Given the ugly interpersonal battles which have transpired amongst their lineup up to now, Latin nü-metallers Sick Niño have been no stranger to turmoil over time. 2024 nevertheless was a relatively rocky 12 months for the outfit, with their two-volume “IllMortals” EP skipping quite a few launch dates earlier than finally going M.I.A. with little in the way in which of clarification. A number of months later, vocalist Marcos Leal parted methods with the group. Guitarist Marc Rizzo additionally seems to have as soon as once more quietly exited the group as effectively, after rejoining in 2021.
Whereas the band would ultimately rally and proceed to tour with the addition of Tommy Vext (ex-Unhealthy Wolves, and so on.) as their touring vocalist and a returning Jes De Hoyos on guitar, followers have remained curious as to the standing of the aforementioned EPs — particularly since pre-orders for these outings initially went up earlier in 2024.
After initially remaining quiet upon lacking the primary deliberate launch dates for the EPs, the band’s label, Godsize Information issued this assertion final July, citing “unexpected points with bodily manufacturing” of the 2 choices. Whereas new digital launch dates in July and August have been then scheduled, neither really transpired, with little in the way in which of clarification from the group themselves.
Now Leal has put his former bandmates on blast, taking to social media this morning (January thirteenth) to supply his aspect on what has saved the EPs out fan arms. Leal goes on in charge the “incompetence” of his former bandmates over the state of affairs and communicated his perception that neither EP will seemingly ever obtain a correct launch as initially deliberate. His assertion reads as follows:
“Good morning guys!
Bear in mind this file?
I’m approaching this morning to offer alittle replace on it because it’s been utterly left unmentioned and unfinished.
Upon my departure from the band I entered into an settlement stating that this file could be launched in December 2024, that point has got here and went, one other missed launch date to go together with the numerous different launch dates which were missed stemming again to 2022
Because it sits proper now the file continues to be unmixed and unmastered, nonetheless missing vital contributions from the “OG” members who simply by no means performed on it
Not one different member aside of the present I.N line up performs on this file. Simply me, Marc Rizzo and our producer, honorable point out to Miggy [Miggy Sanchez, Ill Niño percussionist/vocalist] who sang on just a few songs with me that have been faraway from the file.
There aren’t any “manufacturing points”, there aren’t any points with any form of label or something of the type, because the band is unbiased and run by one one who can also be within the band. No different “well-known vocalists” recording vocals on any of the songs that me and our producer wrote for the band. There isn’t a cause for the file to be sitting there untouched whereas individuals paid pre order cash and have been ready for it.
My private opinion… it seemingly won’t ever come outwith all of the scrutiny and empty guarantees which have include it, now I’m out of the equation what goal does the file actually serve? You gained’t ever hear these songs reside, there will likely be no extra music movies or any form of true assist behind them, it glorifies those that don’t have anything to do with the band anymore and i do know that’s one thing that simply gained’t fly with the individuals which might be nonetheless concerned.
I’ve seen issues mentioned by “ the bands supervisor” that individuals ought to know their place and never push again in opposition to issues as a result of it’s not their band or their place to go in opposition to any issues they see which might be unsuitable, that we must always simply be grateful for our place. Nicely for the file, that is what I used to be pushing again in opposition to, that is what I put my foot down over, being the face for the lie I wished nothing to do with, i simply wished issues accomplished correctly and the followers to get what they paid for, plain and easy.
I used to be tasked to entrance the band throughout a very turbulent time, changing an iconic vocalist who I grew up idolizing, and to write down music for the band that I beloved to the core, that was in determined want of a rebrand and reboot. I did simply that, went 5 years writing and performing by no means taking a sick day, by no means lacking a present, by no means give up the band simply trigger I obtained covid, by no means gave up on the band trigger I misplaced vital individuals in my life, toured my ass off sacrificing 9 months out of my fathers ultimate 11 when he was diagonased with Most cancers, stepped on stage 3 days after burying my dad, In the long run none of it mattered in the direction of the trigger I used to be preventing for, and It doesn’t matter what number of tik toc movies Jes makes telling you one thing completely different or who members are or aren’t, he was not invested in to do what I did for the band, he doesn’t play one riff on this file so actually his voice on the matter is irrelevant and the saddest half is this case value friendships of over 15 years over straight up lies and incompetence, however that’s neither right here or there anymore, this file nonetheless sits untouched and if it ever does come out it can simply be thrown up with none form of promotion or any of the issues that have been promised to the followers or the band members and producers who labored their ass off on it and imagine in it.
It is a degree of incompetence that I’ve by no means witnessed earlier than and I can actually say my life is a lot better with out the stress or wrestle of making an attempt to cowl up the truth that it was anything than a giant fuck up!
I hope the followers get what they deserve and what they paid for however realizing what I do know, it can seemingly by no means occur … Who is aware of possibly it can simply get leaked sooner or later!
Sorry for the lengthy rant this am however it was actually bugging me individuals nonetheless blowing up my inbox asking me questions on it and why the band web page simply blocked them for asking a query about it, whereas it simply goes utterly unmentioned by the band Since I’m a essential track author of this file, I felt it’s acceptable,and my place to say the reality about it!
Thanks for the love and assist by way of this mess, this would be the final time I ever discuss this matter or something relating to this band,
It’s a chapter of my life I’m completely happy to shut and stroll away from utterly.Stay up for providing you with guys a New Swim the Present file, and a brand new Shattered Solar EP in addition to our 10 12 months anniversary of our first file “Hope Inside Hatred” You’ll probably see these data earlier than you ever see this one!
A lot Love and Respect, Marcos!”