia on Facebook, Instagram: @Soniaanubis
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs - Ep38 - United Rage
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Tadeo Man and Clint Aquino of United Rage. Channa met Tadeo Man and Clint in Manila when he saw United Rage live in Manila in 2018 and has been a fan ever since.
United Rage started as an online project that plays covers in the style of rap & rock with Tadeo Man on vocals & a variety of musicians from all over the world.
Due to numerous requests for a live show, United Rage made its debut live performance in Los Angeles back in 2018. The show was well curated with musicians coming from Mexico, India & Canada. They performed Rage Against The Machine hits, including ragefied covers of old-school legendary hip-hop tracks from Dr. Dre, Tupac, Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill, Snoop Dogg, N.W.A., Bob Marley & Grandmaster Flash.
In that same year, a mini summer world tour was held in San Francisco, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Manila, London & Paris.
After a few months, Tadeo Man joined forces with guitarist Clint Aquino & started making their music.
Tadeo Man and Clint talk about their growing up, moving to the US, how the United Rage project started, Influence from RATM, their favorite RATM records, watching RATM and Prophets of Rage live, about their original songs, social injustices, and racism in this day and age.
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Channa Channa Channa – Ep37 – Aloura
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Aloura. Aloura is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Manila.
She emerged in the music scene as DJ MRKIII from winning 1st runner up in DJ Mag Philippines' Spin U-Nite DJ competition. Since 2016, she has shared her love, passion, and soul through her sets and music. She released a few songs like "Fell in Love" and "Home" which reached more than 100,000 streams and has performed alongside international acts like Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Julian Jordan, Firebeatz, and more.
In March 2019, she rebranded and changed her name to Aloura. Focusing more on singing, songwriting, and producing which was her ultimate goal even before she became a DJ, Aloura released her new sound "Break Me Down" as her first single. This new brand shows her true self and sound through her melodic-driven, synth-pop production and personal experience-inspired songwriting.
Aloura talks about growing up, listening to Justin Bieber, influenced by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Halsey, producing her own songs, concepts for her music videos, collaborations with artists like Romen Jewels. Aloura is confident she will be able to release her debut album soon.
Checkout Aloura’s latest single “Secret” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0GuTMSKr3HYVRe4mTuV9Zz?si=LoHtaQ7PQCK373yA9385dg
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Channa Channa Channa Vlogs – Ep36 – Mirshad Buckman
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Mirshad Buckman vocalist/guitarist of Paranoid Earthling from Kandy Sri Lanka. Channa saw Paranoid Earthling in the early 2000s and was one of the earliest fans of the band. Channa met Mirshad and the rest of the PE and has been friends ever since.
Mirshad who was born and raised in Kandy formed Paranoid Earthling with his schoolmates in the late 90s. Originally conceptualized as an Electronica project but PE became a Grunge, Hard Rock band heavily influenced by bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Marilyn Manson, and Nine Inch Nails. After performing in Sri Lanka and abroad for over a decade Paranoid Earthling has become one of the biggest rock bands in the country today.
Mirshad talks about early influences, growing up in Kandy, forming Paranoid Earthling, Rock Company days, writing and producing music, releasing music videos. He also shares experiences of touring in India and Afghanistan. Mirshad also promises to release the long-awaited PE debut album soon after the pandemic.
Checkout Paranoid Earthlings latest music video “Deaf, Blind & Dumb”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O_w-jIqBR8
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Channa Channa Channa Vlogs – Ep35 – Carlito Buenaventura
In this episode, Carlito Buenaventura returns to Channa Channa Channa VLogs after many months. Carlito who is a Heart surgery survivor, Fitness Enthusiast, Smark and a Metalhead. Channa met Carlito in 2019 during Pulp Summer Slam 2019 and been friends ever since.
Carlito talks about his workout regimen during the lockdown, his interactions with his favourite artists via Twitter, receiving personal messages from his heroes via Cameo and also shares memories about Undertaker.
Carlito also shares how to keep motivated and push forward with your goals even during these hard times.
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep34 – JC De Leon
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to his friend and Yoga teacher JC De Leon. Channa met JC in 2011 during Metal Concerts. They have been friends ever since.
