In 1999, Philippine hard-rock/alternative band
Cheese released their self-titled debut album. The band's sound is a melange of hard rock, rap, hip-hop, and metal, taking its cue from the music of American bands
Korn and
Limp Bizkit.
Cheese's hard rock, however, is the dominant force in the mix, and many of the songs revolve around searing, hard-edged riffs such as those purveyed by
Led Zeppelin and metal/rap 1990s band
Rage Against the Machine.
Cheese's vocalist raps in many of their songs. His straightforward singing ranges from tuneful crooning to rough-throated growls in the manner of American metal band
Pantera; the growls are also similar to that of Philippine hard rock/alternative band Greyhoundz. Also notable in the music of
Cheese is the inclusion of a percussionist, who adds tasty beats to "10x Karma," "The Way," and throughout the album.