Karl Agell
| Karl Agell | |
|---|---|
 Agell performing with Leadfoot in 2003 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Karl Agell |
| Born |
14 August 1966 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Heavy metal, sludge metal, stoner rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, saxophone |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Relativity |
| Associated acts | Corrosion of Conformity, Leadfoot |
Karl Agell (born August 14, 1966) is a Swedish-Canadian singer, known for being the second recording lead vocalist with the band 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][2]
Career
Corrosion of Conformity
Agell joined Corrosion of Conformity in late 1989. Corrosion of Conformity released their third album called Blind with Agell on lead vocals. 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 band mate Phil Swisher has left the band after Swisher formed two hardcore punk bands are UNICEF and Blood Bath. In 2016, Leadfoot released their fourth album Behold the Mountain.
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 |
| 2016 | Behold the Mountain | 611984 Records DK |