''Enigma'' is the fourth
studio album
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by American
heavy metal band
Ill Niño
Ill Niño (stylized as ill niño) is an American metal band formed in Union City, New Jersey, in 1998 by drummer and percussionist Dave Chavarri. They have released seven studio albums, two EPs and one compilation album, totaling in over 1.3 mi ...
, released in the United States on March 11, 2008 through
Cement Shoes Records
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. The album's first single "The Alibi of Tyrants" was released to radio on April 22, 2007. The band has stated they would film three music videos from the album, including "The Alibi of Tyrants", "Me Gusta La Soledad" and "Pieces of the Sun". The album was originally set for a July 17, 2007 release, but was delayed on several occasions. The album is available on most digital distribution platforms, including
iTunes
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.
The album debuted and peaked on the
Billboard charts
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at No. 145, with first week's sales of 6,000 copies . So far, the album has sold 90,000 copies worldwide.
Track listing
Limited edition
The European version of the album was released in a limited edition
digipak
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Jewel case
A ...
, including all five tracks from the band's 2006
EP ''
The Under Cover Sessions
''The Under Cover Sessions'' is a five-track EP by American heavy metal band Ill Niño, released on November 7, 2006, via Cement Shoes Records. It is their first release on the label, after departing Roadrunner Records in June 2006. The EP was ...
''.
Singles
* "The Alibi of Tyrants" – The video was filmed live at the 2007
With Full Force
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Lineups ...
festival in
Germany
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.
Credits
*Cristian Machado - vocals
*Ahrue Luster - guitar
*Diego Verduzco - guitar
*Lazaro Pina - bass
*Danny Couto - percussion
*Dave Chavarri - drums
References
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2008 albums
Albums produced by Eddie Wohl
Ill Niño albums