Karl Agell

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Karl Agell
Agell performing with Leadfoot in 2003
Background information
Born	(1966-08-14) August 14, 1966 (age 55) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Genres	Heavy metal, sludge metal, stoner rock
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Relativity
Associated acts	Corrosion of Conformity, Leadfoot

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.

Early life[]

Agell was born on August 14, 1966, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to Swedish parents.^{[1][unreliable source?][2]}

Career[]

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[]

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[]

Corrosion of Conformity[]

Leadfoot albums[]

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