Wade MacNeil
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.
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MacNeil in 2008 with Black Lungs | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Wade MacNeil |
Born | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | May 5, 1984
Genres | Post-hardcore, punk rock, hardcore punk, alternative rock, folk punk, goth rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, radio dj |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | Distort Entertainment, Dine Alone |
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.