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{{Short description|Canadian punk band}}
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{{about|Wade MacNeil's musical project|medical condition known as "black lung"|Pneumoconiosis|similarly named Industrial group|Black Lung|other uses|Black lung (disambiguation)}}
{{About|Wade MacNeil's musical project|the medical condition known as "black lung"|Pneumoconiosis|similarly named Industrial group|Black Lung (disambiguation){{!}}Black lung|other uses|Black lung (disambiguation)}}
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| origin = [[St. Catharines]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]
| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[folk punk]]
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| years_active = 2005–Present
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| label = [[Dine Alone Records]]
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| associated_acts = [[Alexisonfire]]<br />[[City and Colour]]<br />[[Attack in Black]]<br />[[Jersey (band)|Jersey]]<br>[[The Creepshow]]<br>[[Cancer Bats]]<br>[[Moneen]]<br>[[Bedouin Soundclash]]<br>[[Gallows (band)|Gallows]]
| website = [http://www.myspace.com/dirtyblacklungs Black Lungs MySpace]<br>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120211135517/http://www.dirtyblacklungs.com/ Official Website] (expired)
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| current_members = [[Wade MacNeil]]<br>[[Phil Waring]]<br>[[George Clark]]<br>[[Scott Savarie]]
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| past_members = [[George Pettit]]<br>[[Sammi Bogdanski]]<br>[[Ian Romano]]<br>[[Jordan Hastings|Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings]]<br>[[Sean McNab]]<br>[[Pat Pengelly]]<br>[[Liam Cormier]]


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| origin = [[St. Catharines]], [[Ontario]]
| genre = [[Punk rock]],<ref name="Exclaim Pagan Holiday">{{cite web |last1=Feibel |first1=Adam |title=Black Lungs Pagan Holiday |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/black_lungs-pagan_holiday |website=[[Exclaim!]] |accessdate=2 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Campbell |first1=Michelle |title=Black Lungs Send Flowers |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/black_lungs-send_flowers |website=[[Exclaim!]] |accessdate=2 January 2019}}</ref> [[folk punk]],<ref>{{cite web |title=BLACK LUNGS – SEND FLOWERS |url=http://www.punktastic.com/album-reviews/black-lungs-send-flowers/ |accessdate=2 January 2019}}</ref> [[hardcore punk]]<ref name="Exclaim Pagan Holiday" />
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| years_active = 2005–present
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| label = [[Dine Alone Records]]
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| associated_acts = [[Alexisonfire]]<br />[[City and Colour]]<br />[[Attack in Black]]<br />[[Jersey (band)|Jersey]]<br/>[[The Creepshow]]<br />[[Cancer Bats]]<br />[[Moneen]]<br/>[[Bedouin Soundclash]]<br />[[Gallows (band)|Gallows]]
| website = [http://www.wademacneil.com/ www.wademacneil.com]
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| current_members = [[Wade MacNeil]]<br />Phil Waring<br />George Clark<br />Scott Savarie
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| past_members = [[George Pettit]]<br />Sammi Bogdanski<br />Ian Romano<br />[[Jordan Hastings|Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings]]<br />Sean McNab<br />[[Pat Pengelly]]<br />[[Liam Cormier]]
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'''Black Lungs''' is a side project of [[Alexisonfire]]'s guitarist and vocalist, and current [[Gallows (band)|Gallows]] frontman [[Wade MacNeil]]. Wade created the side project reminiscent of his first punk rock band Plan 9. Black Lungs has also included [[Alexisonfire]]'s [[George Pettit]] on bass, and [[Bedouin Soundclash]]'s former drummer, Pat Pengelly<ref>According To [http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2009/01/07/bedouin-soundclash-begins-new-year-without-drummer-pat-pengelly.aspx National Post News]</ref> on drums. The side project released their first studio album, ''[[Send Flowers]]'', May 20, 2008<ref>According The Black Lungs [http://myspace.com/dirtyblacklungs/music/album/send-flowers-21433 MySpace page]</ref> on Dine Alone Records and toured afterwards to support the album.<ref>According To [http://web.archive.org/web/20131213161901/http://www.rockmidgets.com/features.php?page=3&id=1476 A Rock Midgets Interview]</ref>
'''Black Lungs''' is a [[Canadian]] [[punk rock]] band, formed by [[Alexisonfire]] guitarist and vocalist and [[Gallows (band)|Gallows]] vocalist [[Wade MacNeil]]. MacNeil originally envisioned the project's music as similar to his first punk rock band, Plan 9.<ref name=chart>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20170801101303/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2008/06/18/black-lungs-new-album-was-almost-electronic/ "Black Lungs’ New Album Was Almost Electronic"]}}. ''Chart Attack'', Jun 18, 2008</ref>


