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Bringing in the thunder from the skins is drummer Dave Chavarri with his booming assaults on the kit that spike and kick these tracks into hyperdrive, giving the music that “little something extra” that helps the transcendence from Metal by numbers to infectious, danceable, headbanging tunes. Machado’s vocal vibrancy runs the gamut of sultry and seductive to cataclysmic and thunderous. The balance between the Heavy Metal and the fiery Latin-infused instrumental elements only helps to further accentuate the power and passion behind every note. They are rediscovering their roots and twisting the tops off with new spins on classic approaches that helped them garner so much fanfare in their developmental years. Much of this album seems to be the men of Ill Niño going back to the basics and kicking them in the teeth. One of the most pleasant moments on the album is the sultry Latin-inspired instrumental breakdown with the sexy guitar mini-solo. Returning to the raw and unfettered Heavy Metal realm, “Are We So Innocent” pairs piercing screams with heavy breakdowns and upbeat percussive elements to create a layered sonic experience. The lyrics and rolling drums pair with the echoic background vocals to create not only an ambiance, but a real tribute to what it means to be family, and the ways in which one is truly a reflection of those that love them. This track rings with the plucking of heartstrings as it hits on the symbolism and reality of the family dynamic, both figuratively and literally. Bringing in the emotive and connective side is frontman Cristian Machado’s self-proclaimed favorite song on the album, “Blood Is Thicker Than Water”. The next track, “I’m Not The Enemy”, rolls in the spicy percussion a’ la Oscar Santiago and jumping bass lines via Lazaro “Laz” Pina, with beautiful string work from Ahrue Luster and Diego Verduzco. The guitar solo mid-song wraps in the classic smoky Latin element that has become synonymous with Ill Niño. “Not Alive In My Nightmare” hits on notes of hardcore with its sharp riffs and guttural screams which pierce the song with unyielding aggression. This is how you start an album with a resounding anthem that rallies the troops and stirs the blood. Kicking off this journey into the family dynamic is “Live Like There’s No Tomorrow” with its soaring chorus and triumphant bass and percussion. Now, with six studio albums under their belt, these Metal maestros have embarked on a seventh venture and are bringing the fans along for the ride with their latest release, Till Death, La Familia via Victory Records.
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Their single “How Can I Live” from their 2003 album, Confession, was featured in the movie monster mega hit Freddy vs. So innovative and enthralling was their music that it gained the attention of Hollywood. Their powerhouse delivery, pairing classic Latin techniques with innovative Metal styling, garnered a lot of attention for them in the early years of their careers. Since their inception in 1998, Ill Niño has worked to make a name for themselves as the kings of Latin Metal.