The Agonist
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Montreal, Quebec,
Canada
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The Agonist Posts New Track Online
The Agonist is set to release "Prisoners" on June 4th in Europe and June 5th in North America via Century Media Records. In anticipation of this release, the band has now premiered a new track, "Predator & Prayer," on Revolver Magazine.com. Click here to check out "Predator & Prayer." The album's track listing is as follows:
1. You're Coming With Me
2. The Escape
3. Predator & Prayer
4. Anxious Darwinians
5. Panophobia
6. Ideomotor
7. Lonely Solipsist
8. Dead Ocean
9. The Mass Of The Earth
10. Everybody Wants You (dead)
11. Revenge Of The Dadaists
The Agonist also has the following upcoming live shows:
5/25 - Lowell, MA - The Brewery Exchange w/Kittie
5/26 - Reading, PA - Reverb
5/27 - Rochester, NY - The Bug Jar
5/29 - Albany, NY - Bogies
The Agonist Video Interview Available
Yell Magazine has posted a new video interview online with Alissa White-Gluz of The Agonist, which can be viewed below.
The Agonist is set to release new album "Prisoners" on June 4th in Europe and June 5th in North America via Century Media Records. The "Prisoners" track listing is as follows:
1. You're Coming With Me
2. The Escape
3. Predator & Prayer
4. Anxious Darwinians
5. Panophobia
6. Ideomotor
7. Lonely Solipsist
8. Dead Ocean
9. The Mass Of The Earth
10. Everybody Wants You (dead)
11. Revenge Of The Dadaists More...
The Agonist Posts New Album Teaser
The Agonist will finally be unleashing the new album "Prisoners" on June 4th in Europe and June 5th in North America via Century Media Records. For fans that can't wait for Prisoners' release, an album sampler video that features clips of all of the tracks can now be viewed after the jump. The "Prisoners" track listing is as follows:
1. You're Coming With Me
2. The Escape
3. Predator & Prayer
4. Anxious Darwinians
5. Panophobia
6. Ideomotor
7. Lonely Solipsist
8. Dead Ocean
9. The Mass Of The Earth
10. Everybody Wants You (dead)
11. Revenge Of The Dadaists
The Agonist also recently debuted the first "Prisoners" single, titled "Ideomotor," which can be heard here. More...
The Agonist Reveals "Prisoners" Details
Extreme metallers The Agonist will be unleashing a third studio album, "Prisoners," on June 4th in Europe and June 5th in North America via Century Media Records.
In regards to the album artwork, front-woman Alissa White-Gluz comments: "We wanted to really include a chaotic visual to reflect the chaotic sound of the band, but we also wanted to show that the lyrics on this album are a lot more introverted...The human face was left non-descript on purpose-- it doesn't belong to any particular person, but we could call him the Lonely Solipsist."
The track listing is as follows:
1. You're Coming With Me
2. The Escape
3. Predator & Prayer
4. Anxious Darwinians
5. Panophobia
6. Ideomotor
7. Lonely Solipsist
8. Dead Ocean
9. The Mass Of The Earth
10. Everybody Wants You (dead)
11. Revenge Of The Dadaists More...
The Agonist Posts Behind The Scenes Footage
Von Wong Photography and Five Knights Productions has posted a behind-the-scenes video clip online from a photo shoot with The Agonist. Check out the footage in the player below. You can also find the end result of the photo shoot set to the song "Ideomotor" at this location.
The band's new album "Prisoners" is set for release On June 4th, 2012 (EU) and June 5th, 2012 (North America) through Century Media Records.
The Agonist Posts "The Ideomotor" Promo Video
Canadian melodic death metal act The Agonist posted a promo video for the new track "The Ideomotor." As previously reported, The Agonist will release its third LP "Prisoners," the long awaited follow up to the 2009 release "Lullabies for the Dormant Mind," on June 4, 2012 (EU) and June 5, 2012 (North America) through Century Media Records.
The Agonist is currently on tour in North America with Kittie. For remaining dates, head over to this location.
