Hondo Maclean
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Defunct | 2007 (initially) |
| Headquarters | Bridgend , Wales, United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Hondo Maclean was a post-hardcore and metalcore ensemble originating from Bridgend, Wales.
History
The band took its name from a character featured in the 1980s animated series M.A.S.K.. They established themselves within the South Wales hardcore circuit, sharing stages with former Jackass personality Steve-O and leading their own headline tours.
Throughout their career, Hondo Maclean issued two EP records alongside one full-length album. Prior to their dissolution in early 2007, there were intentions to produce a follow-up album.
Following the band's breakup, members Gavin Burrough and Rich Boucher each became part of Funeral for a Friend at separate intervals. Additionally, Johnny Phillips, who served as drummer for an earlier iteration of Hondo Maclean known as Mongrel, was instrumental in founding Funeral for a Friend.
In July 2011, the group revealed plans for a reunion concert scheduled on 30 December 2011. Due to rapid ticket sales, an extra performance was arranged for 29 December.
November 2014 saw the release of 300 limited edition vinyl copies of The Truth; The Fiction, their second studio album that had been recorded six years earlier under the alias The Future.
Former members
- Michael Davies – Vocals
- Rhys Jenkins – Guitar
- Ryan Richards – Drums
- Grant Robinson – Drums
EPs
- Finding Joy (2002)
- Plans for A Better Day (2003) (Mighty Atom)
- Chasing Angels (2003) (Mighty Atom)
Albums
- Unspoken Dialect (2005) (Mighty Atom)
- The Truth; The Fiction (2014)