The Black Pacific is a

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music project that was started in 2010 by

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, the vocalist of Pennywise, and two previously unknown members, Alan Vega (drums) and Davey Latter (bass). They were signed to

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and their self-titled debut album was released on September 14, 2010. On October 8, 2010, some line-up changes were announced by the band:

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, formerly of

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has joined the band as second guitarist, and Gavin Caswell has joined as bassist, replacing Davey Latter who had to return to his drumming duties with his other band Everest. In June 2010 (shortly after the completion of their first album), Jim announced that the Black Pacific had plans to release more music in the future. He also remarked that they had more songs written than could fit on their first album, and that (in June 2010) they had another batch of songs ready to record. In August 2024 they announced their second album ''Here Comes Our Wave'' and released a single titled ''I Think I'm Paranoid.'' On September 20, 2024, The Black Pacific released its second record, "Here Comes Our Wave" through Toronto-based label Dine Alone Records.https://dinealonerecords.bandcamp.com/album/here-comes-our-wave

Band members

;Current members *

- lead vocals, guitar (2010–2012, 2024–present) *Alan Vega - drums, percussion (2010–2012) *Gavin Caswell - bass (2010–2012) *

- guitar (2010–2012) ;Former members *Davey Latter - bass (2010)

Discography

Studio albums

*'' The Black Pacific'' (2010) *''Here Comes Our Wave'' (2024)

Music videos

* "The System" (2010) * "Living with Ghosts" (2010)

References

External links

The Black Pacific
official website
The Black Pacific
on

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