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Canada (2007 – present)
The Agonist (formerly The Tempest) is a metalcore band from Canada, signed to Century Media Records. Hailing from Montreal, The Agonist comprises vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, guitarist Danny Marino, bassist Chris Kells, and drummer Simon McKay.
They released their first album Once Only Imagined on August 14, 2007. Released August 28, 2007, the video forBusiness 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 Their Eulogies Sang Me to Sleep off the album Lullabies for the Dormant Mind, also filmed by director David Brodsky, was released April 18, 2009.
The Agonist is known primarily for White-Gluz’s ability to use both clean vocals and metal growls. Guitarist Danny Marino, nephew of guitar legend Frank Marino (of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush), uses a melodic yet aggressive guitar style, making The Agonist’s music both catchy and heavy. The Agonist can also be identified by their creative basslines by Chris Kells, and Simon McKay’s intense and energetic drumming. Also known for their environmental consciousness, song’s themes often revolve around moral 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, The Faceless, Sonata Arctica, Overkill, Epica, Chelsea Grin, Attila, Visions of Atlantis, and Enslaved.
One of the band’s tours was disrupted when its equipment trailer was damaged in a blizzard in the Rocky Mountains.
They released their first album Once Only Imagined on August 14, 2007. Released August 28, 2007, the video for
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 Their Eulogies Sang Me to Sleep off the album Lullabies for the Dormant Mind, also filmed by director David Brodsky, was released April 18, 2009.The Agonist is known primarily for White-Gluz’s ability to use both clean vocals and metal growls. Guitarist Danny Marino, nephew of guitar legend Frank Marino (of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush), uses a melodic yet aggressive guitar style, making The Agonist’s music both catchy and heavy. The Agonist can also be identified by their creative basslines by Chris Kells, and Simon McKay’s intense and energetic drumming. Also known for their environmental consciousness, song’s themes often revolve around moral 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, The Faceless, Sonata Arctica, Overkill, Epica, Chelsea Grin, Attila, Visions of Atlantis, and Enslaved.
One of the band’s tours was disrupted when its equipment trailer was damaged in a blizzard in the Rocky Mountains.
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crash899 wrote:
i Want new albun :(
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frrr0 wrote:
FUCKING NICE!
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WheckYeah wrote:
The new EP sounds awesome!
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xVictimOfADownx wrote:
I think if she wore a lot less make up she would look better and the idea that she's gaining fans because of pictures of her modeling essentially makes her more unattractive in a way. Besides that she's definitely a 9 for me haha
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Steve-Mo wrote:
I disagree (though I realize that I'm in the minority here as I've had this discussion before). She's a 6.5, maybe a 7 on a good day. She's a quite a bit less attractive in person. I also don't find purple hair to be a huge turn on.
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xVictimOfADownx wrote:
*a hot female vocalist, not that many are as attractive as the one in this band.
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RubenAleksander wrote:
The Agonist Fans I need YOUR help!Please like this picture on Facebook and help us to win. Thank you your support it's much appreciated \m//! :) http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=304533349581796&set=a.146490205386112.21455.146477072054092&type=3
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Steve-Mo wrote:
Yeah, obviously.
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Steve-Mo wrote:
Yeah, they have no idea how to genre.
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Twiggyay wrote:
You have to be fucking shitkidding me, Deathcore?
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lter__Impius wrote:
V Amen.
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xthallx wrote:
fuck tags @ enjoy music
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otholic11 wrote:
"The Agonist (formerly The Tempest) is a metalcore band" They're not anymore.... They are a Melodic Death Metal mixed with Deathcore. [2]
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sp_95 wrote:
Good!
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solitude8888 wrote:
"On Tuesday, January 17, Alissa will appear on MADE..." http://blog.peta2.com/2012/01/see-alissa-from-the-agonist-on-made-this-tuesday.html
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solitude8888 wrote:
nah...i cant wait for their new album:) it could be more brutal :P
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Steve-Mo wrote:
Which pretty much means that they play metalcore.
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spikedylacid wrote:
"The Agonist (formerly The Tempest) is a metalcore band" They're not anymore.... They are a Melodic Death Metal mixed with Deathcore.
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Bierberserker wrote:
Fucking great stuff!
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MindCanvas wrote:
Holy. Crap. Why haven't I heard of them yet? Sounds so goooood.
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