Speaking to Kerrang magazine Gallows have discussed the decision to bring in Wade MacNeil to replace now departed Frank Carter. The ginger chap, who looks like a Russian prisoner doing time for Napoleon-complex, has decided to leave the Watford hardcore act and begin a europop bubble-brigade. So in comes MacNeil, former Alexisonfire guitarist, who performs with Gallows for the first time in XOYO on December 13.
Gallows guitarist Laurent 'Lags' Barnard told Kerrang they were looking for someone unique to Carter as a replacement: "We had a few people in mind, but we didn't want to get somebody who was really similar to Frank. That was one of things we were wary of. At the end of the day, Frank was a great part of what we are and we didn't want a copyist who couldn't do the role justice. We played with Wade last year and he was amazing. We've always got on well with him and he's fucking nuts and probably one of the most punk guys I know. If anyone has any doubts about Wade, we're just going to let the music do the talking."
MacNiel confirmed these sentiments: "I told the band I wasn't going to join if they wanted me to be Frank's replacement. I'm not interested in replacing anybody. I want us to be even more brutal. It's not something I'm taking lightly. I want to build on the legacy this band has by throwing myself fully into it. I want to make some music that's just fucking vicious sounding."
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Posted 11th August by Livemusic Team
