Years active 2004 – present Associated acts Almoranaz Active from 2004 Record label Bhumidhuka Productions | Labels Unsigned Website Voice of Tranquility Origin Taguig, Philippines Albums The Army of Hades | |
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Members Arnie Jane Demano (2003–present)Carl Justine Morales (2009–present)Miguel Fontiveros (2009–present)Janjan Molina (2011–present)Val Parco Caroche (2003–2015/2017–Present) Past members Phimart Pilande (2003)Dexter Miranda (2003)Gabriel Mendoza (2005)Luther John Oplida (2005–2008)Sammad Abubakkar (2005–2008)Jhunlee Kim Oplida (2006–2007)Raul Babor (2008)Rex Aiur (2009)Val Parco Caroche (2003–2015) Genres Melodic death metal, Thrash metal Similar SiCKPiG, Bloodshedd, Oremuz, Fuseboxx, Nervecell Profiles | ||
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Voice Of Tranquility is a Filipino melodic death metal and thrash metal band formed in November 2003 from Taguig City, Philippines and was founded by Val Parco Caroche along with Arnie Jane Demano. They released a demo in 2007, two EPs in 2009, and a re-issue in 2013.
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- Early years 20032005
- From Skit to Voice Of Tranquility Demo CD 20062008
- The Army of Trump 20092010
- Pulp Summer Slam 11 and Stig Awards 20112012
- The Army of Hades II Re issue 2013
- 10 Years of Existence and Pulp Summer Slam 14 Early 2014 Present
- Members
- Singles Compilations and Videography
- Songs
- References
The band has played major concerts alongside renowned international artists such as: Anthrax, Hellyeah, Death Angel, Nervecell (UAE), Kreator, Hatebreed, Bullet For My Valentine, Asking Alexandria, Crossfaith (Japan), The Black Dahlia Murder (band), Goddamn (Norway), Metal Heads with Broken Hearts (Norway), Asian Core (Japan), Desecrator (Australia), Argies (Argentina), Arah Kiri (Malaysia) and renowned local artists such as: Slapshock, Mr. Bones and the Boneyard Circus, Paramita, Kamikazee, Chicosci, Valley of Chrome, Pentavia, Greyhoundz, Typecast, Urbandub, Kjwan, Sandwich and more.
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Early years (2003–2005)
Hails from Taguig. Originally named Skit (December 2003), Paperdoll (Early 2005) and Charlotte (Mid 2005), composed of highschool friends from Saint Francis of Assisi College System (Taguig Campus) and St. Ives School (Bagumbayan, Taguig). Founded by drummer, Val Parco Caroche with vocalist Arnie Jane Demano and former guitarist Philmart Pilande and bassist Dexter Miranda who left due to conflict with their schedules.
From Skit to Voice Of Tranquility, Demo CD (2006–2008)
In December 2006, Val Parco Caroche decided to change the name to Voice Of Tranquility for some reasons and start gigging on the underground scene since then, and they got their first appearance / gig around 2006 in Harmony Bar in Ortigas, Pasig City.
In 2007, they recorded a raw track Demo entitled Anal Sacrifice, recorded in an mp3 player only. Also in that year the band got some several line-up changes and since then, they went on the road to did some shows.
The Army of Trump (2009–2010)
February 2009, guitarist Carl Justine Morales re-united with the band, years after he rejects the offer to be part of the first line-up and they asked Miguel Fontiveros from a local glam metal group, to fill the bass section. The band released their first EP entitled “The Army of Hades”. Recorded at Earbender Studios in Kawit Cavite. Mixed and Engineered by Macoy Manuel of SIN. The songs in the EP have been aired at RJ Underground Radio 105.9 FM - a Local FM Radio Station in Metro Manila, Philippines and Online Radio Stations and Podcast Shows – across the world like Metal Messiah Radio, Cebu Metal Online Radio from Cebu City, The World Metal Podcast from Guatemala and a lot more. The band had a several radio interview / guestings, RJ Underground Radio 105.9 FM, The Bel and Joey Show on Digradio (Former NU 107) and more. Since then, they played numerous shows *gigs, in and out of the metro like: Gods of Metal, Red Horse Beer Rakista Rakrakan Series and Rakista Jam Tayo, Filipino Metal Magazine Launch Tour, Tower of Doom Event, Lamb of God – Wrath Album Listening Tour (Warner Music Philippines), Indiemand Events, to list a few.
Pulp Summer Slam 11 and Stig Awards (2011–2012)
In February 2011, they added new guitarist Janjan Molina of Goredemise to fill in the Rhythm section.
In that year, the band was given a chance to be a part of 25 Local Loudest Bands to play for the annual Pulp Summer Slam XI – Resurrection at Amoranto Stadium, in Quezon City. (The Mecca of Rock in the Philippines) last April 30, 2011, featuring Anthrax, Death Angel, Hellyeah, and U.A.E's Finest Death Metal Band: Nervecell. The group has been featured on Pulp Magazine's September 2011 Issue. The band also played at Skarlet Jazz Kitchen, Timog Avenue, Quezon City for Pulp Magazine / Pulp Live World's Arch Enemy - Khaos Legions Album Launch.
In 2012 they played for Pulp Magazine / Pulp Live World's Megadeth's Pre-Concert Show in South Bar, Las Pinas and around November 2012, their founder / drummer Val Parco Caroche was nominated on 'Stig Awards formerly known as Stagg Awards, organized by biggest music retailers in the Philippines (The Music Source and Lyric).
The Army of Hades II - Re-issue (2013)
Voice Of Tranquility's second release entitled The Army of Hades II (re-issue of their 2009 EP for International Distribution) under Bhumidhuka Production – Malaysia was released on January 12, 2013, in Philippines, January 16, 2013, in Malaysia (Worldwide Release), January 21, 2013, in Thailand and February 17, 2013, in Indonesia as well as Germany and other parts of the globe for the celebration of their 9th anniversary.
The band announced on their Facebook page that they will entering the studio again for their full-length album release by 2014–2015. In that year also the band was nominated for Best Music on YouTube Category at Globe Tatt Awards 2013.
10 Years of Existence and Pulp Summer Slam 14 (Early 2014 – Present)
Voice of Tranquility celebrated their 10th-anniversary Gig in January 2014 and alongside with that Voice Of Tranquility was chosen as one of the seven local acts that will be performing on PULP Summer Slam XIV: Children of the Damned, the biggest annual music festival in the Philippines on April 26, 2014, at the Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City, Philippines. Headlined by Asking Alexandria and Bullet For My Valentine with Kreator, Death Angel, The Black Dahlia Murder, Hatebreed and Crossfaith from Japan.
In July 2015, their founder and longtime drummer Val Parco Caroche, left the band due to personal reasons.
Members
Former Members
Singles, Compilations and Videography
Singles
Compilations
Videos
Songs
Army of Hades
This Is Our Revenge
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