Gallows Taps Ex-Alexisonfire Guitarist as New Frontman

by | Aug 9, 2011

Former Alexisonfire guitarist/vocalist Wade MacNeil has been confirmed as Gallows’ new frontman.

“After [Gallows] decided they were going to keep going, my name kind of popped up, and they all thought it made sense,” MacNeil told Altpress.com. “It didn’t overcomplicate itself.  I talked to Steph [Carter, guitarist], and I said I was definitely interested. He pretty much said, ‘Okay, let’s do it,’ and I got on a plane and we’re writing right now.”

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