The Agony Scene
Formed: 2003
From:
Tulsa,
OK,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest The Agony Scene News
Below is our complete The Agony Scene news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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LoG Interviews Devildriver and The Agony Scene
The UK's 4Q RADIO is showcasing their newest guest correspondant, LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe, in his 4Q RADIO debut. Blythe sits sound with the likes of DEVILDRIVER's Dez, and Mike from THE AGONY SCENE to chat about metal and much more. In other news, 4Q RADIO have also published a Special DJ edition of the show featuring FOZZY's Chris Jericho behind the mic.
For more, or to listen, head to 4Qradio.com.
Throwdown Announce Headlining Tour
Orange County, CA-based band THROWDOWN have justed wrapped up a U.K. tour with ARCH ENEMY. "U.K. fans are just as loyal as they are open to new music," commented singer Dave Peters. "We had dudes in TESTAMENT and THE HAUNTED shirts praising us after our set which was even cooler than it was strange." Their major touring plans for the start of 2006 include a headlining tour with support from THE RED CHORD, STILL REMAINS and A DOZEN FURIES, to be followed by a co-headlining tour with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.
Speaking on the tours for the upcoming year, Peters proclaims, "I think it will be successful on a lotta levels and a pairing of four diverse bands with different qualities to offer."
Here are the THROWDOWN tour dates: More...
Lamb of God Takes Break For Euro Shows
LAMB OF GOD have scheduled a brief break in their current writing sessions for their upcoming CD in order to head back to Europe for several select concert appearances. The stint will consist of 16 shows only, all in December of 2005. Support for these appearances will be provided by DEVILDRIVER and THE AGONY SCENE.
"This select run will represent the final concerts of the 'Ashes of the Wake' touring cycle," notes drummer Chris Adler. "It's been an insane year for all of us in the the LAMB OF GOD camp and there is not a better way to end it than to visit Europe again then spend the holidays with our families. We've been writing like crazy since returning home from headlining the Sounds of the Underground Tour and things are coming together very well. I'm not sure if we will be playing any of the new material in Europe, but I won't rule it out. Thanks to everyone who has come out to see us or in any way supported us — we are fortunate to have you on our side and we're looking forward to these upcoming concerts as well as delivering an amazing album in 2006."
Alternate Hellfest Shows
Bands that were supposed to play Hellfest have gotten together for a few alternate shows. They bands and show locations are as follows:
Sat. Aug 20th - 12:30 pm @ The Trocadero (Philadelphia, PA)
Throwdown, Turmoil, Most Precious Blood, The Red Chord, Remembering Never, The Agony Scene, Scars of Tomorrow, and more
$13 - All Ages
Sun. Aug 21 - 5pm @ Obsessions (Randolph, NJ)
Silverstein, Stretch Arm Strong , Evergeen Terrace, Scary Kids Scaring Kids , Roses are Red, Kane Hodder & more tba.
Sun. Aug 21 @ The Trocadero (Philadelphia, PA)
Rise Against, From Autumn To Ashes, Comeback Kid, Emery, Bedlight For BlueEyes, and more.
Hellfest 2005 Schedule Released
The entire schedule for Hellfest has finally been released. HELLFEST 2K5 takes place on August 19-21 at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey. Tickets are available at hellfest.com or you can purchase tickets at the Sovereign Bank Arena box office or charge by phone at 1-888-SBA-TIXX or online at sovereignbankarena.com.
The complete schedule follows, including stages, times and bands playing: More...
Throwdown to Support Soulfly on Tour
Throwdown will be touring with Soulfly this fall starting in October. Dates and venues are to be announced. Preceding this tour, Throwndown will be featured on the "To Die For" tour which also includes Remembering Never, Sinai Beach, and The Agony Scene.
Final Schedule For Blackest of Black Tour
The finalized schedule has been released for the upcoming "Blackest of the Black" tour, which features DANZIG w/ DOYLE, CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA, MORTIIS, and THE AGONY SCENE: More...
