Wade MacNeil
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Wade MacNeil | |
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goth rock | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, radio dj |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | Distort Entertainment, Dine Alone |
Wade MacNeil (born May 5, 1984) is a Canadian musician best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. He is also the vocalist of the hardcore punk band Gallows, and the vocalist, guitarist and founder of the punk band Black Lungs.
MacNeil has featured as a guest vocalist for songs by various other artists, including "St. Andrews" by Bedouin Soundclash, "Deathsmarch" by Cancer Bats (also appearing in the song's video), "Widower" by Johnny Truant, "The Gre(A)t Depression" by Anti-Flag and "She Upon the Black Wolf" by The Banner.
MacNeil was also the weekend afternoon announcer on CFNY-FM (102.1 the Edge) Toronto from November 2014 to August 2018, and made an appearance as a radio host in the 2020 movie Random Acts of Violence.
Music career
With Alexisonfire
MacNeil co-founded Alexisonfire in fall 2001 after being phoned by Dallas Green, who asked for MacNeil's assistance in getting Green's band at the time, Helicon Blue, some shows in the area. MacNeil, having just left the band After the Hallowed Moment,[1] had been jamming with drummer Jesse Ingelevics, and asked Green if he wanted to start a band with him. Green accepted, and the three jammed together, with both MacNeil and Green on guitar and vocals, which was later cited as the first Alexisonfire practice together.[2] Chris Steele, who was an active member alongside MacNeil in the bands Plan 9 and After the Hallowed Moment, assumed the role of bass player. MacNeil recruited George Pettit, after having seen him perform as the bassist in the metal band Condemning Salem, a band which Pettit expressed great discontent in playing in.[1]
With Gallows
Frank Carter, the original vocalist of UK hardcore band
With Dooms Children
In May 2021, MacNeil teased his new psychedelic rock project Dooms Children. The first single titled "Flower Moon" was first heard on Daniel P Carter's BBC radio 1 show, aired on May 23.[6]
During an interview with Wall of Sound, MacNeil spoke about his duties in Dooms Children, stating "I've always considered myself a songwriter and a singer but just maybe in the projects that I've been involved in the most, that's not what anybody else thinks."[7]
In film
MacNeil is credited as a composer for Goon: Last of the Enforcers. After attending a Montreal Canadiens game with Jay Baruchel, MacNeil created songs for the film, that he describes as "to be all things that sound like you could turn up to 10 in an arena."[8]
In 2018 he partnered with Andrew Gordon Macpherson to create the score for the film The Ranger.[9]
In video games
MacNeil again partnered with Andrew Gordon Macpherson in 2018 to create the soundtrack to Far Cry 5's arcade mode.[10]
Equipment
- Gibson Les Paul Junior
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (Silverburst)
- Morris Amps (unknown model)
- Orange RockerVerb 100
- Marshall JCM2000 TSL100 head
- HiWatt (Warped Tour)
- Orange 4x12 cabinet
- Gibson Marauder in Vintage Green
- Gibson SG Standard in TobaccoBurst
- Gibson Les Paul Standard in Heritage Cherry (with open coil humbuckers)
- Schecter Corsair 6 TobaccoBurst
- Schecter S-1 Antique Ivory
- Gibson ES-335s (Various colours)
- Epiphone Sheraton (as seen in the video for Young Cardinals)
- Fender Jazzmaster (as seen in Alexisonfire's Reading 2015 set)
- Gibson Custom Flying V
References
- ^ a b Added: August 8, 2004 Author: urbn Category: Interviews (August 8, 2004). "Interview with punk band alexisonfire". Truepunk.Com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
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has generic name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Frank Carter to quit Gallows". NME. July 9, 2011. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ Annie Zaleski (August 9, 2011). "Exclusive Interview: Wade MacNeil on becoming Gallows' new singer". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 7, 2011.
- Exclaim! Magazine. Retrieved June 18, 2012.
- ^ "Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire, Gallows) unveils new project, Dooms Children!". deadpress.co.uk. May 7, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ Mac, Cait (October 20, 2021). "Wade MacNeil – Dooms Children 'Raw Emotion, Rehab and Allman Brothers'". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "Mr. Will Wong, Toronto Entertainment Blogger". Mrwillwong.com. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire/Gallows, Etc.) Scores New Film 'The Ranger'". Theprp.com. February 7, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^ "Alexisonfire's Wade MacNeil Helped Create The Score For The Arcade Mode Of 'Far Cry 5'". Theprp.com. March 27, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
External links
- Alexisonfire at Allmusic.
- Alexisonfire's Official Site