Who Is Jaggadah?


From Manila’s pandemic-era music scene emerges Jaggadah—a five-piece ensemble whose name nods to the furious groove of heavy riffs. During my interview with one of the band members, they shared how the name “Jaggadah” came to life during a practice session. As they jammed and wrote riffs, they’d mimic the heavy guitar sound out loud — “jgg... jugjugda... juggdaaa... jugggdaah...”. Until it naturally evolved into Jaggadah. In a way, the name itself is an onomatopoeia, born from the gritty distortion of a guitar dialed in with just the right bass and treble.


Band Members

  • Mico Ong
  • Nico Bantatua
  • Jeruelle Hilario
  • Kibohead
  • Garri Nogoy


Sound & Releases

Their latest single “Jaggadah - Sayaw sa Salamin” was released in 2024.

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