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The Agonist – Eye of Providence

As is well documented throughout music history, the biggest change a band can make in terms of lineup is their singer. Guitarists and drummers are skilled enough to be chameleons and play note-for-note renditions of songs written by former members, but bring in a new vocalist and there is more onus …

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The Agonist interview

Canadian band The Agonist announced a new singer, Vicky Psarakis, following the departure of Alyssa White-Gluz to join Arch Enemy.  The band have just completed a UK tour and with their new album due out later in the year, I took the opportunity to speak to the band in the …

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THE AGONIST Premiere Studio Update #2

Montreal’s THE AGONIST will release their new album ‘Eye Of Providence’ on November 10 in Europe and on November 11 in North America. ‘Eye Of Providence’ is the follow up to THE AGONIST’s 2012’s album ‘Prisoners’ and will be the debut of new vocalist Vicky Psarakis. The lead vocalist change …

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Arch Enemy interview – May 2014

I spoke to Michael Amott and Alissa White-Gluz recently about the recent lineup change and about their new album, War Eternal. After over ten years, Angela has left Arch Enemy.  What was the bands reaction when she told you she wanted to leave? Michael:  We saw it coming actually so …

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THE AGONIST launch lyric video for ‘Disconnect Me’

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based melodic death metallers THE AGONIST have released their first group photo featuring new vocalist VICKY PSARAKIS. THE AGONIST tapped acclaimed photographer Von Wong to bring their new single “Disconnect Me” to life. The Agonist guitarist Danny Marino says: “After working with Von Wong on our Prisoners photo …

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The Agonist – Prisoners

The Agonist are a Canadian metalcore band from Montreal.  Formed by singer Alissa White-Gluz and bassist Chris Kells in 2004, they signed to Century Media in 2007 where they remain to this day.  The band have just released their third album – Prisoners. Opening track “You’re coming with me” opens …

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