JC De Leon is a Metalhead and his first concert was Metallica Live in Manila in 1993. He also attended countless concerts in the Philippines and abroad and was able to see great acts like Rage Against The Machine, Slayer, Dream Theater, Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth and many more.
JC is also a Martial Artist, Yin Yoga Master. He first learned Yoga from his mother when he was a kid and has never stopped practising it. JC specialized in Yin Yoga and he founded Konscious Spirit Yoga.
JC talks about growing up, having music and yoga influences at home, attending his first Metal concert, attending a lot of great shows in Manila and abroad, practising yoga to teaching Yoga. JC also shared how to have a positive outlook amidst the chaotic times and keep a peaceful mind through Yoga and Meditation.
Find out more about JC and his yoga on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/konsciousspirityoga/
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep33 – Chris Beesley
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Chris Beesley of Bastardizer from Australia.
Channa saw Bastardizer in Sydney in 2016 and has been a fan ever since. He also saw Bastardizer again in 2018 in Singapore and Manila. Channa spoke to Chris via FB in 2017 and has been friends ever since.
Chris started as a Glam rocker back in the day and played with several bands until he started Bastardizer in 2013. They recorded their first full-length album Enforcers of Evil in the same year. They toured South East Asia, Eastern Europe, and even Russia. Chris is all around Metalhead, Wrestling Fan, and a cool Dad.
Chris talks about discovering Metal, forming Bastardizer, recording their first album, and touring around the world. Chris also remembers opening for legendary bands like Morbid Angel, Skull Fist, Destroyer 666, and Coroner, doing splits with other bands.
Checkout Bastardizer latest split with Wraith “Speed Armageddon” on Bandcamp: https://bastardizer.bandcamp.com/album/speed-armageddon
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep32 – Krishan Maheson
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Krishan Maheson, one of the original Tamil Rappers from Sri Lanka. Channa was a fan of Krishan when he formed Urban Sounds and also released Asian Avenue album in 2005.
Krishan inspired by local hip hop acts like Brown Boogie Nation and the Rude Boy Republic started Urban sound with his brother. Got his first song on the radio when he was only 15 years old. After meeting Iraj he wrote, “J Town Story” which discussed the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka back then how it really impacted people’s lives.
In 2005 Krishan released first-ever Tamil Hip Hop album Asian Avenue.
Krishan discusses growing up in Colombo, writing their first song, forming Urban sound, working with Shiraz, Iraj and others. Krishan also talks about the current Tamil hip hop scene in Sri Lanka and South India and what projects he started to support the youth in Sri Lanka.
Checkout Krishan’s recent TEDx talk in 2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZSwLOxvuYM
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Channa Channa Channa Vlogs – Ep31 – Amrit Melwani
In the episode, Channa Channa Channa talking to Amrit Melwani, Guitarist of the Filipino Metal band Divine Sacred Order (DSO). Channa met Amrit in 2011 when DSO performed at Arch Enemy’s Khaos Legions album launch in Manila. They have been friends ever since.
Amrit started playing the guitar while in high school and DSO is his first band. DSO released their Full-length album Welcome to The Order in 2013. They also release a lot of Music videos until 2015.
Amrit talks about his childhood, discovering Metal, influences. He also discusses DSO story from recording their first song, to releasing a full-length album, playing with legendary Pinoy bands like Badburn and Intolerant, shooting their music video at Victoria’s court.
Amrit also talks about his moments with meeting his idols, comic books, toys and latest Netflix shows he’s watching.
Checkout DSO’s music video for “Leader”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23voqxHi0KU
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep30 – Pantera
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talk about the American heavy metal band Pantera. Channa discovered Pantera in the late ’90s and has been a fan ever since. Channa saw Vinnie Paul and Hellyeah live when they played Pulp Summer Slam 2011 in Manila.
Pantera was formed in 1981 in Arlington, Texas. Although started as a Glam metal band after a couple of albums, lineup changes they changed their sound to Thrash Metal and popularized the Groove Metal sound.
Notably, the best-known band lineup consisted of Abbot brothers, Dimebag Darrell on Guitar, Vinnie Paul on Drums, Phil Anselmo on Vocals, and Rex Brown on Bass.
