"The video for "Business Suits and Combat Boots", directed by David Brodsky [ALL THAT REMAINS, GWAR, THE RED CHORD], turned out better than we ever expected. There was a nice balance of elements that we as a band had control over, and areas where David's creativity came into play. We think that it is visually beautiful, and along with the lyrics, makes for interesting visual interpretations.
"We have loaded the video with sort of live-portraits personifying certain social conflicts and hypocrisies I [Alissa] speak of in the lyrics. If the viewer isn't familiar with the lyrics, they may be confused by these vignettes, but we made them just subtle enough as to create questioning and hopefully encourage the viewer to pick up a copy of the album and read up on what 'Business Suits and Combat Boots' is all about."
IMPORTANT: This page is NOT run by any members of the band. It was created by me, a simple fan who strongly support and admire the music and message this band carries. Although I'm not related to the band, this page has been approved by Century Media and I'm in touch regularly with Alissa and the boys, to make this site the best resource there is for anything related to The Agonist.
Welcome on the first page dedicated to The Agonist and their fans. Here you will find all the latest news about the band, the street team, and we'll provide you with everything you need, to help promote this year's best newcomers in metal.
You will also find here many ressources related to the powerful messages this band carry on. You can help us out by sending any news related to social politics, environmental issues, animal cruelty, or anything you think we should know about.
This is YOUR place to start and make a difference.
We invite you to get in touch with us, and each others, to share opinions and ideas. Leave us some comments about how you discovered the group, how you feel about them and their message, or simply to write a concert review. We would also appreciate very much if you could send us anything you did related to the band, like fan art, pictures, videos, etc.
Let's start the ripple of change and watch the waves grow...
DON'T KNOW WHO THE AGONIST ARE?
HERE'S THE OFFICIAL BIO TAKEN FROM THE CENTURY MEDIA WEBSITE:
It is extremely rare to find an up-and-coming metal band taking strong political stands, much less one that’s led by a dominating, beautiful, edgy female. But it is exactly this unique dynamic that led Century Media Records to sign Montreal’s THE AGONIST (formerly The Tempest) to a worldwide deal. This quartet delivers introspective, scathing lyrics, and their debut album Once Only Imagined, which is set for a summer release, will definitely catch people’s attention.
Vocalist Alissa White-Gluz’s vegan roots fuel her need to promote the protection of the planet and its inhabitants, and she does so through this outlet. Along with guitarist Danny Marino, bassist Chris Kells and drummer Simon McKay, each member brings their own rich musical backgrounds to the table, creating the perfect expression of melody and madness. Make no mistake, this is a straight-up metal band that holds nothing back with one goal in mind: to make music that is as catchy as it is heavy; as sweet as it is loud; and as angry as it is melancholy.
Alissa states: "We were definitely intrigued when Century Media took notice, simply by chance, after hearing a few unmastered tracks of ours. This partnership with Century gives us the platform to say what we need to say and do what we need to do, and that is promote and educate the public on some fundamental causes that are quickly being forgotten, voiced through provoking music that carries the message home."
THE AGONIST kicks off their first run of the U.S. with dates supporting labelmates GOD FORBID this spring. They will then join Epica and Visions of Atlantis for select dates in September, leading them immediately into a month-long North American tour with Sonata Arctica. They will cap off the fall with shows alongside Overkill, further proving their ability to appeal to multiple genres while winning over any crowd they face. See the tour section for their complete touring itinerary.
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