Karl Agell

Karl Agell (born August 14, 1966) is a 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.

Karl Agell
Agell performing with Leadfoot in 2003
Agell performing with Leadfoot in 2003
Background information
Born (1966-08-14) August 14, 1966
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresHeavy metal, sludge metal, stoner rock
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1989–present
Member ofLeadfoot, Blind
Formerly ofCorrosion of Conformity, Seizure

Early life

Agell was born on August 14, 1966, in Montreal, Quebec, to Swedish parents.[1][2]

Career

Seizure

Agell was the first vocalist for the Connecticut punk/hardcore band Seizure in the mid-1980s with John Munera (bass), Jeff Coleman (drums) and Sex Bomb (guitar) .[3][4]

Corrosion of Conformity
Main article: Corrosion of Conformity
Agell performing with C.O.C. in New York on the Blind tour

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
Main article: Leadfoot (band)

In 1995, Agell and Phil Swisher formed Leadfoot. In 1997, the band 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

Seizure
Date of release Title Label
1986 All Hail the Fucking System Incas

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
  1. "Xtreme musician website: artist profile". Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  2. "Ex-CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Singer Debuts KARL AGELL'S BLIND". Blabbermouth.net[archive.vn]. September 9, 2012.
  3. "Seizure - All Hail The Fucking System". Discogs. 1986.
  4. Teitelman, Bram (April 8, 2015). "Karl Agell talks King Hitter, performing Bling with Corrosion of Conformity". Metal Insider.
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