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| name              = Eraserheads
| image             = Eraserheads-Credit-WEU-Event-Management-Service-HERO@2000x1270.jpg
| caption           = Eraserheads during the Huling El Bimbo reunion concert in 2022. From left: [[Marcus Adoro]], [[Ely Buendia]], [[Buddy Zabala]], and [[Raimund Marasigan]]
| image_size        = 280px
| background        = group_or_band
| origin            = [[Quezon City]], Philippines
| genre             = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]|[[pop music|pop]]|[[experimental music|experimental]]|[[Pinoy rock]]|[[pop rock]]|[[punk rock]]}}
| spinoffs          = {{hlist|[[Sandwich (band)|Sandwich]]|[[Cambio (band)|Cambio]]|[[The Mongols (band)|The Mongols]]|[[Pupil (band)|Pupil]]|[[Pedicab (band)|Pedicab]]|[[The Oktaves]]|[[Apartel (band)|Apartel]]}}
| discography       = [[Eraserheads discography]]
| years_active      = {{hlist|1989–2002|2008–2009|2012–2014|2016|2022–present}}
| label             = {{hlist|[[Bertelsmann Music Group|Musiko]]|[[Bertelsmann Music Group|Greater East Asia]]|[[Sony Music Philippines]]|[[Offshore Music]]}}
| website           = {{URL|www.eraserheads.ph}}
| current_members   = *[[Ely Buendia]]
*[[Buddy Zabala]]
*[[Marcus Adoro]]
*[[Raimund Marasigan]]
}}

'''Eraserheads''' (sometimes stylized as '''ƎRASERHEADS''' or '''ƎRASƎRHƎADS''') are a Filipino [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Quezon City]] in 1989. The band consists of lead singer and primary songwriter [[Ely Buendia]], guitarist [[Marcus Adoro]], bassist [[Buddy Zabala]], and drummer [[Raimund Marasigan]]. Hailed as "[[the Beatles]] of the Philippines", they are regarded as one of the most influential and successful bands in the country.

The band released their debut album, ''[[Ultraelectromagneticpop!]]'', in 1993, to critical acclaim and strong sales. Followed by ''[[Circus (Eraserheads album)|Circus]]'' (1994) and ''[[Cutterpillow]]'' (1995), the band ushered in a second wave of [[Pinoy rock|Philippine rock bands]] in the 1990s. They also received [[MTV Asia]]’s Viewers Choice Award at the 1997 [[MTV Video Music Awards]] in [[New York City]], the only Philippine artist to have received the award before the conception of the [[MTV Asia Awards]].

After releasing the Christmas concept album ''[[Fruitcake (album)|Fruitcake]]'' (1996), Eraserheads experimented with [[electronic music|electronic]] and [[art rock]] styles for their next albums ''[[Sticker Happy]]'' (1997), ''[[Natin99]]'' (1999), and ''[[Carbon Stereoxide]]'' (2001). The band broke up in 2002, and all principal former members have enjoyed success as solo artists. They later reunited in 2008 for a series of reunion concerts in the Philippines and have since made sporadic touring and promotional appearances in the country and overseas.

== History ==

=== 1989–1992: Formation and early years ===

[[File:UP Diliman Quezon Hall.jpg|thumb|left|U.P. Diliman where all members of the band attended.]]

The members of Eraserheads met while attending [[University of the Philippines Diliman]] in [[Quezon City]] in 1989. Vocalist [[Ely Buendia]] previously had two college bands, Bluidie Tryste and Sunday School, and was a year above drummer [[Raimund Marasigan]] (also a [[session musician|session drummer]] for Sunday School), bassist [[Buddy Zabala]], and guitarist [[Marcus Adoro]]; the three were part of another college band named Curfew. Ely posted an audition notice for a new band on a university message board, of which only Raimund, Buddy, and Marcus showed up.<ref name="pillbox 1">{{cite journal |last1=Ramos |first1=Redel |title=The Story of the Inverted E |journal=Pillbox |date=1996 |volume=1 |page=2}}</ref> The new band called themselves Eraserheads after the [[David Lynch]] film ''[[Eraserhead]]'' (1977).<ref name="pep">{{cite web |title=The Eraserheads saga: The making and unmaking of a rock n' roll dream |url=https://www.pep.ph/lifestyle/15446/the-eraserheads-saga-the-making-and-unmaking-of-a-rock-n-roll-dream?s=22359ud59vi9uaikuerholufau |website=PEP.ph |access-date=22 August 2024}}</ref>

[[File:Eraserhead.jpg|thumb|Film poster of [[David Lynch]]'s [[Eraserhead]] (1977)]]

The band played at campus events, usually as the crowd started to leave. They later met [[Jett Pangan]] of [[The Dawn (band)|The Dawn]] at a sorority event, who advised them to audition.<ref name="pillbox 1" /> On January 26, 1991, the band recorded a nine-song [[demo (music)|demo]] tape at Marasigan's garage in [[Candelaria, Quezon]]. The demos were said to be influenced by [[The Cure]] as well as [[ska]] and [[reggae]] genres.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Guerilla |first1=Abomenable |title=ERASERHEADS: unreleased, totally underground tracks recorded January 26, 1991 (Philippine Collegian, January 26, 1991) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/music-review_garjam_1991-3-7_philippinecollegian.html |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=9 August 2024}}</ref> The band shopped the demo tape around record labels, clubs, and radio stations only to be met with rejection; one record label commented that the demos were “not pop enough”. Marasigan gave a copy of the demo tape to his humanities professor Robin Rivera, who helped them re-record and mix better versions of the demos. The new demo tape was named ''Pop-U!'' as an irreverent response to those who turned them down.<ref name="pillbox 1" />

''Pop-U!'' earned the band a spot at [[Club Dredd]], where they initially had little success playing covers. They decided to write their own material which soon earned them a cult following. One song, "[[Pare Ko]]", became popular for its explicit lyrics. The band soon landed an out-of-town gig opening for [[Introvoys]] in [[Cebu]].<ref name="pep" />

Meanwhile, Buendia worked as an copywriter for BMG and wrote songs with the band at night. Their material later caught the attention of BMG [[Artists and repertoire|A&R]] director Vic Valenciano, who commented that they were technically very raw but that there was something promising in them.<ref name="sony-bmg">Panaligan, J. [http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/06/ENTR2006080671019.html "A trail of blazing hits at Sony-BMG"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027045501/http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/06/ENTR2006080671019.html |date=October 27, 2007 }}, ''The Manila Bulletin Online'', August 6, 2006. Accessed last February 25, 2007.</ref> In 1992, BMG signed the band into a three-year record deal.

