Black Pistol Fire is a Canadian-born, Austin-based rock duo. The group consists of Kevin McKeown (guitar/lead vocals) and Eric Owen (drums). Their sound is a mix of classic southern rock and garage punk.
History Early years Kevin McKeown and Eric Owen met in kindergarten at a North Toronto elementary school. They started playing Rock and Roll together in high school.
Deadbeat Graffiti In 2017, Consequence of Sound named them best early-day wake up call at Riot Fest 2017 and selected them as the best performance at Voodoo Fest 2017.
They achieved breakout success in 2018 with "Lost Cause" reaching number one and "Bully" reaching number five in Canada rock airplay.
Discography Studio albums 2011 - Black Pistol Fire - self-released 2012 - Big Beat '59 - Rifle Bird Records 2014 - Hush Or Howl - Modern Outsider 2016 - Don't Wake the Riot - Modern Outsider 2017 - Deadbeat Graffiti - Rifle Bird Records 2021 - Look Alive - Black Hill Records 2026 - Flagrant Act of Bliss - Rifle Bird Records
EPs 2012 - Shut-Up!
Singles 2015 - Damaged Goods/Mama’s Gun 2019 - Level 2019 - Black Halo 2019 - Temper Temper/So Real 2019 - Pick Your Poison 2019 - Well Wasted 2020 - Hope in Hell 2021 - Look Alive No. 32 Billboard Alternative Airplay
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