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Once Only Imagined
It is extremely rare to find an up-and-coming metal band taking strong political stands, much less one that’s led by a dominating, beautiful, edgy female. But it is exactly this unique dynamic that led Century Media Records to sign Montreal’s THE AGONIST (formerly The Tempest) to a worldwide deal. This quartet delivers introspective, scathing lyrics, and their debut album Once Only Imagined, which is set for a summer release, will definitely catch people’s attention.
Vocalist Alissa White-Gluz’s vegan roots fuel her need to promote the protection of the planet and its inhabitants, and she does so through this outlet. Along with guitarist Danny Marino, bassist Chris Kells and drummer Simon McKay, each member brings their own rich musical backgrounds to the table, creating the perfect expression of melody and madness. Make no mistake, this is a straight-up metal band that holds nothing back with one goal in mind: to make music that is as catchy as it is heavy; as sweet as it is loud; and as angry as it is melancholy.
Alissa states: “We were definitely intrigued when Century Media took notice, simply by chance, after hearing a few unmastered tracks of ours. This partnership with Century gives us the platform to say what we need to say and do what we need to do, and that is promote and educate the public on some fundamental causes that are quickly being forgotten, voiced through provoking music that carries the message home.”
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Member Since: 1/4/2005
Band Website: theagonist.net
Band Members:

Alissa White-Gluz - Vocals
Danny Marino - Guitar
Chris Kells - Bass
Simon McKay - Drums

Influences:

Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, Everytime I Die, Unearth, Arch Enemy, In Flames, Skinless, Pantera, God Forbid, At the Drive in, The Mars Volta, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Meshuggah, The Haunted, Cannibal Corpse, Dark Tranquillity, Poison the Well, Bleeding Through, The Bled, Muse, Queen, The Casualties, Humanifesto, Soilwork, Anti-Flag, Glassjaw, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, AFI, No Doubt, Refused, Deicide, Opeth, Cryptopsy, The Red Chord, Strapping Young Lad, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Killswitch Engage, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Nine Inch Nails, The Beatles, Dragonforce, Otep, Norma Jean, Darkest Hour, Darkane, Gather, 7 Generations, Samuel Barber ......
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Record Label: Century Media
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Interview!

Hey!Check out our last-second interview at the recent God Forbid/Death Angel shows! We were looking forward to seeing our friends in Arsis and Light This City, and although they didn't make the shows ...
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:38:00 PST

KFC Campaign Victory! :D

I have some hot news from the world of animal rights!!KFC Canada has agreed to PETA's terms and we are ending our campaign there.Thanks to everyone who helped out by signing our petition on our tours!...
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:26:00 PST

New radio interview!

Check out my interview with a really cool College Radio Station, right after I got home from laying down some brutal screams for the new album!www.valpo.edu/wvur-Alissa...
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Tue, 06 May 2008 05:32:00 PST

Interview with BW&BK

Check out another interview with our friends at BW&BK!!http://www.bravewords.com/features/1000510
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:37:00 PST

Interview with Autona Germany

Hey check out our latest interview with Autona Germany! http://www.autona.com/
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:54:00 PST

New Interview

Check out our latest interview with Ken Pierce, of Piercing Metal, who always hangs with us at our NYC shows!http://www.piercingmetal.com/interview_agonist-alissa_ 030708.htm  Enjoy, more to come...
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:44:00 PST

LYRICS TO BUSINESS SUITS & COMBAT BOOTS!!!


Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:50:00 PST

*** Update***YOU HELP WRITE THE NEXT AGONIST SONG!!!

*** Update:Again, I want to thank everyone for writing in. You can definitely keep sending me topics if you would like, and post your original works here if you would like, but I have already chosen 2...
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 08:30:00 PST

The Agonist back home early.....sorry!!!

So, after desperately trying to make our way through a blizzard's Rocky Mountain terrain to get to our Oregon show and continue the Enslaved tour... we found ourselves stranded in a ditch, with the tr...
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:58:00 PST

Veganism - A Tool to Reduce Suffering

"The question is not, CAN they reason? Nor, CAN they talk? But, CAN they suffer?" -Jeremy Bentham, "An Introduction to the Principles of Morals & Legislation", 1789One of the best things you can d...
Posted by THE AGONIST - in studio on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:25:00 PST