=== 1993–1996: Mainstream success ===
Eraserheads recorded their debut album, ''[[Ultraelectromagneticpop!]]'', in early 1993,<ref name="eheads-timeline">De Guzman, L. [http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/timeline.html "Timeline"], ''Eraserheads Database'', n.d. Accessed last February 25, 2007.</ref> with some of the tracks rerecorded from ''Pop-U!'' First released by BMG in July, the album became a commercial success, selling 300,000 copies by the end of the year.<ref name="sony-bmg" /> “Pare Ko” became controversial for its explicit lyrics, with the [[Philippine Association of the Record Industry]] (PARI) unsuccessfully attempting to censor it.<ref name="club-dredd">[http://www.clubdredd.com/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=6&page=1 "Eraserheads"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091124141129/http://www.clubdredd.com/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=6&page=1 |date=November 24, 2009 }}, ''Club Dredd Online'', n.d. Accessed last February 25, 2007.</ref> As a result, the album featured both the original and censored versions, with the latter titled “Walang Hiyang Pare Ko” (later excluded from the album's 25th anniversary remaster).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ac-ac |first1=Mike |title=Walanghiya! (the eraserheads go ultraelectromagneticpop!) (Philippine Collegian, August 6, 1993) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/music-review_UltraEMP_1993-8-6_PhilCollegian.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=3 April 2024}}</ref>

The band performed at the [[Miss Universe 1994|43rd Miss Universe]] pageant held at the [[Philippine International Convention Center]] in [[Pasay City]] in May 1994.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/specials/content/113/from-ultra-to-circus-ely-buendia-looks-back-at-1994/ | title=From ultra to Circus: Ely Buendia Looks Back at 1994 }}</ref> Later in November, they held their first major concert titled "Eraserheads Jamboree" at the Folk Arts Theater (now the [[Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas]]) in [[Malate, Manila]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Eraserheads mount 1st major concert at the FAT|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dqpOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zAoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1924%2C2408127 |access-date=July 20, 2021|work=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=November 14, 1994|page=23}}</ref> They also released their second album ''[[Circus (Eraserheads album)|Circus]]'' in the same month.<ref name="eheads-timeline" /> It also became a commercial success, eventually turning quintuple platinum.<ref name="circus">De Guzman, L. [http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/works/album_circus.html "Circus"], ''The Eraserheads Database'', n.d. Accessed last February 25, 2007.</ref> Some of its tracks became classic hits for the band, such as "Kailan", "[[Minsan (Eraserheads song)|Minsan]]", "[[Magasin (Eraserheads song)|Magasin]]", "[[Alapaap]]" and "[[With a Smile (Eraserheads song)|With a Smile]]".<ref name="circus" /> "Alapaap" became controversial for its suggestive lyrics, which Senator [[Tito Sotto]] interpreted as promoting drug use. The band denied the allegation, stating that it was a misinterpretation and that the song was the band's "ode to freedom", not drug abuse.<ref>Eraserheads' letter to Tito Sotto, dated August 24, 1995, [http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/extras/letter_sotto.html quoted] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122232733/http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/extras/letter_sotto.html |date=November 22, 2012 }} at ''Eraserheads Database'' on January 29, 2005. Accessed last February 25, 2007.</ref>

In July 1995, the band starred as themselves opposite [[Joey de Leon]] in the comedy film ''[[Run Barbi Run]]'', also contributing to its theme song.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Llanes |first1=Rommel |title=Eraserheads Goes To The Movies - Sell Out! (Expose, July 16, 1995( |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/feature_1995-7-16_Expose.pdf |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref> Later in December, the band launched their third studio album ''[[Cutterpillow]]'' through a free open-air concert.<ref>{{cite web |title=Let's erase history as we head for a new one (December 8, 1995) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/live-review_1995-12-8_CutterpillowLaunch_inc.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref> It became their fastest-selling record, earning double platinum after one week with 80,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wild leap (Philippine Daily Inquirer, December 17, 1995) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press_Cutterpillow_1995-12-17_PhilDailyInquirer.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref> The album featured classic hits such as "Overdrive", "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong", "Torpedo" and "[[Ang Huling El Bimbo]]", of which a music video directed by [[Auraeus Solito]] premiered in February 1996.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eraserheads premiere their "Ang Huling El Bimbo" music video at GMA Supershow on February 25 |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press_ElectricFun_1996-3.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref> After the release of ''Cutterpillow'', the band went on a nationwide tour to promote the album.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eraserheads starts concert tour on March 1 |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press-gig_1996-2_OverdriveTour.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref>

In January 1996, the band opened for [[Sonic Youth]], [[Foo Fighters]] and [[Beastie Boys]] for [[MTV (Asian TV channel)|MTV Asia]]'s Alternative Nation tour in Manila.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caruncho |first1=Eric S. |title=Sonic Youth In Manila: Guitar Terrorists Strike! (Sunday Inquirer Magazine, February 11, 1996) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/live-review_1996-1-20_EricSCaruncho-PDI.pdf |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref> Later in December, they released their fourth studio album ''[[Fruitcake (album)|Fruitcake]]'', a Christmas concept album with all songs written in English.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Babes |first1=Sally |title=Eraserheads: The Carol Kings! (Radiohead, December 1996) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/music-review_Fruitcake_1996-12_Radiohead.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref> Like their previous albums, it became a commercial success, earning triple platinum after a month with 120,000 copies sold. It was followed by a companion storybook released the following year.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 'Fruit Cake' story (Manila Bulletin, January 22, 1997) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/print-review_Fruitcake_1997-1-22_ManilaBulletin.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref>

