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Ill Niño’s new vocalist is… identity now revealed!

Author Benedetta Baldin - 8.7.2025

Ill Niño has finally revealed its new singer following a series of hints. Tommy Roulette of Jynx fame has joined the Latin nu metal band as their new frontman. That role was last occupied by Tommy Vext (ex-Bad Wolves, etc.) after Ill Niño and vocalist Marcos Leal had a severe breakup. Below is fan-filmed video from Roulette’s first performance with the group, which took place this past Thursday, July 3rd, at the Mercury Music Lounge in Lakewood, Ohio. With Roulette already in the process of recording a new album, the single “Born To Suffer” is expected to be released soon.

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The Great Alone drop out of ongoing US tour with Powerman 5000, Ill Niño, Hed PE and Priest

The Swiss alt power rockers The Great Alone have announced their withdrawal from the ongoing “The Taste Of Armageddon 2025” tour through the US, where they had been performing alongside Powerman 5000, Ill Niño, Hed PE and Priest: “Dear Loners, We regret to inform you that we are forced to interrupt our U.S. Tour. Due...

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Who is Ill Niño’s new vocalist? More tracks revealed

Ill Niño, a Latin nu metal band, is still showcasing the skills of their new vocalist, who has not yet been revealed. The band released the videos of his renditions of “How Can I Live” and “I Am Loco” below after he first performed his version of “God Save Us.” With this new member, the...

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Priest, featuring former band members of Ghost, announce first Sweden show in 2025

It’s been a while since Priest played in their home country of Sweden, and there have also been few European shows in 2025, as the Swedish dark 80s style synth-pop band, which partly consists of former band members of the Swedish rock heavyweights Ghost, has its biggest market in the US, “both in terms of...

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Priest, featuring former band members of Ghost, reinterpret Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”

The Swedish dark 80s style synth-pop band Priest, which partly consists of former band members of the Swedish rock heavyweights Ghost, has released a new single, a reinterpretation of Soundgarden‘s “Black Hole Sun“. You can listen to the song below: Priest comment on the new release as follows: “//NEW_SINGLE// Priest’s cover of the @soundgarden classic...

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Priest, featuring former band members of Ghost, return to the US this summer

Good news for Priest fans in the US who were able to see the trio live on stage during their “Colder Than Hell Tour” in January 2025 alongside Vampires Everywhere! and Julien-K and may have been wondering when they would see the Swedish dark 80s style synth-pop band, which partly consists of former band members...

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Ill Niño guitarist De Hoyos responds on Marcos Leal’s departure and lost albums

Since July 2024, Ill Niño‘s “IllMortals Vol. 1” and “Vol. 2” recordings have remained at hold and there is no indication of when they will be released. In a recent lengthy statement, former vocalist Marcos Leal claimed that he and guitarist Marc Rizzo were the only members to play on the songs and that there...

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Ill Niño and singer Marcos Leal split up and release distinct statements

The news of Ill Niño‘s split from vocalist Marcos Leal was released. His exit coincides with the Latin-inspired nu metal group’s recent European/UK tour, in which Tommy Vext, the former Bad Wolves frontman, replaced Leal on the road.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by ILL NIÑO (@illninoofficial)

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Tommy Vext taking on the vocal parts of Ill Niño’s tour

American Latin metal band Ill Niño will bring former Bad Wolves vocalist Tommy Vext on their upcoming European/UK Tour. There has been no official information on why Ill Niño‘s actual vocalist, Marcos Leal, will not be taking on the vocal parts of the band’s “25 Years Of Latin Metal” tour. Tommy Vext commented on singing...

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