From 1990 to 2000 they put out amazing albums and were also involved with other bands Damageplan, Hellyeah, and Down.
Tragedy hit when Dimebag Darrell was shot on stage in 2004 while performing with Damageplan by a mentally unstable fan.
After burying his brother Vinnie also sadly he also passed away in 2018 of heart failure.
Pantera’s legacy is still alive as one of the pioneers of Grove metal sound and the second wave of Thrash metal.
Dimebag and Vinnie we miss you! RIP!
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep29 – Niko Cesar
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Niko Cesar, Founder, Vocalist of Fragments. Channa has seen Niko over the years as a concert photographer and for the first time in 2019 Finite Fest saw him performing with Fragments.
Niko got interested in music while in High school when he discovered bands like Slipknot, Deftones. Hanging out with friends he got inspired to start his first band Saving The Dying Hope and eventually in 2017 formed Fragments.
Niko talks about growing up, discovering Metal, forming Fragments, performing for the first time and process of writing and creating music. He also runs through singles released by Fragments and the intense messages behind these songs.
Checkout Fragments latest video “Heaven’s Gate” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mddVFlXPM_o
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Channa Channa Channa Vlogs – Ep28 – Pubudu Suriyapperuma
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Pubudu Suriyapperuma, Founder, Director of Suriya Brothers. Channa got connected to Pubudu via FB and has been friends ever since.
Suriya Brothers venture started in 2013 as a business supply service organization and they started becoming one of the biggest promoters in Sri Lanka. They are responsible for bringing back Rock Saturday, Acoustic Saturdays, introducing Wacken Metal Battle to Sri Lanka, and having Colombo Open Air. They are highly responsible for building the Metal and Rock music scene in Colombo after many years.
Pubudu talks about his childhood, the music he listened to, performing in a Glam Metal band, starting and growing the Suriya brothers. He also talks about the challenges as well as opportunities in Sri Lankan music scene.
Follow Suriya Brothers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suriyabrothers642/
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep27 – Jay Euarchukiati
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Jay Euarchukiati the Founder, Vocalist, Guitarist of Defying Decay. Channa met Jay in early 2020 when Defying Decay opened for Silverstein in Manila. Defying Decay is an Alternative Metal band from Thailand.
Jay was interested in music very early. He formed Defying Decay when he was in his teens. He also recorded his first album in his teens. Highly inspired by Nu Metal bands like Linkin Park, Jay went to create Defying Decay a world-famous band and played in UK, Asia, America with bands like Motionless in White, While She Sleeps, Issues, Betraying the martyr, Crossfaith, Of Mice, and Men.
Jay discusses early musical memories, his influences, how he formed Defying Decay, Touring the world, Creating amazing videos, and also putting out their latest album. Defying Decay is already working on their next album and Jay is hopeful it will be out early next year.
Check out the latest Live album LHRTG911 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0fS0FVIndV0itKdskQ8u3P?si=zulAaF4FQ4-gd2JffBJugw
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep26 – Monkey No Hero
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa is talking to Paul Pantig and Danica De Guzman of Monkey No Hero. Channa knew Paul for several years playing for bands like Tempestuous Jones, Ojo Rojo. Channa met Danica when Monkey No Hero open for RockWeller Live in Manila show in 2019 which Channa produced.
Monkey No Hero is the premier Rock Duo in the country. Paul and Danica discuss how they started, straightly go for writing originals instead of covers, their influences, and the stories behind the singles they released.
Monkey No Hero released their latest single “Ahon” on Independence Day. Listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0lWMVlQHTHMx8Pi4u3Se2p?si=8G0J19ArSqi98b_QMXH9YQ
Shout out to Santino Baraquiel of Pulp, Joey Dizon, and Bennii Obana of Adults Only Radio.
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep25 – Misha Whirlwind
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Misha the Founder, Guitarist, and Vocalist of Sri Metal band WHIRLWIND and Founder of Spirited Records - México.
Channa met Misha in the early 2000s when he attended Rock Company gigs in Sri Lanka. They have been friends ever since. Channa also attended WHIRLWIND’s comeback show at the Maelstrom 2016 in Colombo.
