Exists (Malaysian pop/rock band)

Exists is a Malaysian rock kapak band formed in Johor Bahru in 1991. They had success with their 1991 single "Untukmu Ibu". The group was formed under the name Exist in 1991 and consisted of vocalist Muhammad Ali "Mamat" Kamarudin, guitarists Azhrul "Along" Nasir and Shah Nizam Abdul "Shah" Halim, keyboardist Mohd Faizal "Ajai" Maas, bassist Musa "Musrad" Radhi, and drummer Saharudin "Ujang" Saniman. They rose to fame with their 1991 single "Untukmu Ibu" and released their debut, self-titled album the same year. 1991 also marked the departure of Shah, who went on to join the group Slam. Exist issued their second studio album, Anugerah, in 1993. In 1994, Mamat left to pursue a solo career, and he was replaced by Mohd Rohaizad Mohd "Ezad" Lazim, with whom the band recorded their third album, Diammu Gunung Berapi, in 1995. After the release of Jangan Gentar in 1997, the band added an "s" to the end of their name, becoming Exists. The album Mutan came out in 1998, and Ada was released in 2001. Two more records followed: Seperti Dulu (2003) and Paragon (2004). In 2007, Ezad departed the group and was replaced by Zulkifli "Joey" bin Daud a year later. After the release of their 2008 compilation album Keunggulan, which included two new tracks sung by Joey, Exists went on an extended hiatus. They have been intermittently active since then. They reunited in 2016 for the Throwback Exists concert in Singapore, and in 2019, Ezad, Mamat, Ajai, and Shah performed at the Meletop Era Awards. On 26 July 2025, Slam and Exists performed to an audience of more than 5,000 at Malaysia's Mega Star Arena. The band has released several albums for the Indonesian market, consisting of their songs re-recorded in Indonesian. Current Azhrul "Along" Nasir – guitar (1991–present) Musa "Musrad" Radhi – bass (1991–present) Saharudin "Ujang" Saniman – drums (1991–present) Mohd Faizal "Ajai" Maas – keyboards (1991–1998, 2019–present) Mohd Ali "Mamat" Kamarudin – vocals (1991–1994, 2019–present) Mohd Rohaizad Mohd "Ezad" Lazim – vocals (1995–2007, 2015–present) Past Shah Nizam Abdul "Shah" Halim – guitar (1991–1992, 2019–2021) Zulkifli "Joey" bin Daud – vocals (2008–2014) Studio albums Exist (1991) Anugerah (1993) Diammu Gunung Berapi (1995) Jangan Gentar (1997) Mutan (1998) Ada (2001) Seperti Dulu (2003) Paragon (2004) Indonesian albums Mencari Alasan (Diammu Gunung Berapi, 1996) Buih Jadi Permaidani (Jangan Gentar, 1998) Dirantai Digelangi Rindu (Mutan, 1999) The Best of Exists (2001) Compilations Dulu Dan Sekarang (1994) Best of Exists (2000) Special Edition (Paragon, 2006) Hits Rakaman Semula (2007) Keunggulan (2008) "Ajai kongsi foto bersama Mamat selepas 20 tahun tidak bertemu, beri bayangan konsert reunion Exists" [Ajai shares photo with Mamat after 20 years of not meeting, hints at Exists reunion concert]. mstar.com.my (in Malay). 2 March 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "28 September, detik penting buat Exists" [September 28, an important moment for Exists]. astroawani.com (in Malay). 25 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Police arrest troubled former Exists band frontman for drug possession in Johor". malaymail.com. 9 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Legendary Local Band Looks to Achieve Grand 'slam' at Dfp, Klcc June 8". bernama.com. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2025. "Kisah Exist, Band Pop Malaysia & Tentang Lirik Lagu Mencari Alasan" [The Story of Exist, Malaysian Pop Band & About the Lyrics of the Song Mencari Alasan]. tirto.id (in Indonesian). 2 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Penyanyi 90an: Exists 'Mencari Alasan' Demi Eksis di Indonesia" [90s Singers: Exists 'Find Reasons' to Exist in Indonesia]. fimela.com (in Indonesian). 24 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Pengalaman matangkan Exists" [Experience matures Exists]. kosmo.com.my (in Malay). 29 June 2018. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2025. "Konsert Exists di S'pura pada 2 Dis selepas 10 tahun menyepi" [Exists concert in Singapore on Dec 2 after 10 years of silence]. berita.mediacorp.sg (in Malay). 19 October 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2025. "Konsert Exists reunion ubat kerinduan peminat" [Exists reunion concert cures fans' longing]. femagonline.com (in Malay). 8 October 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2026. "Slam x Exists: The 90s legends finally rock the same stage in July". malaymail.com. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2025. "'Oldies but goldies' — Malaysian legendary bands Slam and Exist dazzle the crowd at the super concert at Mega Star Arena". thestar.com.my. 29 July 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.