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, 13 2009 . 19:30 +
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Biography

, 03 2009 . 20:53 +
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Viva la Revolucion! These words, made famous by Ernesto Che Guevara, served as a battle cry for the Latin world in the 1950s and 60s and have continued to permeate our culture today. Perhaps it is fitting then that 40 years later Ill Niño titled their first album, a combustible blend of Latin rhythms, distorted guitars and Spanish/English lyrics, Revolution, Revolucion. And much like the Guevara, Ill Niño has never been content to rest on their laurels; rather they continue to dig deeper and deeper into their South American roots and create music that is at once intense and soulful, scathing and hopeful, Latin and universal. The product of a lifetime spent between two cultures, The New Jersey sextets fourth album, Enigma, is their most innovative and powerful to date. Incorporating all of the disparate elements that have made Ill Niño what they are today, Enigma seeks not to blur, but to obliterate the geographic lines that separate us and prove that music is one medium that knows no boundaries. Formed in Northern New Jersey in 1999 by drummer Dave Chavarri, vocalist Cristian Machado and bassist Laz Pina, 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. Their first album, 2001s Revolution, Revolucion saw the band burst into the worldwide spotlight with the single What Comes Around and stints on Ozzfest and the Jagermeister Music Tour along with tours with Linkin Park, Soulfly and Drowning Pool. In 2003 the band released Confession, an album which eased up on the aggression while adding a greater Latin flavor to their sonic stew. The album debuted in the Top 40 and the single How Can I Live, which was also the lead single from the film Freddy vs. Jason, helped further expand the bands reach both at home and abroad. Tours with Godsmack, Korn and Sevendust ensued, with the band selling nearly 200,000 copies of their sophomore release in the U.S. 2004s DVD Live In The Eye Of The Storm and 2005s One Nation Underground followed, both cementing the bands status as true innovators in the Latin and hard rock genres. In 2006 Ill Niño amicably parted ways with Roadrunner and were quickly signed to Cement Shoes Records. The band released a five song limited edition EP, The Undercover Sessions, and headed out on a six week headlining run in support of it. Upon their return, they got down to the task of writing a new album. We have a tremendous amount of artistic freedom now, explains Chavarri of the bands new home. We're able to express ourselves without boundaries on Enigma. And that new-found freedom is evident from note 1. Enigma is a much more natural-sounding album than any of its predecessors, with Latin rhythms and Spanish vocals snaking in and out of the more traditional numbers. While the heaviness still remains on tracks like Finger Painting (With The Enemy) and Guerilla Carnival, Enigma is more about surprise than comfort. The bands Latin roots anchor the album with percussive rhythms and Spanish vocals making up the key ingredients to tracks such as March Against Me and Estoy Perdido rather than just offering some South-of-the-border spice. Me Gusta La Soledad is a ballad sung entirely in Spanish, whose sweeping, yet tender scope transcends any language barrier. The first single Pieces Of The Sun sees Ill Niño firing on all cylinders; melodic guitars squeal above a thunderous rhythm section, all combining to create a chorus that rumbles around in your head long after the songs undeniable groove is done smacking you silly. Starting with over 30 songs, the band took their time in choosing which tracks would make the final cut. On past albums we spent about 4 months to record, mix and master. On Enigma we spent almost 7 months, as we wanted to make sure everything was the best that it could be, Chavarri notes. More time combined with a new setting, the addition of rhythm guitarist Diego Verduzco and close proximity to one another also affected the outcome of Enigma. Bassist Pina explains, We were able to spend all our time together without any distractions. It was all about the music 24/7 and I think that shows. Beginning with Cris, Laz, Dave and guitarist Ahrue Luster, the songs began to take shape, with Verduzco and percussionist Danny Couto fleshing the numbers out with their contributions. Once completed, Cris would add his lyrics to bring the true identity to each piece. Its really about the deterioration of our planet and the policies that have contributed to the current situation of the world, Machado explains of the lyrical bent of Enigma, It's a story about destruction and consequence. Life and death. Elemental fury and spiritual awakening. And yet for all of its scathing indictments, the album is one of beauty as much as anger. Ultimately I think our message is a positive one. We promote self-awareness and individuality. It is Ill Niños individuality, their willingness to buck trends and to stay true to both their individual and cultural identities, that has allowed them to grow. I think that we are a Latin bad with heavy metal roots and a metal band with a Latin core; were not just one or the other, explains Chavarri. We were raised listening to Latin music so to us its second nature. The duality of Ill Niños culture clash is fully realized on the appropriately-titled Enigma; an album that is equal parts reinvention and evolution. So perhaps Guevaras words are not the best way to describe Ill Niños music. Has anyone coined the phrase: Viva la Evolucion!?
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, 21 2007 . 01:34 +
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GUITAR

, 27 2007 . 00:11 +
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Name: Ahrue Luster

Ethnicity:
Filipino, Finnish, African American, Native American (Cherokee), Italian, German and Jewish

Sign: Virgo

Place you call home: I live in Denver now, The Bay Area is very dear to me but my heart belongs to Hawaii.