=== 1997–2002: Later years and break-up ===
==== Going international ====
The band started touring outside the Philippines in 1997, first performing at BMG Records' Sentosa Pop Festival in [[Singapore]] in March.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lo |first1=Ricky |title=Eraserheads a hit at the Sentosa fest (March 21, 1997) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press_1997-3-21_RickyLo.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref> They made their American debut in May, playing several venues in [[California]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fil-Ams get wild over Eraserheads (The Manila Bulletin, May 8-14, 1997) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/live-review_1997-5-8_ManilaBulletinUSA.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Eraserheads Wow Fans in First Los Angeles Concert Try (Los Angeles Asian Journal, May 10, 1997) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/live-review_1997-5-10_LA-AsianJournal.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Eraserheads make waves in Bay Area |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/live-review_1997-5-22_ManilaBulletinUSA.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=12 August 2024}}</ref> In September, they received the [[MTV Asia]]'s Viewer's Choice Award for the "Ang Huling El Bimbo" video at the [[MTV Video Music Awards]] at [[Radio City Music Hall]] in [[New York City]], making them the first Philippine artist to receive such a distinction.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eraserheads: First Pinoy act to win MTV award (September 1997) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press_MTVAwards_1997-9.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Gatdula |first1=Leah Salterio |title=Eraserheads stargaze at Radio City Music Hall (Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 11, 1997) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press_MTVAwards_1997-9-11_PhilDailyInquirer.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=11 August 2024}}</ref>

[[File:Radio City Music Hall Panorama.jpg|right|150px|thumb|[[Radio City Music Hall]] in [[New York City]]]]

The band released their fifth studio album ''[[Sticker Happy]]'' in the same month. It also became a commercial success, selling 120,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Valle |first1=Jocelyn |title=Is there really a sophomore jinx? (Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 9, 1998) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press_1998-5-9_PhilDailyInquirer.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=15 August 2024}}</ref> The album saw the band experimenting with [[techno]] and [[experimental rock]] genres, incorporating a wide range of instruments and guitar effects, with Buendia writing cryptic lyrics in songs such as “[[Kaliwete (Eraserheads song)|Kaliwete]]”, “[[Spoliarium (Eraserheads song)|Spoliarium]]”, and “[[Para sa Masa (Eraserheads song)|Para sa Masa]]”.

In February 1998, the band represented the Philippines at the Asia Live Dream '98 for [[NHK]] in [[Tokyo, Japan]].<ref name="combo-info">LIPS, Inc. & De Guzman, L. [http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/combo.html "Basic Eheads Information"], ''Eraserheads Database'', n.d. Accessed last February 11, 2007.</ref> They later toured the US to promote ''Sticker Happy'' under the Happy Box production outfit.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Sticker Happy Parade! Oakland CA Live Review (bootleg!, October 1998) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/live-review_1998-10_bootleg.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=16 August 2024}}</ref> In August, the band released the compilation album ''[[Aloha Milkyway]]'' for the Southeast Asian market, featuring five new songs including "Julie Tearjerky" and "Tamagotchi Baby" as well as select English language tracks from their previous albums. They later toured in [[Singapore]] in September<ref>{{cite web |title=Trippin' down the Milkyway (Happening, September 1998) |url=http://happening.com.sg/music/1998/features/september/eraserheads/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990128062952/http://happening.com.sg/music/1998/features/september/eraserheads/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=1999-01-28 |access-date=15 August 2024}}</ref> and in [[Australia]] in April 1999 to promote the record.<ref>{{cite web |title=Men at Work: ERASERHEADS to tour Australia |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1998/12/121798_eheadsoz/index.htm |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20010302115917/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/1998/12/121798_eheadsoz/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2001-03-02 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=24 August 2024}}</ref>

The band released their sixth studio album, ''[[Natin99]]'', in May 1999. Recorded in a nonlinear approach, the album featured significant contributions from members other than Buendia, who wrote the promotional singles "Maselang Bahaghari" and "Huwag Kang Matakot".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jamora |first1=Marie |title=Eraserheads: The PhilMusic Interview - Natin99 In a Galaxy Right Here (September 4, 1999) |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/features/1999/09/090499_eheads/index.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010220051608/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/features/1999/09/090499_eheads/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2001-02-20 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=16 August 2024}}</ref> In November, the band performed at [[Dubai, United Arab Emirates]] with rapper [[Francis M.]]<ref>{{cite web |title=MTV VJ to perform with Filipino band tomorrow (November 1999) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press-gig_1999-11_Dubai.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=17 August 2024}}</ref>

In January 2000, the band performed with [[APO Hiking Society]] at [[Nescafé]]'s Open Up Party at [[Bonifacio Global City]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lopez |first1=Candice |title=Team-Up at Open Up |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/02/021100_apoheads-openup/index.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020317081051/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/02/021100_apoheads-openup/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2002-03-17 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=17 August 2024}}</ref> They later toured the US between May and June 2000, playing venues in New York, [[Chicago]], and California.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eraserheads Announce USA Tour |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/03/031400_popmachine/index.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020317081404/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/03/031400_popmachine/index.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2002-03-17 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=17 August 2024}}</ref> The band released their seventh and final studio album ''[[Carbon Stereoxide]]'' in March 2001.<ref name="combo-info" />

==== Buendia's departure, new vocalist and break-up ====
Buendia left Eraserheads in March 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Heads Rock (and Roll On) (Business World, June 2002) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/2002-6_businessworld.html |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> In an interview, Adoro revealed that Buendia sent a cryptic text message to his band members that “it’s graduation time”, referring to him being a year ahead of them at UP.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Maui V. |title=Eraserheads adjusts to life after Ely |url=http://you.inq7.net/2bu/stories/08072002/sto5-1.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040107042049/http://you.inq7.net/2bu/stories/08072002/sto5-1.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2004-01-07 |website=Inquirer News Service |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> Buendia later recalled in a podcast interview in 2021: “We had a very, very good working relationship. It’s just that I don’t like it when people say that it was the wrong way to go, ‘yung dynamics within the band.”<ref>{{cite web |title='We were never close, we were never friends,' Ely Buendia says of Eraserheads band mates |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/27/21/we-were-never-close-we-were-never-friends-ely-buendia-says-of-eraserheads-band-mates |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref>

The remaining three members later debuted with new vocalist, Kris Gorra-Dancel of Fatal Posporos, at [[Hard Rock Cafe|Hard Rock Manila]] in April. Naming themselves “EHeads”, they released a promotional EP titled ''[[Please Transpose]]'' in August which featured the single “U Make Me”, of which a music video was directed by [[Marie Jamora]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ayson |first1=Jim |title=Eraserheads No More |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2002/10/102702_eheads/index.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021122115257/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2002/10/102702_eheads/index.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=2002-11-22 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> Adoro left the band in November, and the rest of the band recruited Ebe Dancel of [[Sugarfree (Filipino band)|Sugarfree]] and Diego Mapa of Monsterbot and renamed the band [[Cambio (band)|Cambio]], ending the Eraserheads.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Enriquez |first1=Clara |title=Eraseheads Split Up After Marcus Quits |url=http://www.mtvasia.com/news/Asian/Items/0211/0211024.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030212111302/http://www.mtvasia.com/news/Asian/Items/0211/0211024.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2003-02-12 |website=MTV Asia |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref>