Nokia Theatre Release Initial Show Lineup
New York City's newest venue the Nokia Theatre, a midsize theater located in Times Square, has released it's initial lineup of shows, which includes the following:
October 17 - DANZIG, CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA, MORTIIS, THE AGONY SCENE
October 21 - LES CLAYPOOL
October 26 - BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
October 30 - SLIPKNOT
October 31 - SLIPKNOT
November 1 - SLIPKNOT
The following is an excerpt from a Billboard.com article:
"New York's 2,100-capacity Nokia Theatre Times Square, AEG's newest concert venue, will open in September, with tickets for many shows set to go on sale Aug. 12. The venue is being developed and operated by AEG subsidiary AEG Live, who spent nearly $21 million renovating the old Loews Theatre at 1515 Broadway in Times Square.
Designer David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group are the architects and designers of Nokia Theatre Times Square. The auditorium will feature two VIP mezzanines with lounge seating, a state of the art in-house lighting system and an in-house sound system by JBL.
The Nokia Theatre Times Square marquee is an 85 foot long LED, high definition screen, capable of displaying both live and digital video. It is one of the largest marquees on Broadway, directly connected to the MTV marquee and is manufactured by Mitsubishi. It will have interactive text messaging capabilities with the fans and live events will be able to be broadcast from the stage directly to the marquee in real time."
Roadrage DVD Tracklisting Revealed
Roadrunner Records has announced this year's Roadrage DVD tracklisting:
1. Slipknot – Before I Forget
2. Slipknot – Vermilion
3. Killswitch Engage – The End Of Heartache (Band Version)
4. Machine Head – Days Turn Blue To Gray
5. Trivium – Pull Harder On The Strings Of Your Martyr
6. 36 Crazyfists – Bloodwork
7. Chimaira – 'Cleansation (Live)'
8. Fear Factory – Archetype
9. Fear Factory – Bite The Hand That Bleeds
10. Cradle Of Filth – Nymphetamine
11. Wednesday 13 – I Walked With A Zombie
12. Devildriver – Hold Back The Day
13. Devildriver – Nothing's Wrong
14. Soulfly – Roots Bloody Roots (Live)
15. Hatebreed – Live For This
16. Caliban – The Beloved & The Hatred
17. Still Remains – The Worst Is Yet To Come
18. The Agony Scene – Prey
19. 3 Inches Of Blood – Deadly Sinners
20. Obituary – Insane
21. Betzefer – Down Low
22. Illdisposed – Still Sane
23. Blood Has Been Shed – She Speaks To Me
24. Zao – The Rising End
25. A Life Once Lost – Vulture
26.Terror – Overcome
27. Open Hand – Tough Girl
28. Walls Of Jericho – There's No I in F**k You
29. Hopesfall – Icarus
30. Throwdown – Burn
31. Madball – Heavenhell
The DVD will be available in September.
Blackest Of Black Tour Dates
The first dates have been announced for the 2005 "Blackest of the Black" tour, which will kick off in San Diego at the end of September and end on the West Coast on Halloween. Joining headliners DANZIG will be the crème de la crème of the hardcore/dark/black metal bands — CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA, MORTIIS and THE AGONY SCENE.
DANZIG's performance on all dates of the "Blackest of the Black" tour will feature former MISFITS' guitarist Doyle Von Frankenstein for a special 30-minute set of MISFITS classics. Doyle joined DANZIG on a handful of tour dates last winter (New York, Philadelphia, Boston) for "the closest thing to a MISFITS reunion you're going to see."
"'The Blackest of the Black' tour is for extreme bands that sell out venues across the country, that sell records, but don't get radio play or get on MTV," said Glenn Danzig. "It's anti the corporate crap nu-rap-metal that gets shoved down fans' throats at other concerts." The "Blackest of the Black" festival was organized by Danzig and debuted in the summer of 2003 with DANZIG, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, OPETH, NILE, LACUNA COIL and BEHEMOTH on the bill. "I'd like to see this being an on-going event," Danzig added.
