Rugis which means slang for cool gents hail from Lucena in the province of Quezon. The band was formed on April of 2004 and started their career in the local music scene together with Mayonnaise their contender in the final round of Red Horse Muziklaban in the year 2005.

They released their independently produced debut album “A Story To Tell” in July of 2006. “A Story To Tell” contains 13 original tracks plus 1 hidden track composed by the band members themselves. The carrier single is entitled ‘Silid’. The rest of the tracks are Malaya, Behind Dark Glasses, Alon, Slomo, Kapit, Di Nagkamali, Isang Saglit, A Story to Tell, Tamlay, Higugma, Paraan, Isang Saglit, Pagtatalo and Bata Ka Pa (Hidden Track).

They also had performed in many bars and schools including Fete De La Musique 2005, TEATrock concert 2006, Saguijo bar, Metro Phi bar, 6 Underground, Ratzky Morato, Gweilos Eastwood, 70’s bistro, Dish, Capones, PUP Manila, UP Diliman, UP Manila, Miriam College, De La Salle Lipa, St.Joseph Manila and many more.

They also shared centerstage with Mayonnaise, Pupil, Sponge Cola, Six cycle mind, Stonefree, Urbandub, Dicta license, Chicosci, Up dharma down, Kamikazee, Razorback, Rivermaya, Mojofly, Join The Club, Typecast, Kapatid and many more.

The boys are currently recording an EP at the Aquarium Studios to be released sometime in 2010. Managed and produced by Monty Macalino.