Karl Agell
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Karl Agell | |
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 Agell performing with Leadfoot in 2003 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 14 August 1966 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Heavy metal, sludge metal, stoner rock |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, saxophone |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Relativity |
Karl Agell (born August 14, 1966) is a Swedish-Canadian heavy metal singer. He is best known for being the fifth recording lead vocalist of Corrosion of Conformity from 1989 until his departure in 1993, as well as being a founding member of Leadfoot. He has also formed a project called Blind.
Early life
Agell was born on August 14, 1966 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Swedish parents.[1][unreliable source?][2]
Career
Corrosion of Conformity
Agell joined Corrosion of Conformity in late 1989. The band released their third album called Blind with Agell as the lead vocalist. In 1993, Agell and Phil Swisher left the band without recording the fourth album (before Swisher was replaced by original C.O.C. bassist Mike Dean), before Keenan took over on lead vocals and rhythm guitar.
Leadfoot
In 1995, Agell and Phil Swisher formed Leadfoot. In 1997, Leadfoot released their debut album, Bring It On. In 1999, Leadfoot released their second album Take a Look. In 2003, Leadfoot released their third album entitled We Drink for Free. In 2004, Agell's long-time bandmate Phil Swisher left the band after Swisher formed two hardcore punk bands, UNICEF and Blood Bath.
Discography
Corrosion of Conformity
| Date of release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 1991 | Blind | Relativity Records |
Leadfoot albums
| Date of release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Bring It On | The Music Cartel |
| 1999 | Take a Look | The Music Cartel |
| 2003 | We Drink for Free | The Abstract Music |
References
- ^ "Xtreme musician website: artist profile". Archived from the original on 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
- ^ "Ex-CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Singer Debuts KARL AGELL'S BLIND". blabbermouth.net. [archive.vn]. 2012-09-09.
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- 1966 births
- 20th-century Canadian singers
- 21st-century Canadian singers
- Canadian expatriates in the United States
- Canadian heavy metal singers
- Canadian male singers
- Canadian people of Swedish descent
- Corrosion of Conformity members
- Living people
- Singers from Montreal
- Musicians from Raleigh, North Carolina
- 20th-century male singers
- 21st-century male singers