THE AGONIST - Take Me To Church (Official Video) | Napalm Records

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Montreal Metal - a seal of approval to be reckoned with: the perfect breeding ground for bands looking for a rather menacing wall of sound! Next to Despised Icon, Beneath The Massacre and Cryptopsy THE AGONIST seem to be designed to make it all the way to the top of the extreme metal scene with their fine-tuned mixture of melodic death metal and metalcore. “Five” makes the exceptional position of the Canadian fivepiece even clearer - as well as its goal to escape all things ordinary. Ever since singer Vicky Psarakis joined the group in 2014, THE AGONIST `s knack for touching melodies became much stronger (just give the lascivious ‘The raven eyes’ a whirl), and flirting with alternative rock turned into a habit. Still, there is enough palpable aggression in the air that discharges in technical death metal solos, beastly growls and massive breakdowns. THE AGONIST keep the throne of all things luscious, catchy yet indefinitely brutal!
Produced and mixed by Mike Plotnikoff @ West Valley Studios
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum @ Maor Appelbaum Mastering

[@ronniegrace2162]

I’ve always felt there was a sort of anger and strong resentment in the lyrics that needed to be expressed with more energy that the usual “vanilla flavor” cover of TMTC. Thank you for this amazing kick-ass rock version!

[@ayushmansharma3293]

Lol yeah, when i heard it, my mind immediately told me "I want a rock version with more aggression of this song"

[@jacm5186]

I think you mean sorrow instead of resentment.

[@h4jk3rn]

This gives me the craziest goosebumps. Vicky sounds so amazing and the rest of the band is on point as well.

[@epicbadideas7291]

this is my first listen to the band since Alissa left. you guys will be all right. well played

[@saberruntv]

my personnal favorite is danse macabre

[@metallicafan114]

Fuck alissa....

[@archenemyfan5797]

Allissa was fired dumb ass because they are back stabbers.allissa is much better off without this shitty band and the blonde bitch is horrible at singing.

[@archenemyfan5797]

Thisis horrible lol.allissa is better then this blonde bimbo.

[@franciscomacias3994]

I totally agree with you, Vicky is something else. She has improved like anyone expected this year.

[@ApostolosChionas1]

that's the purpose of any cover . otherwise it's a replica. btw I like this version more than the original.this heavy style fits with me more

[@mooseandsquirellfriend]

same thing with denzel curry's cover of bulls on parade, people were complaining that he didn't match the beat enough but why should he? a good cover adds something to the orignal.. imagine if johny cash did hurt sounding exactly like trent reznor? wouldn't have been anything exciting if he didn't make it his own too

[@Chromodar]

@@mooseandsquirellfriend I feel like you can't really compare. The reason Cash's version of Hurt is so special is because it completely changes the perspective and meaning of the song just by the fact that it's being sung by a regretful old man close to death. Most covers are just the same song with the same perspective and the same meaning, just a different band's sound. I guess my point is, there are degrees of "making it your own". Playing the same song just in your band's sound is way less powerful than transforming it into something that fits a different time or context. Also.. I guess there is a time and place for trying to sound exactly like the original. For example, The Pink Floyd Experience tries to give you the experience of being at a Pink Floyd concert, because doing it for real is no longer possible. In that context, even playing replica style becomes worthwhile.

[@corythomas4427]

@@Chromodar Like Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence, or Bad Wolves' cover of Zombie

[@Chromodar]

@@corythomas4427 I feel like while Disturbed deliver the message of Sound of Silence more intensely, it's still the same story with the same emotions. Maybe you have a different perspective and that's perfectly fair. As for Bad Wolves, their version is less so about Ireland and more so about armed conflict in general. And I guess it ended up being just as much a tribute to Dolores as an anti war song. So the context is different for sure, emotions still very similar though. The best example I can think of besides Hurt is A Perfect Circle's version of Imagine. Lennon's original was hopeful bordering on naive, while APC perform it almost desperately pleading for people to finally listen and act.