=== 2003–2007: After the break-up ===
The band received the Hall of Fame award at the [[NU Rock Awards]] X in November 2003. Buendia, who also performed at the awards show with his band [[The Mongols (band)|the Mongols]], accepted the award.<ref>{{cite web |last1=D'Bayan |first1=Igan |title=NU 107 ROCK AWARDS X |url=https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/young-star/2003/11/28/229571/nu-107-rock-awards-x |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> In May 2004, Adoro (as Surfernando) jammed with Zabala and Marasigan at the Millennia Club in UP.<ref>{{cite web |title=Surfernando's Batch 88 Video, with Budz and Raimz |url=http://www.philmusic.com/blog/index.php?p=141 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050323184304/http://www.philmusic.com/blog/index.php?p=141 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2005-03-23 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref>

In 2005, the first Eraserheads tribute album ''[[Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music of the Eraserheads]]'' was released.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chan |first1=Shyr |title=Reviving the Eraserheads spirit |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2006/02/14/321611/reviving-eraserheads-spirit |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> “I don’t have a problem with that,” Buendia reacted to the release. “I just feel it’s not yet the right time to do such tribute because I’m still doing something worthwhile.”<ref>{{cite web |last1=Losorata |first1=Yugel |title=No delusions of grandeur for Ely Buendia |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2005/12/14/ENTR2005121451680.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617201524/http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2005/12/14/ENTR2005121451680.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-06-17 |website=Manila Bulletin |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> He appears in the album through Francis M.’s re-recording of “Superproxy” titled “Superproxy 2K6”.

In February 2007, the essay anthology book, ''Tikman ang Langit: An Anthology on the Eraserheads'', was launched at [[Makati]] with acoustic performances from Cambio and Adoro's band Markus Highway, marking the first time members of the Eraserheads performed together since their break-up.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Villafania |first1=Alexander |title=E-heads book sets mini-reunion for former band mates |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=52377 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304065918/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=52377 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-03-04 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> Buendia was not able to attend due to a meeting with his heart surgeon.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ayson |first1=Jim |title=Tikman Ang Langit: An Eraserheads Book Launch, plus a Near-Reunion |url=http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/91/1/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722192700/http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/91/1/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-07-22 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref> In July 2007, the band were listed as performers with [[Teeth (Filipino band)|Teeth]], [[Rivermaya]], and [[Parokya ni Edgar]] for a live show at the Saguijo Bar in Makati. However, Buendia and Adoro did not show up as they had separate engagements.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ancheta |first1=Michael |title=Still no reunion for the Eraserheads |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/858/still-no-reunion-for-the-eraserheads |website=PEP.ph |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref>

=== 2008–present: Reunions ===
==== 2008–2009: ''The Reunion Concert'' and ''The Final Set'' ====
[[File:Eraserheads Final Set (cropped).jpg|thumb|266x266px|Eraserheads at "The Final Set" Reunion Concert: (R to L) Buddy Zabala, Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan and Marcus Adoro together with Jazz Nicolas of Itchyworms (far left) as their session player]]

In July 2008, the band confirmed they would reunite for a concert at the [[Cultural Center of the Philippines|CCP Open Grounds]] on August 30.<ref>{{cite web |title=Flash: Eraserheads reunite! |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/07/13/72677/flash-eraserheads-reunite |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> Initially sponsored by [[Philip Morris International|Philip Morris]], the company later backed out after facing criminal charges by the [[Department of Health (Philippines)|Philippine Department of Health]] (DOH) for violating the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 prohibiting tobacco companies from sponsoring artistic events; they had also promised a free but invitation-only show for adults and smokers.<ref name="reunion ayson">{{cite web |last1=Ayson |first1=Jim |title=The Eraserheads Reunite - And this time, they're Smokin' |url=http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/165/1/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722193256/http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/165/1/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-07-22 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> The concert was later sponsored by Radiohead Productions with tickets being sold and the venue moved to the [[Bonifacio Global City]] Open Grounds in [[Taguig]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Godinez |first1=Bong |title=New promoter of Eraserheads concert releases event details |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/18915/new-promoter-of-eraserheads-concert-releases-event-details?s=ihndq5qvaev63e9t7f3cvdr7re |website=PEP.ph |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref>

The band went ahead with the reunion concert as planned, with Jazz Nicolas of [[Itchyworms]] joining in as session musician. However, it was cut short due to Buendia being rushed to [[Makati Medical Center]] after experiencing chest pains. The remaining band members went to Saguijo and played what would have been the second set of the concert, with Ebe Dancel on vocals.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Almo |first1=Nerisa |title=Eraserheads performs "second set" sans Ely Buendia in Saguijo |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/2515/eraserheads-performs-second-set-sans-ely-buendia-in-saguijo |website=PEP.ph |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Part 2 maybe, but no refund (Philippine Daily Inquirer, September 2008) |url=http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/press/press_Reunion_2008-9.jpg |website=Schizo Archives |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> Buendia later recovered after an [[angioplasty]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lo |first1=Ricky |title=Ely in stable condition after angioplasty |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2008/09/02/82939/ely-stable-condition-after-angioplasty |website=Philippine Star |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref> The concert was later released as a [[Eraserheads: The Reunion Concert 08.30.08|live album]] in November, with an [[Eraserheads: The Reunion Concert|accompanying concert film]] also released in theaters.<ref>{{cite web |last1=De Jesus |first1=Totel V. |title=The Best & Worst of '08: There's a fruitcake for everyone |url=http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3831:the-best-a-worst-of-08-theres-a-fruitcake-for-everyone&catid=32:life&Itemid=68 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116012651/http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3831:the-best-a-worst-of-08-theres-a-fruitcake-for-everyone&catid=32:life&Itemid=68 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-01-16 |website=Business Mirror |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref>

