Alexisonfire

"When you’re touring in a band for many years, it’s just this fast tornado that feels never ending. Next thing you know, ten years have passed."

Fans feel this wake, like any other, with tear-filled eyes. We tell stories of past experiences with the band and proudly clutch newly purchased T-shirts to add to the collection.

Sweat and smiles. That is how one could best sum up Alexisonfire’s farewell show at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.

"It’s just like: let’s just look back on the things that we did and we can do it with everyone involved, everyone knows, and that’s a good feeling. I think that’ll be a good feeling for everybody.”

“I’m still wearing the clothes that I wore to the gym earlier today, so drink that in a little bit: dirty gym shorts!”

Canadian five-piece Alexisonfire clawed their way to the top of the post-hardcore foodchain with impeccable musicianship and unmatched charisma and intensity in the live arena. Ending their decade-long career last year, the band has decided to reunite for one last run of shows in December, with the Sydney show sold-out and Melbourne selling fast with extra tickets recently released. Guitarist Wade MacNeil spoke to Kill Your Stereo about the final tour and the band’s legacy.