Mexico’s Hell And Heaven Metal Fest 2013 is being held in Guadalajara, Mexico May 18th and 19th at the Esplanade adjacent to the Arena VFG. The premise of this festival, apart from presenting the most important groups of the genre in the world, was to promote national talent, and becoming a benchmark for heavy rock lovers in Latin America. Therefore, the scenarios presented, in addition to 16 international groups, 45 national bands championed various styles within the heavy rock, from various regions of Mexico.
The 2013 edition will present the following confirmed bands: MOTÖRHEAD, ANTHRAX , TESTAMENT, IN FLAMES, EPICA, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, SODOM, EXODUS, SIX FEET UNDER, MOONSPELL, SUFFOCATION, HAGGARD, ILL NINO, DOKKEN, HEATHEN, MUNICIPAL WASTE, WARBRINGER, AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK, GILBY CLARKE, RESORTE, VITAL REMAINS, DDLM, CATTLE DECAPITATION, ORIGIN, TRANSMETAL, HERE COMES THE KRAKEN, BLACK OIL, BUTCHER BABIES, PINHEAD, MORPHIUM, PRO-FE-CIA, AGONY LORDS, DRAKSEN, ATTACKHEAD, NIGHTBREED, WRECKER, THELL BARRIO, INTOXXXICATED, SABACTHANI, CTHULHU, CEMICAN, PSICOVOMITOSIS, THANTRA, IRA, ARCHETYPE, GODLESS PROCESSION, SACHIEL, MULUC PAX, BUFFALO GRILLZ, HACAVITZ, PROFANATOR, SUBHUMAN, LECUMBERRI, SPERPENTUM, ARCADIA LIBRE, THE BILLY’S, RINDERPEST, MORTOSS, INES CHAVEZ and TDH.
Massachusetts metal outfit SHADOWS FALL return to the UK for a series of dates in April 2013.
The Epidemic Tour 2013 will see Shadows Fall ‘special guesting’ with the founding fathers of Latin Metal, ILL NIÑO – an exciting double-header that brings SF back to the UK following an appearance at Download 2012.
“Shadows Fall is incredibly excited to be returning to the UK! We have been waiting since Download to come back to play a full set covering our entire catalogue and raging with all of our friends. These won’t just be shows, they will be parties! Come down and help us celebrate as the Fire From The Sky World Tour continues to roll,” exclaims vocalist Brian Fair.
The full list of shows is as follows:
April
2 – Talking Heads – Southampton, UK
3 – Underground – Stoke, UK
4 – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK
5 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, UK
6 – The Garage – London, UK
7 – NQ Live – Manchester, UK
9 – Bogiez – Cardiff, UK
10 – White Rabit – Plymouth, UK
11 – Concorde 2 – Brighton, UK
SF’s seventh studio album, Fire From The Sky, is available now via Spinefarm Records; a new/second single from the album will be released shortly.
Victory Records announce that Latin metallers ILL NINO are gearing up to spread a little holiday cheer this winter and have announced a ten city run. Beginning November 30th in Dallas, they will hit New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts before making their way to South America in support of their recent release Epidemia (10/22). Colorado’s ARCANIUM will be joining them on the US dates. See a full listing of tour dates here.
Watch ILL NINO’s new music video “La Epidemia” featuring guest vocalist Frankie Palmeri of EMMURE to get a taste of their signature Latin sound. If you haven’t picked up your copy of Epidemia, now is your chance! Epidemia is available via CD or MP3 through AMAZON’s “Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Sale” or through the Victory Records webstore. The album will also be available throughout the holidays on the FYE Metal Endcap for $9.99, where you will receive a FREE limited edition Decibel “Best Metal Of 2012” vinyl sampler featuring tracks from PATHOLOGY and GOD FORBID with purchase.
Distinguished hard rock mainstays ILL NIÑO took time out of their busy schedule to talk to us about their new album, new video and the Monster Jam Fest; here is what they had to say.