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Throwdown Doing "To Die For Tour"
More dates have been booked for Throwdown's "To Die For Tour" with Remembering Never, The Agony Scene and Sinai Beach, here's the latest to be announced:
August 14th Colorado Springs, CO - The Darkside
August 17th Sauget, IL - Pop's
August 28th Providence, RI - The Living Room
August 30th Baltimore, MD - The Ottobar
August 31st Winston-Salem, NC - Brew Ha Ha's
September 01st Nashville, TN - Rockettown
September 02nd Little Rock, AR - Vinos
September 03rd Oklahoma City, OK - The Green Door
September 07th San Antonio, TX - The Sanctuary
September 08th El Paso, TX - T Lounge
More Throwdown Tour Dates Revealed
Throwdown will headline the first ever "To Die For" tour this fall, sponsored by the popular Orange County To Die For clothing line and the crucial PureVolume website.
Remembering Never (Ferret), The Agony Scene (Roadrunner) and Sinai Beach (Victory) will join Throwdown, whose new album on Trustkill, "Vendetta," debuted at #156 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on the Heatseekers chart.
"We're very excited about this tour and we're even more stoked about all the bands that we are taking out," said Throwdown guitarist Matt Mentley. "To Die For is a great company we have worked with for a very long time and we're proud to have their name, along with Pure Volume's, associated with our first headlining tour for 'Vendetta.'"
Throwdown - rounded out by singer Dave Peters, bassist Dom Macaluso, drummer Ben Dussault and new guitarist Mark Choiniere - has spent this summer on the inaugural "Sounds Of The Underground" tour alongside Unearth, Chimaira and more.
To Die For is a clothing company based in Throwdown's native Orange County. The "To Die For" tour will be Throwdown's first headlining run in support of "Vendetta." The album's first single, "Burn," was just added by MTV2 and Fuse TV.
The past year has seen Throwdown take part in Ozzfest 2004 and tours with Lamb Of God, Fear Factory, As I Lay Dying and Norma Jean and treks to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, where "Vendetta" was released by Trustkill/ Roadrunner. The album was recorded in February with producer Zeuss (Hatebreed) and released in the US last month through Trustkill. The first 50,000 copies include a bonus DVD.
Remembering Never is touring in support of their breakthrough Ferret album, "Women and Children Die First." Midwestern metal merchants the Agony Scene's "The Darkest Red" features killer production from Rob Caggiano (Cradle Of Filth, Bleeding Through) and Sinai Beach's "Immersed" debuted at #198 on the Billboard charts.
Here is how the dates for the PureVolume sponsored "To Die For" tour, which kicks off August 10, are shaping up: More...
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Dirty Black Summer Tour Report, Springfield, VA
Having not gone to a show in too long, I decided to check out the Dirty Black Summer Tour at Jaxx in Springfield, VA on Saturday, July 9. It was on a Saturday, a good price and a good location for a weekend show (no metro and no beltway traffic to speak of), so I figured why the hell not. Besides, I had heard a lot about all of these bands in the news, but never listened to any of their music (except for The Agony Scene, who I streamed a few songs only a week before in preparation for my interview with drummer Brent Masters). I am not big into the metalcore scene and generally I dislike pure hardcore, but I do enjoy quite a few metalcore bands such as Unearth, As I Lay Dying, Bloodsimple, and My Bitter End to name a few. The Dirty Black Summer tour featured The Esoteric, Scars of Tomorrow, Full Blown Chaos, The Agony Scene, and Himsa. Apparently Scars of Tomorrow split some dates with Full Blown Chaos, because the former were not on this stop. There were two local openers as well, for a total of six bands. More...
Behemoth's Nergal Reacts To Blackest of the Black
With the recent announcement of the second Blackest of teh Black Tour, including Danzig, Chimaira, Behemoth, Himsa, Mortiis and The Agony Scene, BEHEMOTH mainman Nergal has posted his reaction to the tour and announcement:
"We were honored to be a part of the first edition of 'Blackest of the Black' festivals in 2003. But back then we opened for the whole festival package and this time we will play a 30 minute long set right before Chimaira and Danzig. It's very exciting to be back to US again, I can tell you. But what thrills me the most is the fact that BEHEMOTH is going to share the stage with one of my all time favorite artists, Glenn Danzig. This tour is going to be HUGE, I can assure you!"
