Ill Nino Epidemia

2012, Ill Nino continue their musical growth with their sixth full-length record. The Latin rockers have expanded upon their bilingual vocals and hard-hitting tracks with more tribal rhythms and powerful melodies taking hold on this record. The percussion grabs from a lot of hispanic cultures and sounds. Influences from Salsa (Puerto Rican), Merenge (Cuban), Bachata (Dominican) even Flamenco (Spain) which is Spanish guitar, permeate the sound. Other influences come from Central and South American Guitar as well. Formed in Northern New Jersey in 1999 by vocalist Cristian Machado, bassist Laz Pina and drummer Dave Chavarri, Ill Nino quickly made a name for themselves with a unique blend of decidedly American metal fused to a backbone of Latin percussion. An early demo landed in the hands of Roadrunner Records and the band was signed in 2000.