==History==
On November 8, 2010, the new 2 song [[7" vinyl]] entitled ''Valley of the Dolls'' was released, through [[Deranged Records]].<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/valley-of-the-dolls/id398224061</ref>
MacNeil formed Black Lungs with original members percussionist Jordan Hastings, keyboardists Sammi Bogdanski, and [[Alexisonfire]]'s [[George Pettit]] on bass.<ref>[http://metro.co.uk/2008/08/28/black-lungs-have-a-dark-heart-434223/ "Black Lungs have a dark heart"]. ''Metro'', Aaron Lavery, 28 Aug 2008</ref> The side project released their first studio album, ''[[Send Flowers]]'', in May, 2008 on Dine Alone Records<ref>[http://metro.co.uk/2008/08/26/black-lungs-sing-black-songs-430514/ "Black Lungs sing black songs"]. ''Metro'', 26 Aug 2008</ref><ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/black_lungs-pagan_holiday "Black Lungs Pagan Holiday"]. ''Exclaim!'', By Adam Feibel Oct 30, 2015</ref> with Ian Romano on drums.<ref name=chart /> The band toured afterwards to support the album<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockmidgets.com/features.php?page=3&id=1476 |title=Black Lungs|work=Rock Midgets|accessdate=2008-10-07 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213161901/http://www.rockmidgets.com/features.php?page=3&id=1476 |archivedate=2013-12-13 }}</ref> with Liam Cormier on drums. [[Bedouin Soundclash]]'s former drummer, Pat Pengelly later drummed with the band.<ref>According To [http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2009/01/07/bedouin-soundclash-begins-new-year-without-drummer-pat-pengelly.aspx National Post News]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In 2008, Black Lung released a limited edition [[7-inch vinyl]] with two songs.<ref>[https://www.punknews.org/review/7514/black-lungs-black-lungs-7-inch "Black Lungs: Black Lungs &#91;7 inch&#93; (2008)]. ''Punk News'', Reviewed by Ben_Conoley, July 20th 2008</ref> 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.
On March 8, 2011, Wade announced a Split EP with fellow Canadians, Cancer Bats.

On April 3, 2011, Black Lungs confirmed that they will begin recording their second album on Friday April 8, with producer Nick Blagona. At the same time, they announced that the new album will be entitled "Pagan Holiday" and will feature 16 songs.
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.<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/wade_macneils_black_lungs_return_with_surprise_lp "Wade MacNeil's Black Lungs Return with Surprise Album"]. ''Exclaim!'', By Gregory Adams Oct 30, 2015</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==
;Current members
;Current members
*[[Wade MacNeil]] - lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars <small>(2005&ndash;present)</small>
*[[Wade MacNeil]] - lead vocals, lead guitars & bass <small>(2005&ndash;present)</small>
*Phil Waring - bass <small>(2009&ndash;present)</small>
*Phil Waring - bass <small>(2009&ndash;present)</small>
*Scott Savarie - rhythm guitar <small>(2011&ndash;present)</small>
*Scott Savarie - rhythm guitar <small>(2011&ndash;present)</small>
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;Former members
;Former members
*[[George Pettit]] - bass, backing vocals <small>(2005&ndash;2006, 2008&ndash;2009)</small>
*[[George Pettit]] - rhythm guitar, backing vocals <small>(2005&ndash;2006, 2008&ndash;2009)</small>
*[[Jordan Hastings|Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings]] - drums, percussion <small>(2005&ndash;2006)</small>
*[[Jordan Hastings|Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings]] - drums, percussion <small>(2005&ndash;2006)</small>
*[[The Creepshow|Sean "Sickboy" McNab]] - rhythm guitar <small>(2005&ndash;2006)</small>
*[[The Creepshow|Sean "Sickboy" McNab]] - bass <small>(2005&ndash;2006)</small>
*[[Liam Cormier]] - drums, percussion <small>(2008)</small>
*[[Liam Cormier]] - drums, percussion <small>(2008)</small>
*[[Moneen|Haris Cehajic]] - keyboards, piano <small>(2008&ndash;2009)</small>
*[[Moneen|Haris Cehajic]] - keyboards, piano <small>(2008&ndash;2009)</small>
*[[Sammi Bogdanski]] - keyboards, piano <small>(2008)</small>
*Sammi Bogdanski - keyboards, piano <small>(2008)</small>
*[[Attack in Black|Ian Romano]] - drums, percussion <small>(2008)</small>
*[[Attack in Black|Ian Romano]] - drums, percussion <small>(2008)</small>
*[[Pat Pengelly]] - drums, percussion <small>(2008&ndash;2011)</small>
*[[Pat Pengelly]] - drums, percussion <small>(2008&ndash;2011)</small>
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==Discography==
==Discography==
*''[[Send Flowers]]'' (2008)
*''[[Send Flowers]]'' (2008)
*''7" EP'' (June 2008)
*''7-inch EP'' (June 2008)
*''Valley of the Dolls'' (2010)
*''Valley of the Dolls'' (2010)
*''Black Lungs/Cancer Bats Split EP''(March 2011)
*''Black Lungs/Cancer Bats Split EP''(March 2011)
*''Pagan Holiday'' (TBC 2011)
*''Pagan Holiday'' (2015)


