FACT CHECK: BASTI ARTADI Edition! 🤘 7 Things To Know
1. Before their long hiatus, Kamikazee was touring as a band for 15 years without a break! They decided to finally take a breather so they could all focus on family time. What made the break even more meaningful was that Jay discovered he had developed cysts in his throat right around the same time they announced their hiatus, making the timing perfect for both family and health recovery. 👨👧👦
2. From struggling musicians na naghahati ng P200 talent fee, ngayon successful na sila sa sari-sariling mga business. They started 55 Tinta tattoo business - originally Puto's "baby project" at Teacher's Village na gusto lang nila maging tambayan. Hindi nila in-expect na magkakaroon ng maraming branches! 💰
3. Did you know that Jay is also a skilled and talented photographer? Nagsimula siya sa 1.2 megapixel Exilim camera, ngayon naka-Fuji x100v at xt5 na! Laging may dalang camera para sa ebidensya ng travels, hindi lang kwento! Photography is actually his therapy. He prints his photos for himself, hindi lang for social media! 📸
4. Known as the legendary frontman of Wolfgang, Basti Artadi is one of the pioneers na nag-popularize ng heavy metal sa Filipino mainstream radio since the 1990s! Their 1995 debut album "Wolfgang" featured iconic hits like "Halik ni Hudas" and "Arise" na naging foundation ng heavy music in the Philippines. They continued with albums like "Semenelin", "Serve in Silence", "Wurm", "Acoustica", "Black Mantra", among others! OPM Metal Legacy UNLOCKED! 🔥
5. He overcame major health challenges when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009 that affected the nerves controlling the right side of his face, causing progressive facial paralysis. The condition worsened over time, and by 2016, he had to relearn how to sing with a paralyzed mouth while dealing with increasing fatigue. Doctors warned he might eventually lose the ability to speak or sing entirely. Despite these dire predictions and public misconceptions about his condition, he continued creating and performing, proving his unwavering dedication to his craft. 💪
6. He is always keeping himself busy creatively. Aside from his work with Wolfgang, Basti has also released solo albums like "Everybody Knows That The Dice Are Loaded" (2014) and "Phantom Maker" (2019), showing his versatility beyond heavy metal. He also focused on remote collaborations during the pandemic and released singles "The Wolf" and "The Blackness of Heaven" in 2021-2022! During the pandemic lockdowns he survived by producing and selling paintings and sculptures. He even created a book based on Wolfgang's song "Darkness Fell" with illustrations by Ramona de la Cruz Gaston, plus he's developing a board game called "Bandland"! A TRUE creative soul! 🎨
7. Did you know that Basti is also has an impressive theater resume? He's starred in two major English musicals: "Jesus Christ Superstar" (2001) with Bobby Garcia and "American Idiot" (2016) with Robbie Guevara. Wolfgang even became the live band for "Jesus Christ Superstar" - combining his rock career with theater performance! His latest venture "Fermata" at Virgin Labfest marks multiple firsts - his first CCP play, first Filipino play, first straight play, and first one-act play! 🎭
Drop a "🤘" if you learned something new about Basti today! Tag someone na kailangan makilala ang Wolfgang legend!
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FACT CHECK: BASTI ARTADI Edition! 🤘 7 Things To Know
1. Before their long hiatus, Kamikazee was touring as a band for 15 years without a break! They decided to finally take a breather so they could all focus on family time. What made the break even more meaningful was that Jay discovered he had developed cysts in his throat right around the same time they announced their hiatus, making the timing perfect for both family and health recovery. 👨👧👦
2. From struggling musicians na naghahati ng P200 talent fee, ngayon successful na sila sa sari-sariling mga business. They started 55 Tinta tattoo business - originally Puto's "baby project" at Teacher's Village na gusto lang nila maging tambayan. Hindi nila in-expect na magkakaroon ng maraming branches! 💰
3. Did you know that Jay is also a skilled and talented photographer? Nagsimula siya sa 1.2 megapixel Exilim camera, ngayon naka-Fuji x100v at xt5 na! Laging may dalang camera para sa ebidensya ng travels, hindi lang kwento! Photography is actually his therapy. He prints his photos for himself, hindi lang for social media! 📸
4. Known as the legendary frontman of Wolfgang, Basti Artadi is one of the pioneers na nag-popularize ng heavy metal sa Filipino mainstream radio since the 1990s! Their 1995 debut album "Wolfgang" featured iconic hits like "Halik ni Hudas" and "Arise" na naging foundation ng heavy music in the Philippines. They continued with albums like "Semenelin", "Serve in Silence", "Wurm", "Acoustica", "Black Mantra", among others! OPM Metal Legacy UNLOCKED! 🔥
5. He overcame major health challenges when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009 that affected the nerves controlling the right side of his face, causing progressive facial paralysis. The condition worsened over time, and by 2016, he had to relearn how to sing with a paralyzed mouth while dealing with increasing fatigue. Doctors warned he might eventually lose the ability to speak or sing entirely. Despite these dire predictions and public misconceptions about his condition, he continued creating and performing, proving his unwavering dedication to his craft. 💪
6. He is always keeping himself busy creatively. Aside from his work with Wolfgang, Basti has also released solo albums like "Everybody Knows That The Dice Are Loaded" (2014) and "Phantom Maker" (2019), showing his versatility beyond heavy metal. He also focused on remote collaborations during the pandemic and released singles "The Wolf" and "The Blackness of Heaven" in 2021-2022! During the pandemic lockdowns he survived by producing and selling paintings and sculptures. He even created a book based on Wolfgang's song "Darkness Fell" with illustrations by Ramona de la Cruz Gaston, plus he's developing a board game called "Bandland"! A TRUE creative soul! 🎨
7. Did you know that Basti is also has an impressive theater resume? He's starred in two major English musicals: "Jesus Christ Superstar" (2001) with Bobby Garcia and "American Idiot" (2016) with Robbie Guevara. Wolfgang even became the live band for "Jesus Christ Superstar" - combining his rock career with theater performance! His latest venture "Fermata" at Virgin Labfest marks multiple firsts - his first CCP play, first Filipino play, first straight play, and first one-act play! 🎭
Drop a "🤘" if you learned something new about Basti today! Tag someone na kailangan makilala ang Wolfgang legend!
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