Hello, I’m David Pearce, Welcome To Metal Shock Finland!
Hello David!!!
Which bands would you say inspired or influenced you?
I would say culture has inspired Ill Niño initially. Many great metal and non metal bands have also inspired us to create music. I know some of us love old British metal: Maiden, Priest, Sabbath; But also many cultural bands such as Santana, Sepultura, Puya, & Nacao Zumbi. Apart from that, we are hardcore kids at heart having deeply embedded roots with bands like Sick of it All, Cro-Mags, Agnostic Front, Leeway, and even the Misfits. And that’s not to say we aren’t in touch with our more mysterious side. We are also highly influenced by bands like Massive Attack, Sade, The Police, Queen, Ministry, Portishead, Quicksand, and even Depeche Mode.
What has been your most memorable show or moment?
There are way too many amazing experiences to pick just one. I would have to say that the 1st time is always very impressionable. 1st time we played Tokyo, Japan was amazing. Beijing, China was incredible. 1st time in Moscow, Russia blew my mind. 1st time in Sao Paolo, Brazil was unbelievable. Every time we play Texas, NJ, NY, Cali, just way too much love for all these places! Can’t ever forget the amazing love & times we have in Holland. And, the kicker would be the Soundwave Festival in Australia 2 years ago. That was just as life changing.
I see that you played at the Monster Jam Fest how did that go?
The show went great. It was amazing to watch Dio Disciples. They sounded great, really impressive. They played all the classics but furthermore, they appeared with Ripper Owens. I got to hang with him for a little bit. Really awesome dude he is. Seeing our great friends in Hell Yeah was also amazing. We look forward to playing more shows with those guys in the near future.
What kind of set did you guys play there?
Our set consisted of a lot of old songs from our first 2 albums. “God Save Us”, “If You Still Hate Me”, “Te Amo/I Hate You”, “How Can I Live” as well as songs from “One Nation Underground” such as “This is War”. The 2 songs from our album that we are playing are “The Depression” & “La Epidemia”. We are trying to focus on the songs that define who we are as a band. It gets complicated after having 6 full lengths. Picking songs can be a bit tricky but, seriously, I am not trying to complain, I love bringing music to our fans live.
If there was any festival in the world that you could play at, which one and where would it be?
I’ve been hopeful to play Dubai one day. Being a well-travelled musician, I guess I am starting to run out of places to visit. Dubai & South Africa are still on my list of places I would love to visit. I’ve been very lucky to have travelled the world and I feel blessed. This is the soundtrack to my life & I want to bring our music to the darkest corners of the world.
Your Video “La Epidemia” has had over a 60,000 views on you tube did you think it would go down so well with the fans?
Our fans are the ones we have to thank for such an amazing response. They have really taken to this album as if it was our first. Many say our band was dormant until “Epidemia” was released but, we’ve just been in a small creative hole. I truly believe we have dug ourselves out & I look forward to a very successful future. We are bringing Latin Metal and re-defining the meaning of Culture Metal as we speak, I am very hopeful that our next album will continue to drive that nail through the over saturated coffin of the music industry.
You have a new album out can you tell me about it?
Our album is called “Epidemia” and it is a prolific record for ILL NIÑO. It encompasses who the band is without any social infiltration. It’s a stand out modern metal record or, as I like to call it, a modern Culture Metal record. If you don’t have it, you are fucking up. There are 10 very distorted lullabies on this album which I guess we can call songs but they are more a state of mind rather than just a sound. In a time where music needs more depth & clarity, “Epidemia” is absolutely a stand out. Please pick up a legal copy.
Technically how does this album differ to your last album?