In January 2009, the band announced a second reunion concert to be produced by [[MTV (Philippines, 1992–2010)|MTV Philippines]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Godinez |first1=Bong |title=Eraserheads to stage "Final Set" on March 7 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/20492/eraserheads-to-stage-final-set-on-march-7?s=q6ftm7hlolk6o8lq2cqqihr4s6 |website=PEP.ph |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> Called The Final Set, the sold-out concert was held at the [[SM Mall of Asia]] concert grounds in [[Pasay City]] on March 7,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Godinez |first1=Bong |title=SM Mall of Asia concert grounds to host Eraserheads concert on March 7 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/20548/sm-mall-of-asia-concert-grounds-to-host-eraserheads-concert-on-march-7 |website=PEP.ph |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> with an estimated 100,000 people in attendance.<ref name="godinez final set">{{cite web |last1=Godinez |first1=Bong |title=Eraserheads The Final Set makes local concert history |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/21074/eraserheads-the-final-set-makes-local-concert-history |website=PEP.ph |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> The band also paid tribute to Francis M., who had died of [[leukemia]] the previous day and was slated to be a guest performer.<ref name="godinez final set" /> The concert was later aired on [[GMA Network]] as a TV special in April.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dimaculangan |first1=Jocelyn |title=The Final Set will be aired on GMA-7, April 5 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/3674/the-final-set-will-be-aired-on-gma-7-april-5 |website=PEP.ph |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> In February 2009, the band received the [[Myx Magna Award|MYX Magna Award]], which was accepted by Marasigan.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Llanes |first1=Rommel B. |title=Sarah Geronimo bags six awards in MYX Music Awards 2009 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/20969/sarah-geronimo-bags-six-awards-in-myx-music-awards-2009 |website=PEP.ph |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref>

==== 2010s: International tours, ''Sabado/1995'' ====
The band embarked on a North American reunion tour in 2012, playing venues in California, [[Jersey City]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=De Jesus |first1=Totel V. |title=Jersey City's Armory final stop for Eraserheads reunion tour in US, Canada |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/57934/jersey-citys-armory-final-stop-for-eraserheads-reunion-tour-in-us-canada |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=10 September 2012 |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> and [[Toronto]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Ces |title=Eraserheads reunite! |url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/tagged/celebrity/news/eraserheads-reunite-.html |website=Yahoo! News |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> They also performed in Dubai on two separate occasions,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hilotin |first1=Jay B. |title=Eraserheads live in Dubai |url=https://gulfnews.com/general/eraserheads-live-in-dubai-1.1166453 |website=Gulf News |date=15 September 2018 |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Godinez |first=Ferdinand |title=Eraserheads' Raimund Marasigan looking forward to Dubai return |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/eraserheads-raimund-marasigan-looking-forward-to-dubai-return-1.645614 |website=[[The National (Abu Dhabi)|The National]] |access-date=28 August 2024}}</ref> as well as Singapore in 2013<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Ces |title=Closer to home: Eraserheads play Singapore in August |url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/news/closer-to-home--eraserheads-play-singapore-in-august-020635974.html |website=Yahoo! News |date=9 June 2013 |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref> and [[London]] in April 2014.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eraserheads to rock Pinoy fans in UK |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/351419/eraserheads-to-rock-pinoy-fans-in-uk/story/ |website=GMA News Online |date=6 March 2014 |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref>

In 2012, [[Star Music]] released the second Eraserheads tribute album as a soundtrack to the [[Star Cinema]] film ''[[The Reunion (2012 film)|The Reunion]]'', titled ''[[The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album]]''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bands, solo artists for E-Heads tribute album |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2012/05/07/804078/bands-solo-artists-e-heads-tribute-album |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref>

In September 2014, the band released two new songs, “[[Sabado (Eraserheads song)|Sabado]]” and “[[1995 (Eraserheads song)|1995]]”, as part of the September issue of ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Eraserheads to release new songs |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/67797-eraserheads-new-songs-esquire/ |website=Rappler.com |date=31 August 2014 |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref> They also held a surprise performance at the magazine issue's launch party in Makati.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benedicto |first1=Rizza |title=Eraserheads surprises loyal fans with live performance at Esquire launch |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/44738/eraserheads-surprises-loyal-fans-with-live-performance-at-esquire-launch?ref=article_tag&s=rfuesas09fqb1rbfltnd5r088g |website=PEP.ph |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref>

In June 2016, the band reunited for a live performance at a rebranding launch event of [[PLDT]] and its subsidiary [[Smart Communications]].<ref>{{cite web |title=WATCH: Eraserheads play 'Ang Huling El Bimbo,' 'Superproxy,' more at reunion gig |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/136318-eraserheads-reunite-concert-pldt-smart/ |website=Rappler.com |date=13 June 2016 |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref> They also appeared in a promotional campaign by Smart.<ref>{{cite news |title=Smart brings together the Eraserheads to go all out for a new, complete prepaid offer |url=https://pop.inquirer.net/24695/smart-brings-together-the-eraserheads-to-go-all-out-for-a-new-complete-prepaid-offer |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=23 August 2016 |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref>

A musical adaptation of the band's discography titled ''[[Ang Huling El Bimbo (musical)|Ang Huling El Bimbo]]'' premiered in July 2018 at [[Resorts World Manila]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caña |first1=Paul John |title='Ang Huling El Bimbo' tackles nostalgia, tragedy and hope |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/662149/ang-huling-el-bimbo-tackles-nostalgia-tragedy-and-hope/story/ |website=GMA News Online |date=28 July 2018 |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref> Buendia approved of the musical: “I love the way they stitched all those songs together into one solid musical," he said.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Silvestre |first1=Edmund |title=Ely Buendia gives El Bimbo musical two thumbs up |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/08/04/1839343/ely-buendia-gives-el-bimbo-musical-two-thumbs-up |website=The Philippine Star |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref>