Check out "The Ideomotor" promo video here:
The Agonist Announces South American Shows
In addition to the band's current North American trek with Bonded By Blood, The Agonist has checked in with the following announcement about upcoming South American shows:
"SOUTH AMERICA! We're coming back! Check out the dates below for shows in JULY! Keep checking this page for more details to come!"
July 21: Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Carioca Club
July 22: Buenos Aires, Argentina @ The Roxy Live
July 23: Montevideo, Uruguay @ Bluzz
July 25: AND July 26: Lima, Peru @ Yield Bar
Bonded By Blood Embarking On North American Tour
Bonded by Blood is due to kick off a North American tour tonight with Canadian all-girl metal band Kittie. Bonded By Blood - which recently finished recording new album, "The Aftermath" - will also be joined by Blackguard and The Agonist on the six-week trek, which starts in Poughkeepsie, New York.
View the tour flyer at this location.
Apr. 10 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft
Apr. 11 - Albany, NY - Bogie's
Apr. 12 - Reading, PA - Reverb
Apr. 13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
Apr. 14 - Portage, IN - Camelot Hall
Apr. 15 - Waterloo, IA - Spicoli's
Apr. 16 - Peoria, IL - Brass Rail
Apr. 17 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave
Apr. 18 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4
Apr. 19 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre
Apr. 20 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
Apr. 21 - Edmonton, AL - Pawn Shop
Apr. 22 - Prince George, BC - The Generator
Apr. 23 - Vancouver, BC - Red Room
Apr. 24 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Apr. 25 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Apr. 26 - San Francisco, CA - The Grand Ballroom
Apr. 27 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
Apr. 28 - Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's
Apr. 29 - Las Vegas, NV - Cheyenne Saloon
Apr. 30 - Salt Lake City, UT - Vertigo
May 01 - Englewood, CO - Moe's
May 02 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
May 03 - Odessa, TX - Dos Amigos
May 04 - Dallas, TX - Trees
May 05 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
May 06 - Tyler, TX - Click's
May 07 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Roxy
May 08 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee
May 09 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
May 10 - St. Louis, MO - The Firebird
May 11 - Libertyville, IL - Austin's
May 12 - Detroit, MI - Blondie's
May 13 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
May 14 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
May 15 - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
May 16 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
May 17 - Hampton Beach, NH - Wally's Pub
May 18 - Worcester, MA - Tammany Hall
May 19 - Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs
May 20 - Auburn, ME - Club Texas
May 21 - Montreal, QC - Club Foufounnes
May 22 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
May 23 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
May 24 - Trenton, NJ - Championship
May 25 - Providence, RI - The Ruins
The Agonist Streaming New Single "Ideomotor"
After spending many months in the studio, melodic death metallers The Agonist will finally be unleashing their third studio album, "Prisoners," on June 4th in Europe and June 5th in North America via Century Media Records.
The band is now ready to give fans their first preview of this upcoming release with the premiere of the new single, "Ideomotor." Head over to Guitar World.com here to hear this track. The following press release was also issued:
"Produced by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) and mixed by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity, Suicide Silence), 'Prisoners' picks right up where 2009's 'Lullabies' for the Dormant Mind left off, with soaring melodies over complex metal passages that fans of thinking-man's metal can appreciate. Throughout their North American tour with Kittie (which kicks-off today!), The Agonist will be selling digital download cards that feature two tracks from Prisoners : 'Ideomotor' and the previously limited edition EP-only track 'The Escape.'
"These tracks will be available for immediate download, with the remainder of the album available on release date, so be sure to catch the band on the road with the heavy metal maidens in Kittie. Dates for this trek are below, so check to see when they'll be coming to a city near you!" More...
The Agonist Reveals New Album Title/Release Date
After spending many months in the studio, melodic death metallers The Agonist have finally finished their third studio album, "Prisoners." Produced by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy) and mixed by Tue Madsen, "Prisoners" is set to be released via Century Media Records on June 4th in Europe and June 5th in North America.
