Year : 2019 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Death Metal , Metalcore , Female Vocal
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 115 mb
Bio:
The Agonist is a Canadian metal band from Montreal, Quebec formed in 2004 and has a current line up of Guitarists Danny Marino and Pascal (Paco) Jobin, Bassist Chris Kells, Drummer Simon Mckay and Vocalist Vicky Psarakis who joined in March 2014 following the departure of former vocalist and founding member Alissa White-Gluz,both Psarakis and White-Gluz use growled and clean vocals for the band. Originally known as The Tempest, the band adopted their current moniker upon their signing to Century Media in 2007. To date, The Agonist has released three studio albums; the third, Prisoners, was released June 4, 2012. Touring extensively since their first album, they have shared the stage with bands such as Arsonists Get All the Girls,Epica, The Faceless, Chelsea Grin, Kamelot, Visions of Atlantis and many more.The Agonist was formed in 2004 with the line-up of Vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, Guitarist Danny Marino and Bassist Chris Kells.The band released their first album Once Only Imagined on August 14, 2007. Originally intended as a demo, the release of Once Only Imagined prompted The Agonist to add metal drummer Simon McKay to the band. 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.After releasing their first album, The Agonist toured with the likes of God Forbid, Arsis, The Faceless, Sonata Arctica, Overkill, Epica, Visions of Atlantis, and Enslaved.One of the band's tours was disrupted when their equipment trailer was damaged in a blizzard in the Rocky Mountains.White-Gluz was named one of "the hottest chicks in metal" in the July 2007 issue of Revolver.In March 2014, White-Gluz announced that she had been chosen as the replacement for Angela Gossow as frontwoman of the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy. She also revealed that the group as fans knew it was "over" and that she and they had parted ways. Vicky Psarakis was then revealed as the new lead singer of the group.On July 9th 2014, the band had officially announced via Facebook that their fourth album, "Eye of Providence", will be released on February 23rd.
Album:
The Agonist's contemporary take on melodic death metal flirting with metalcore elements has received lots of criticism since former singer Alissa White-Gluz has left the band and joined genre veterans Arch Enemy. The band certainly hasn't deserved so much negativity since the band has found an excellent new singer, developed its own style and continued to do its thing. The thing that keeps the band away from becoming more popular might be the lack of truly impressive songs with memorable choruses and the overall messy songwriting.Most songs include numerous interesting elements. Let's take opener ''In Vertigo'' for instance. Atmospheric backing choirs meet guttural harsh vocals and melancholic clean vocals, fast guitar solos meet chugging breakdowns and droning bridges, double bass sections meet more percussive elements and there is even a short bass guitar solo in here. The song is brilliant and offers something new to discover even after multiple spins. However, most people will just feel confused by the at times fast, messy and radical changes and transitions. The Agonist's songwriting is certainly an acquired taste.The band sounds more accessible when it slows down a little bit and focuses on its atmospheric side. ''Mr. Cold'' might be the best example in that regard as the wonderful guitar melodies unfold best in this song and prove how skilled the musicians actually are. The clean lead vocals sound balanced, passionate and vibrant here. The drum play is employed with care and changes pace to vary intensity throughout the tune. The only thing that keeps this song away from being a single candidate is the somewhat stressful chorus that doesn't quite fit with the rest and needs some time to grow.The highlight on this album might be title track ''Orphans'' which convinces yet again with atmospheric choirs and powerful clean lead vocals. The song is overall on the softer side without lacking progressive drum patterns and a few growls and screams. Those are however employed with care and don't bury or interrupt the overall melancholic atmosphere of this song. If you want to listen to one single song to hear whether you might like this new record or not, this one here would be the best choice.If The Agonist slowed things down a little bit in order to write more atmospheric, balanced and structured songs, they could finally exploit their full potential that is often overheard. Orphans shows plenty of promise but many tracks include too many transitions, ideas and changes for their own good. The album needs a few spins to get listeners used to the band's unusual style. However, this record certainly is a grower. Fans of progressive metal bands like UneXpect might actually adore this band already while those who listen to bands like Arch Enemy might find this band too artsy. It's an acquired taste and a raw diamond but this album is worth giving it some time and polishing said mineral.
Line Up:
Vicky Psarakis - Vocals (2014-present) - See also: E.V.E.
Danny Marino - Guitars (2004-present)
Pascal Jobin - Guitars (2010-present)
Chris Kells - Bass (2004-present)
Simon McKay - Drums (2007-present) - See also: Éohum
Tracklist:
01. In Vertigo 05:04
02. As One We Survive 03:40
03. The Gift of Silence 04:38
04. Blood as My Guide 04:27
05. Mr. Cold 04:40
06. Dust to Dust 03:17
07. A Devil Made Me Do It 03:38
08. The Killing I 04:17
09. Orphans 05:39
10. Burn It All Down 03:36
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