Magnus Haven is an

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band from

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. The band also described their music as a fusion of various

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s with varying styles from one song to another. The band is composed of Rajih Mendoza (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), David Galang (vocals and keyboards), Louise Vaflor (lead guitar and backing vocals), Rey Maestro (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Sean Espejo (drums and percussion). The band is known for their hit song ''Imahe'', which is written by bassist Rey Maestro, released in 2018.

History

According to the band members, the name Magnus Haven literally translates to "the greatest sanctuary". The band originally started as an acoustic trio composed of childhood friends Louise Vaflor and Rey Maestro, together with Sean Espejo. Later on, they decided to forge a full-fledged band and held auditions for additional members wherein Rajih Mendoza and David Galang were then selected. The members were aged 18 to 23 when they started the band. Magnus Haven released "Imahe" in 2018, which Maestro based on his long-distance relationship which lasted two years. It wasn't until 2020 that the song trended after they performed it at an event in

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. "Imahe" ended the year as the "Philippines’ Most Streamed Local Song" on

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. In 2022, Magnus Haven released "Oh Jo", an ode to a loved one. The song trended on

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as the top OPM track. They also released "Maria Clara" later that year. In 2023, they released "Hele" (lullaby).

Band members

*Rajih Mendoza - lead vocals, rhythm guitar *David Galang - vocals, keyboards, keytar *Louise Vaflor - lead guitar, backing vocals *Rey Maestro - bass guitar, backing vocals *Sean Espejo - drums, percussion

Influences

The band cites South Border,

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, December Avenue,

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and

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as major influences.

Discography

Notable singles

* ''Imahe'' (2018) * ''Kapalmuks'' (2019) * ''Panalangin'' (2019) * ''Santuwaryo'' (2020) * ''Multo'' (2020) * ''Landas'' (2020) * ''Noel'' (2020) * ''Rosas'' (2021) * ''Mapaglaro'' (2021) * ''Oh, Jo'' (2022) * ''Maria Clara'' (2022) * ''Hele'' (2023) * ''Dambana'' (2023) * ''Hiling'' (2023) * ''Naliligaw'' (2024)

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* Filipino rock music groups Musical groups from Metro Manila Musical groups established in 2017 2017 establishments in the Philippines {{Philippines-band-stub