In regards to this upcoming album, the band comments: "Creating 'Prisoners' was the most challenging under-taking to date for The Agonist. Years of emotion, passion, thought and experience went into making this album, and I think people will be able to hear, feel and think right along with us when they listen to 'Prisoners'."
Fans don't have to wait until release date to hear new music though. The band will be selling digital download cards throughout an upcoming tour with Kittie. The brand new track "Ideomotor" and the previously limited edition EP-only track "The Escape" will be available for immediate download, with the remainder of the album available on release date. Details for the run are as follows: More...
Heavy MTL Fest 2012 Lineup Announced
The organizers of the Heavy MTL festival have now announced the lineup for the 2012 edition, which will take place on August 11th and 12th in Montreal. Further details on the festival are available here, and the currently announced lineup is as follows:
Saturday August 11th
SYSTEM OF A DOWN
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
CANNIBAL CORPSE
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
JOB FOR A COWBOY
KATAKLYSM
PERIPHERY
THE FACELESS
VEIL OF MAYA
GOATWHORE
FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE
ROSE FUNERAL
ORIGIN
EXHUMED More...
The Agonist Vocalist Wins Peta2 Award
If there's one thing that hits a sour note with Alissa White-Gluz, the powerful voice of Québécois metal band The Agonist, it's animal abuse. The singer uses her voice to raise awareness about animal suffering every chance she gets, and that's one of the reasons why she's snagged a Libby Award in the category of Breakthrough Artist from peta2, PETA's youth division. The sixth annual Libby Awards ("Libby" is for "liberation") honors animal-friendly people and products.
White-Gluz took a stand against the annual seal slaughter in her native Canada by shooting a striking peta2 ad that shows her above a photo of a baby seal who is about to be clubbed and reads, "Bang Your Own Head, Not a Seal's." She also sat down for an exclusive interview with peta2.
"The seal hunt is something I'm so ashamed to even be remotely associated with," says the Canadian-born vocalist, who also discusses how grateful she is that she was raised vegetarian and has since gone vegan. "I'm shocked that it's still going on and still encouraged by the government." More...
The Agonist Releases EP On Tour With Kamelot
As The Agonist prepares to embark on a North American tour in support of Kamelot, Alestorm and Blakguard, the band will release the EP "The Escape," which will be sold exclusively on the road and at CM Distro.
Century Media released the following announcement:
"The Agonist to kick-off Kamelot Tour with new EP exclusively available on the road and at CM Distro; Launches Official YouTube channel.
"After spending a few months in the studio, melodic death metalers The Agonist are ready to hit the road with Kamelot, Alestorm, and Blackguard on their imminent North American trek. Unfortunately, lead-guitarist Danny Marino will be unable to join the band on tour, but The Agonist will be bringing their friend and ex-The Catalyst guitarist Justin Deguire to handle rhythm guitar duties while Paco takes over lead guitar in his stead.
For fans that have been patiently waiting for new material from The Agonist, this tour will be the first opportunity to get your hands on the band's latest release! Their brand-new "The Escape" EP will be sold exclusively on the road and online at CM Distro for the duration of the tour, and it features two songs from their upcoming full-length album: "Lonely Solipsist" and "The Escape". The only way to get your hands on a physical copy of this limited edition EP is to catch the band on their run with Kamelot or to order via CM Distro. The EP will also be available in a digital format after the tour-click here to see the album artwork!
"Mixed by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Dark Tranquility, Suicide Silence), " The Escape" EP will be fans' first taste of what's to come from The Agonist's upcoming full-length album. Already tracked and currently being mixed, the album is slated for an early 2012 release via Century Media Records, so stay tuned for more new material from The Agonist coming soon!
"For fans that can't wait for the album's release, The Agonist has now launched an official youtube channel that includes a new webisode with behind-the-scenes footage of the band in the studio and on the road! In this first webisode, The Agonist also has a special message for fans regarding their upcoming tour and EP!"