Misha discusses his early childhood, getting his first guitar, trying out Sinhalese songs of Clarence and Milton, and eventually forming WHIRLWIND. He also remembers how discovered Hard Rock, Metal which influence him to pursue Metal and to eventually create the SRI Metal sound.
Misha is a talented Music Director; Sound Engineer and he wears a lot of hats with his Spirited Project which goes beyond Metal and Whirlwind. He has toured the world with his High BPM sound projects and also started Spirited Records to support other up-and-coming artists.
Shout out Mr. Ajith Perera of Rock Company, without your support lot of bands like Whirlwind would not have succeeded.
Follow Whirlwind on FB: https://www.facebook.com/WhirlwindSriMetal/
Follow Misha's Spirited Project on https://www.facebook.com/spiritedsounds
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep24 – Iron Maiden with Jeck Labrador
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks Jeck Labrador of Metal Royalties Philippines. Channa was introduced to Jeck by a friend at the Pulp Summer Slam 2019. Channa and Jeck are big Iron Maiden Fans and were part of the Pulp Summer Slam 2020 Forum with Vernon Go.
Channa discovered Iron Maiden in the early 2000s in Sri Lanka when local bands use to cover famous Maiden songs like Number of The Beast, Run to The Hills, Fear of the Dark, Hallowed Be Thy Name. Channa bought his first Maiden record Somewhere in Time from a sidewalk vendor.
Jeck who grow up with 90 music discusses how he discovered Metal, Iron Maiden, his favorite Iron Maiden albums. Jeck has spent a lot of time listening and reading about Iron Maiden and he has stories about many Maiden albums
Jeck wishes Iron Maiden will return to Manila and to have To Tame A Land on the setlist. Wishing all these dreams will come true!
Like Metal Royalties Philippines on FB: https://www.facebook.com/metalroyaltiesph/
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep23 – Kamaj Silva
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa talks to Kamaj Silva from Toronto Canada. Channa got connected with Kamaj when Kamaj commented on Channa’s video with Big Doggy.
Kamaj grows up in Sri Lanka and he got the inspiration for music from his late Dad’s records of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Gypsies. Kamaj put out his first video Wang Hung very early in the game and it still stands as a great video to this day.
Kamaj is also an Entrepreneur, he is the Founder and CEO of Sneakertub world’s first sneaker subscription service. Kamaj also created a premier concept store called MILK in Toronto.
Kamaj is an active content creator and hosts multiple Youtube shows Daiya Show, Happy Hour, Api Nodanna Business, and Kamaj Podcast.
Kamaj talks about growing up in Sri Lanka, moving to Canada, and finding his way to becoming a successful Entrepreneur and Artist. He stresses the mindset change needs to happen in all of us to ultimately be successful and happy.
Subscribe to Kamaj on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/kamaj
Listen to his podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yscZ950MZwY8ZVifMKJ2s
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep22 – Barney Ribeiro
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa is talking to Barney Ribeiro Founder, Guitarist and Songwriter of Nervecell. Channa saw Nervecell for the first time in 2011 in the Philippines where he talked to Barney for the first time. Channa again saw Nervecell in Manila in 2018. Channa has been a Nervecell for over a decade.
Barney who was born in U.A.E the middle east discovered Metal from MTV’s Headbangers ball. Started playing with his school friends and eventually started Nervecell when he was attending college.
Barney talks about how Nervecell released their first EP and 3 Full-length albums, played for Desert Rock Festival 2005 in Dubai, and opened for Sepultura, touring in Europe playing at major festivals like Waken. Barney also discusses the formula behind the band for ultimate success.
Barney also remembers collaborating with Karl Sanders of Nile and finally opening for Metallica in 2011 for their Death Magnetic Tour in Abu Dhabi.
Nervecell is currently taking a break during COVID and they are looking forward to the future.
Check out their last release and latest merch on: https://nervecell.bandcamp.com/
Follow Nervecell on FB: https://www.facebook.com/nervecell/
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep21 – Joko Reantaso
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa is talking to guitar prodigy Joko Reantaso. Channa met Joko in 2017 when he took guitar lessons from Joko at Kahuna Rock Academy. Channa also performed on stage with Joko during Kahuna Rock Academy’s annual recital.
