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Hondo Maclean
Also known asMongrel
OriginBridgend, Wales, UK
Genres
Years active2001–2007, 2011, 2014
LabelMighty Atom Records
SpinoffsFuneral for a Friend, the Future
Past members
  • Ben Woosnam
  • Gavin Burrough
  • Gavin Philips
  • Johnny Phillips
  • Rich Boucher
  • Ryan Richards
  • Grant Robinson
  • Jake Thomas
  • Andy Davies
  • Michael Davies
  • Rhys Jenkins

Hondo Maclean was a post-hardcore band from Bridgend, Wales. They released their debut EP Finding Joy in 2002, followed by Plans for A Better Day and Chasing Angels. Their debut full-length Unspoken Dialect was released in 2005. Sharing multiple members with Funeral for a Friend, the two bands were amongst the most prominent bands to popularised a heavier take on emo in Welsh. Hondo Maclean disbanded in 2007. They eventually reunited for one-night-only. They reuinted again in 2014, releasing their second album The Truth; The Fiction.

History

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The band formed under the name Mongrel. Following the departure of drummer Johnny Phillips, they changed their name.[1] They took the name Hondo Maclean from a character in 1980s cartoon series M.A.S.K..[2] Hondo Maclean emerged from the South Wales hardcore scene to wider recognition, including touring with former Jackass star Steve-O and engaging in their own headline tour.[3] Phillips went on to found Funeral for a Friend, and was replaced by Ryan Richards who soon also replaced Phillips in Funeral for a Friend.[1]

Between 10 and 14 September 2003, they toured the UK with Matchbook Romance.[4] Between 18 September and 7 October, they supported Johnny Truant on their UK headline tour.[5] Between 7 and 16 October, they supported Funeral for a Friend on their headline tour.[6]

Between 10 and 23 February 2004, they headlined a tour of the UK.[7] Between 27 April and 1 May, they support Poison the Well on their UK headline tour.[8] That year, they supported Lostprophets on their UK headline tour.[9] In May, they supported My Chemical Romance on their UK headline Honda Civic tour.[10] In May, they recorded their debut album and announced it would be released on 27 September.[11] Between 5 and 9 July, they supported Alexisonfire on their UK headline tour.[12]

Between 8 and 12 January 2005, they toured the UK as a part of the Mighty Atom Records Tour alongside Hollywood Ending, Hiding With Girls and Cry For Silence.[13] They were originally set headlined a tour of the United Kingdom between 2 and 3 March,[14] however the dates were changed to between 19 and 28 April 2005.[15] Between 21 and 23 April, they supported Funeral for a Friend on their short run of live dates.[16] They performed at Truck Festival 2005 alongside Jetplane Landing and Biffy Clyro.[17] On 27 July, they supported Million Dead and Emanuel, alongside Jets vs Sharks and In Flight Program in Yeovil.[18] On 13 August, they headlined Ghost Festival in Leeds.[19] They performed at Collision Course festival 2006.[20]

Hondo Maclean announced their disbandment on 16 February 2007. Gav Burrough joined Funeral for a Friend. Members additionally formed the Future,[1] Ghostlines[21] and Shadows into Light.[22] Some members formed Korsakoffs.[23]

In July 2011, a one-night-only reunion show by Hondo Maclean was announced. The show took place on 30 December 2011.[24]

In November 2014, the band released 300 vinyl exclusive copies of The Truth; The Fiction; their second studio album. The album was recorded over six years previously while the band were going under the name of The Future.[25] They performed a live date at London venue the Barfly on 12 December and Bridgend venue Hobos on 13 December.[26]

Musical style

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Hondo Maclean's music has been categorised as post-hardcore[27] and metalcore.[1] They cited influenced including Drowningman, Poison the Well, Hopesfall, Slayer and Mogwai.[2]

Alongside Funeral for a Friend, the Blackout and Kids in Glass Houses, Hondo Maclean was amongst a wave of Welsh bands that helped to popularised a heavier take on emo.[28] At the time, the British music press called this style "extremo".[29][30] They have been cited as an influence by Casey.[31]

Members

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  • Ben Woosnam – vocals (2001–2007, 2011, 2014)[32]
  • Gavin Burrough – guitar (2001–2007, 2011, 2014)[32]
  • Gavin Philips – guitar (2001–2007, 2011, 2014)[32]
  • Johnny Phillips – drums (2001)
  • Rich Boucher – bass (2001–2007, 2011, 2014)[32]
  • Ryan Richards – drums (2001–2003),[33] keyboards (2005)[32]
  • Grant Robinson – drums (2003–2004)[34]
  • Jake Thomas – drums (2004–2007, 2011, 2014)[32]
  • Andy Davies – keyboards (2014)[35]
  • Michael Davies – vocals
  • Rhys Jenkins – guitar

Discography

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Albums

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  • Unspoken Dialect (2005) (Mighty Atom)
  • The Truth; The Fiction (2014)

EPs

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Hondo Maclean". DrownedInSound. Archived from the original on 25 October 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  2. 1 2 Rauf, Raziq (21 April 2003). "Army Application". DrownedInSound. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "'Rundown' Bridgend is a lovely place to grow up". www.walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  4. ↑ "A romantic liaison". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  5. ↑ "Noisy buggers". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "FFAF/TML dates". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  7. ↑ "Hondo Maclean hit the road". Drowned in Sound. 21 December 2003. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  8. ↑ "Hondo the well!". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  9. ↑ "BBC Wales - Music - How to - Get a record deal". BBC. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  10. ↑ "My dad used to have a Honda Civic". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  11. ↑ "Hondo get updated". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  12. ↑ "This is a 44 calibre love letter straight from my heart". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  13. ↑ "H,H,H,C tour is mighty". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  14. ↑ "Hondo new album and tour". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  15. ↑ "Hondo Maclean dates changed". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  16. ↑ "FFAF headline shows". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  17. ↑ "Truckers". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  18. ↑ "Warm up for Reading". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  19. ↑ "Ghost Fest Line Up". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  20. ↑ "Collision course line-up". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  21. ↑ "Ghostlines free downloads". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  22. ↑ "Shadows Into Light debut new track, 'Beautiful Monsters'". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  23. ↑ "Bridgend". Kerrang!: 58. 2015.
  24. ↑ "Hondo Maclean reunion show in Cardiff (30/12)". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  25. ↑ Tipple, Ben. "Hondo Maclean to release 'The Truth; The Fiction' after 6 years". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  26. ↑ wookubus (16 July 2014). "Hondo Maclean Announce December Reunion Shows". Theprp.com. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  27. ↑ Brennan, Adam Brennan (3 August 2015). "How Ghostfest saved UK hardcore". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  28. ↑ Garland, Emma (29 October 2021). "The Top 50 Greatest Scuzz TV Bangers of All Time". Vice Media. Retrieved 30 September 2026.
  29. ↑ Pattison, Louis. "Welsh punk? It's not unusual" (PDF). Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  30. ↑ Davies-Kreye, Matthew (5 June 2015). "South Wales Was the New Seattle? Total Bollocks". Vice Media. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  31. ↑ Doria, Matt. "KICK OUT THE JAMS: CASEY // Bootleg Skating Games Have The Best Soundtracks". Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  32. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Unspoken Dialect. Liners notes (Media notes). Mighty Atom Records. 2005.
  33. ↑ Plans for a Better Day. Liners notes (Media notes). Mighty Atom Records. 2005.
  34. ↑ "Hondo Maclean - Chasing Angels - EP". 4 February 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2026.
  35. ↑ The Truth; The Fiction. Liners notes (Media notes). Palm Reader. 2014.
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