Wax Fang is an American rock band formed in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, that combines elements of classic, psychedelic, progressive, and experimental rock music, as well as electronic and folk. The band consists of Scott Carney, Corey McAfee, Zach Driscoll, and Dave Chale.
History
''Black And Endless Night''
The debut LP, Black & Endless Night, was originally released as a solo album by Scott Carney in December 2005. After Jacob Heustis and Kevin Ratterman began performing with Carney, the band began playing under the moniker Wax Fang and Black & Endless Night was subsequently re-released as a Wax Fang album on their own label, Don't Panic Records.
In October 2010, Wax Fang released a 17-minute digital-only single on Removador Recordings & Solutions called The Astronaut. The band opened for My Morning Jacket at the KFC Yum! Center to commemorate the release. In November 2011, Wax Fang toured with Dr. Dog.
''Mirror, Mirror EP''
In August 2012, SPIN announced the release of the Mirror, Mirror EP. SPIN later premiered the video for the title track, "Mirror, Mirror". The video was self- produced by Scott Carney and Jacob Heustis. In April 2013, SPIN announced the release of Wax Fang's digital-only single, "The Blonde Leading The Blonde". The following month, on May 22, 2013, the video for "The Blonde Leading The Blonde" was premiered on Conan O'Brien's online site Team Coco. On August 30, 2013, MTV Hive premiered the standalone track "King of the Kingdom of Man".
The band has toured alongside acts such as My Morning Jacket, Spoon, Man Man, The Whigs, The Features, and Dr. Dog. Festivals include SXSW, Summerfest, Wakarusa Festival, All Tomorrow's Parties, The Dot To Dot Festival, The Great Escape Festival and the Stag and Dagger Festival.
Members
;Current Members
Scott Carney - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, piano, theremin, percussion
Corey McAfee - Manager, Bass
Zach Driscoll - Keyboards
Dave Chale - Drums
; Former Members
Kevin Ratterman - drums, percussion, keyboards, synthesizer
Jacob Heustis - bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Discography
Albums
Black And Endless Night re release under the name Wax Fang
La La Land
The Astronaut
Victory Laps
Singles
"Majestic"
"The Astronaut "
"The Blonde Leading The Blonde"
"King Of The Kingdom Of Man"
"Hearts Are Made For Beating"
"Exit Strategy"
"Pusher"
"The Things I Do for Fun"
"Glass Island "
EPs
Mirror, Mirror
Repetition
In popular culture
The 151st episode of American Dad!, entitled "Lost in Space", features the songs "Majestic", "The Astronaut Part 2" and "At Sea".