[@Lepal]

Totalmente. Prefiero ésta versión, más pesada. ¡Y la verdad es que la banda logra una EXCELENTE versión! Todos y cada uno.

[@ibomchachirom1462]

Amen Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life If I'm a pagan of the good time My lover's the sunlight To keep the goddess on my side She demands a sacrifice Drain the whole sea Get something shiny Something meaty for the main course That's a fine-looking high horse What you got in the stable? We've a lot of starving faithful That looks tasty That looks plenty This is hungry work Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife Offer me my deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life No masters or kings when the ritual begins There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin In the madness and toil of that sad earthly scene Only then I am human, only then I am clean Amen Amen Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church Take me to church Won't you take me? Take me to church

[@enestekin6109]

vicky! I cant believe in my ears... what a powerful voice performance!

[@RedsonSena]

Enes Tekin for sure, I wasn't the only one who has realized how powerful is her voice.

[@enestekin6109]

All that remains - not alone * you should listen to...

[@schade80]

I can't stand listening that kind of preaching again

[@schade80]

Screamo with poppish chorus... this new generation is as lame as the current left wing politicians

[@enestekin6109]

Mika Salinto Good to have because you'll never know

[@ronwest684]

I was worried about The Agonist after Alyssa left but I got say, they haven't missed a step. The new vocalist is awesome.

[@hayhayeht]

1:13 "THIS IS ANGRY BIIIIIRDS"

[@sucuk-t4y]

Nope this is BLUE BIRD 🐦

[@minatorassinger5341]

I heard it too lol

[@hitslabproductions]

i hate you now

[@fr0zty86]

hahahahaha!

[@AlinaLesnik]

Wow thats amazing ! Congrats for this awesome version. I always waited for a good metal version of this song ;-)

[@MrVrasta]

Check out Leo Moracchcioli. He has great metal covers of almost every genre on his channel ;-)

[@JzelMoniK]

Yeah, Leo is the god of covers x)

[@AlinaLesnik]

Yes I know him already! He is really talented and rocks the hell out of every song XD

[@corvuxderschatten4017]

alina i love you :o

[@theautist1594]

Hi there :V! Nice to see you here ahah!

[@Wersoo]

I've listened to many covers of this song, but honestly - this is it. This is the best one. I don't think anyone would come up with better. Thank you!

[@wolverine3566]

Gladly would go by myself to the church where the AGONIST are playing!! ^_^

[@KaiMarcad]

wolverine3566 Well there is a church in Finland... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Mass

[@andreeaflavia5008]

Why i found this now? 2 years without this master piece :((

[@edwardcastillo7555]

It's a classic

[@dougarnold7955]

Right! 🤔

[@dougarnold7955]

Yeah, I found it ...uh, three years ago??? ... anyway, I like this better than the original. And so far as Vicki goes I think she's really good...I love Alissa's work too, and Vicki is great as well.

[@philwest1466]

This is just soooooo good, a cover that's better than the original.

[@CarlosPanades]

Heavy Metal makes everything sounds so much better, and your voice is killer!

[@simondiienno]

Metal bands do covers better than any other genre........this version even kills the original!!!!

[@dragonxx10.]

i agree, i never liked this song until ive heard this version. she sings it so much better too!

[@frederickdavison4954]

This isn't really a cover though....

[@quitschi9954]

We can call it a reinterpretation if that makes you happier.

[@jjallen1976]

This song sucks.

[@NeutralPlacebo]

well...watch the original with the original video and understand what this song is about...the original is actually much better, deeper, sober. this one is good, much happier and easier to listen to.

[@Excession_XI]

Shame there isn't a 'love' button for this one. My feelings for this version of the song go so much further than like. This is brilliant.

[@iplyrunescape305]

Back in the elden days of KZbin, there used to be a rating system

[@blazejecar]

how to carve a piece of shit into a jewel

[@FatalREM]

Ever watch that Myth Busters episode where the polished a turd until it was shiny? Yea, it's like that.