Buendia's record label [[Offshore Music]] reissued the band's first three albums, which were remastered by [[Bernie Grundman]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Eraserheads Confirm Reissue of 'Ultraelectromagneticpop!' |url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/music/eraserheads-ultraelectromagneticpop-album-a00203-20181120 |website=Esquire Philippines |date=20 November 2018 |access-date=9 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Malig |first1=Kaela |title=Remastered Eraserheads classic 'Circus' to stream starting Nov. 15 |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/714747/remastered-eraserheads-classic-circus-to-stream-starting-nov-15/story/ |website=GMA News Online |date=8 November 2019 |access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref> They were later released on vinyl.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bodegon-Hikino |first1=Cara |title=The Eraserheads' Ultraelectromagneticpop! 25th anniversary vinyl is finally here |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/the-eraserheads-ultraelectromagneticpop-25th-anniversary-vinyl-is-finally-here |website=Bandwagon Asia |date=26 September 2019 |access-date=9 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Surej |title=Eraserheads are releasing their sophomore album 'Circus' on vinyl |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/eraserheads-releasing-sophomore-album-circus-on-vinyl-3409989 |website=NME |date=8 March 2023 |access-date=10 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Bodegon-Hikino |first1=Kara |title=Ely Buendia and Offshore Music's Audry Dionisio on the work that went into pressing 'Cutterpillow' on vinyl |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/eraserheads-ely-buendia-offshore-music-audry-dionisio-cutterpillow-vinyl-interview-pre-order-2024 |website=Bandwagon Asia |date=31 March 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref> Meanwhile, Marasigan, Zabala, and Adoro formed the band Ultracombo in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Three members of the Eraserheads reunite as Ultracombo, perform a mini concert |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/682112/three-members-of-the-eraserheads-reunite-as-ultracombo-perform-a-mini-concert/story/ |website=GMA News Online |date=20 January 2019 |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref> Adoro left the band shortly after.<ref>{{cite web |last1=De Jesus |first1=Totel V. |title=Marcus Adoro returns to Punk Zappa roots, debuts as painter |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/07/24/22/marcus-adoro-returns-to-punk-zappa-roots-debuts-as-painter |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref>

==== 2022-present: ''Huling El Bimbo'' world tour, ''Combo on the Run'' documentary, Electric Fun Music Festival ====
[[File:Eraserheads-Credit-WEU-Event-Management-Service-HERO@2000x1270.jpg|thumb|Eraserheads at the Huling El Bimbo concert (2022)]]

In 2020, Noisemakers released a third Eraserheads tribute album, ''[[Pop Machine the Album]]'', featuring covers by [[Lola Amour]], [[Oh, Flamingo!]], and [[Reese Lansangan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bodegon-Hikino |first1=Kara |title=Lola Amour release Eraserheads cover 'Shake Yer Head' from Pop Machine and Demos series with 'Run Away' - listen |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/lola-amour-eraserheads-cover-shake-yer-head-pop-machine-demos-series-listen |website=Bandwagon Asia |date=20 March 2020 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref>

In September 2022, the band announced a third reunion concert in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite web |title=Eraserheads to hold reunion concert: Huling El Bimbo in December 2022, here's how to get tickets to the show |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/eraserheads-reunion-concert-ely-buendia-raymund-marasigan-buddy-zabala-and-marcus-adoro-tickets-sm-online-price-merch-2022 |website=Bandwagon Asia |date=17 September 2022 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref> Titled “Huling El Bimbo”, the reunion concert was held at the [[SMDC Festival Grounds]] in [[Parañaque City]] on December 22, 2022, with an estimated 75,000 people in attendance.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Basbas |first1=Franchesca Judine |title=Eraserheads close historic 'Huling El Bimbo' reunion concert with 75,000-strong crowd, announce 2023 world tour |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/eraserheads-close-historic-huling-el-bimbo-reunion-concert-with-75-000-strong-crowd-world-tour-tickets-december-2022-2023 |website=Bandwagon Asia |date=23 December 2022 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref> The band played the album ''Cutterpillow'' in its entirety for the first set, saving “Ang Huling El Bimbo” for the last set while also performing with guest performers such as [[Gary Valenciano]] and a [[hologram]] of Francis M.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Palumar |first1=Khyne |title=Eraserheads' 'Huling El Bimbo' reunion: Pinoy rock vets play up punk spirit and wistful aches in epic set |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/eraserheads-huling-el-bimbo-reunion-review-3371816 |website=NME |date=27 December 2022 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref> The concert was later released as a [[Huling El Bimbo (Live at 2022 the Eraserheads Reunion Concert)|live album]] to streaming services in March 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bodegon-Hikino |first1=Kara |title=Relive the Eraserheads' reunion concert with 'Huling El Bimbo' live album now on streaming platforms, on vinyl later this year |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/the-eraserheads-release-huling-el-bimbo-the-reunion-concert-2022-live-album-streaming-platforms-vinyl-2024 |website=Bandwagon Asia |date=20 March 2024 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref>

The band embarked on a world tour from 2023 to 2025, playing venues in the United States, Canada, Singapore, Dubai, Qatar, New Zealand, and Australia.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Singh |first1=Surej |title=Eraserheads announce North America tour this May |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/eraserheads-north-america-tour-2023-dates-tickets-3394911 |website=NME |date=9 February 2023 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Geronimo |first1=Mika |title=Eraserheads brings back 'Huling El Bimbo' world tour in 2024 |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/eraserheads-hold-huling-el-bimbo-world-tour-2024/ |website=Rappler.com |date=20 June 2024 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Qabayan |date=2024-10-02 |title=Legendary Filipino Band Eraserheads to Perform Live in Doha for "Huling El Bimbo" World Tour 2024 |url=https://www.qabayanfm.com/post/legendary-filipino-band-eraserheads-to-perform-live-in-doha-for-huling-el-bimbo-world-tour-2024 |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=Qabayan Radio 94.3 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Purnell|first=Kristofer|title=Eraserheads adds New Zealand, Australia stops for ongoing world tour|url=https://qa.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2024/10/11/2391769/eraserheads-adds-new-zealand-australia-stops-ongoing-world-tour|website=Philstar Global|date=11 October 2024|access-date=27 November 2024}}</ref> Some of the concerts featured guest musicians like [[True Faith (band)|True Faith]] lead vocalist Medwin Marfil, former [[Rivermaya]] guitarist [[Perfecto de Castro|Perf de Castro]],<ref>{{cite web |last=De Jesus |first=Totel |title=Eraserheads bring out Perf de Castro and Medwin Marfil in back-to-back California concerts |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/content/913374/eraserheads-bring-out-perf-de-castro-and-medwin-marfil-in-back-to-back-california-concerts/story |website=GMA News Online |date=15 July 2024 |access-date=24 August 2024}}</ref> [[Kamikazee]] lead vocalist Jay Contreras,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TFCAsia/videos/jay-contreras-naki-jamming/3900579540153735|title=Surprise, surprise! Jay Contreras joined #Eraserheads on stage tonight— what a special moment!!!!|author=TFC Asia|website=Facebook|date=23 November 2024|access-date=27 November 2024}}</ref> and [[Moonstar88]] lead vocalist and guitarist Maysh Baay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/reel/9148738785237387|title=Lost our heads over this one!🤯|author=Moonstar88|website=Facebook|date=13 March 2025|access-date=22 March 2025}}</ref>