It has a lot more profound content. It is relentless & will not let up until you are forced to hear the message. I truly believe that it took us several years to re-program ourselves into what we were when we started ILL NIÑO in 1998. After having worked with so many different record producers, a lot of our own personality was diminished by constructs of what we should be or, what our label wanted us to be. We are very lucky to have survived this era in our band. Many times, bands break up when they find themselves on different sides of the room. We actually fought each other until it brought us closer and helped us realize that we need to be producing & recording our own records. I will not minimize the growth that producers may have brought to the band with those experiences but, it was not one that was positive at that point in time. Within the last 2 albums, we’ve become brothers again, musical partners, & fans of our original style of Metal can hear that in “Epidemia”.
What can you tell us about the lyrics to the album and what influenced them?
There is certainly a lot of suffering behind the lyrics of this album. There’s an entire concept that sits underneath every character on “Epidemia”. However, I truly feel that any involvement in altering a listener’s personal view of the meaning would be selfish. I will say that the word “Epidemia” was a simple nickname that I gave the psychotic side of the mind which pulls us closer to death & our own morbid delusions. The titles are very definitive to the songs themselves and it many ways the lyrics are one with the feeling behind the artwork. I am optimistic & there is a bright side but, it is not apparent. I am not interested in being an artist that is shallow and blatant. All great art has a deeper meaning but, what is it? Each should hold their own conclusions. To blatantly write without the motion of feelings is to miss the point completely. And the artwork presents that as well. Gisella Rose did a body suspension for nearly 3 hours. Being a witness to her devotion for the art form in itself was influential. I am optimistic to this new way of looking at life & personally, I’d rather disconnect myself from all politics, sports, war and live life creatively driven into the darker topics of the psychology.
The album has been out for about Three weeks now how has the response been for it?
The response has been amazing. Our fans have taken to the album as if it was our first and, it is an album entirely for them. We need to justify their need for Latin Metal and their demand for original modern music. They are the reason we still thrive and I promise to make every release stronger than the last from here on out. The reviews have also been incredible. We wanted to focus on a real feeling rather than a musical piece and after all, music is what feelings sound like. “Epidemia” is a devotion to that. Obviously, any art form will always have people who appreciate it and people who don’t. The few that can’t appreciate what we do, well, I guess this album isn’t for you. To the rest, thank you!
What is your track of the moment, the song you have to keep on playing?
I can’t really pick 1 favourite but, I do like the heavier tracks the most: “Eva”, “Demi-God”, “Invisible People”, “La Epidemia”, “Only The Unloved”, etc.
Have you any plans of a tour or work for a new album in the pipeline for the future?
I am already looking forward to our next album. The reception for this one has been so great that am eager to bring on the next step up. As for a tour, we will be doing an entire Epidemia World Tour: U.S.A., Europe, Scandinavia, South America, Asia, Australia and, hopefully more.
Thanks for the interview! Are there any last words that you like pass on to our readers and your fans?
I would like to thank our fans for placing their belief unto us and for sticking by us through 12 years of amazing change. We promise to deliver Culture Metal on the next level, Latin Metal on steroids. This album “Epidemia” is for you. Spread the word because you are our army. Que viva el Latin metal!!!!
Artist: ILL Nino
Album: Epidemia
Label: Victory Records – The World (Except Europe & UK), AFM Records Europe & UK
Year: October 26th 2012 Out Everywhere in Europe on AFM Records
Track Listing
1. The Depression
2. Only The Unloved
3. La Epidemia
4. Eva
5. Demi-God
6. Death Wants More
7. Escape
8. Time Won’t Save You
9. Forgive Me Father
10. Invisible People
Distinguished hard rock mainstays ILL NIÑO look to raise the bar even higher with their sixth full-length studio album, Epidemia, on the horizon. ILL NIÑO frontman Cristian Machado commented, “It’s 2012 and we’re all still alive. It’s time to redefine Latin metal.” Drummer and founder Dave Chavarri added, “This time around, we want to explore Latin and tribal rhythms we have never explored in the past five releases, giving us no musical boundaries at all.” Known for their bilingual vocals and signature blend of Latin-influenced, aggressive modern metal, ILL NIÑO have been a pinnacle artist in their genre going into their 15th year as a band. ILL NIÑO have come this far due to their incredible work ethic, performing thousands of shows worldwide, achieving significant radio and music videos success, and selling more than a million albums in the process. ILL NIÑO have managed to mix the ferocity and melody of all five previous releases together creating the leanest, meanest and most beautifully violent album of their career. To support Epidemia, ILL NIÑO will be on a full North American tour this fall with HED PE and don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon with touring plans throughout 2013 already in the works.
