THE AGONIST Reveals Disturbing Music Video for "Immaculate Deception"

JUNO Nominated EP,

'Days Before the World Wept', Out Now

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Death metal trailblazers THE AGONIST have just revealed a twisted new music video for the crushing, grooving track "Immaculate Deception", cut from their JUNO nominated EP, 'Days Before the World Wept', out now via Napalm Records!

 

The dark and disturbing clip comes just in time to prepare fans for the band's upcoming European tour. Featuring headliners Hypocrisy, special guests Septicflesh and fellow support artists Horizon Ignited, the run begins this coming Friday, September 30 in Germany. See below for all currently confirmed tour dates and check local venues and listings for more information.

 

Watch the music video for "Immaculate Deception"

Vocalist Vicky Psarakis says:

""Immaculate Deception" is a song about societal pressure and feelings of remorse over time.

 

The main point I want to highlight is the concept of time and the fear that comes with it. We all reach a point where we start noticing that we're aging. In current society, there's a big push to try and preserve our physical state. There's a huge movement of cosmetic procedures and products that promise us "eternal youth". People like to think that they can keep reliving their 20s, instead of embracing the natural course of life and the challenges and rewards that come with it.

 

To bring this vision to life, we focused on our main character coming face to face with different versions of herself: her naturally aged older self chasing her with an imaginary "mob" (representing society) and her unrecognizable cosmetically altered self staring at her through the mirror. She ultimately realizes she cannot run anymore.

 

Remorse is a powerful feeling and influencing factor for a lot of our decisions, but the fact is you can never go back in time and change the things you've done. All you can do is learn and push yourself to be better over time.

 

To thank all our fans who directly donated money for this video to be made, we added their names to the credits. We could not have done this without you!"

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Inspired by real life experiences, fan and media acclaimed 'Days Before The World Wept' explores a grim, conceptual tale of greed, gluttony, confusion, pain, redemption and hope enveloped in a new level of aggression and cohesive, technical prowess.

Soaring through a kaleidoscope of blistering metal mastery and hopeful lyrical dramatism, the opus dominates as one of the most impressive works of the band’s catalog.

 

'Days Before The World Wept' track listing:

1) Remnants in Time

2) Immaculate Deception

3) Resurrection

4) Feast on the Living

5) Days Before the World Wept

 

'Days Before The World Wept' is available in the following formats:

-CD Jewelcase

-1LP Gatefold Black

-Digital Album

THE AGONIST is:

Vicky Psarakis - Vocals / Piano

Danny Marino - Guitar

Pascal Jobin - Guitar

Chris Kells - Bass

Simon McKay - Drums

THE AGONIST To Begin 2022 North American Tour Supporting Hypocrisy!

Starting April 29 in Brooklyn, NY

Canadian Death Metal trailblazers THE AGONIST are ready to return to the road in North America once again! The band is joining forces with Swedish death legends Hypocrisy on their upcoming Worship Tour. The month-long trek will kick off on April 29th in Brooklyn, NY, and concludes in Baltimore, MD on May 29th. In addition to The Agonist, special guests on the tour included Carach Angren and Hideous Divinity. A complete list of dates can be found below!

Speaking about the band's upcoming tour dates, vocalist Vicky Psarakis shares: "FINALLY! It's been 5 years since our last North American tour. I've been staying active with my community through livestream performances on Twitch, but we all know there's nothing that matches the energy of a live show. A big thanks to the mighty Hypocrisy for taking us with them on this tour. I can't wait to see all your beautiful faces, along with this amazing lineup!"

The Agonist released their latest studio effort, the 'Days Before the World Wept' EP, on October 15th, 2021 via Napalm Records.

THE AGONIST On Tour w/ Hypocrisy - North American 2022 Tour

+ special guests Carach Angren & Hideous Divinity

April 29th - Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw

April 30th - Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs)

May 1st - Montreal, QC @ L'Astral

May 2nd - Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace

May 4th - Joliet, IL @ The Forge

May 5th - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze

May 6th - Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre

May 7th - Regina, SK @ The Exchange

May 8th - Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room

May 9th - Vancouver, BC @ Red Room

May 11th - Seattle, WA @ Club Sur

May 12th - Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

May 13th - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone

May 14th - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

May 15th - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

May 17th - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

May 18th - El Paso, TX @ Rochouse Bar & Grill

May 19th - Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

May 21st - Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live

May 22nd - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

May 24th - Orlando, FL @ The Abbey

May 25th - West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street

May 26th - Jonesboro, GA @ Furnace 41

May 27th - Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger

May 28th - Pittsburgh, PA @ Enclave

May 29th - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery*

*- with Carach Angren only

'Days Before the World Wept', the new JUNO nominated studio EP from THE AGONIST, is available now.

