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The Agonist (formerly The Tempest), is a metalcore band from Canada, signed to Century Media Records. Hailing fromMontreal,The Agonist comprises vocalist Vivky Psarakis, guitarist Danny Marino, bassist Chris Kells, and drummer Simon McKay.Formervocalist Alissa White-Gluzleft the band in 2014 and became the new front woman of Arch Enemy.They released their first album, Once Only Imagined, on August 14, 2007. Released August 28, 2007, the videofor'Business Suits And Combat Boots' was filmed by acclaimed director David Brodsky (Strapping Young Lad, Gwar, God Forbid)…The video was voted t ...read more
The Agonist (formerly The Tempest), is a metalcore band from Canada, signed to Century Media Records. Hailing fromMontreal,The Agonist comprises vocalist Vivky Psarakis, guitarist Danny Marino, bassist Chris Kells, and drummer Simon McKay.Formervocalist Alissa White-Gluzleft the band in 2014 and became the new front woman of Arch Enemy.They released their first album, Once Only Imagined, on August 14, 2007. Released August 28, 2007, the videofor'Business Suits And Combat Boots' was filmed by acclaimed director David Brodsky (Strapping Young Lad, Gwar, God Forbid)…The video was voted the number 6 video of the year 2007 on MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball. The mini-video for '… And TheirEulogiesSang Me To Sleep' off the album Lullabies For The Dormant Mind, also filmed by director David Brodsky, wasreleased April18, 2009.The Agonist is known primarily for White-Gluz’s ability to use both clean vocals and metal growls. Guitarist Danny Marino,nephewof guitar legend Frank Marino (of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush), uses a melodic yet aggressive guitar style, makingTheAgonist’s music both catchy and heavy. The Agonist can also be identified by their creative basslines by Chris Kells, andSimonMcKay’s intense and energetic drumming. Also known for their environmental consciousness, song’s themes often revolvearoundmoral concerns such as animal rights, societal dilemmas, and the state of our world.After releasing their first album (August 2007), The Agonist toured extensively, playing with bands such as God Forbid, Arsis,TheFaceless, Sonata Arctica, Overkill, Epica, Chelsea Grin, Attila, Visions of Atlantis, Kamelot, and Enslaved.One of the band’s tours was disrupted when its equipment trailer was damaged in a blizzard in the Rocky Mountains.White-Gluz once appeared on Canadian Idol and was named one of “the hottest chicks in metal” in the July 2007 issueofRevolver. She also appeared as a “hottest chick in metal” in the May 2009 issue of Revolver.The band released their second album, called Lullabies For The Dormant Mind, in March 2009.White-Gluz has appeared as a guest vocalist for the band Kamelot’s 2012 album Silverthorn and tours with the band. « hide |
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