Alexisonfire
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Alexisonfire is a hardcore metal band. The group have won numerous awards for their music and videos and was known for their debut album Alexisonfire (album). The band's name should be pronounced "Alexis On Fire" not "Alex Is On Fire".
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About
Alexisonfire began in 2001 by George Pettit (vocals), Dallas Green (vocals and guitar), Wade MacNeil (bass) and Jesse Ingelevics (drums). The band released their self-titled debut album in 2002. The album gained fans all over Canada. Alexisonfire’s popularity reached America. Equal Vision offered the band a contract. 2004’s Watch Out! Was then issued. The album was more ambitious than the previous release. In 2006, Alexisonfire became a part of the Warped Tour. Later that year, they released their third album, Crisis. The band is currently on an extensive tour and is expecting their fourth release on the fall of 2008.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Canadian Independent Music Awards | Best Video ("Pulmonary Archery") |
| 2004 | CASBY Awards | NXNE Favourite Indie Band |
| 2004 | MuchMusic Video Awards | VideoFACT ("Counterparts and Number Them") |
| 2004 | MuchMusic Video Awards | Nominated Best Independent Video ("Counterparts and Number Them") |
| 2005 | Juno Awards | New Group Of The Year |
| 2005 | MuchMusic Video Awards | Best Independent Video ("Accidents") |
| 2005 | Peoples' Choice Award | Nominated for Favourite Canadian Group, MuchLOUD Best Rock Video
("Accidents") |
| 2005 | SPIN.com | Band of the Year |
| 2005 | "All-Ages" category | Nominated for Band of the Year in the "All-Ages" category |
| 2006 | CASBY Awards | Favorite New Indie Release (Crisis) |
| 2007 | Juno Awards | Nominated for Group of the Year |
| 2007 | MuchMusic Video Awards | Best Cinematography ("This Could Be Anywhere in the World") |
| 2007 | MuchMusic Video Awards | Nominated for Peoples' Choice Award – Favourite Canadian Group, MuchLOUD Best Rock Video ("This Could Be Anywhere in the World") |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Alexisonfire (album) | Certified Gold in Canada |
| 2004 | Watch Out! | Certified Platinum in Canada |
| 2006 | Crisis | Certified Platinum in Canada |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Album | Top Heatseekers | Top Independent Albums | The Billboard 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Watch Out! | 25 | 21 | |
| 2006 | Crisis | 5 | 18 | 189 |
News
Tours & Concerts
Feb 23 2008 - Riverstage & Parklands Brisbane
Feb 24 2008 - Sydney Park Sydney
Feb 29 2008 - Melbourne Showgrounds Melbourne
Mar 1 2008 - Bonython Park Adelaide
Mar 3 2008 - Steel Blue Oval, Old Perth Rd, Bassendean Perth
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | This Could Be Anywhere in the World | Vagrant Records | Crisis |
| 2006 | Boiled Frogs | Distort Entertainment | Crisis |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- The group was part of the line up for the 2006 Warped Tour.
- They became the first "hardcore" band to be #1 on MuchMusic's 'Powershift'.
Reviews
- Alexisonfire does a great job in blending the screaming and singing in their singles. The only flaw of the band is that their singles sound alike. The guitar playing and lyrics are beyond other bands. -Mimi 09:00, 25 January 2008 (PST)
External Links
Categories: Artist | Indie | Rock
