MacNeil formed Black Lungs with original members percussionist Jordan Hastings, keyboardists Sammi Bogdanski, and
Alexisonfire's
George Pettit on bass. The side project released their first studio album
Send Flowers, in May 2008, on Dine Alone Records with Ian Romano on drums. with Liam Cormier on drums.
Bedouin Soundclash's former drummer, Pat Pengelly later drummed with the band. In 2008, Black Lung released a limited edition
7-inch vinyl with two songs. A second two-song 7-inch vinyl entitled
Valley of the Dolls was released, through
Deranged Records. in 2010. On March 8, 2011, Wade announced a Split EP with fellow Canadians, Cancer Bats. In 2011, Black Lungs began recording their second album with producer Nick Blagona. After recording the album, titled
Pagan Holiday, it was shelved for over four years before being released online for free on
Halloween of 2015. ==Band members==