Spotlight: Ill Niño (US) Auckland Headline Show with Adema

First formed in New Jersey during the late nineties, Latin American nu metal heavyweights Ill Niño introduced their new lead vocalist Tommy Roulette III (of Jynx) to fans worldwide just over a week ago. A reinvigorated force as they prepare to journey down under for a slew of dates including their debut Aotearoa headline show, Ill Niño will be joined at Tāmaki Makaurau's Tuning Fork on 10th September by fellow countrymen, California nu metal / alt-rock veterans Adema.

Still featuring founding drummer Dave Chavarri (also of supergroup Terror Universal), El Niño's seven album strong oeuvre (so far) was kicked off with their breakthrough self-titled debut Revolution Revolución, which rocketed onto the Billboard charts in 2001, a reign amplified by 2003's Confession. Fusing latin percussive rhythms with bone-crushing metallic fury, witness the onslaught of Ill Niño and Adema live this spring — brought to you by Waxstar Touring...

Ill Niño
with special guests Adema
Wednesday 10th September - The Tuning Fork, Auckland (all-ages)
Tickets on sale via moshtix.co.nz

Experience Ill Niño's 2024 single 'Beast Inside'...

Here's Ill Niño's classic 'How Can I Live' from 2003's Confession...

Check out Adema's massive anthem 'The Way You Like It' from their 2001 self-titled debut album...

Press release:

Latin-infused metal pioneers ILL NIÑO are set to bring their explosive live show to Auckland this September, marking their long-awaited first-ever performance in New Zealand.

Joining them for the first time on Kiwi soil are special guests ADEMA, delivering their signature fusion of post-grunge, alternative metal to round out a night of pure intensity.

Renowned for their high-energy performances and groundbreaking blend of heavy metal and Latin rhythms, ILL NIÑO will unleash a setlist packed with fan-favourite anthems and fresh new material.

Since their genre-defining debut Revolution Revolución (2001) and the Billboard Top 40 success of Ill Niño—featuring the U.S. smash hit How Can I Live—ILL NIÑO has remained a force in the metal world, selling over 600,000 copies of Confession alone.

With ADEMA bringing their hard-hitting electronic rock edge, this powerhouse lineup promises an electrifying night of crushing riffs, pounding percussion, and raw, emotional energy.