Biography

Cristian Machado is the vocalist for the nu metal band Ill Nino and was a lead singer for Roadrunner United: The Concert (2008). He has played in Headclamp and La Familia, in addition to making numerous guest appearances on albums such as Sepultura's Nation, Soulfly's 3 and 40 Below Summer's The Mourning After.

Cristian Machado was born as the son of a Brazilian musician, but soon moved to Venezuela with his mother. In 1986 they moved to New Jersey where he spent the rest of his teens. He only knew his father, Marcello Machado, halfway through his teenage years. His mother told him his stepfather was his father, and he found out only when his father called him, and told him he was his real father.

Most of Cristian Machado's music influence is from his childhood without a father and growing up realizing that. Even when touring he would meet people that he felt left an impact on his life and he would show in his music how that person helped or ruined his life. The songs "Unframed" and "How Can I Live" are both about his father.

Cristian Machado uses Dave Williams of Drowning Pool's microphone. They were good friends and both bands created a bond and friendship while doing the Jägermeister tour. After Williams died, Drowning Pool and Dave's family gave him the mic in respect.
- IMDb mini biography by: Tango Papa

Lead singer of the band Ill Nino

His band Ill Nino just released their 3rd Album One Nation Underground.