Formerly known as Cheese. Queso is a seven-piece group born, raised and proud to be based in Pilipinas (Philippines). Around and have been making noise since 1994. Widely considered locally as the most creative, innovative, experimental, unpredictable and uncompromising group to hit the Philippine music scene. 1996 Breaking out into the scene carrying a shared attitude of not caring about whatever anybody thinks or say they "should" do, whats wrong and whats right, proper and improper , etc... Declaring and calling every move they made to go against the norm, challenging standards and making ashes of boundaries set by whoever. An approach evident with every song they release or piece together, Crafting a sound and general feel or vibe all their own. Claiming the stage as their own, performing with energy and a prescence (unique enough to also claim) all their own. Seemingly demanded that you watch, listen and go crazy yourself everytime they had the stage. 1998 Released their co-produced (Angee Rozul and Maly Andres), self-titled debut album "Cheese" underWarner Music Philippines which took the radio airwaves by surprise, earning them critical acclaim and various awards. Earning the respect of peers and contemporaries alike, not to mention, solidifying their following. 2000 They went on to spread what they had to offer, travelling and ripping the stage in almost every city in the country. Topping it all off at the Pusan Rock Festival 2000, held in Korea. A three-day music festival with groups from every country in Asia. They played a set worthy an event opener. Making sure that whoever saw them were now up to date as to how Filipinos jump around, make noise, own and kill a stage. 2001 Original turntablist RT de Ano was replaced with Bboy Garcia of then ChicoSci and a short stint with Greyhoundz before joining Queso. After a two year hiatus, the group released their again, co-produced (Angee Rozul) sophomore effort entitled "Pilipinas" under Warner Music Philippines. The release was yet again received with much acclaim and warm praises from fans, fellow artists and the entire music scene/industry. The release garnered collective and individual awards for both technical and artistic aspects of the album followed by a tour of the country, sharing what they had to say this time around. 2003 Robert dela Cruz of Skychurch took over drumming duties from Pow Rosal. He jumped onboard in the middle of touring. The name change to Queso from Cheese was a means to end any future legal disputes or hold that their previous label had on the groups name, intelectual rights and all that. Matters that did not really matter to the group. Besides, "Queso" was what their followers have been calling them for quite some time now, even before the idea of changing names was laid on the table, it was just logical. The move was seen as tribute of sorts to the only ones who really mattered, the kids who go it or "Ang mga Daga" as they were endearingly called, translated; "The Rats". That same year the group released the DVD home video, "Buhay Queso" on the black market, gave it away, almost not earning a cent from it, save from the seldom cost return of blank dvds if someone asked to have a copy burned. The move commercially speaking, was suicide and they considered that and even probably laughed about it. Both the name change, how they released Buhay Queso and each member of the group still proudly standing, heads up smiling are strong statements on what the group is all about. 2006 The independently, co-produced (Eric Perlas) self-titled third effort "Queso" was released. During the tour for the latest album, Queso won the local World Battle of the Bands and earned them a chance to win the World title that was held in Hong Kong. The competition that it was never really mattered to the group as they just played the way they always did, time after time all the way to Hong Kong. Although they did not win, not even ranking among the top three. It was sweet enough to hear the World champions during their acceptance speach to offer the title to Queso as they felt the group was more deserving the title. But as far as tthe boys of Queso were concerned, the only accomplishment there was playing a set that no award, title and not even words could ever give justice to. Now without corporate resources, Queso is still currently touring the latest release and has slowly gained momentum by word of mouth alone. Song writing has begun again but no solid plans as to when to go back the studios.