Matty Matheson, the Canadian chef and web character who’s arguably finest recognized globally for taking part in the function of handyman Neil Fak on the award-wining TV drama The Bear has began a brand new hardcore band with Alexisonfire guitarist (and former Gallows frontman) Wade MacNeil.
Pig Pen characteristic Matheson on vocals, MacNeil on guitar and backing vocals, Ontario-based people/nation/indie singer/songwriter Daniel Romano on guitar, his brother Ian Romano (previously a member of one other MacNeil undertaking, the punk band Black Lungs) on drums, and Tommy Main on drums.
Wade MacNeil launched his newest undertaking through an Instagram publish, writing “Simply once you thought I couldn’t presumably be a part of ANOTHER band. WE GO AND START PIG PEN.”
The guitarist additionally revealed that the quintet will play their first present Sneaky Dee’s in Toronto on April 25. supported by Finest Needs and Pluto’s Kiss. Tickets can be found right here.
In a 2024 episode of Knotfest’s HardLore podcast, Matheson described himself as a “100% hardcore child”, mentioned going to see bands equivalent to Rudimentary Peni and Fucked Up, and talked concerning the short-lived punk band, Intercourse Tears, that he fashioned with buddies for his thirtieth birthday.
He additionally talks concerning the formation of Pig Pen, revealing that he is recognized Wade MacNeil since he was 16, and that the group initially recorded 10 songs in a single day in direction of the top of the pandemic for their very own leisure.
“I’d launch the entire thing,” he mentioned, “and we’ve got the means to launch it ourselves, beginning Pig Pen Information.”
“It is simply enjoyable to do,” he added. “Hanging out in a room and writing one thing that you just simply assume is heavy as fuck… and also you’re simply, like, That is sick!”
Watch the episode beneath.
