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Ill Niño part ways with Xander Raymond Charles

Author Benedetta Baldin - 23.3.2026

In a statement released on March 22, guitarist Xander Raymond Charles said that he was unceremoniously fired from Ill Niño after being hired as a new permanent member earlier this year, as per theprp. This is happening less than a month before the band embarked on their most recent Latin American tour to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their debut album “Revolution Revolación” with (hed)p.e., and more in April.

In the beginning of 2026, I was hired by the band ILL NINO to become a permanent replacement and the newest member. Last night, I received a call telling me they no longer need me as a replacement. This was a total shock, as I was committed for several months, and the first show is 3 weeks away. I was informed this decision was completely out of my control, and I had nothing to do with it.

As of today, I am available for work. If anyone needs a guitar player, I’m here. I keep my word, and I commit to what I agree to.

Lastly, there is no bad blood, and I understand this is strictly a business decision. I wish ILL NINO nothing but the best.

XRC

Upcoming shows:

  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Ciudad De México, Mexico – ILL NINO / Mexico City
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – Ciudad De México, Mexico – ILL NINO /Mexico City – Night 2
  • Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Guadalajara, Mexico – ILL NINO / Guadalajara MX
  • Friday, April 17, 2026 – San Luis Potosí, Mexico – ILL NINO / San Luis Potosi MX
  • Friday, April 24, 2026 – Lima, Peru – Ill Nino En Peru
  • Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Santiago, Chile – Ill Nino En Chile
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Ill Nino En Argentina
  • Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Curitiba, Brazil – Tork N’ Roll
  • Friday, May 1, 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil – Audio
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – Sacadura 154
  • Sunday, May 3, 2026 – Belo Horizonte, Brazil – Mister Rock
  • Sunday, May 10, 2026 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville 2026
  • Friday, August 7, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Hellsinki Metal Festival 2026
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Carhaix-Plouguer, France – Motocultor Festival 2026
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