Xander Raymond Charles has announced that he has been dismissed from Ill Niño.
The guitarist revealed yesterday, Sunday, March 22nd, that after being brought on earlier this year as a new permanent member, he has now been abruptly let go. The move comes less than a month before Ill Niño head out on their next Latin American run, which will see the band celebrating 25 years of their debut album Revolution Revolución alongside (hed)p.e. and others this April.
As of now the band has yet to address the situation.
Charles shared the following statement:
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