The Agonist is a Canadian metal band from Montreal, formed in 2004. Known for their blend of extreme metal and complex song structures, they gained prominence with vocalist Alissa White Gluz, who showcased a unique vocal range. The band's socially conscious lyrics and technical sound have made them influential in the metal scene, particularly among female fronted groups.
Alissa White Gluz (born 31 July 1985) is a Canadian vocalist, best known as the lead vocalist of the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy and former lead vocalist and founding member of the Canadian metalcore band The Agonist. Her vocal style includes both growling and clean vocals (singing). Although primarily associated with melodic death metal and metalcore, she has appeared as a guest vocalist for power metal, symphonic metal and deathcore bands, notably Kamelot, Delain and Carnifex and has performed live with Nightwish and Tarja Turunen.
