Bringing The Brutality With DACE CHAVARRI From ILL NINO

Interview by Kris Peters
The global musical landscape shifted forever in 2001, with the
release of Ill Nino's debut album, Revolution Revolución. It
introduced the world to a fusion of metal and Latino-influenced
brutality that gave birth to a new movement of metal that still
exists in some form today.
It was an experimental and daring album from a group of musicians
from New Jersey who decided to combine their culture with their
music and introduced the world to a band who give no quarter and
have remained steadfast despite well publicized internal
battles.
It says much for the scope and vision of founding vocalist Dave
Chavarrí, who has reassembled his dream numerous times over in
search of the perfect formula. To showcase the new-look line up -
and reportedly the best yet - the band are paying their first visit
Down Under in eight years this September, intent on pummelling
their Australian fans into musical submission.
Chavarri joined HEAVY earlier this week to fill us in on the
blanks.
"Wait until you see the new band and the new line-up," he declared
straight off the bat. "We're going to fucking crush Australia, man.
People ain't going to be ready for this shit right now."
We ask Chavarri what has changed with Ill Nino in the eight years
between visits.
"We have a new singer now," he replied. "We are going to release a
new track and a new video and song next month, and it's from the
new album that we're starting to record next week. The new album is
fucking insane. It's the best thing that we've done since
Revolution Revolución, I feel. And yeah, wait till you see the band
live. We're in the best shape of our lives physically - the entire
band - mentally and spiritually. We're firing all cylinders right
now, and we just can't wait to come and fuck shit up."
In the full interview, Dave spoke more about the new line-up and
new song, Ill Nino's live show and what makes it so brutal,
bringing Adema as touring partners, and his love for Australian
crowds.
He reflected on the band's evolution, influenced by his Latin music
upbringing, and shared his commitment to Ill Nino despite past
challenges, including member changes and conflicts. He noted recent
reconciliations with former members Christian and Marcos,
emphasizing a newfound positivity and supportive environment within
the band. We spoke about what keeps driving him despite the
setbacks, and his need to have the band and music in his
life.
We touched on the new material and what direction it will take,
when it might come out and more.

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