In November 2022, the band was honored as Artists of the Year by Esquire Philippines.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Suralta |first1=Bryle B. |title=The Eraserheads, As They Were |url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/notes-and-essays/the-eraserheads-as-they-were-a2765-20221125-lfrm2?s=3i81ooaq96jfohm1lf0m3oe7ic |website=Esquire Philippines |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref> They also returned to UP to receive the Gawad Oblation award in August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Go |first1=Mayks |title=The Eraserheads Receive Gawad Oblation Award From The University Of The Philippines |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/the-eraserheads-receive-gawad-oblation-award-from-the-university-of-the-philippines-2024/ |website=Billboard Philippines |date=21 August 2024 |access-date=21 August 2024}}</ref> Additionally, they headlined the [[UAAP Season 87]] opening ceremony in September 2024<ref>{{cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Ralph Edwin |title= Eraserheads reunion to banner UAAP Season 87 opening rites |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/08/26/2380710/eraserheads-reunion-banner-uaap-season-87-opening-rites |website=[[Philstar Global]] |access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Eraserheads reunion proves UAAP 'Stronger. Better. Together.' in Season 87 |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/eraserheads-reunion-proves-uaap-stronger-better-together-a2437-20240907 |website=SPIN.ph |access-date=September 7, 2024}}</ref> and made a surprise appearance at the UP Sunken Garden to celebrate the university's championship teams three months later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/12/16/eraserheads-makes-surprise-appearance-at-up-bonfire-0211|title=Eraserheads makes surprise appearance at UP bonfire|author=Cris O. Ramos Jr.|website=ABS-CBN News|date=17 December 2024|access-date=22 March 2025}}</ref>

A documentary titled ''[[Eraserheads: Combo on the Run]]'' premiered in Philippine cinemas in March 2025,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saulog |first1=Gabriel |title='Eraserheads: Combo On The Run' Documentary Film To Premiere In Cinemas This March 2025 |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/eraserheads-combo-on-the-run-documentary-film-to-premiere-in-cinemas-this-march-2025/ |website=[[Billboard Philippines]] |date=6 January 2025 |access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref> which tells the story of the band leading up to their 2022 reunion.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Juno |title=Eraserheads movie to hit cinemas nationwide in March |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/eraserheads-film-premiere-march-2025/ |access-date=6 January 2025 |website=[[Rappler]] |date=6 January 2025 }}</ref> The band also announced the Electric Fun Music Festival, to be held at SMDC Festival Grounds in first quarter of 2026,<ref>{{cite web |last=Mallorca |first=Hannah |title=Eraserheads' Electric Fun Music Festival postponed due to 'evolving conditions' |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/629069/eraserheads-electric-fun-music-festival-postponed-due-to-evolving-conditions |website=Inquirer.net |date=September 16, 2025}}</ref>{{efn|Originally scheduled for May 31, 2025, it was initially moved to October 18, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Juno |title=Eraserheads' Electric Fun Music Festival rescheduled to October |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/eraserheads-electric-fun-music-festival-rescheduled-october-2025/ |website=Rappler |date=29 April 2025 |access-date=30 April 2025}}</ref>}} and teased new music at the end of the documentary,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramos Jr. |first1=Cris O. |title=Eraserheads Announce 2025 Concert and New Music at 'Combo on the Run' End Credits |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/3/21/eraserheads-announce-2025-concert-and-new-music-at-combo-on-the-run-end-credits-1150 |date=21 March 2025 |access-date=22 March 2025 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> which was later announced as "Get This Love Thing Down", an unreleased song from the ''Carbon Stereoxide'' sessions.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ayson |first1=Jim |title=New Eraserheads Album Out January 2001 |url=http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/12/122500_cos/index.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010308234357/http://www.philmusic.com/zine/news/2000/12/122500_cos/index.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=2001-03-08 |website=Philmusic.com |access-date=18 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Go |first1=Mayks |title=Eraserheads To Debut Unreleased Song "Get This Love Thing Down" At Electric Fun Festival |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/eraserheads-get-this-love-thing-down-new-single-2025-electric-fun-music-festival-tickets/ |website=Billboard Philippines |date=31 July 2025 |access-date=31 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Mallorca |first1=Hannah |title=Eraserheads to perform unreleased song in October music festival |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/621552/eraserheads-to-perform-unreleased-song-in-october-music-festival |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=31 July 2025 |access-date=31 July 2025}}</ref> Commenting on the announcements in a press conference, Buendia declared that the band is "here to stay."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ramos |first1=Cris O. Jr. |title=Ely Buendia Declares Eraserheads Are Back for Good |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/3/21/ely-buendia-declares-eraserheads-are-back-for-good-1059 |website=ABS-CBN |access-date=24 March 2025}}</ref> Meanwhile, Adoro briefly left the band to address newly unveiled allegations of sexual abuse against him.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saulog |first1=Gabriel |title=Marcus Adoro To Step Back From Upcoming Eraserheads Projects |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/marcus-adoro-to-step-back-from-upcoming-eraserheads-projects/ |website=Billboard Philippines |date=6 April 2025 |access-date=7 April 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Pasajol |first=Anne |date=1 June 2025 |title=Marcus Adoro to perform with Eraserheads, asserts innocence amid abuse claims |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/612849/marcus-adoro-to-perform-with-eraserheads-asserts-innocence-amid-abuse-claims |website=Inquirer.net |access-date=2 June 2025}}</ref>

== Band members ==
*[[Ely Buendia]] – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitar {{small|(1989–2002, 2008–2009, 2012–2014, 2016, 2022–present)}}
*[[Buddy Zabala]] – backing vocals, bass guitar, keyboards {{small|(1989–2002, 2008–2009, 2012–2014, 2016, 2022–present)}}
*[[Marcus Adoro]] – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar {{small|(1989–2002, 2008–2009, 2012–2014, 2016, 2022–present)}}
*[[Raimund Marasigan]] – lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion, rhythm guitar, keyboards {{small|(1989–2002, 2008–2009, 2012–2014, 2016, 2022–present)}}

