Black Lungs is a Canadian punk rock band, formed by Alexisonfire guitarist and vocalist and Gallows vocalist Wade MacNeil. MacNeil originally envisioned the project's music as similar to his first punk rock band, Plan 9.. Chart Attack, Jun 18, 2008
History MacNeil formed Black Lungs with original members percussionist Jordan Hastings, keyboardists Sammi Bogdanski, and Alexisonfire's George Pettit on bass."Black Lungs have a dark heart". Metro, Aaron Lavery, 28 Aug 2008 The side project released their first studio album Send Flowers, in May 2008, on Dine Alone Records"Black Lungs sing black songs". Metro, 26 Aug 2008"Black Lungs Pagan Holiday". Exclaim!, By Adam Feibel Oct 30, 2015 with Ian Romano on drums. The band toured afterwards to support the album with Liam Cormier on drums. Bedouin Soundclash's former drummer, Pat Pengelly later drummed with the band.According To National Post News
In 2008, Black Lung released a limited edition 7-inch vinyl with two songs."Black Lungs: Black Lungs [7 inch] (2008). Punk News, Reviewed by Ben_Conoley, July 20th 2008 A second two-song 7-inch vinyl entitled Valley of the Dolls was released, through Deranged Records. in 2010. On March 8, 2011, Wade announced a Split EP with fellow Canadians, Cancer Bats.
In 2011, Black Lungs began recording their second album with producer Nick Blagona. After recording the album, titled Pagan Holiday, it was shelved for over four years before being released online for free on Halloween of 2015."Wade MacNeil's Black Lungs Return with Surprise Album". Exclaim!, By Gregory Adams Oct 30, 2015
Band members Current Wade MacNeil - lead vocals, lead guitars & bass (2005–present) Phil Waring - bass (2009–present) Scott Savarie - rhythm guitar (2011–present) George Clark - drums, percussion (2011–present)
Former George Pettit - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2006, 2008–2009) Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings - drums, percussion (2005–2006) Sean "Sickboy" McNab - bass (2005–2006) Liam Cormier - drums, percussion (2008) Haris Cehajic - keyboards, piano (2008–2009) Sammi Bogdanski - keyboards, piano (2008) Ian Romano - drums, percussion (2008) Pat Pengelly - drums, percussion (2008–2011)
Discography Send Flowers (2008) 7-inch EP (June 2008) Valley of the Dolls (2010) Black Lungs/Cancer Bats Split EP(March 2011) Pagan Holiday (2015)
Videography Hold Fast (Sink or Swim) (2008) For Her (2008)
References
External links MySpace page