Karl Agell

Karl Agell (born August 14, 1966) is a Swedish-Canadian heavy metal singer, known for being the fifth 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.

Karl Agell
Agell performing with Leadfoot in 2003
Background information
Birth nameKarl Agell
Born (1966-08-14) 14 August 1966
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresHeavy metal, sludge metal, stoner rock
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals, saxophone
Years active1989–present
LabelsRelativity
Associated actsCorrosion of Conformity, Leadfoot

Early life

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

Career

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

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
Main article: Leadfoot (band)

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 bandmate Phil Swisher left the band after Swisher formed two hardcore punk bands, 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 —

References
  1. "Xtreme musician website: artist profile". Archived from the original on 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
  2. Blabbermouth website
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