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Canada (2007 – present)

The Agonist (formerly The Tempest) is a 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 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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  • crabhead1337

    Kick-ass band!

    Monday evening
  • J2326

    Most likely from Album reviewers i would say man

    Sunday afternoon
  • NumaET

    all tracks of new album have been scrobbled already.

    Sunday morning
  • spikedylacid

    Predator & Prayer is good but the album sounds like it's going to be so soft....

    Saturday evening
  • J2326

    Lol, umm dude If you read a few comments down you would have noticed that bleeding_souls already posted the album previews. But your not wrong though, it is gonna be fucking awesome! Anyone who hasn't heard the new track Predator and Prayer check that shit out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pxyq0M6pfc

    Saturday morning
  • otholic11

    Panophobia is just badass!

    Saturday morning
  • otholic11

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDLXACrlG9A&feature=youtu.be OMFG PRISONERS IS GOING TO BE SO FUCKIN AWESOME!

    Friday afternoon
  • killthebitch-

    Thank You, Pain <3

    Friday afternoon
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