Red Horse Beer “Pambansang Muziklaban” is back on the festival stage, setting up one of the most anticipated rock gatherings in the country. A platform for local musicians since 1999, Red Horse Beer ‘Muziklaban’ once again fuels the scene by fielding a new generation of artists in a clash to determine the next standout Filipino band.
This year’s finalists include VDS from Quezon City, BAGUIO GOLD MUSIC from Baguio City, HILO from Cabuyao, Laguna, THEMATA from Tacloban City, and TAMAD SI JUAN from Davao City. Each band brings a different sonic palette to the competition, ranging from ska-reggae and nu-metal to alternative rock and other sub genres of heavy guitar-driven music.
Past Muziklaban champions include Mayonnaise in 2004, Palawan-based band Woopis in 2017, and Happy Three Friends in 2019. Now, a fresh lineup of contenders will compete at the “Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals” on March 14, 2026 at the Filinvest City Events Grounds in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
The Grand Finals will also feature performances from some of the country’s most revered heavy rock acts, including Greyhoundz, Wilabaliw, Urbandub, Kjwan, Razorback, Typecast, Chocolate Factory, Setsuna, and Mayonnaise.
Tickets are available through Ticketmelon or via https://tinyurl.com/RedHorseMuziklaban2025
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Red Horse Muziklaban is a rock band competition platform for local musicians that has run since 1999. It pits a new generation of Filipino bands against each other to determine the next standout act.
This year’s finalists are VDS (Quezon City), Baguio Gold Music (Baguio City), Hilo (Cabuyao, Laguna), Themata (Tacloban City), and Tamad Si Juan (Davao City), spanning genres from ska-reggae to nu-metal.
The Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals will be held on March 14, 2026, at the Filinvest City Events Grounds in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Tickets are available through Ticketmelon.
Past champions include Mayonnaise in 2004, Palawan-based band Woopis in 2017, and Happy Three Friends in 2019. Each went on to become notable names in the Philippine rock scene.
Beyond the five competing finalists, the Grand Finals will feature performances from Greyhoundz, Wilabaliw, Urbandub, Kjwan, Razorback, Typecast, Chocolate Factory, Setsuna, and Mayonnaise.
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Elijah Pareño
Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.
In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.
Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter
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