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Malaysian Rock Legends Search, Wings, and XPDC Unite for Historic Konsert 3 Veto
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Malaysian Rock Legends Search, Wings, and XPDC Unite for Historic Konsert 3 Veto

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • - Three legendary Malaysian rock bands, Search, Wings, and XPDC, shared the stage for the first time at the Konsert 3 Veto.
  • The concert attracted nearly 4,500 attendees and featured over 30 hit songs performed over three hours.
  • The event highlighted the enduring popularity and legacy of these iconic bands in Malaysia's music scene.

A historic concert, dubbed Konsert 3 Veto, brought together three of Malaysia's most legendary rock bands โ€“ Search, Wings, and XPDC โ€“ for an unprecedented joint performance. The event, held at the Megastar Arena in Bukit Bintang, drew an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 4,500 fans.

Fans were treated to a nearly three-hour musical journey, featuring more than 30 timeless hits from the iconic groups. XPDC kicked off the night with a powerful set, followed by Search, whose vocalist, Pasya (Faizul Ashraff Fauzi), impressed the audience with his energetic renditions of the band's popular songs. Pasya, a former runner-up in Mentor 7, has solidified his position as Search's lead vocalist.

Wings closed the main performance segment with a string of their greatest hits, igniting the arena with their signature sound. The concert culminated in a spectacular finale where all three bands united on stage to perform Loudness's "So Lonely" and the anthem "Raja Rock Timur," receiving thunderous applause from the captivated audience.

The Konsert 3 Veto also included a unique mash-up segment, blending the works of Search, Wings, and XPDC with fresh musical arrangements that honored the original spirit of the songs. The successful staging of this concert underscores the continued relevance and deep connection these bands maintain with Malaysian music lovers, reinforcing their decades-long legacy in the nation's music industry.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.