The Agonist announced this Wednesday, the 10th, the end of the band after almost two decades of activity. In a statement, the group gave the reasons for ending their activities and explained the plans of each current member.
The Canadian melodic death metal band announced the decision in a statement posted on social media . “Dear friends, it’s time to make a very difficult but necessary announcement. We have decided that The Agonist as a band has come to an end. Much deliberation and care went into this decision and, unfortunately, given the circumstances, this is the conclusion that makes the most sense for the band and for us as individuals. There are many factors that led to this decision. It’s a mix of personal, financial and industry-related issues, but in the end, the five of us are no longer able to agree on a way forward that would benefit The Agonist’s business as a whole while respecting the lives and personal wishes of each member,” they wrote.
The band also thanked fans for their support over the years and explained each member's future plans. "Some band members will continue to work in music in various ways, while others will focus on personal and family projects. We kindly ask that you respect their privacy regarding this specific matter and encourage you to follow them on their individual social media accounts to support their future endeavors," the statement reads.
Original member and co-founder of the band, guitarist Danny Marino intends to compose music for two new, unannounced projects. Vocalist Vicky Psarakis , who replaced co-founder Alissa White-Gluz in 2014, will continue with the band Sicksense , which releases the EP Fools Tomorrow on June 11th of this year.
Bassist Chris Kells, also an original member of the band, intends to continue solely as a cinematographer. The musician has had this parallel career for several years and was responsible for directing all of The Agonist's music videos since 2015, also working with other bands. Finally, guitarist Paco Jobin will continue with the Leading the Betrayed .
Throughout their 19-year career, The Agonist has released six studio albums. The most recent was Orphans , from 2019.