==Videography==
==Videography==
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* For Her (2008)
* For Her (2008)


== References ==
==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.myspace.com/dirtyblacklungs/music/album/send-flowers-21433 MySpace page] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117095228/https://www.myspace.com/dirtyblacklungs/music/album/send-flowers-21433 |date=November 17, 2015 }}


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Latest revision as of 21:26, 25 August 2024

This article is about Wade MacNeil's musical project. For the medical condition known as "black lung", see Pneumoconiosis. For similarly named Industrial group, see Black lung. For other uses, see Black lung (disambiguation).
Black Lungs
Background information
OriginSt. Catharines, Ontario
GenresPunk rock,[1][2] folk punk,[3] hardcore punk[1]
Years active2005–present
LabelsDine Alone Records
MembersWade MacNeil
Phil Waring
George Clark
Scott Savarie
Past membersGeorge Pettit
Sammi Bogdanski
Ian Romano
Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings
Sean McNab
Pat Pengelly
Liam Cormier
Websitewww.wademacneil.com

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.[4]

History

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MacNeil formed Black Lungs with original members percussionist Jordan Hastings, keyboardists Sammi Bogdanski, and Alexisonfire's George Pettit on bass.[5] The side project released their first studio album, Send Flowers, in May, 2008 on Dine Alone Records[6][7] with Ian Romano on drums.[4] The band toured afterwards to support the album[8] with Liam Cormier on drums. Bedouin Soundclash's former drummer, Pat Pengelly later drummed with the band.[9]

In 2008, Black Lung released a limited edition 7-inch vinyl with two songs.[10] 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.[11]

Band members

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Current members
  • 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 members

Discography

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  • 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

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  • Hold Fast (Sink or Swim) (2008)
  • For Her (2008)

References

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  1. ^ a b Feibel, Adam. "Black Lungs Pagan Holiday". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  2. ^ Campbell, Michelle. "Black Lungs Send Flowers". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  3. ^ "BLACK LUNGS – SEND FLOWERS". Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Black Lungs’ New Album Was Almost Electronic"[usurped]. Chart Attack, Jun 18, 2008
  5. ^ "Black Lungs have a dark heart". Metro, Aaron Lavery, 28 Aug 2008
  6. ^ "Black Lungs sing black songs". Metro, 26 Aug 2008
  7. ^ "Black Lungs Pagan Holiday". Exclaim!, By Adam Feibel Oct 30, 2015
  8. ^ "Black Lungs". Rock Midgets. Archived from the original on 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2008-10-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ According To National Post News[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Black Lungs: Black Lungs [7 inch] (2008). Punk News, Reviewed by Ben_Conoley, July 20th 2008
  11. ^ "Wade MacNeil's Black Lungs Return with Surprise Album". Exclaim!, By Gregory Adams Oct 30, 2015
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