The Agonist is a Canadian metal band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 2004. The current line up consists of guitarists Danny Marino and Pascal Jobin, bassist Chris Kells, drummer Simon Mckay, and vocalist Vicky Psarakis, who joined in March 2014 following the departure of vocalist and founding member Alissa White-Gluz. Both Psarakis and White-Gluz use growled and clean vocals. 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 six studio albums; the latest, Orphans, was released in September 2019. 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, and Visions of Atlantis.
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Melodic death metal, metalcore, progressive metal |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Napalm Records, Century Media, Act, Spiritual Beast |
| Associated acts | Arch Enemy |
| Members | Danny Marino, Chris Kells, Pascal Jobin, Simon McKay, Vicky Psarakis |
| Past members | Alissa White-Gluz, Andrew Tapley, Chris Adolph |
About The Agonist
Melodic death metal band with an original lineup of Danny Marino, Chris Kells, Alissa White-Gluz and Derek Nadon. They made their studio album debut in 2007 with Once Only Imagined.
Achievement of The Agonist
They were originally known as The Tempest, but changed their name to their more well known moniker when they signed with Century Media in 2007.
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Latest information about The Agonist updated on July 28 2021.
