Ill Niño is set to tour Europe beginning on August 28th in Poznan, Poland as part of their “25 Years of Latin Metal” tour. But there will be an unexpected change to the lineup. Former Bad Wolves frontman, Tommy Vext will be taking the stage instead of current Ill Niño vocalist Marcos Leal.
No explanation was given for Leal’s exit from the tour but Ill Niño founder, producer, manager, and drummer, Dave Chavarri said in a press release:
“We are excited to have Tommy perform with Ill Niño across all these European stages.”
Vext opened for Ill Niño as a teenager and seems excited about the opportunity to perform with the band saying on social media:
“Very honored to be filling for my brothers of over 25 years in @illninoofficial on their European/ Uk tour starting august 28th. I came up in the hardcore scene opening for these guys and you all have seen Marc Rizzo & I share the stage in my solo shows & @bleedthefifthofficial”