THE AGONIST – Debut New Music Video

THE AGONIST have shared a new video for “Orphans,” the title track of their latest album. The clip can be viewed above.

Frontwoman Vicky Psarakis comments on the origins of Orphans: “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 result of that. 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.”

THE AGONIST have created an uncomfortable yet addictive setting for their metal, like being awoken from a bad dream, or falling asleep to escape a nightmarish reality. On the back of their debut album, THE AGONIST has completed several North American tours alongside a variety of bands including Sonata Arctica, Overkill, Enslaved, Arsis, God Forbid, Epica, The Faceless, Doro, After Forever, etc. and thus managed to build a solid, devoted fan base who loyally supports the music, the message, or both. They were pleased to have their single, ‘Business Suits and Combat Boots’, win honors on Headbanger’s Ball for Viewer’s Choice Best Music Videos of 2007.