Joko is one of the youngest Guitar instrumentalists in the country today. He also plays the guitar for soul band Holmes, Pop RNB band Be Lucid and blues-rock band MEAN JAY.
Joko is talking about playing the guitar, influences, his amazing experiences of playing with legendary artists, and in major shows.
Listen to Joko’s latest EP “Sonic Spaghetti “ released this week via all digital music platforms.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0s9xom0fo9Jgk4aVUOwD35?si=FbIPUyJAQFCgcUCUxlzEdQ
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep20 – Mune Ikemon
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa is talking to Mune Ikemon Founder, Composer, Guitarist of DEATHTOPIA from Japan. DEATHTOPIA is a Gore Metal band from Japan. Channa watched DEATHTOPIA 3 times in Manila and this is where he became friends with Mune.
Mune talks about how he started playing guitar when he was 14 years old with starting with Japanese bands like X Japan then graduating to heavier bands like Slayer, Napalm Death, and discovering more Extreme Gore Metal.
He also talks about forming DEATHTOPIA and playing in the Philippines for the first time.
Deathtopia is having a new lineup and they are working on a new album.
Shout out to Alvin Esperanza of One A Records.
Check out their latest EP on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0tYuH9ferfc1FMqztXwL0w?si=xvEP1l8tRyWjKbD6GYHk4A
Stay Home! Stay Safe! Listen to Metal!
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep19 – JR Gabuya
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa Talks to JR Gabuya Guitarist, Composer, and Founder of ARKM from Hong Kong. Channa saw ARKM perform live in Manila at the Finite Fam’s first-ever Finite Fest. Channa got connected with JR shortly after the gig and has been friends ever since.
JR was born in Hong Kong to Filipino parents who lived his whole life in the city-state. He discusses growing up in Hong Kong, listening to his Dad’s music, starting as a drummer and moving to play guitar. JR played in legendary Hong Kong band Shepards The Weak for several years and also formed Black Night Red Sky prior to settling with ARKM.
ARKM named after the famous Batman game Arkham Asylum since formed in 2018 has played several shows, written multiple songs. They bring Progressive Technical music with extreme Hardcore which blew the crowds in every show.
Aside from making cool Experimental Metal music, JR is also a Muay Thai Fighter under JUMP HK.
Catch ARKM’s Debut Single video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm6hA7GP8H8
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep18 – Imee Contreras
Another cool podcast episode, in this episode Channa Channa Channa talking with Imee Contreras, Entrepreneur, dharma teacher, mindfulness facilitator, yoga therapist, mom, transformative leader, speaker, and a Grateful Dead Fan.
Channa met Imee in 2014 while attending Meditation at the Philippine Insight Meditation Society in Makati.
Imee talks about moving to Minnesota and discovering Grateful Dead for the first time when she was only 15 years old. Deadhead since her first GD show she has attended many GD concerts and had lost count. She was lucky to attend Jerry Garcia‘s last show in Chicago before his death.
Imee also shares her thoughts about Meditation, Mindfulness, and how to cope during current chaos.
You can reach Imee on imeecontreras.com.
Shout out to Grateful Dead, Bob Weir, Mikey Hart, Bruce Hornsby, Deadheads around the world, Imee’s Deadhead friends.
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Channa Channa Channa VLogs – Ep17 – Big Doggy
In this episode, Channa Channa Channa is talking to his homeboy Big Doggy from Negombo, Sri Lanka. Channa and Doggy studied in the same school and had been friends for over decades.
Big Doggy is one of the biggest Rappers in Sri Lanka, he started in early 2000s with his crews Bornfree with Anton Fernando (RIP) , IRC, and Neither World. Joined the TNL Onstage and also collaborated with many artists like Chinty, Costa, Drill Team, and Iraj and Ill Noize.
Big Doggy is discussing with Channa his past, home town, his influences, starting the Selfie Rap trend, releasing his major singles Rap Sellama (Rap Game) and ස්තූතියි (Thank You) with Livid.
Shout out to all our Negombo Friends and Family.
Watch Big Doggy’s Videos on Youtube:
Rap Sellama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYEhmRQjH1s
ස්තූතියි: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etG1R_diIW0
Stay Safe! Stay Home! Listen to Hip Hop!
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