Cristian Machado

Cristian Machado was born in Rio de Janeiro, the son of a 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. Cristian Machado told his father he did not want to see him. Today, however, he communicates with his father through e-mail and phone.

Machado singing.

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 used Dave Williams of Drowning Pool's microphone and stand for several years after Williams' death. They were good friends and both bands created a bond and friendship while doing the Jägermeister tour. After Williams death during OZZFest 2002, Drowning Pool and Dave's family gave Machado the mic and stand in respect. In a recent interview, Machado stated "No, I am not using Dave William’s microphone stand anymore. I did use it for many years but I am now playing acoustic guitar. He was a beautiful soul and I will always honor him in my heart."[4]

Machado left Ill Nino in 2019. On 11/5/2020 Cristian was on Doc Coyle's [Bad Wolves, ex- God Forbid] podcast where he spoke about his new solo project which is under his name. [5]

Cristian is divorced and has a daughter.

• Hollywood Y Sycamore (2020)[6]