Ill Niño

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Ill Niño is an American nu metal band formed in Union City, New Jersey, in 1998 by drummer Dave Chavarri, who is the band's sole original member. The band has released seven studio albums, two EPs, and one compilation album, with total worldwide album sales exceeding 1.3 million. Ill Niño was initially formed as El Niño in May 1998 by former Pro-Pain drummer Dave Chavarri. He recruited Merauder vocalist Jorge Rosado, guitarist Daniel Gomez, and bassist Christian Machado, with Chavarri taking on the role of drummer and percussionist. The band released a self-titled EP, but Gomez left shortly afterward, and various guitarists filled his position, including Marc Rizzo, Scott Roberts of Biohazard, and Derek Sykes of Demolition Hammer. By the time Sykes contributed to the 1999 compilation album "Métalo," the band had changed its name to Ill Niño. In 1999, Chavarri took over Roy Mayorga's role in Soulfly on the "Bring Da Shit Tour," putting Ill Niño on hold. After returning, Chavarri reformed the band with a new lineup: Machado switched from bass to lead vocals, and they were joined by guitarists Marc Rizzo and Jardel Paisante, bassist Lazaro Pina, and percussionist Roger Vasquez. The band gained exposure through New Jersey's metal college radio station WSOU and played the World Series of Metal festival. They were signed to Roadrunner Records in June 2000 and began recording their debut album later that year. Mainstream Success Ill Niño released their debut album, "Revolution Re

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Revolution Revolución

Confession

Confessions

One Nation Underground

Revolution Revolucion

Confession [Special Edition]

Revolution Revolucion [Special Edition]

Enigma

The Best Of Ill Niño

Ill Niño

One Nation Underground [Special Edition]

Dead New World

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