The album starts kicks off with The Depression the song starts off with a small intro before the song kicks off with the guitars and harsh vocals. The song is a good start to the album halfway through the album the vocals change to clean lyrics then back into harsh vocals which is the ILL Nino trademark sound. But the song itself is really good it has everything you need in it. The Second and Third songs are Only The Unloved and La Epidemia these songs are full of the same quality harsh and clean vocals, guitar riffs, solos and pounding drums that you need from a quality album. The Fourth song on the album is Eva this starts off with the guitars then vocals come in clean but with purpose. The song has some really good guitar riffs in and some really good vocals I like the guitar sound on this one it is really done well. The Fifth and Sixth songs are Demi-God and Death Wants More these songs have some great riffs, vocals and drumbeats in them they also have been well produced and thought of how they will fit into the album just what you would expect from them. The Seventh song is Escape starts off with a the drums and guitars along side them then the vocals come in harsh at first then alternating between harsh and clean which goes very well. The guitar work is superb as usual on this song cannot fault it at all gets my head nodding which is always a good thing. The Eighth and Ninth songs on the album are Time Won’t Save You and Forgive Me Father the song Time Won’t Save You starts off at a slower tempo to all the other songs on the album which is a nice change. The song does get heavier but the tempo is still slower than any of the other songs on the album so far. But it works well in the album on the whole. The tempo raises a little with Forgive Me Father but still it is a really well worked song with some really good vocal work, guitar riffs and drumbeats. The Tenth and last song on the album is Invisible People starts off with a little guitar riff then after a few bar straight in with the harsh vocals which go between harsh and clean throughout the song. The guitar work is second to none it is just so well done, as are the drums and bass lines throughout the album. This song is a great ending to the album it is just what you need to finish an album of this quality.
Overall
ILL Nino has produced a really good quality album I must admit the have redefine Latin metal once again with this album. This is their Sixth full-length album in their 15-year career as a band and I can tell you if they can produce an album like this there is no stopping them to be around for a lot longer. I was really impressed by this and I am looking forward to more from these guys in the future.
8/10
Band Members
Cristian Mercado – Lead Vocals
Dave Chavarri – Drums
Ahrue Luster – Lead Guitar
Diego Verduzco – Rhythm Guitar
Laz Pina – Bass
Daniel Couto – Percussion
“La Epidemia”, the new video from New Jersey/New York’s ILL NIÑO, can be seen below. The clip, which features a guest appearance by EMMURE frontman Frankie Palmeri, was filmed on September 29 at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“La Epidemia” comes off ILL NIÑO‘s new album, “Epidemia”, which will be released on October 22 via Victory Records.
The recording sessions for “Epidemia” took place in Hoboken, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Denver, Colorado.
For nearly fifteen years, ILL NIÑO has gained a loyal and dedicated fan base while creating its own unique style of Latin-influenced, aggressive metal.
Utilizing bilingual vocals, Latin/tribal rhythms and powerful melodies, “Epidemia” is bound to spread worldwide.
“Epidemia” track listing:
01. The Depression
02. Only The Unloved
03. La Epidemia
04. Eva
05. Demi-God
06. Death Wants More
07. Escape
08. Time Won’t Save You
09. Forgive Me Father..
10. Invisible People
The “Epidemia” cover artwork can be seen below.
ILL NIÑO drummer Dave Chavarri previously stated about the upcoming album: “This time around, we want to explore Latin and tribal rhythms we have never explored in the past five releases, giving us no musical boundaries at all.”
