The Agonist's Alissa White-Gluz Wakes Up Your Mind

Alissa White-Gluz is the sexiest screamer in the music business, not only for her stunning looks, but for her ability to take on the big boys with her mighty voice. She can go from a perfect pitch to a threatening growl in seconds, putting most male metal singers to shame - and she's only part of Montreal's greatest secret - The Agonist. The band released it's newest album “Lullabies For The Dormant Mind” earlier this year and toured South America in late summer 09. With a scattering of influence from different styles, The Agonist transform their music into a very unique sound where one minute it’s very melodic and then the next they rock hard and heavy.

“Basically all the songs are defiantly not lullaby material," says White-Gluz of the new album. "They are not soft and coy songs, so they won’t lull anyone to sleep, so maybe they can do the opposite. Maybe the lyrics and the intensity could wake someone up. Wake up your mind. Wake up your thoughts. Open up your mind, open your eyes. So we called them lullabies, but they are for the dormant mind rather than the awake mind."

White-Gluz and The Agonist is not easily ignored. Most definitely one of Canada's greatest undiscovered rock bands, The Agonist is a band that deserves and commands your attention. So wake up and smell what Alissa White-Gluz is cookin' in this interview with RockStar Weekly's Avril Savoie.

1 The Agonist has a very unique sound. One minute it is very melodic and then the next it rocks hard and heavy. Where does that mix of sound originate from?

2 What are some of your influences?

3 Congrats on being voted one of hottest chick in metal at Revolver again this year. How does that make you feel?

4 Tell me about recording the new album. Was the process different this time around?

5 You used a violin on the album.

6 I noticed there’s bonus tracks on the Japanese versions of the albums. Why do the Japanese get a bonus cut?

7 Why did you choose to cover Monochromatic Stains for the new album?

8 Where did the title Lullabies for the Dormant Mind come from?

9 You guys were recently in South America. How did that go?

10 Are the South American audiences as wild as we’ve been told?

11 The video for Thank You Pain is amazing. The production quality is far superior than most videos and the colours are amazing. Who produced it?

12 How did you hook up with the animal rights group PETA2?

13 Are there other groups or causes you feel strongly about or support?

14 How do you guys know Jason and Kevin from Slaves On Dope?

15 What was it like recording with the Slaves boys?

16 Will we get to see The Agonist on tour in Canada in 2010.

17 You must have a great Canadian road story. Canada can be tough on bands.

Interview by Avril Savoie
RockStar Weekly