IN PICTURES: American rock band Incubus delivers nostalgic concert for Pinoy fans


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  • Performing again for their Pinoy fanssixyears after their last concert in 2018, the band consisting of Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Jose Pasillas,DJ Kilmore, and their new bassist Nicole Row made the night memorable for all the millennial titos and titas of Manila.


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American rock band Incubus performs at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 25 (Facebook/Willbros Live)  

A night filled with high energy and rocked-out vibes, as Incubus returned to the Philippine stage with a sold-out concert in Araneta Coliseum on April 25, presented by Willbros Live. 

Performing again for their Pinoy fans six years after their last concert in 2018, the band consisting of Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Jose Pasillas, DJ Kilmore, and their new bassist Nicole Row made the night memorable for all the millennial titos and titas of Manila. 

The full-house arena was filled with the loudest cheers, while the fans waited for the band to perform. At exactly, 8:45 pm, the lights went dim, Brandon and his band took the center stage and opened the concert with their song "Quicksand."

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Brandon Boyd 
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Nicole Row 

The crowd went wild when they followed their first song with absolute Incubus classics, "Nice To Know You," "Anna Molly," "Stellar," "Sick Sad Little World."  

Before heading to another song, Brandon gave a short message to all the Pinoy fans who attended their concert.

"So, how are you guys doing? It's been a while," Brandon said. 

The night went on as the band performed the songs, "Circles," "The Warmth," and "Pardon Me." To which the fans sang along with the lyrics. 

"Loud and beautiful. Thank you so much," Brandon said. 

Amid the electrifying atmosphere of the concert in the Philippines, Brandon's performance of 'Karma, Come Back' reached a new level when he bravely took off his shirt, adding to the already intense heat.

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Mike Einziger
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DJ Kilmore

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Showing off his amazing physique and unique tattoos, it was clear that the ladies went crazy when Brandon was shirtless throughout the whole concert. 

Aside from their classic hits, Incubus also did a special tribute for The Beatles as they performed the song "Come Together." 

As the crowd sang along and gave their loudest cheers, the band continued their set with "Are You In?," "Vitamin," "Glory Box" and "Warning."

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Jose Pasillas

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Brandon also took the time to introduce their new bassist Nicole Row, who replaced Ben Kenney after he went through brain surgery. 

"We have here our new bass, good job Nicole!" Brandon said. 

He then continued the show with another cover song " Let's Dance" from David Bowie. 

Without showing any signs of tiredness, the energy of the crowd continued as he sang another fan favorite "Megalomaniac", to which the fans sang along with him on the lyrics "Step down, step down!"

As a testament to their love for all the Pinoy fans, the band ended the concert with the ultimate banger songs, "Drive" and "Wish You Were Here."