[@blazejecar]

they did that? XD definitely missed that episode

[@FatalREM]

Yeeep. Literally just type "Polishing a turd" into youtube and it should be the first result. Pretty interesting to watch actually.

[@blazejecar]

oh wow, I thought you were kidding, holy shit that is amazing XD pun definitely intended

[@christinam6663]

What did you find so shitty in the original?

[@vergatoseelindeman]

That was amazing, Congrats. You "The Agonist" have grown up so much, and the Vicky's voice is so powerful!!! I'll buy this song... simply, I love it.

[@michaelasivakova9385]

whaaaaat the... this is perfect!

[@joschafinger126]

Congrats! To judge from this one, Vicky has found a vocal style that suits her. I like it!

[@EdanTVku]

OMG!! I start to love this song,, go Vickyyyy!!!!!!!

[@toddrhodes614]

God, if I could 'like' this every time I watch it, it would be the #1 video on KZbin

[@fredbarnes2600]

Best version I've ever heard and I'm a big fan of Violet Orlandi's version. But this overpowers everything else

[@JREX813]

Marino & Jobin have been 2 of my favorite shredders since arriving to the scene & my opinion Vicky has been a upgrade

[@dreadedjay1323]

Amazing voice

[@numberslettersstuff]

This is one of my favorite songs and videos. I listen to this cover all the time going for years now. Its just divine. They all did something special that day.

[@krloxbedoya2460]

Ohhhh wonderfull, is beautifull, amazing, This woman truly if she has a beautiful voice, I love it, and the agonist, not even talk, her covers are very well made.

[@forestonaz5373]

I love the Agonist's version and I'm so happy I can eventually watch it on youtube and share it! Amen!

[@dbstake9120]

Truly awesome and amazing cover, the band and Viki truly make it their own which totally makes it their own! Bravo!!

[@mattheworme802]

huge props seeing that the rhythm guitarist is wearing a Devin Townsend Project shirt.

[@busratoprak7436]

when she says"this hungry work" just amazing❤️

[@aarondavis6608]

Metal vocalists have far better and more impressive vocal range than other genres, change my mind.

[@InmortalAlucard]

one of that covers that are better than the originals. Awesome work!

[@ReverendMeat51]

"Good God, let me give you my life." Yes, please and thank you. Great cover

[@jeramieconner2012]

Great stuff. Her vocals really pair well with the Ballad style heavy rock. You guys could fill stadiums with this stuff.

[@dmnhntr86]

Would be great with Halestorm

[@donkeywolf4454]

Vicky the great!!! The best Greek female singer!!!!

[@gustavosuarez6692]

I love this girl and your voice...

[@gutloja]

Funny, I saw this life in Boston 2016-2017 (not sure when exactly), and never payed attention until many years later ^_^ Nice version...

[@locurainside]

Me encanta esta tía

[@northnick3317]

Probably the best cover I've heard in my life, and I do not say that lightly

[@markrussell3414]

Another awesome fantastic band is the agonist awesome band 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RaptorMk2]

Any time this comes on a mix and I have it in another tab, I have to click over to make sure it isn't Lzzy Hale singing, and I mean that in the best possible way. I'm a sucker for that high distorted mix. Marko Heitala, Lzzy, Noora Louhimo, Vicky... Gets me every time.

[@TheAlanfgv]

OMG! Her voice is so perfect! Really beautiful

[@shannonjones5415]

Love this song...like her raspy voice in it and the scream at the end.

[@DarkRoomProductions_CZ]

Vicky has an awesome voice

[@eviltoad746]

Love it. Waaaaay better than the original. Btw its a nice breath of fresh air to see a female lead singer of a metal band actually dressed normally. Good on you guys ^-^

[@paulom824]

Voz maravilhosa❤

[@Lynxmoule-pi2dh]

This is the first time I've cried while listening a music

[@WilmerH94]

Esta canción es realmente adictiva, llevo 5 años escuchándola y no me cansa, Vicky transmite algo que la hace una gran artista

[@gianmarco8036]

That voice!

