The Mongols (2)

Alternative band formed by ex-Eraserheads (3) frontman Ely Buendia in 2002 shortly after leaving his band. It was composed of guitarist J. Astro (also known as Jerome Velasco) (of The Teeth), bassist Yan Yuzon, drummer Bogs “Boga Man” Jugo (of the indie pop band Daydream Cycle), and Buendia on guitars and vocals, under the stage name Jesus “Dizzy” Ventura. The band was managed by Buendia’s wife, Diane Ventura. After putting out an underground EP, “A Fraction of a Second,” the Mongols decided to have their self-produced album distributed by the major label VIVA Records. The result is a thirteen-track album called "Buddha’s Pest". When guitarist J. Astro left the band, the remaining members renamed their group Pupil (5).