Philippine Violators

Philippine Violators is a Filipino punk rock band that was formed in 1984 by school kids Charlie and Jesus Espiritu at Arellano University in Legarda Street, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. They were joined by two classmates, Jay Frondo and Arnold Alar.[1][2]

Philippine Violators
OriginManila, Philippines
Years active1984-Present
Labels
  • Twisted Red Cross (1980's)
  • Rare Music Distributor (1987-Present)
  • Akasha Records (1994)
  • Tone Def (1995-1997)
Members
  • Arnold Alar
  • Charlie Espiritu
  • Jay Fronda
  • Jesus Espiritu
Past members
  • Boyet Padernal
  • Noel Banares
  • Ricky Tarriela
  • Seymour Estavillo

Discography

Albums
Year Title Label
1987 At Large! Twisted Red Cross
1991 State Of Confusion Rare Music Distributor
1994 Sikat Na Si Pedro Akasha Records
The Third Offense Rare Music Distributor
1997 Balanse[3][4] Tone Def
2015 Noon At Ngayon[5] Solo Gastos Production

Compilations
Year Title Label
2004 Volume 1: 1984–2004 Itchy Korean Records
2023 Rarites 2023 LBG Records

References
  1. Olivares, Rick (March 5, 2023). "Punk legends Philippine Violators release 'Rarities' LP". ABS-CBN News.
  2. Greene, James (2017). Brave punk world: the international rock underground from Alerta Roja to Z-off. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-4422-6985-9.
  3. Catalog no.: TDM-PC-111
  4. Philipine Violators return with 'Balanse'. Manila Standard. July 7, 1997.
  5. Catalog no.: RMD01 CD
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