[@NO-yk5mo]

1:12 instant eargasm

[@freno72]

Don't care for the original at all, but I just cannot stop listening to this cover. @The Agonist You are awesome!!!

[@oldjohn1744]

My lover's got humor She's the giggle at a funeral Knows everybody's disapproval I should've worshiped her sooner If the Heavens ever did speak She is the last true mouthpiece Every Sunday's getting more bleak A fresh poison each week "We were born sick", you heard them say it My church offers no absolutes She tells me 'worship in the bedroom' The only heaven I'll be sent to Is when I'm alone with you I was born sick, but I love it Command me to be well Amen, Amen, Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life If I'm a pagan of the good times My lover's the sunlight To keep the Goddess on my side She demands a sacrifice To drain the whole sea Get something shiny Something meaty for the main course That's a fine looking high horse What you got in the stable? We've a lot of starving faithful That looks tasty That looks plenty This is hungry work Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life No masters or kings when the ritual begins There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin In the madness and soil of that sad earthly scene Only then I am human Only then I am clean Amen, Amen, Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life

[@kevinmejia9065]

I really like his voice in this song

[@abigailcortes8301]

Kevin Andres Mejia Ospina her voice*

[@kevinmejia9065]

oh yeah, sorry jajaja

[@darkflames1284]

Wow. I hate the original song but this one, WOW! Your voice is purely amazing!!!!

[@TheAleVixen]

I love Vicky!! Her voice is just great!

[@binino7684]

One of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard :)

[@ms1968]

I'm not too keen on the subject matter of this song, but I love Vicky's voice so much that I don't care about the subject matter.

[@lexivoneerie8825]

Thank you for coming to The Agonist Vicky

[@lucienchevalier5652]

Lexi Von Eerie Wtf ? Vicky can't sing in live, she needs a lot of mix

[@lexivoneerie8825]

Lucien Chevalier lol, really? she's amazing.

[@hugogoncalves6595]

Lexi Von Eerie Sorry but I have to comment. Do you remember what Agonist used to talk about? I'm not even talking about Alissa being better or not than Vicki but do you know? the lyrics? The soul they used to have, the meaning, the power, the difference they used to make. they lost it all when Alissa left these beautiful and same time destroyer and awesome band. I like some songs with Vicki but I only 'feel' the music with Alissa albums. It's all about life, nature, veganism (not a stupid or no sense thing. Vegan is not just food or clothes), its all about feelings. the ones that matter.

[@rockndroses666]

I don't get it. Going to a concert of these people nowadays is a waste of money. I was myself in one and I couldn't hear her voice... Maybe it's better because she sucks live

[@lexivoneerie8825]

I'm still prefer Vicky. Don't care what do you say guys.

[@ВалерийБольшаков-у5я]

Vicky and Agonist ! Bravo !

[@diegosolis9681]

Gods is she beautiful! Beautiful voice, beautiful technique. Awesome cover indeed!

[@РагнарЛодброк-ю7д]

Тот случай когда кавер лучше оригинала, браво так держать) The case where the cover is better than the original, bravo keep it up)

[@blinkruna]

You guys jam. I saw you in Chicago recently. One of my top 10 favorite bands because of the awesome vocals and guitar work. "revolution, revolution!!

[@soundsproofu.s9686]

What amazing song... What a powerful voice...

[@Grouuumpf]

Been listening to this ever since you put it out, and it's only now that I read the comments that I realise it's a cover oO It's sooooooo much better than the original! Really like the flow, and that grit in the voice fits so perfectly

[@serveyourname5565]

Awesome! Craxilver should cover this song too, so that i could compare. .

