No Gambling On The Outcome With DAVE CHAVARRI & TOMMY ROULETTE From ILL NIÑO

It's been 8 long years, but ILL NIÑO, the trailblazing Latin-influenced metal band that redefined heavy music, is set to return for a blistering run of shows across Australia.
Known primarily for their explosive live shows and genre-defining fusion of Latin-infused metal, Ill Nino have been in the headlines more recently following the departure of vocalist Marcos Leal and who would replace him. While fans around the world demanded a quick resolution, founding member and drummer Dave Chavarri held firm, refusing to throw just anyone into the cauldron.
Instead, he waited patiently, shutting out the external noise, finally settling on Tommy Roulette (Jynx) to assume frontman duties. The decision came only weeks before Ill Nino set out for a recent tour of America, with all reports coming from reviewers and fans overwhelmingly positive.
HEAVY sat down with both Chavarri and Roulette to get more information about the tour and transition of singers.
"We're fucking ready to go, man," Chavarri said excitedly. "We're going to fucking destroy for sure. We're psyched. We just came off a month-long tour in the United States with a Power Man 5000/Ill Nino co-headline that was fucking packed every night. And, you know, we're ready to go, man. We're well-oiled and ready to fucking rock right now."
We ask Roulette how he is settling in.
"I've been with the guys for a couple of months now," he replied, "and everyone's super great. I couldn't ask to be with a greater group of guys right now. It truly is an honour. I'm very grateful and thankful to be here. I'm not taking this for granted, and I'm very excited for what the future holds."
In the full interview, the discussion centred on Ill Nino's upcoming Australian tour, set to begin on September 12. Dave highlighted the successful recent performances in the U.S. and introduced Tommy as the new vocalist, who expressed his excitement about joining the band and experiencing Australia's music scene. Tommy shared his background in drumming and the positive atmosphere of Ill Nino's shows, contrasting it with his previous experiences in hardcore music.
Dave recounted the careful selection process for a new singer, emphasizing the importance of quality over haste. He announced plans for re-recording old material and working on a new album, alongside a covers album, with a busy schedule confirmed through October 2027. The band is eager to debut their new song Born to Suffer during the tour and encouraged fans to actively participate in their performances. The conversation concluded with a shout-out to Australian fans, showcasing the band's enthusiasm for their upcoming shows and the music scene in Australia.


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