The official The Agonist YouTube channel can be found here
Tour dates for Kamelot, Alestorm, Blackguard and The Agonist:
8/27 West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
8/28 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
8/29 Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe's **Off Date with Alestorm, Blackguard**
8/30 New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
8/31 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
9/1 Ottawa, ON @ Maverick's **Off Date with Alestorm, Blackguard**
9/2 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
9/3 Quebec City, QC @ Imperial
9/4 Toronto, ON @ MOD Club
9/5 London, ON @ Music Hall **Off Date with Alestorm, Blackguard**
9/6 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
9/7 Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
9/8 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
9/9 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
9/12 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
9/13 Portland, OR @ Peter's Room
9/14 San Francisco CA @ Slim's
9/15 West Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues
9/16 Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse
9/17 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
9/18 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
9/19 Tulsa, OK @ Marquee **Off Date with Alestorm, Blackguard**
9/20 Dallas, TX @ Trees
9/21 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
9/23 Orlando, FL @ The Club At Firestone
Femme Metal Compilation Track Listing Revealed
The release date of the upcoming 2011 Femme Metal Records compilation CD "Melody & Malice" has been set for September 26th, 2011. You can check out the artwork and track listing for the compilation below.
DISC ONE
1. Deadlock - "Virus Jones"
2. Exoterik - "Revive"
3. Regardless Of Me - "Until I Die"
4. Kittie - "Cut Throat"
5. In This Moment - "A Star Crossed Wasteland"
6. Mongrel - "Zombies Of War"
7. hAND - "Fate Sewn On"
8. Decadence - "Vulture"
9. UnSun - "Whispers"
10. Katra - "One Wish Away"
11. Crystal Viper - "Blood Of The Heroes"
12. Winter Storm - "The Embrace"
13. The Agonist - "And Their Eulogies Sang Me To Sleep"
14. Alerion - "Turn Of Fate"
15. Sarah Jezebel Deva - "The Corruption of Mercy"
16. Jaggedy Ann - "Skin Of Your Teeth"
DISC TWO
1. Magica - "Wait For Me"
2. Witchburn - "Bleed The Stone"
3. Edenbridge - "Higher"
4. The Mariana Hollow - "Your Halo"
5. Luna Mortis - "Ash"
6. Beneath The Stares - "Guilty Bystander"
7. Achilla - "Mirrors"
8. Amberian Dawn - "Talisman"
9. Lacuna Coil - "Spellbound"
10. Triosphere - "The Anger And The Silent Remorse"
11. Solsikk - "Relish In Nervous Delights"
12. Noctis Notus - "Scarlet Storm"
13. Arch Enemy - "I Will Live Again"
14. Further From The Truth - "Drifter"
15. Evil's Desire - "Touched By Insanity"
16. Rising Dream - "Religion For The Weak" More...
Kamelot Announces North American Tour
Kamelot has issued the following announcement about an upcoming North American tour in support of the band's latest album:
"In the ongoing Kamelot campaign for the band's newest release, 'Poetry for the Poisoned,' we are extremely pleased to announce that Kamelot have confirmed a full North American Tour! The long awaited North American Tour, to support the Billboard Charting Epic 'Poetry for the Poisoned' (Peaking @ number 74 in the US on Billboard’s Top 200!), has been solidified. Along for the ride, are folk/power metalers Alestorm, who are happy to bring their brand of 'Pirate Infused Metal' to the Kamelot Legions. Also, aboard are Canada’s ferocious Blackguard and The Agonist.
"Due to continuing medical and personal issues, Roy Khan will not be able to finish the remaining touring in support of 'Poetry for the Poisoned.' With the news of Roy’s continued absence, we are pleased to announce that metal icon Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire) will be joining the tour and handling the lead vocal duties.
"Fabio Lione is eager to get on the road, stating 'I am excited and pleased to be part of the next Kamelot tour. I always loved the sound of the band and I think this will be a great experience for me, the band, and for all the fans of great music and Kamelot. See you soon on tour and let’s rock!!!'
