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.
Today the band unveils the video for the title track of Orphans. Watch the video HERE:
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 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.”
More extreme, more melodic, and more larger than life sounds! Canada’s hottest extreme metal export, THE AGONIST, return with their brand new album Orphans on September 20th with Rodeostar Records. On their sixth studio album, the band created a wild metal beast that feeds on melodic death metal and rock-tinged moments. In between beautifully anthemic sound walls, pounding grooves and fierce riffs, frontwoman Vicky Psarakis showcases her impressive and diverse range that evokes both rock diva and death metal maven vibes! Today we get to hear another strong-as-steel track – the ultimate anthem for the metalhead scene – As One We Survive!
“The first lyrics for As One We Survive were written at a very trying time for the band,” The Agonist explains. We had been on the road a long time and we were flying and playing every day and it was one of those tours where everything that could go wrong would go wrong as many bands know about. Also, the lack of food and sleep was much worse than even your usual tour. On top of this the band had recently got some very bad news. We didn’t break, we didn’t give up. We stuck together, picked each other up and overcame all the obstacles on the tour and off. The chaos and brutality of the instrumental seemed a perfect fit for these lyrics. We couldn’t be happier with the response so far for Orphans and hope you enjoy the next chapter – As One We Survive!”
Watch the video here:
Just recently, the Canadian extreme metal collective released a flickering video for Burn It All Down, check it out right HERE!
Orphans will see the light of day on September 20 and will be available as a Deluxe Box, LP, CD and in Digital formats via Rodeostar Records. Pre-order your copy at THIS LOCATION!
Orphans tracklisting:
01. In Vertigo
02. As One We Survive
03. The Gift of Silence
04. Blood as My Guide
05. Mr. Cold
06. Dust to Dust
07. A Devil Made Me Do It
08. The Killing I
09. Orphans
10. Burn it All Down
In support of their upcoming release, The Agonist have just announced a European tour with Jinjer happening this fall! Make sure to catch this heavy as hell tour package live on the following dates:
08.11.19 UA – Kiev / Bingo Club
09.11.19 PL – Warsaw / Hybrydy
10.11.19 PL – Wroclaw / Pralnia
12.11.19 DE – Dresden / Beatpol
13.11.19 CZ – Prague / Meetfactory
14.11.19 DE – Berlin / Lido
15.11.19 DK – Copenhagen / Pumpehuset *SOLD OUT*
16.11.19 DE – Hannover /Musikzentrum *SOLD OUT*
17.11.19 DE – Hamburg / Knust *SOLD OUT*
19.11.19 LU – Esch-Alzette / Kulturfabrik
20.11.19 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett *SOLD OUT*
21.11.19 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
22.11.19 DE – Annaberg-Buchholz / Alte Brauerei
23.11.19 DE – Köln / Gebäude 9 *SOLD OUT*
24.11.19 DE – Bochum / Zeche Bochum
26.11.19 NL – Amsterdam / Q-Factory
27.11.19 NL – Eindhoven / Dynamo
28.11.19 BE – Antwerp / Kavka *SOLD OUT*
29.11.19 UK – London / Heaven *SOLD OUT*
30.11.19 UK – Birmingham / The Asylum *SOLD OUT*
01.12.19 UK – Newcastle / University
03.12.19 UK – Manchester / Academy 2
04.12.19 UK – Bristol / Thekla *SOLD OUT*
06.12.19 FR – Paris / La Maroquinerie *SOLD OUT*
07.12.19 FR – Annemasse / Château Rouge
08.12.19 FR – Toulouse / Le Rex
10.12.19 ES – Murcia / Garaje
11.12.19 ES – Madrid / Mon
12.12.19 ES – Barcelona / Bóveda
13.12.19 FR – Toulon / Omega Live
14.12.19 IT – Milan / Legend Club *SOLD OUT*
15.12.19 CH – Zürich / Dynamo
16.12.19 DE – München / Backstage Werk
18.12.19 AT – Graz / Dom im Berg
19.12.19 AT – Wien / Szene
20.12.19 HR – Zagreb / Tvornica Kulture *SOLD OUT*
21.12.19 SK – Bratislava / Majestic
22.12.19 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
Ukrainian progressive groove metal wrecking machine JINJER, who impressively burst into the scene and belongs to THE most fast-rising, leading bands in modern metal times, have announced a very special guest act in support of their extensive tour to kick off this Fall. Canada’s extreme melodic death metal unit, THE AGONIST, who are set to release their brand new album Orphans on September 20th with Rodeostar Records, will be joining forces on this ultimate metal trip!
More extreme, more melodic, more exciting and larger than life sounds: On their sixth studio record, THE AGONIST are unleashing a true monster feeding on melodic death metal and almost rocking moments. In between beautifully anthemic metal sound walls, pounding grooves and fierce riffs, charismatic front vocalist 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, and especially live a massive wall of heavy as hell sounds!
