Black Lungs is a

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band, formed by

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guitarist and vocalist and

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vocalist

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. 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

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on bass. The side project released their first studio album, ''

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'', in May, 2008 on Dine Alone Records with Ian Romano on drums. The band toured afterwards to support the album with Liam Cormier on drums.

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's former drummer, Pat Pengelly later drummed with the band. In 2008, Black Lung released a limited edition

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with two songs. A second two-song 7-inch vinyl entitled ''Valley of the Dolls'' was released, through

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. 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

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of 2015."Wade MacNeil's Black Lungs Return with Surprise Album"
''Exclaim!'', By Gregory Adams Oct 30, 2015

Band members

;Current members *

- 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 *

- 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) *

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- drums, percussion (2008–2011)

Discography

*''

'' (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
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