a Canadian melodic death
metal / metalcore band from Montreal. The Agonist consists of vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, guitarist Danny Marino, bassist
Chris Kells, drummer
Simon McKay. They are known primarily for Alissa White-Gluz's ability to use both clean vocals and metal growls and Danny Marino's use of
two or more intersecting melodies and unorthodox chords often featuring wide intervals and octave displacements. Songs' themes often revolve around moral concerns such as animal rights, societal dilemmas, and the state of the world.