Order 'Days Before the World Wept' Here


THE AGONIST is:

Vicky Psarakis -Vocals / Piano

Danny Marino - Guitar

Pascal Jobin - Guitar

Chris Kells - Bass

Simon McKay - Drums

THE AGONIST Nominated for 2022 JUNO Award in "Metal/Hard Rock Album of the Year" Category

THE AGONIST Nominated for 2022 JUNO Award in

"Metal/Hard Rock Album of the Year" Category for Latest Release, Days Before the World Wept

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North American Tour Dates Supporting Hypocrisy Begin April 29

[Photo Credit: Eric Sanchez]

Death metal trailblazers THE AGONIST are thrilled to be nominated for a 2022 JUNO Award - Canada's most prestigious music award - in the “Metal/Hard Rock Album of the Year” category for their latest release, Days Before the World Wept, out now via Napalm Records! The 2022 JUNO Awards will broadcast and stream live on Sunday, May 15 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos.

Following yesterday's nominee announcement, the band offered:

"We are thrilled to learn that Days Before The World Wept was nominated for a JUNO Award! What can we say - what artist doesn't want their work to be recognized and appreciated? This was a very important release for us that will define us for years to come, and we're happy that it has made its mark on the metal world."

Inspired by real life experiences, fan and media acclaimed Days Before The World Wept explores a grim, conceptual tale of greed, gluttony, confusion, pain, redemption, and hope enveloped in a new level of aggression and cohesive, technical prowess. Soaring through a kaleidoscope of blistering metal mastery and hopeful lyrical dramatism, the opus dominates as one of the most impressive works of the band’s catalog.

In other news, the band recently announced their first North American tour dates of 2022! THE AGONIST will join forces with Swedish death legends Hypocrisy for their upcoming Worship Tour, kicking off on April 29 in Brooklyn, NY and concluding in Baltimore, MD on May 29. In addition to THE AGONIST, special guests on the tour include Carach Angren and Hideous Divinity. A complete list of dates can be found below!

THE AGONIST On Tour w/ Hypocrisy - North American 2022 Tour

+ special guests Carach Angren & Hideous Divinity

April 29th - Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw

April 30th - Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs)

May 1st - Montreal, QC @ L'Astral

May 2nd - Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace

May 4th - Joliet, IL @ The Forge

May 5th - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze

May 6th - Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre

May 7th - Regina, SK @ The Exchange

May 8th - Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room

May 10th - Vancouver, BC @ Red Room

May 11th - Seattle, WA @ Club Sur

May 12th - Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

May 13th - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone

May 14th - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

May 15th - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

May 17th - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

May 18th - El Paso, TX @ Rochouse Bar & Grill

May 19th - Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

May 21st - Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live

May 22nd - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

May 24th - Orlando, FL @ The Abbey

May 25th - West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street

May 26th - Jonesboro, GA @ Furnace 41

May 27th - Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger

May 28th - Pittsburgh, PA @ Enclave

May 29th - Baltimore, MD @ Metro (w/ Carach Angren only)

THE AGONIST is:

Vicky Psarakis -Vocals / Piano

Danny Marino - Guitar

Pascal Jobin - Guitar

Chris Kells - Bass

Simon McKay - Drums

THE AGONIST Announce 2022 North American Tour Dates Supporting Hypocrisy!

Canadian Death Metal trailblazers THE AGONIST have announced their first North American tour dates of 2022! The band is excited to join forces with Swedish death legends Hypocrisy for their upcoming Worship Tour. The month-long trek kicks off on April 29th in Brooklyn, NY, and will conclude in Baltimore, MD on May 29th. In addition to The Agonist, special guests on the tour included Carach Angren and Hideous Divinity. A complete list of dates can be found below!

