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The Tempest (The Siren's Song, The Banshee's Cry)
Released: Oct 16, 2012
Label: Century Media

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Lullabies For The Dormant Mind

Once Only Imagined

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  • Genre: Metal

    Location Montreal, Quebec, Ca

    Profile Views: 3806246

    Last Login: 8/25/2011

    Member Since 1/4/2005

    Website http://www.myspace.com/theagonist

    Record Label Century Media

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Canada’s most exciting export, THE AGONIST, strikes back with their second full length, "Lullabies For The Dormant Mind“, combining raw, driving shreds with pure technicality, topped off with Alissa’s brutal growls as well as dramatically melodic clean vocals, taking THE AGONIST to a new level of musical grandeur. The quintet, born in 2004, covers a wide range of styles from classical to black metal. Their debut album, “Once Only Imagined” (2007), caught the eyes and ears of many musicians and music fans alike, and their sophomore album, “Lullabies for the Dormant Mind”, set to be released throughout Europe on February 23rd, 2009, and North America on March 10, 2009, will, once again, prove the diverse talents of these young musicians. The a cappella version of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is only one example of the band’s musical abilities as it impressively exhibits Alissa’s mind blowingly wide range of vocal skills and professionalism as a singer..... Produced by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Mythosis), "Lullabies for the Dormant Mind" exposes new facets of the band and touches upon classical, jazz, opera, grindcore, thrash and black metal (etc) influences in a complete metal opus. Featuring guest violins by Avi Ludmer (Mahogany Rush), orchestrations by classical pianists Melina Soochan and Jonathan Lefrancois-Leduc (Blackguard) along with many other Montreal-based contributors, this album is refreshing to hear upon every listen. Following a dark, twisted yet beautiful, surrealist visual concept from Natalie Shau once again, THE AGONIST have created an uncomfortable yet addictive setting for their metal, like being awoken from a bad dream, or falling asleep to escape a nightmarish reality..... On the back of their debut album, THE AGONIST has completed several North American tours alongside a variety of bands including Sonata Arctica, Overkill, Enslaved, Arsis, The Haunted, God Forbid, Epica, The Faceless, Doro, After Forever, etc. and thus managed to build a solid, devoted fan base who loyally supports the music, the message, or both. The Agonist has also had the honor of being invited to play in Japan, Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico. They were pleased to have their single, ‘Business Suits and Combat Boots’, win honors on Headbanger’s Ball for Viewer’s Choice Best Music Videos of 2007. The Agonist is excited to turn heads with their newest work, “Lullabies for the Dormant Mind”, a daring mix of moods and styles – a challenging album well ahead of its time!

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  • Influences

    Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, Everytime I Die, Unearth, Arch Enemy, In Flames, Skinless, Pantera, God Forbid, At the Drive in, The Mars Volta, A Perfect Circle, Tool, Meshuggah, The Haunted, Cannibal Corpse, Dark Tranquillity, Poison the Well, Bleeding Through, The Bled, Muse, Queen, The Casualties, Humanifesto, Soilwork, Anti-Flag, Glassjaw, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, AFI, No Doubt, Refused, Deicide, Opeth, Cryptopsy, The Red Chord, Strapping Young Lad, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Killswitch Engage, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Nine Inch Nails, The Beatles, Dragonforce, Otep, Norma Jean, Darkest Hour, Darkane, Gather, 7 Generations, Samuel Barber

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    BOOKING First Row Talent BOOKING EU Nanouk De Meijere....Avocado Booking....

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  • Darius Rock

    From Arizona saying thanks Alissa for singn my 2011 Calender im surprised you never seen it i would have gave you mine if you only askd. Hope you had a safe trip to TX after the show in AZ Clubhouse it must be awsome touring with BLACKGUARD i have to say you should tour with those guys more often im still talking about both shows. Hope to see you all back very SOON. much respects and be safe lml lml

    2 years ago
  • Назар Мигаль

    cool music

    2 years ago
  • *BLISS*

    you all thru down in frisco!! by far the best performance there!! its wonderful to hear a beautiful poetic message in metal! THANK YOU!

    2 years ago
  • RaGe MouTh

    please can you guys make a trip to st.louis?! i've never got a chance to see you guys live! i know the music scene is dying out here.. but please please please (i have to shame in begging for you guys cos you're amazing) come to st.louis!

    2 years ago
  • XinYu

    Amazing set in West Hollywood! Thank you guys! And thanks to Chris, Simon, and Alissa for taking pictures with me! Didn't catch Danny and other Chris (?). And completely got too excited to see you guys that I forgot to buy merch...I won't make that mistake ever again. See you guys in the future!

    2 years ago
  • Raven Shameless

    You guys kick ass, and 2 Alyssa you r my idol i love u and ur music

    2 years ago
  • Sandra lange

    Hey guys!
    I hope that there will be a concert in germany one day *_*
    And some merchandisings in germany not just in america Xd
    Greets n cheers :)

    2 years ago
  • !!GOO!!

    when are you guys coming back to Farmington, New Mexico?..

    2 years ago
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    2 years ago
  • Evoked Evolution

    Hello! Hope the show goes well in Portland Or. I unfoutunatlly will not be able to atend due to having to work sigh, again. I will catch you all on a day off one of these days best wishes Peace!

    2 years ago
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