===Additional musicians===
*Noel Garcia - keyboards {{small|(1997–1999)}}
*Mike Dizon - session drummer {{small|(1999)}}
*Kris Gorra-Dancel - lead vocals, rhythm guitar {{small|(2002)}}
*Jazz Nicolas - keyboards, rhythm guitar, drums, percussion, backing vocals {{small|(2008–2009, 2022)}}
*Romel "Sancho" Sanchez - session guitarist {{small|(2012–2014)}}

== Discography ==
{{main|Eraserheads discography|List of songs recorded by Eraserheads}}
*''[[Ultraelectromagneticpop!]]'' (1993)
*''[[Circus (Eraserheads album)|Circus]]'' (1994)
*''[[Cutterpillow]]'' (1995)
*''[[Fruitcake (album)|Fruitcake]]'' (1996)
*''[[Sticker Happy]]'' (1997)
*''[[Natin99]]'' (1999)
*''[[Carbon Stereoxide]]'' (2001)

== Filmography ==
===Fictionalized===
* ''[[Run Barbi Run]]'' (1995)

===Documentaries and filmed performances===
* ''[[Eraserheads: The Reunion Concert]]'' (2008)
* ''Eraserheads Live! The Final Set'' (2009)
* ''Pop-U-Mentary'' (2010)
* ''[[Eraserheads: Combo on the Run]]'' (2025)

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Recipient
!Result
|-
| 1993
| Rock & Rhythm Magazine
| Album of the Year
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2| ''[[Ultraelectromagneticpop!]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 1994
| [[NU Rock Awards|1st NU Rock Awards]]
| Album of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Awit Award|7th Awit Awards]]
| Best Performance by a New Duo/Group
| style="text-align:center;"| "[[Ligaya]]"
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=4| 1995
| rowspan=3| [[NU Rock Awards|2nd NU Rock Awards]]
| Listener's Choice Award
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2| Eraserheads
| {{won}}
|-
| Band of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Album of the Year
| style="text-align:center;"| ''[[Circus (Eraserheads album)|Circus]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Guillermo Memorial Award
| Most Favorite Band
| style="text-align:center;"| Eraserheads
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=8| 1996
| rowspan=3| [[NU Rock Awards|3rd NU Rock Awards]]
| Album of the Year
| style="text-align:center;"| ''[[Cutterpillow]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Music Video
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2| "[[Ang Huling El Bimbo]]"
| {{won}}
|-
| Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Awit Award|9th Awit Awards]]
| Album of the Year
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=3| ''Cutterpillow''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=4 | 2nd Katha Music Awards
| Album of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Rock Album
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Rock Song
| style="text-align:center;"| "Ang Huling El Bimbo" 
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Rock Group
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=3| Eraserheads
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=12| 1997
| rowspan=5| [[NU Rock Awards|4th NU Rock Awards]]
| Artist of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| Listener's Choice Award
| {{won}}
|-
| Producer of the Year
| style="text-align:center;"| Robin Rivera (''[[Fruitcake (album)|Fruitcake]]'')
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Album Packaging
| style="text-align:center;"| ''Fruitcake''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Video
| style="text-align:center;"| "Fruitcake"
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 3rd Katha Music Awards
| Best Album Packaging
| style="text-align:center;"| ''Fruitcake''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Rock Vocal Performance
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2| "Fruitcake"
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Awit Award|10th Awit Awards]]
| Best Alternative Recording
| {{won}}
|-
| Monster Radio 93.1 : Countdown Top 7
| Most Popular Group/Singer/Entertainer
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=3 | Eraserheads
| {{won}}
|-
| Guillermo Memorial Award
| Most Popular Group/Singer/Entertainer
| {{won}}
|-
| Parangal Ng Bayan Award
| Band of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| [[1997 MTV Video Music Awards]]
| Viewer's Choice Award for Asia
| style="text-align:center;"| "Ang Huling El Bimbo"
| {{won}}
|-
|1998
| [[Awit Award|11th Awit Awards]]
| Album of the Year
| style="text-align:center;"| ''[[Sticker Happy]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2| 1999
| [[NU Rock Award|6th NU Rock Awards]]
| Drummer of the Year
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Raimund Marasigan]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Awit Award|12th Awit Awards]]
| Best Alternative Recording
| style="text-align:center;"| "Julie Tearjerky"
| {{won}}
|-
|2000
| [[Awit Award|13th Awit Awards]]
| Best Performance by a Group/Duo 
| style="text-align:center;"| "Pop Machine"
| {{won}}
|-
|2003
| [[NU Rock Award|10th NU Rock Awards]]
| Hall of Fame
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=3| Eraserheads
| {{won}}
|-
|2004
| [[MTV Pilipinas Music Award|4th MTV Pilipinas Music Awards]]
| Lifetime Achievement Award
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | 2009
| [[Myx Music Awards 2009|4th Myx Music Awards]]
| MYX Magna Award
| {{won}}
|-
| Guillermo Memorial Award
| Record Breaking Concert of the Year
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2 | ''[[Eraserheads: The Reunion Concert]]''
| {{won}}
|-
|2010
| [[22nd Awit Awards]]
| Album of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
|2012
| [[25th Awit Awards]]
| Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award
| style="text-align:center;"| Eraserheads
| {{won}}
|-
|2022
| [[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]
| Esquire's Artist of the Year
| style="text-align:center;"| Eraserheads
| {{won}}
|-
|2024
| [[University of the Philippines]]
| Gawad Oblation Award
| style="text-align:center;"|Eraserheads
| {{won}} 
|}

==Bibliography==
*''Pillbox'', Vol. 1, Issue 1, 1996. Published by Pop Infinity Limited Laundry Corporation.
*''Fruitcake'', edited by Jessica Zafra and illustrated by Cynthia Bauzon. [[Anvil Publishing|Anvil Corporation, Inc.]], 1997.
*''Pillbox'', Vol. 3, 1998. Published by [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG Records Pilipinas]].
*''Tikman Ang Langit: An Anthology on the Eraserheads'', compiled by Melvin Calimag and Jing Garcia.  Visual Print Enterprises, 2007.
*''Alternate Endings: The Making of The Final Set and The Unmaking of an Era'', words by Aldus Santos and design by Gelo Lagasca. [[Offshore Music]], 2020.

==Notes==
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==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
*[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p481295/biography|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic Eraserheads Biography]
*[https://eraserheadsexperience.blogspot.com/ Eraserheads Experience]
*[http://www.schizo-archives.com/eraserheads/home.html Schizo-Archives Eraserheads]

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