One of those bands is the Eraserheads. Who would have thought Eraserheads can still wow the Filipino crowd up until now? They became an icon of a successful OPM band. They were just ordinary Filipinos coming from different backgrounds and were agreed different opportunities but still share the same extraordinary passion, which is like for music. We like to take note and sing to their songs. We do it in the bathroom, while going to work, in parties, while waiting in line, before going to sleep or when drunk. It can be a hum or a memorized piece. Each song delivers a meaning or friends a memory from past experiences. Their songs have been there when no one else was. Let’s celebrate this link by giving them recognition to their creativity, guts and being a Filipino.

I have compiled the top 5 OPM bands (1990-2010) and rated them according to their impact, demand and sustainability amidst the competition in the planet of Filipino music.

Top 5 is Bamboo. Two of the original Rivermaya band members founded this alternative rock band in 2002. They received 38 awards. They have done brilliant compositions and made their fans go gaga. They could have gone to the number one spot but sadly, they disbanded this January 2011. I’m thought that maybe you are thought why they belong on 5th spot. Well, I feel that they were still Rivermaya.

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Top 4 is Razorback (1990-2007) and Wolfgang (1992-2002 & 2007). These two Filipino OPM rock bands are like brothers coming from different mothers. Razorback influenced by Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Juan Dela Cruz Band. Wolfgang is more like Metallica, Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam and The Doors. They belonged to the same genre, did explosive performances and rocked our brains out.

Top 3 is Rivermaya (1993-present). I admire this band for their tenacity and drive to survive to make