Montreal metallers The Agonist is streaming their brand new album The Eye of Providence, out now via Century Media Records, here.

The Eye Of Providence, or God’s all-seeing eye, is a piece of religious iconography with origins stemming back to ancient Egypt. But The Agonist aren’t going all History Channel on their new album. The lyrical center isn’t about pyramids, the Freemasons, or its appearance on the United States one-dollar bill. As on previous albums, The Agonist are commenting heavily on advances in monitoring technology, particularly as it relates to governments intruding on the private lives of its citizens.

“We are embracing a number of new topics,” admits guitarist Danny Marino with a cryptic smile. “The Agonist still wants to be a voice for change. However, there are many socio-political and personal topics that we haven’t yet covered. We get into some of those on this record.”

The Agonist recently announced they will join the GET REKT TOUR next month in North America with Allegaeon and Product of Hate. Here are the dates:

Mar 18: Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX
Mar 21: The Rock – Tucson, AZ
Mar 22: Pub Rock – Scottsdale, AZ
Mar 23: Adrenaline Sports Lounge – Las Vegas, NV
Mar 24: White Oak Music Hall – Van Nuys, CA
Mar 25: Jerry’s Pizza – Bakersfield, CA
Mar 26: The Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA
Mar 27: Jub Jubs Thirst Parlor – Reno, NV
Mar 28: Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
Mar 29: Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
Apr 04: Mavericks – Ottawa, ON
Apr 06: The Agora Theatre and Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
Apr 07: Mojoe’s – Joliet, IL
Apr 08: Aftershock – Merrick, KS
Apr 10: Curtain Club – Dallas, TX
Apr 12: Empire Control Room and Garage – Austin, TX (‘Texas Independence Festival‘)
Apr 14: Fubar – St. Louis, MO
Apr 15: Emerson Theater – Indianapolis, IN
Apr 16: The Token Lounge – Westland, MI
Apr 17: Trickshots – Clifton Park, NY
Apr 18: The Palladium – Worcester, MA (‘New England Metal and Hardcore Festival‘)

THE AGONIST is:
Vicky Psarakis – Vocals
Danny Marino – Guitar
Chris Kells – Bass
Simon McKay– Drums
Pascal “Paco” Jobin – Guitar

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