It seems that there is no stopping the future as music goes into the metaverse.
Two of the biggest Pinoy rock bands are making their way to the metaverse as they sign a deal with Anotoys Collectiverse to create premium digital collectibles.
Razorback was a fixture of the Pinoy hard rock scene in the 90s, playing sold-out gigs at the iconic Clubย Dredd, among other noteworthy venues. Their high-octane music earned them international renown,ย and the band had the privilege of opening for legendary acts like Metallica, Rage Against the Machine,ย and Silverchair. Singles like โVoodoo Who Doโ and โPayasoโ continue to be listed among some of theย most influential OPM songs of the 90s.
Indie rockers Urbandub took control of Philippine airwaves in the mid-2000s to 2010s with the anthemicย โFirst of Summerโ and the emotionally raw โA New Tattooโ. The band was a constant presence at theย NU Rock Awards, with 6 wins and an impressive 36 nominations. Theyโve also made waves in theย international scene, garnering attention throughout Southeast Asia with their Singapore tour, andย winning โBest Groupโ at the 2008 Junk Magazine Regional Music Awards in Malaysia.
The bandsโ freshly signed deals with Anotoys Collectiverse is their step towards developing a presence inย the metaverse. The premium NFTs made through these partnerships will allow fans to not only own aย valuable piece of memorabilia, but also to interact with the bands in never-before-seen ways.
Collectiverse NFTs will give owners access to exclusive events and private gigs with the rockers, as wellย as unlock avatars and other items for metaverse-enabled games.ย Being part of The Collectiverseโs Web3 fandom ecosystem also extends the bandsโ reach to a moreย global audience. Razorback and Urbandub fans around the world will be able to interact with each otherย on the Collectiverseโs platform, and connect the bands to new fans abroad.ย Razorback and Urbandub wereโand continue to beโmajor forces in the Pinoy rock scene, with theirย music becoming pillars of the vibrant Filipino music industry. Through their new partnerships withย Anotoys Collectiverse, theyโll soon be pioneers in bringing OPM to the metaverse.