Speaking about the band's upcoming tour dates, vocalist Vicky Psarakis shares: "FINALLY! It's been 5 years since our last North American tour. I've been staying active with my community through livestream performances on Twitch, but we all know there's nothing that matches the energy of a live show. A big thanks to the mighty Hypocrisy for taking us with them on this tour. I can't wait to see all your beautiful faces, along with this amazing lineup!"

The Agonist released their latest studio effort, 2021's 'Days Before the World Wept' EP on October 15th of last year via Napalm Records.

THE AGONIST On Tour w/ Hypocrisy - North American 2022 Tour

+ special guests Carach Angren & Hideous Divinity

April 29th - Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw

April 30th - Boston, MA @ Middle East (Downstairs)

May 1st - Montreal, QC @ L'Astral

May 2nd - Toronto, ON @ Lees Palace

May 4th - Joliet, IL @ The Forge

May 5th - Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze

May 6th - Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre

May 7th - Regina, SK @ The Exchange

May 8th - Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room

May 10th - Vancouver, BC @ Red Room

May 11th - Seattle, WA @ Club Sur

May 12th - Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom

May 13th - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone

May 14th - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

May 15th - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

May 17th - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater

May 18th - El Paso, TX @ Rochouse Bar & Grill

May 19th - Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live

May 21st - Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live

May 22nd - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

May 24th - Orlando, FL @ The Abbey

May 25th - West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street

May 26th - Jonesboro, GA @ Furnace 41

May 27th - Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger

May 28th - Pittsburgh, PA @ Enclave

May 29th - Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest

'Days Before the World Wept', the new studio EP from THE AGONIST, is available now.

Order 'Days Before the World Wept' Here

THE AGONIST is:

Vicky Psarakis -Vocals / Piano

Danny Marino - Guitar

Pascal Jobin - Guitar

Chris Kells - Bass

Simon McKay - Drums

THE AGONIST to Release Brand New EP, “Days Before The World Wept”, on October 15

Pre-Order HERE via Napalm Records

Watch the Music Video for New Track “Remnants In Time” below

Canadian extreme melodic death metal juggernaut THE AGONIST took the world by storm with the release of their bludgeoning 2019 full-length, Orphans – garnering fantastic critical acclaim and even a revered Juno nomination. With that undeniable skill in tow, THE AGONIST takes another bold step in their musical and lyrical progression with Days Before The World Wept, a brand new EP out October 15, 2021 via Napalm Records!

Inspired by real life experiences, Days Before The World Wept explores a grim, conceptual tale of greed, gluttony, confusion, pain, redemption and hope enveloped in a new level of aggression and cohesive, technical prowess.

Get a taste of the band’s newest music today by watching the music video for brand new single, “Remnants In Time”! The death metal burner brings non-stop energy throughout, showcasing Psarakis’ multifaceted vocal attack as she nails searing highs, guttural lows and magical clean passages. Just like the track itself, its haunting, conceptual music video’s imagery blends emotive and eerie imagery throughout.

Frontwoman Vicky Psarakis says about “Remnants In Time” and its stunning video:

"‘Remnants in Time’ is the first chapter in this story. It marks the final moments of a person's life and the journey that begins right after.

We wanted the visuals to strongly reflect the lyrics and the concept behind them, and transforming me into a demon was key in that. I'm a huge fan of horror/sci-fi and makeup transformations, so working with a professional makeup artist and the use of prosthetics was the coolest part for me!

This song - and video - is all about extremes. Angelic and demonic, fragile and strong, delicate and aggressive. It embodies a lot of what THE AGONIST is about.”

Watch the official music video for “Remnants In Time”

Produced by Christian Donaldson (Beyond Creation, Cryptopsy, Despised Icon), Days Before The World Wept packs several albums worth of skill, songwriting prowess and melancholic lyrical mastery into just five tracks – leaving no stone unturned!