Shortly before joining the "Blackest of the Black" in the U.S., BEHEMOTH will start the fall leg of their European Demigod tour. The madness starts on the 2nd of September in Milton Keynes, England and will be spreading through most of Europe. Released in January of 2005, Demigod quickly surpassed what its predecessor did in two years in just two months. Heralded as "metal's best live band" by BW&BK, BEHEMOTH have toured with the likes of heavyweights Suffocation, Nile, King Diamond, Black Dahlia Murder, Halford, Testament, Opeth, Superjoint Ritual and Danzig. The band has been featured on the covers of BW&BK, Pit, Metal Bite, Metal Hammer and Metal Maniacs and has received regular airplay of "Conquer All" on "Headbangers Ball."
Initial Stops For Throwdown Tour Revealed
Initial stops have been revealed for Throwdown's run with Remembering Never, The Agony Scene and Sinai Beach, here's the schedule so far:
August 05th Memphis, TN - The Complex
August 15th Kansas City, MO - El Torreon
August 16th Springfield, MO - Rockwell
August 18th Rockford, IL - Forest Hills Lodge
August 19th Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theatre
August 23rd Erie, PA - Forward Hall
August 24th Syracuse, NY - Club Tundra
August 25th Latham, NY - Saratoga Winners
August 26th Hamden, CT - Elks Lodge
August 27th Farmingdale, NY - Downtown
August 29th Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
September 04th Lubbock, TX - Jake's Sports Cafe
Danzig Announces Blackest of the Black Tour
Glenn Danzig, at the forefront of the hardcore/dark metal movement for more than 25 years, announces that the 2005 "Blackest of the Black" tour will kick off in San Diego at the end of September and end on the west coast on Halloween. For the sophomore year of this Fall traveling festival, Danzig has assembled a line-up of the crème de la crème of the hardcore/dark/black metal bands - Chimaira, Behemoth, Himsa, Mortiis (ex-Emperor), and The Agony Scene. Danzig will headline, of course.
Danzig's performance on all dates of the "Blackest of the Black" tour will feature former Misfits' guitarist Doyle Von Frankenstein for a special 30-minute set of Misfits classics. Doyle joined Danzig on a handful of tour dates last winter (New York, Philadelphia, Boston) for "the closest thing to a Misfits reunion you're going to see."
"'The Blackest of the Black' tour is for extreme bands that sell out venues across the country, that sell records, but don't get radio play or get on MTV," said Danzig. "It's anti the corporate crap nu-rap-metal that gets shoved down fans' throats at other concerts." The "Blackest of the Black" festival was organized by Danzig and debuted in the Summer of 2003 with Danzig, Superjoint Ritual, Opeth, Nile, Lacuna Coil and Behemoth on the
bill. "I'd like to see this being an on-going event," Danzig added.
In addition to organizing and headlining the "Blackest of the Black" tour, Glenn Danzig will see the release of the DVD "Il Demonio Nera" (evilive) on July 12. "Il Demonio Nera" is a collection of videos, video outtakes, alternative versions and previously unreleased music videos from the band's "Danzig 4" and "Danzig 5" CDs. His new CD, "Black Aria II," the follow up to 1993's "Black Aria," has been completed and will be released later this year, and Glenn is in the process of shooting his first feature film, "Gerouge," which he has written and will direct. "Gerouge" is based on one of the comic book titles distributed by his Verotik publishing company, and concerns Turn of the Century New Orleans Voodoo.
Confirmed dates for the "Blackest of the Black" will be announced shortly.
God Forbid Completes New Album, Embark On Tour
Ozzfest 2004 alumni God Forbid recently completed the recording process for their highly anticipated new album "IV:Constitution Of Treason," set for a September 20th release. The group tracked the new offering with Jason Suecof (Trivium) at Audiohammer Studios in Florida and with Eric Rachel (Atreyu, Dillinger Escape Plan) at Trax East in New Jersey. The mixing duties are currently being handled by Rachel and should be completed the end of the week.
Dallas Coyle (guitars, vocals) checks in with the following studio report:
Dallas here checking in from the studio where we're just about to put the final touches on the new album IV: Constitution Of Treason. Eric Rachel, Doc and I have been here mixing all the songs for the record and I'd have to say this is the most amazing stuff we've put to tape. For the first time I'd say this is exactly what God Forbid should sound like. Our friends who have heard the record say we sound like an entirely new band. This new material is many steps above Gone Forever and a new pinnacle us as a whole. Our evolution is complete.