Instrument:
Electric and acoustic guitar

Equipment:
Custom ESP Vipers, Peavey JSX and 6505 heads, Peavey wireless systems, Digitech Studio 200 rackmount effects unit, Digitech stomp boxes, Yamaha acoustic guitars, Yamaha AG Stomp acoustic guitar preamps, Randall R412CB with vintage 30's cabs, Dean Markley Blue Steel strings, Planet Waves guitar straps, Voodoo Labs Tremolo pedal, In-Tune Picks

Musical influences:
Old Sepultura, The Cure, Slayer, Machine Head, John Coltrane, Old Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Exodus, Dark Angel (Darkness Descends), Pantera, Old Megadeth, Merciful Fate, Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, Gypsy Kings, Baden Powell, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Andre Segovia

First time ever playing an instrument:
I started playing when I was 14

Favorite place to play:
Anywhere that is filled with crazy Ill Nino fans!

Most memorable moment:
First time headlining Brixton with Machine Head, Playing South America with Ill Nino

Favorite album or albums:
Miles Davis and John Coltrane Complete Colombia Recordings

Interests:
Family, Eastern Philosophy,
Meditation, Reading, Music, Art, History, The Ocean, Raw and Probiotic food preparation

Favorite book:
The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching by Thich Nhat Hahn and The Art of War

Favorite food:
My Wife's food, Raw and Probiotic foods, Hawaiian Local Grinds, Japanese food, Thai and other South East Asian foods, and Mexican food

Favorite Hangout Place:
I love to be by the ocean with my wife :)

Most Influential Figures in My Life:
My Father and The Buddha


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Drums

, 27 2007 . 00:07 +
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Name: Dave Chavarri

Sign: Scorpio

Place of birth: Lima, Peru

Instrument: Drums

Equipment:
Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vater Sticks, Gibraltar Drum Racks, D-drum Triggers, May Miking System

Musical influences:
Queen. Rush, Linkin Park, Old Metallica

First time ever playing an instrument:
I was 16 years old

Favorite place to play:
New York/New Jersey

Most memorable moment:
Playing the Dynamo Festival in front of 96,000 people

Favorite album or albums:
Queen, News Of The World

Hobbies:
Hangin out with my family and my pets at home

Favorite food:
Cheviche, lasagna

Favorite book:
Motley Crue, The Dirt

Favorite movie:
Ben Hur

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Percussion

, 27 2007 . 00:02 +
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Daniel Braga Soares Couto

Name: Daniel Braga Soares Couto

Sign: Cancer

Place of birth: Brazil

Instrument: Percussion

Equipment:
LP Congas, Yamaha Snares,Toms and Timbale,
Zildjian Cymbals, Gibraltar Racks, Vater Sticks.

Musical influences:
Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin

First time ever playing an instrument:
7 years ago in my brothers room

Most memorable moment:
07.09.02, the day of my sons birth

Favorite band or bands:
P.O.D.

Favorite album or albums:
Confession

Hobbies:
Skateboarding

Favorite movie:
Friday

Favorite food:
My Mothers food

Favorite drink:
Heineken

Favorite Hangout Place:
Anywhere as long as I got friends with me and there is a lot of beer... free beer


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, 27 2007 . 23:58 +
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Name: Jardel Martins Paisante

DOB: Oct.5, 1977

Place of birth: Gov. Valadares, MG - Brazil

Instrument: Electric and Acoustic Guitar

Equipment:
ESP Guitars, Peavey JSX Heads, Yamaha Acoustic Guitars and acoustic guitar preamps, Marshall Vintage Greenback cabs, Digitech stomp boxes, Dean Markley Blue Steel strings, In Tune Guitar Picks

Musical influences:
Black Sabbath, Metallica, Sepultura

First time ever playing an instrument:
When I was 12

Favorite place to play:
Ill tell you later

Most memorable moment:
Seeing my son being born

Favorite book:
The Bible

Favorite album or albums:
Uprising, Bob Marley

Hobbies:
Playing video games (Playstation 2)

Favorite movie:
The Body is one of my favorite movies right now

Favorite food:
Churrasco

Favorite drink:
Guarana

Favorite hangout place:
At home with my family

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