Opening track “Remnants In Time” begins ominously with ghostly piano lines performed by lead vocalist Vicky Psarakis before slamming into a double bass, one-woman choir explosion rife with needle-precision guitar work by deft guitarists Danny Marino and Pascal Jobin. The death metal burner brings non-stop energy throughout, showcasing Psarakis’ multifaceted vocal attack as she nails searing highs, guttural lows and magical clean passages in one fell swoop. The onslaught continues with the rhythmic soundscapes of cry for salvation “Immaculate Deception”, blending fast paced, aggressive verses with haunting, melodic choruses. “Resurrection” reaches into blackened territory before Psarakis splits it wide open – annihilating with her pinpointed vocal attack calling for rebirth. In addition to Psarakis, Marino and Jobin, dexterous drums from Simon McKay and the bass attack of Chris Kells lead the listener through metallic melodic passages topped with emotive poetry before breaking into the next track, “Feast On The Living”. It stands tall with rollercoaster clean and gritty vocals, rapid fire drums and blazingly precise guitar leads and solos, cementing the track as one of the most technically meticulous of the entire offering. Shifting into fifth gear, title track “Days Before The World Wept” brings it all home, beginning with a beckoning acoustic introduction before roaring in with intense blastbeats, polyrhythms and bellowing screams. THE AGONIST pulls out all the stops, showcasing their chops in all directions with breakneck instrumentation and staggeringly superb vocal approaches. Soaring through a kaleidoscope of blistering metal mastery and hopeful lyrical dramatism, the opus dominates as one of the most impressive works of the band’s catalog.

Psarakis adds about Days Before The World Wept:

“There's a lot I could say about this EP and its importance to the band, but does it matter? Obviously, this is the part where I tell you these are the best songs we've put out to date. Honestly - it's a journey. You're either gonna reach the end and want to relive it or you're not... and that's okay. Let the music speak for itself.”

Pre-Order Days Before The World Wept HERE

Days Before The World Wept will be available in the following formats:

-CD Jewelcase

-1LP Gatefold Black

-Digital Album

THE AGONIST is:

Vicky Psarakis -Vocals / Piano

Danny Marino - Guitar

Pascal Jobin - Guitar

Chris Kells - Bass

Simon McKay - Drums

The Agonist Releases New Video For Title Track of Their Latest Album Orphans

Get "Orphans" here: https://smarturl.it/TA-Orphans Frontwoman Vicky Psarakis comments on the origins of Orphans: "The story behind "Orphans" was inspired by ...

Latest Album, Orphans, Out Now via Rodeostar Records I Order HERE

September 2019 saw melodic death metal juggernaut, The Agonist, release their sixth studio album, Orphans, via Rodeostar Records.  With Orphans the band delivered their most extreme, melodic, and larger-than-life sounding record to date.  

Filmed in haunting black and white, the video dances between striking, dramatic and abstract images of frontwoman Vicky Psarakis as she delivers the eerie message of the track:

“The story behind "Orphans" was inspired by the novel " We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson. It emphasizes the feeling of "not belonging" and the social and physical isolation that comes as a result of that. 

Even though we've all felt like outcasts at some point in our lives, it's important to remember that we're never truly alone and that there's always someone there for you. 

We're all "orphans", but we're in this life together.”

Order Orphans HERE

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THE AGONIST Drops New Music Video For “In Vertigo”, Featuring Fan Footage

Get "Orphans" here: https://smarturl.it/TA-Orphans Guitarist Danny Marino explains how the idea for the video came about: "After sitting at home, toughing ou...

Latest Album, Orphans, Out Now via Rodeostar Records I Order HERE

September 2019 saw melodic death metal juggernaut, THE AGONIST, release their sixth studio album, Orphans, via Rodeostar Records.  With Orphans the band delivered their most extreme, melodic, and larger-than-life sounding record to date.  

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, The Agonist chose to connect with their fans in a unique way – teaming up to create their brand new music video for the song “In Vertigo.”  

Guitarist Danny Marino explains how the idea for the video came about:

 “After sitting at home, toughing out this quarantine, the band started discussing how we can interact with our fans in different ways. We had this idea to ask our fans to send us footage of themselves rocking out to our song “In Vertigo”. We asked them to not be shy and be creative with their submissions, ‘cause there are many ways to be metal! We knew that people would be eager to participate because throughout the years of meet and greets, we have come to know just how dedicated our fans have become, and we were not disappointed in the least! You guys rule!”

The Agonist’s latest album, Orphans, is the sixth studio album by the extreme metal band from Quebec, Canada – a true monster feeding on melodic death metal, metalcore and rocking moments. There`s beautifully anthemic metalcore like “As One We Survive”, and on dramatic tracks such as “Mr. Cold”, Vicky Psarakis showcases her impressive range that covers everything from rock diva all the way to sick death metal growls. The result is a flickering, iridescent and varied masterpiece nestled in between sheer brutality and melodic frailty – simply incomparable!

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