Aegis Band, emotional as they remember late vocalist Mercy Sunot

• Aegis band members grew emotional as they remembered vocalist Mercy Sunot, who passed away in November 2024 after surgery in the U.S.

• Juliet Sunot shared that Mercy had wished to return home and join their February 2025 concert despite battling chest, lung, and bone cancer

• Kris Sunot admitted the group struggles to perform without Mercy, saying her absence is deeply felt in their music

• Bandmate Rey Abenoja stressed that Mercy’s voice was irreplaceable, while Aegis paid tribute to her lasting impact on fans

Members of the iconic OPM band Aegis could not hold back their emotions as they remembered one of their lead vocalists, Mercy Sunot, who passed away last November after undergoing surgery in the United States.

During their guest appearance on *Fast Talk with Boy Abunda* on Wednesday, Juliet Sunot admitted that the group was shocked by the sudden loss of her sister.

“Kasi nag-uusap kami palagi. Sabi niya, ‘pag na-operahan siya, after, uuwi siya. Kasi may concert po kami ng February,” Juliet shared. “Gusto niya sumama po talaga, Tito Boy. Pero ayun nga,” she added.

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Juliet revealed that Mercy battled three types of cancer: chest, lung, and bone cancer. Despite her struggles, she remained determined to return to the Philippines to perform with her band.

For the group, moving forward without Mercy has been difficult. “Nahahirapan po kasi pressure din kasi hinahanap nila 'yung isa sa amin. Tapos, minsan \[nabibiro] ako na, ‘Oh, kaboses mo pala si ate.’ Pero, parang nahihirapan kami kasi 'yung grupo nga..” said Kris Sunot, the youngest sibling of Mercy and Juliet.

Bandmate Rey Abenoja also expressed his grief: “Nakakalungkot talaga. Parang ibang-ibang na. Parang kulang na kulang talaga sa grupo 'yung may isang nawala. Lalo na sa bosesan. Kulang talaga eh. Hindi puwedeng palitan ng kung sinoman lang eh. Walang makakapalit sa kaniya.”

In a statement last November, Aegis confirmed Mercy’s passing through their official Facebook page: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Mercy, one of the beloved vocalists of AEGIS Band. She bravely fought her battle with cancer but has now found peace and rest.”

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The band added that Mercy’s voice brought “comfort, joy and strength to so many” and that her passion, warmth, and unforgettable presence on stage will always remain in their hearts.

Mercy Sunot is one of the main vocalists of the Pinoy legendary rock band, Aegis. She is known for her vocal power and for singing powerful songs. Aegis is very popular for their songs “Halik,” “Basang-Basa Sa Ulan,” “Luha,” “Sinta,” and many more. The band was able to maintain their popularity in more than two decades in the industry with their songs becoming part of the lives of many generations of Pinoy music.

It can be recalled that last year, Aegis band, in a social media post, issued an appeal to whoever is spreading false information about Mercy Sunot. In their post, Aegis asked fans and followers not to believe rumors about Mercy. The band then debunked many of the claims being made by some individuals and groups. They also denied that Juliet, the sister of Mercy, has granted an interview and is the source of such claims.

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Last year, one of the band's key crew members broke the news that Mercy has died. Juliet Sunot, the sister of Mercy, also changed her profile photo into one that signifies losing a loved one. It can be recalled that Mercy was able to provide an update about her condition a couple of days before her death.

Source: KAMI.com.gh