“For years our fans have been asking if we will ever tour with Jinjer. Well here it is!” the band comments. “We couldn’t think of a better way to tour Europe than with such a great band and such great people! We’ve had the opportunity to play a couple shows with them over the years and immediately felt like this was a package that just works on all levels. We can’t wait to unleash our new album Orphans across Europe this fall! Get your tickets now cause these ones are moving fast!“
Make sure to catch this exciting steamroller and finest metal package of JINJER and THE AGONIST live at the following dates:
08.11. – KIEV (UA) Bingo
09.11. – WARSAW (PL) Hybrydy
10.11. – WROCLAW (PL) Pralnia
12.11. – DRESDEN (DE) Beatpol
13.11. – PRAGUE (CZ) Futurum
14.11. – BERLIN (DE) Bi Nuu
15.11. – COPENHAGEN (DK) Pumpehuset
16.11. – HANNOVER (DE) Musikzentrum *SOLD OUT*
17.11. – HAMBURG (DE) Knust
19.11. – ESCH-ALZETTE (LU) Kulturfabrik
20.11. – FRANKFURT (DE) Das Bett
21.11. – LEIPZIG (DE) Hellraiser
22.11. – ANNABERG-BUCHHOLZ (DE) Alte Brauerei
23.11. – COLOGNE (DE) Gebäude 9 *SOLD OUT*
24.11. – BOCHUM (DE) Zeche
26.11. – AMSTERDAM (NL) Q-Factory
27.11. – EINDHOVEN (NL) Dynamo
28.11. – ANTWERP (BE) Zappa
29.11. – LONDON (UK) Heaven *SOLD OUT*
30.11. – BIRMINGHAM (UK) Asylum *SOLD OUT*
01.12. – NEWCASTLE (UK) University
03.12. – MANCHESTER (UK) Academy 2
04.12. – BRISTOL (UK) Thekla *SOLD OUT*
06.12. – PARIS (FR) La Machine *SOLD OUT*
07.12. – ANNEMASSE (FR) Château Rouge
08.12. – TOULOUSE (FR) Le Rex
10.12. – MURCIA (ES) Garaje
11.12. – MADRID (ES) Mon
12.12. – BARCELONA (ES) Bóveda
13.12. – TOULON (FR) Omega Live
14.12. – MILAN (IT) Legend Club
15.12. – ZÜRICH (CH) Dynamo
16.12. – MUNICH (DE) Backstage Werk
18.12. – GRAZ (AT) Dom im Berg
19.12. – WIEN (AT) Szene
20.12. – ZAGREB (HR) KSET *SOLD OUT*
21.12. – BRATISLAVA (SK) Majestic
22.12. – BUDAPEST (HR) Barba Negra
More extreme, more melodic, more exciting and simply larger than life: THE AGONIST are back! Following their critically acclaimed album Five, released in 2016, the extreme metal juggernaut from Montreal, Canada, has released a first single and announced the first and hotly anticipated details of their brand new record, due out September 20th 2019 on Rodeostar Records.
Says vocalist Vicky Psarakis: “When I heard the first instrumentals for “Orphans” I was a bit shocked and confused. The music was really dark and heavier than anything we’ve done in previous albums and I wasn’t quite sure how I’d be able to match that emotion. But then you know all it took was writing one full song to get the ball rolling and 2-3 months later everything was done!
With every new album, we love to experiment and dip our toes into new territory, but there’s also a lot of elements here that are reminiscent of the earlier days. You can expect a lot of hard hitting, fast-paced madness and many many blast beats! Vocally, there’s a wide range of styles, some of which I tried out for the first time, and the lyrics are mostly inspired from horror stories and real-life tragedies. Events that I felt a lot of people can relate to.
“Orphans” is my third album with The Agonist and I can’t wait to show the world what we created! We’re excited to finally share the first taste with all of you… Get ready for In Vertigo!”
Listen to opening track and first single “In Vertigo” and watch the video here:
Since the band’s formation in 2004, The Agonist quickly established themselves as the torchbearers of a new generation in extreme modern metal. On their sixth studio album, Orphans, The Agonist have unleashed a true monster feeding on melodic death metal and almost rocking moments. In between beautifully anthemic metal sound walls, pounding grooves and fierce riffs, charismatic front vocalist 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!
Orphans Tracklisting:
01. In Vertigo
02. As One We Survive
03. The Gift of Silence
04. Blood as My Guide
05. Mr. Cold
06. Dust to Dust
07. A Devil Made Me Do It
08. The Killing I
09. Orphans
10. Burn it All Down
Coming September 20th as Deluxe Box, LP, CD and Digital formats on Rodeostar Records. Orphans is now available to pre-order at THIS LOCATION!