Bilingual Latin metal warriors, ILL NINO have released their sixth studio album EPIDEMIA, in stores and online today. EPIDEMIA is available at your favorite digital and physical music retailers and through the Victory Records’ webstore.
Watch a clip from ILL NINO’s upcoming music video “La Epidemia” featuring EMMURE vocalist, Frankie Palmeri and stay on the lookout for its premiere on Monday, October 29th through VEVO’s Metal Monday’s.
Latin metallers ILL NIÑO will release their new album, Epidemia, on October 26th in Europe via AFM Records. The US release is scheduled for October 22nd via Victory Records.
The band are preparing to shoot a new video, for the album track, ‘La Epidemia’. The track features a fierce vocal performance by Frankie Palmeri of EMMURE. They invite fans in the Milwaukee and surrounding cities/states to come out to the Noise Revolution Tour and be a part of their live video shoot this Saturday, September 29th at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Watch raw footage of Frankie Palmeri throwing down on ‘La Epidemia’ below:
Epidemia tracklisting:
‘The Depression’
‘Only The Unloved’
‘La Epidemia’
‘Eva’
‘Demi-god’
‘Death Wants More’
‘Escape’
‘Time Won’t Save You’
‘Forgive Me Father…’
‘Invisible People’
The lyric video for the album’s lead track, ‘The Depression’, can be seen below:
The official lyric video for “The Depression”, a brand new song from New Jersey/New York’s ILL NIÑO, can be seen below. The track comes off the band’s sixth full-length album, which is scheduled for release on October 22 via Victory Records. The recording sessions for the CD took place in Hoboken, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Denver, Colorado.
For nearly fifteen years, ILL NIÑO has gained a loyal and dedicated fan base while creating its own unique style of Latin-influenced, aggressive metal.
Utilizing bilingual vocals, Latin/tribal rhythms and powerful melodies, “Epidemia” is bound to spread worldwide.
“Epidemia” track listing:
01. The Depression
02. Only The Unloved
03. La Epidemia
04. Eva
05. Demi-God
06. Death Wants More
07. Escape
08. Time Won’t Save You
09. Forgive Me Father…
10. Invisible People
ILL NIÑO will join EMMURE and STATIC-X on the “Noise Revolution” tour beginning September 19 in Billings, Montana. The tour will hit over twenty-one cities throughout the U.S. before wrapping up in Lubbock, Texas on October 17.
The “Epidemia” cover artwork can be seen below.
ILL NIÑO drummer Dave Chavarri previously stated about the upcoming album: “This time around, we want to explore Latin and tribal rhythms we have never explored in the past five releases, giving us no musical boundaries at all.”
“Epidemia”, the sixth full-length album from New Jersey/New York’s ILL NIÑO, is scheduled for release on October 22 via Victory Records. The recording sessions for the CD took place in Hoboken, New Jersey; Austin, Texas; and Denver, Colorado.
For nearly fifteen years, ILL NIÑO has gained a loyal and dedicated fan base while creating its own unique style of Latin-influenced, aggressive metal.
Utilizing bilingual vocals, Latin/tribal rhythms and powerful melodies, “Epidemia” is bound to spread worldwide.
“Epidemia” track listing:
01. The Depression
02. Only The Unloved
03. La Epidemia
04. Eva
05. Demi-God
06. Death Wants More
07. Escape
08. Time Won’t Save You
09. Forgive Me Father…
10. Invisible People
An audio sample of “The Depression” can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.
ILL NIÑO will join EMMURE and STATIC-X on the “Noise Revolution” tour beginning September 19 in Billings, Montana. The tour will hit over twenty-one cities throughout the U.S. before wrapping up in Lubbock, Texas on October 17.
The “Epidemia” cover artwork can be seen below.
ILL NIÑO drummer Dave Chavarri previously stated about the upcoming album: “This time around, we want to explore Latin and tribal rhythms we have never explored in the past five releases, giving us no musical boundaries at all.”
