Wade MacNeil

Wade MacNeil

Wade McNeil in concert
Background information
Birth name Wade MacNeil
Born May 5, 1984 (1984-05-05) (age 27)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Genres Post-hardcore, alternative rock, hardcore punk, folk punk, punk rock
Occupations Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, Guitar
Years active 2001–present
Labels Distort Entertainment, Dine Alone
Associated acts Gallows, Alexisonfire, Black Lungs
Notable instruments
Gibson Marauder
Gibson Les Paul
Gibson SG Standard

Wade MacNeil (born May 5, 1984 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian musician currently active as the singer of the English hardcore band Gallows, and the singer/guitarist/founder of the Canadian punk band Black Lungs. He is also one of the former guitarists, singers and founding members of the Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire.

MacNeil is featured as a guest singer on the Bedouin Soundclash album Street Gospels, the Cancer Bats album Hail Destroyer, the Johnny Truant album No Tears for the Creatures, and the Anti-Flag album The People or the Gun. He also appeared in Cancer Bats' video for "Deathsmarch", the song for which he contributed vocals.

On the 9 August 2011, MacNeil was confirmed as the newly appointed singer for UK hardcore band Gallows, after the departure of former singer, Frank Carter.

MacNeil is engaged to his girlfriend of many years, Lauren Hollywood.

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