Chris Cantada is the former drummer

Drummer

A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...

 and backing vocalist

Backing vocalist

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 of Filipino

Philippines

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 band Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002 which produced many hit songs including "Lunes" , "KLSP", "Jeepney", "Makapiling Ka" and many others....

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Statement

• This was a message from Erwin “Armo” Armovit (lead guitarist) in a certain fansite:

Pre-departure

Sponge Cola's upcoming eponymous third album under Universal Records

Universal Records

Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...

 is set for release on September 19, 2008 and will be launched on September 26 at Eastwood in Libis Quezon City.

Chris' departure however will be done gradually as he will still be seen in the band's fouthcoming videos and even on some TV appearances meant to promo the new record. Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002 which produced many hit songs including "Lunes" , "KLSP", "Jeepney", "Makapiling Ka" and many others....

 though will hire session drummers to fill in Chris' slot during live gigs.

The band made up of Yael Yuzon

Yael Yuzon

Yael Yuzon is the male singer and vocalist of Sponge Cola.-Early Life:Ysmael Yrastorza Yuzon is the real name of Yael Yuzon. He was born on November 22, 1983 in Manila. He is also the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the Filipino band, Sponge Cola....

 (vocals-guitar), Gosh Dilay

Gosh Dilay

Reynaldo "Gosh" Dilay is the bassist, backing vocalist and the primary composer and lyricist of Filipino band Sponge Cola.-Career:Between 1998 to 2002, Ysmael "Yael" Yuzon, met Reynaldo "Gosh" Dilay through the school's theater guild, Teatro Baguntao. Yuzon was then the frontman of a rock band...

 (bass), Erwin Armovit

Erwin Armovit

Erwin "Armo" Armovit is the lead guitarist of Filipino band Sponge Cola.-Early life:Born Erwin Gerardo Nepomuceno-Armovit , also known as Armo, is the lead guitarist of two local Filipino bands Sponge Cola and Rampqueen, both hailed from Ateneo de Manila University.-With Sponge...

 (lead guitar) and Chris Cantada (drums) were all college buddies from the Ateneo de Manila University

Ateneo de Manila University

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. Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002 which produced many hit songs including "Lunes" , "KLSP", "Jeepney", "Makapiling Ka" and many others....

's debut album Palabas

Palabas

Palabas is the debut album of Filipino rock band Sponge Cola. It was released on October 18, 2004 under .This album contains some songs that the band members made even before they were officially formed. The album is made up of a well-balanced mix of rock and mellow...

, was released in 2004 under Sony BMG, spawning radio hits like "KLSP", "Gemini", and "Jeepney".

Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002 which produced many hit songs including "Lunes" , "KLSP", "Jeepney", "Makapiling Ka" and many others....

's acoustic live cover of the Madonna classic "Crazy For You" gained popularity among fans and casual listeners after it became an Internet download favorite.

Right after finishing college, the quartet immediately dished out their second record, Transit, under Universal Records

Universal Records

Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...

 in 2006. The album found a more focused unit as proven by the strong radio singles like the anthemic "Bitiw", "Tuliro" and "Pasubali".

Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola

Sponge Cola is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002 which produced many hit songs including "Lunes" , "KLSP", "Jeepney", "Makapiling Ka" and many others....

 also graced two of the most successful tribute records come out recently: The Eraserheads

The Eraserheads

Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a Filipino rock band of the 90s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of OPM...

' Ultraelectromagneticjam where they did a cover of "Pare Ko" and the APO Hiking Society

APO Hiking Society

The Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, later popularly known as Apo Hiking Society or, simply, Apo, was a Filipino musical group. The group had its fledgling beginnings in 1969 at the Ateneo de Manila high school, with thirteen members: Lito de Joya, Sonny Santiago, Gus Cosio, Renato Garcia, Chito...

's two-volume disc Kami nAPO Muna

Kami nAPO Muna

Kami nAPO Muna is the first tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. "Kami nAPO Muna", in Filipino, literally means "it's our turn", the phrase also being a play on the Apo name...

 ("Nakapagtataka") and Kami nAPO Muna Ulit

Kami nAPO Muna Ulit

Kami nAPO Muna ULIT is the second and final compilation tribute album recorded to honor the 1970s Filipino musical group, APO Hiking Society. The album was released in 2007, and within two weeks was certified as a gold record.-Title and release history:...

 ("Saan Na Nga Ba Ang Barkada").

With Sponge Cola

• Albums
  • Palabas
    Palabas
    Palabas is the debut album of Filipino rock band Sponge Cola. It was released on October 18, 2004 under .This album contains some songs that the band members made even before they were officially formed. The album is made up of a well-balanced mix of rock and mellow...
    
     (2004)
  • Transit (2006)
  • Sponge Cola
    Sponge Cola (album)
    Sponge Cola is the third album of the Pinoy rock band Sponge Cola. Under Universal Records, Sponge Cola is already out in all major record bars....
    
     (2008)

• EPs
  Extended play
  An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
  
  
  • Sponge Cola EP