We choose the name Final Vow, it shows the the dedication, trust commitment, and the promises as a band and as brothers.

Yes, we play here in Manila, Philippines

We humbly like and respect our gigs and special moments.... Every time we play always done with a word special.

FINALVOW is comprised of Carl Sosa (vocals), Richmond San Juan (Guitars), john (Guitars), Raymond San Juan (Bass) and Julius Cruzat (Drums). These 5 talented musicians are deeply connected with each other, sharing talents and giving birth to their own brand of rock. FINALVOW is a mixture of different genres, too hard to be metal, too soft to be alternative, and less technical to be progressive. Breaking the boundaries of genres, making their own signature sound.

But behind the success, is a story untold. FinalVow was originally formed by Motee Flaminiano (former guitarist), Francis Abcede (former guitarist), Raymond San Juan, Julius Cruzat, and Carl Sosa last September of 2003. After a year, Francis left to the U.S., and laid down his guitar for his own future and left the band with good memories. A month after, Richmond San Juan (Brother of the bassist Raymond), came in to replace Francis and started playing with FINALVOW. It was good at first, the chemistry of Motee and Richmond was definitely promising until Motee shifted his priorities. After struggling with his responsibilities, he chose to be with his family. Certainly it was a big fall, but we stood out of nowhere.

The entire band laid all their cards, and continued to play with a missing part, but still they managed to fight. In fact they proved themselves by being first runner-up in the MOTOROLA ROCKMOTO ROCK challenge with one foot underground.

After sometime as a four piece band playing gigs, rehearsing and composing new songs, Richmond had the chance to contact Jet Gozar, Motee's cousin and had a couple of Jam sessions in Jet's crib. The only intention of the get together of Jet and Richmond is to trade guitar knowledge, licks and have some drinks. But it came out to be better, Richmond convinced Jet to play with FINALVOW. It worked.

but unfortunately due to some circumstance. jet left the band. then came mr. john to get his postion.. and the music continues....

Final Vow came from different influences such as hard rock, progressive rock, neo classical, heavy metal, blues, jazz, and opm music.

Metro Manila

Richmond - uses Ibanez guitar and AX3000
Raymond - uses ibanez bass
John - uses Washburn guitar and AX3000
Julius - uses Gibraltar double pedals