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The country's popular rock competition, Muziklaban, is back!

After a four-year hiatus, Red Horse Beer's Pambansang Muziklaban is set to light up the stage again with shattering sets and rambling riffs showcasing local musicians eager to stake their claim as the next best Filipino band.

The preliminaries that started in 2024 have narrowed down the field to 12 bands, the cream of the rock and roll crop, representing different regions nationwide. The best of the best Pinoy bands now get to compete at the Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals on March 15, 2025 at the grounds of Paseo de Sta. Rosa in Laguna.

The competition widened its range by splitting the 12-band field into two categories, Lakas and Aklas. The Lakas category banners bands that cater to hard rock music enthusiasts, while artists who play alternative rock compete under the Aklas category.

Hammering hard core hits are Signals and Sirens from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Luminus from Caloocan City, Nobody's Burden from Tanay, Rizal, Grab7 from Agusan del Norte, Daks Not Dead from Cavite, and Eidolon from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental to try and take home the Lakas title. While Summer Blossom from Umingan, Pangasinan, Alab from Pasig City, Rosier from Quezon City, OIC from Cagayan de Oro City, FT. Pidiong from Carmona, Cavite, and Interstate from VIS will play their way through to win the Aklas trophy.

The Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals will also feature performances from top local bands including Wilabaliw, Chicosci, Greyhoundz, Razorback, Dilaw, and previous champions Happy Three Friends and Mayonnaise. Tickets are available at www.ticket2me.net, JB Music Outlets (EDSA, Megamall, and Robinsons Manila), and other partner establishments in Paseo de Sta. Rosa.