God Forbid will also embark on a slew of headlining shows in July with Full Blown Chaos and Himsa, among others; the complete list of dates are below.
Jul. 01 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom - Rescheduled date w/ Full Blown Chaos
Jul. 02 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection - w/ Full Blown Chaos
Jul. 03 Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground - w/ Full Blown Chaos
Jul. 04 Des Moines, IA @ Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - Iowa Metal Fest w/ Full Blown Chaos and others
Jul. 08 Latham, NY @ Saratoga Winners - w/ Himsa, Full Blown Chaos, The Agony Scene, and The Esoteric
Jul. 17 Sayreville, NJ @ The Starland Ballroom
More Hellfest Bands Confirmed
More bands have been announced for this year's Hellfest, taking place August 19th to the 21st in Trenton, NJ. Confirmed bands are as follows:
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A HERO FROM A THOUSAND PACES
A LOVE FOR ENEMIES
A MURDER OF CROWS
A WILHELM SCREAM
THE ACACIA STRAIN
THE AGONY SCENE
THE AKA's
ANTI FLAG
ARMOR FOR SLEEP
AS CITIES BURN
THE BANNER
BEDLIGHT FOR BLUE EYES
BETRAYED
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
BETWEEN WALLS
BLACKLISTED
BOLO
BOUNCING SOULS
BURIED INSIDE
BURNING SEASON
CANNAE
THE CASUALTIES
CHAMPION
THE CHARIOT
COLD WAR
CONVERGE
COMEBACK KID
CRYPTOPSY
CURL UP AND DIE
CURSED
DEAD HEARTS
DEAD TO FALL
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR
DONNYBROOK
THE EARLY NOVEMBER
EMANUEL
EMBRACE TODAY
EMERY
THE END
THE ESOTERIC
EVERGREEN TERRACE
FALL RIVER
FIGHT PARIS
FINAL WORD
FIRE WHEN READY
FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW
ED GEIN
GHOST OF THE SALTWATER MACHINES
GHOSTS OF WAR
GOOD CLEAN FUN
GYM CLASS HEROES
H20
HASTE THE DAY
HATEBREED
HE IS LEGEND
HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW
HORSE THE BAND
HOUSTON CALLS
I AM IDAHO
IF HOPE DIES
CASEY JONES
THE KILLING
LIFE IN PICTURES
LONG SINCE FORGOTTEN
THE LOVED ONES
MADBALL
MARATHON
MEAN SEASON
THE MINOR TIMES
THE MISFITS
MISERY SIGNALS
MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD
NEW ATLANTIC
NILE
NODES OF RANVIER
NORA
NORMA JEAN
NORTH SIDE KINGS
OUTBREAK
OUTSPOKEN
PIG DESTROYER
PSYOPUS
RAMALLAH
THE RECEIVING END OF SIRENS
THE RED CHORD
THE RED DEATH
REMEMBERING NEVER
RISE AGAINST
ROSES ARE RED
THE SECRET
SEVENTH STAR
SHATTERED REALM
SICK OF IT ALL
SILHOUETTE
SILVERSTEIN
SINAI BEACH
SINCE BY MAN
SINCE THE FLOOD
SOCIETY'S FINEST
SPITFIRE
STILL REMAINS
STRETCH ARMSTRONG
SUFFOCATION
SUMMER'S END
SYMPHONY IN PERIL
TERROR
THIS DAY & AGE
THROWDOWN
TODAY IS THE DAY
TRIPLE THREAT
UNDERMINED
WALK THE LINE
THE WARRIORS
WINTER SOLSTICE
WITH HONOR
YOUTH OF TODAY
More Dates For Dirty Black Summer Tour
Another batch of stops have been announced for the second leg of Himsa's "Dirty Black Summer Tour", which features Full Blown Chaos, The Agony Scene and The Estoteric, here's the latest:
July 01st Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small
July 03rd Cleveland, OH - Agora Front Room
July 10th Virginia Beach, VA - Club Live
July 21st Boise, ID - Impart Store
The Agony Scene Live Videos
Three live performances from The Agony Scene have made their way online, you can check all of them out here. The bands Roadrunner debut "The Darkest Red" is in stores now.