Bands like Eraserheads and solo pop artists Donna Cruz and Regine Velasquez would become the dazzling stars of the '90s—but this was an era with much to offer. Teeth introduced raucous grunge guitars while Yano turned out edgy, alternative rock. Meanwhile, Parokya Ni Edgar starred with their sharp satire and Francis M gave the era its coolest mainstream rap—each act subverting expectations.