Alexisonfire

The Profile

Alexisonfire are a Canadian post-hardcore band from St. Catharines, Ontario, formed in 2001. Known for a three-vocal attack—George Pettit’s screams, Dallas Green’s melodies, and Wade MacNeil’s grit—alongside Chris Steele (bass) and Jordan Hastings (drums). Key releases include Alexisonfire (2002), Watch Out! (2004), Crisis (2006), Old Crows/Young Cardinals (2009), and Otherness (2022).

From the reviews: Canadian band from Ontario; three alternating vocalists (Pettit, Green, MacNeil); Chris Steele on bass and Jordan Hastings as drummer on Crisis; acclaimed for dynamic post-hardcore/emo-core, with standout tracks like Accidents, Mailbox Arson, Boiled Frogs, This Could Be Anywhere in the World, and Get Fighted; strong live energy. Publicly verified: formed in 2001 in St. Catharines; albums include Alexisonfire, Watch Out!, Crisis, Old Crows/Young Cardinals, Otherness; reunited in 2015 and remain active.

DeBaser hosts enthusiastic takes on Alexisonfire’s post-hardcore surge: the maturity of Crisis, the hooks and dynamics of Watch Out!, and an explosive 2005 live set. Reviews spotlight the three-vocal attack (Pettit, Green, MacNeil), tight rhythms, and standout tracks like This Could Be Anywhere in the World, Boiled Frogs, Mailbox Arson, Accidents, and Get Fighted. Overall sentiment skews strongly positive.