"I've been a fan since I was 10 years old," said the 40ish female journalist at the media conference for Huling El Bimbo — hyped as the last Eraserheads reunion concert to be held three days before Christmas at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque.

Laughter broke out at ABS-CBN's Dolphy Theater where the media meet was conducted, and there would be more humorous moments as the country's most famous band cracked jokes while fielding questions about the coming show.

Daily Tribune pointed out it's been 30 years since the first Eraserheads album, ultraelectromagneticpop, came out, and asked the group's members to describe what's the journey been like.

"The journey has been full of detours for each of us and our side groups," said bassist Buddy Zabala. "I think the stuff we've learned the past 30 years, on our own, we'll bring it to the concert. We've grown as musicians, we've matured as performers, and this is the first time we'll do this. We'll keep it fun and light."

Frontman and chief songwriter Ely Buendia added: "I thought I would be sick of the journey by now, but so far, it's been full of surprises."

Concert promoter Francis Lumen opened the press con proper by teasing the highlights: a hologram appearance by "the fifth Eraserhead," the late Francis M; a hundred drones taking every possible shot of the event; an 18-piece orchestra conducted by Mel Villena.

"Don't be late. It's gonna be spectacular," Lumen added.