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From the ashes of local Canadian bands Condemning Salem, Helicon Blue, and Plan 9, came the burning light that is Alexisonfire. Comprised of screamo vocalist George Pettit, clean vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Dallas Green, lead guitarist Wade MacNeil, bassist Chris Steele, and drummer Jesse Ingelevics, the band's name derives from the world’s only lactating contortionist stripper Alexis Fire. The band’s debut release arrived in 2002 with the EP “Math Sheet Demos”, after which Alexisonfire caught the attention of recording engineer Greg Below and journalist Mitch Joel. The group were subsequently signed by Below’s and Joel’s label Distort Entertainment, combined with a distribution deal with EMI.
The band’s eponymously-titled debut album was released in October 2002 when three of the group’s members were still only 17 years old. The album’s modest success was the result of word-of-mouth and led to Alexisonfire touring nationally before setting their sails for the U.S. and Europe alongside the likes of Billy Talent, GWAR, Godsmack, and Glassjaw. Following the release, the band were courted by major labels, however in developing their sophomore release saw it fit to retain their independence and creative licence.
In 2004 the full-length “Watch Out!” was released debuting at No. 6 on the Canadian Albums Chart. The album earned strong reviews from the critical press and marked a big progression since their debut – the band were now able to direct their aggression and emotion in a much more focused way. Following the release drummer Jesse Ingelevics announced he was leaving the band and was replaced by Jordan Hastings. Arguably the band’s most popular and successful album, 2006’s “Crisis” topped the Canadian Albums Chart and was extolled by critics. In support of “Crisis” Alexisonfire embarked on a worldwide tour including Canada, the UK, and the U.S. with fellow bands EveryTime I Die, Cancer Bats, and A Change of Pace.
Alexisonfire’s fourth studio album “Old Crows / Young Cardinals” was issued by Dine Alone Records in June 2009. Aided by the singles “Young Cardinals”, “Born and Raised”, and “The Northern”, the album once again topped the Canadian Albums chart and peaked at No. 81 on the Billboard 200, their highest U.S. charting to date. Following an extended hiatus where members focused on other projects, in March 2015 the band announced a string of comeback shows including Reading and Leeds, Sonic Boom, and Heavy Montréal festivals.
Críticas en vivo
The Canadian quintet Alexisonfire were a hugely underrated band during their decade or so together. From their screamo beginnings, the band morphed into an interesting post-hardcore band, with their last two albums – Crisis (2006) and Old Crows/Young Cardinals (2009) – amounting to two of the finest records to come out of the genre. I’ll be honest, before Crisis I was never really a huge fan of their recorded output, but despite this I went to see them in London in 2005 and they completely won me over. George Pettit’s barked lead vocals were impressive, as was the tightness of the instrumentation, but it was guitarist-singer Dallas Green (aka City and Colour) and his divine voice that got my attention. A year later Crisis came out, which featured more melodic vocal parts from Green, and I became a true fan.
I saw them again a couple more times and they always delivered a wicked show, especially when they played stuff off Crisis, such as ‘Boiled Frogs’ and their finest moment, ‘This Could Be Anywhere In the World’, which sounded so powerful live. Both Green and co-guitarist Wade MacNeil, now fronting Gallows, were able to create subtle layers of distortion as well as melody beneath the rough riffs, and I always felt they never got the recognition they deserved. They reunited in 2012 for a brief final tour and I was gutted to have missed out on getting tickets, but I heard they were incredible.
cliverozario
Canadian hardcore five piece have gifted their fans with the news of a reunion in early 2015 and are now set to take to the road once again with their cult like material. Their last visit to the UK was considered momentous and what was the alleged final show at London's Brixton Academy was a collation of ten years hard work and effort.
The setlist reached from across the discography in order to please the large fanbase gathered tonight. There was a real feeling of finality and every band member invested himself in the performance as an act of gratitude to their devoted UK fans. The audience repays this passion with huge singalong to choruses including 'This Could Be Anywhere in the World' and 'Young Cardinals'. As the group plays over twenty tracks, there is a feeling of collation regarding the setlist yet also aversion to a finale. As they appear for an encore, the musicians seem mournful and triumphant all at once asking for one final singalong to 'Happiness by the Kilowatt' which nearly lifts the roof clean off. Many fans will be rejoicing with the news, however it is unlikely the group will recreate the atmosphere within the venue that night.
sean-ward
Intense crowd, lots of shoving and crowd surfing BUT you should expect that from a performance from Alexisonfire! Lots of fun! Especially if you're a rock fan and can handle intense crowds! Alexisonfire performed an amazing show, especially after a 10 year hiatus, their crowd was super energetic as were they! First time seeing them, would def want to see them again! Thank you Alexisonfire for an amazing night!
ashleygarcia106
9 years later and they still got it.
The last time I saw Alexisonfire was 2010 at the Bowery Ballroom in one of the best shows I ever attended. And 9 years later it's like they missed a beat.
They picked an almost perfect Setlist that had great high intensity songs followed by more intimate quiet ones, it was like being in the best emotional rollercoaster you could ask for.
Zamir
sadly, the Alexisonfire concert was postponed due to an illness in the band. they have announced however that they will make the shows up that they had to miss. they haven't announced yet when those makeup dates will be, but i do look forward to hearing from them in a couple of weeks. eventually i'll get to go see Alexisonfire, unfortunately, it just wasn't last night
sam-hutchings-1
Definately going want to see them again. Very worth it
Took the stage with an incredible amount of energy and kept it through the entire show. Everyone was singing and moshing.
Definitely one of the better performances I have ever seen.
jake-mcdougall-1
Best concert I've been to yet! Everyone and I mean everyone was singing along. The band put on a show and the fans where all so nice. I only wish they had a bigger line up but that really didn't matter since Alexisonfire put on a 2hr set.
becky-myavocado
This is the first time back to London in years and they nailed it. From the first song to the last the energy levels never dropped. I had forgotten how much I love this band. I won’t be repeating that mistake. 5/5
alex-bush-4
Absolutely amazing show!! MONEEN, QUICKSAND and ALEXIS were all fabulous! I haven't seen these guys in ages and they sounded exactly the same. The whole place was on their feet for the show! So amazing
shannon-marceau