"In addition to Fabio, throughout these shows there will also be special guest and vocal appearances from top artists in the scene, this is a special and rare tour, and one not to be missed! In addition, Kamelot’s 'Pandemonium Over Europe 2011' is building, adding Evergrey, Amaranthe and Sons of Seasons to the already announced European tour schedule!"
The currently announced dates are as follows: More...
The Agonist Posts Second Tour Webisode
Canadian extreme metallers The Agonist have posted a new video blog online from its recent North American tour with Otep. You can view the video below:
Epica's Milwaukee Concert To Stream Live Online
TheRave.com will be streaming Epica live in concert from The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA. The worldwide broadcast will begin at 8pm CDT (9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific/2a GMT) on Sunday, November 28th. The concert will also be rebroadcast at a later date to be determined. Scar Symmetry, Blackguard, and The Agonist are also scheduled to be a part of the broadcast.
The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view from the comfort of their home computers.
The Agonist Posts Tour Video Blog Online
Canadian extreme metallers The Agonist have posted a new video blog online from its recent North American tour with Otep. You can view the video below:
New Metal Songs Added To The Rock Band Network
Everybody needs a little metal on the weekends, and the Rock Band Network has got new songs available to make sure you get your fix. This week the Xbox 360 edition has seen new songs from Graveyard BBQ, The Agonist, Amberian Dawn, Periphery, and I Am Abomination. On October 12th the PS3 edition gets new music from Amberian Dawn and Heaven Ablaze, while the Wii version gets songs from Despised Icon and Asking Alexandria. The newly added Xbox 360 tracks, including the non-metal songs, are as follows:
Andy Timmons - "Headed for the Ditch"
Graveyard BBQ - "BBQ Nation"
Last Day Off - "Mrs. Right"
The Agonist - "Thank You, Pain."
Rose of Jericho - "Midnight Eyes"
Rose of Jericho - "Signed With Love"
Mile Marker Zero - "Laceration"
Amberian Dawn - "Saga"
Gomez - "How We Operate"
Rain Dogs - "Dirt"
Shelly Rastin feat. Randy Bachman - "High Class Trailer Trash"
Confide - "Now Or Never"
Steam Powered Giraffe - "Electricity is in My Soul"
Shylo Elliott - "Far Wanderings"
Periphery - "Buttersnips"
New Rising Son - "Rain"
Widespread Panic - "Chilly Water (Live)"
Children of Nova - "Arcaedion"
I Am Abomination - "The Deceiver"
Dash Rip Rock - "Johnny Ace 2010"
Public Radio - "Forgot Love"
Single White Infidel - "Right to the Apex" More...
The Eyes Of A Traitor Added To Maroon Tour
The Eyes of a Traitor has checked in with the following announcement about a European tour with Maroon, After the Burial, and The Agonist:
"We are excited to report that we'll be touring Europe in October/November with Maroon! The tour kicks off October 15th in Schweinfurt, Germany and wraps up November 11th in Berlin, Germany. Be sure to come out to these shows; we might even give you a taste of the new album we've been working on. You can check out the official press release and tour dates below:
"German panzer Maroon will return in full swing to take over Europe. Driven by the band’s steadfast dedication to honest, vigorous and timeless metal they will deliver a live show to remember. Support will come from the USA’s hottest export when it comes to technical yet-catchy modern metal. An 8 string brutal guitar assault is what you will get from Minnesota's own After the Burial.
"British metal crew The Eyes Of A Traitor will present their record Breathless to European audiences. ‘Breathless’, a head pounding assembly of raw fury and cavernous grooves, militaristic precision and throttling urgency. Rounding out this already immense package are Canada’s most exciting female fronted export, The Agonist, who combine shredding leads with pure technicality, topped off with the glamorous Alissa White-Gluz’s brutal growls, as well as dramatically melodic clean vocals. Be sure not to miss this neckbreaking monster of a tour."
The currently announced dates are as follows: More...