[@alejandrocoman6643]

Vicky's perfect version👌🏿🤘❤👀

[@stevenfulcher1837]

Great song I love it. I can listen to it over and over and over again! She has a beautiful voice there

[@ixammxbix]

her voice always gives me goosebumps , I always loved her covers before she joined the agonist and she is so fitting with them

[@Rattchen]

I love this iteration so much 😀

[@XarrisTheOne]

ok i found my future wife ❤ greetings from Greece

[@krystal4750]

I’m gonna be honest, she killed this song. I love her clean vocals more than her screams. I just can’t get into her screams. I wish they did more songs like this with mostly her clean vocals. I loved this band with Alissa, as you know her growls and screams are awesome, but Vicky’s are just not it from my point of view. Although i still do have a few songs from them in my playlist. But keep it going!! I’m sure everyone else can get into all her vocals.

[@justjesseofcl]

Ok, so I have waited for an amazing cover of this song for soooooooooo long! The Agonist, you have completed my life throughout the years with your albums PLEASE KEEP UP YOUR AMAZING TALENT!!!!!!!!

[@kevinbowen5563]

I love it! It’s an amazing song to begin with and the scope to play with it is insane. Her voice???? Incredible! Tons of power tons of control. Love it

[@nicosc2204]

One of the best things I ever heard.

[@GerardGray]

Stunning music.

[@ВикторК-э9з]

это прекрасно

[@eriknielsen68]

Love the texture of her voice.

[@tempest597]

I'm impressed, this is great! btw Vicky looks like Sasha Pieterse

[@LauraDBM]

I always thought she looked like Sasha Pieterse too!

Nailed it.

[@ericadkins6310]

15 seconds in and it's already better than the original!

[@LeandrodeMelloBarbosa]

this is very very good You rocked guys Vick sings amazing and the guitar sound perfect

[@freddybaum5014]

Great song !

[@soupertimor]

"This is hungry work !!!!" .... Great vocal explosion!

[@dougarnold7955]

I love that part...🤘

[@scarfazed]

stumbled on to this song a few days ago and have been listening to tons of covers. this one is my favorite by far, and this is including the original song, plus his many different performances

[@ryanalheim3093]

love her, amazing, just miss the agonist.

[@charlesReed239]

Holy smokes great cover of this song. I've never heard of this band, I think I just found another new music obsession. Keep on rocking.

[@vladberariu1715]

This song really shows what Vicky can do when singing CLEAN vocals . I know the artists really won't care , but still . I feel like Vicky should focus on her cleans (and there are a lot of bands that did that and still sound good , ex : Opeth) . But really , her harsh vocals are like Eddies cleans (SS) : just .. not good . She sounded pretty good in the past , but with every song i feel like her harshes are getting worse . Awesome voice though , good sound and song . Maybe let the other member take the screams ? I dont know , i love this band i just want them to put good material . But how i said , good cover and awesome voice . I wanna see what the next album's gonna be like

[@fbrdj]

Vlad Berariu But Eddie has proven he can sing in ASP

[@vladberariu1715]

fbrdj ASP , yeah . But SS .. dude . I just wont say what i think of that song because i like to respect bands . Ill give another chanceto the whole album tho . I know his cleans asp , but ss . NO

[@Shrekwise]

Vickys voice when she sings like this.... simply amazing! When she growls, meh, not so good

[@deutschesmaedchen]

Vlad Berariu these are hardly clean vocals, actually. They’re a combination of clean+distortion. She’s an amazing singer for being able to do it so effortlessly.

[@midnight-2021]

@@Shrekwise The vocalist for Jinjer and the band ,Jinjer, in my opinion are one of the best metal bands since Tool. If you haven't heard their music check them out.

[@santiago_a1324]

I really love this cover... She's powerfully talented.

[@sillyszili2593]

1:09 - 1:17 i love it

[@jorghoffmann9047]

Einfach genial und eine top Stimme. Von fast zierlich hohen Tönen bis zum Reissnagel Röhren....beste Version !

[@ThrashXCV]

nice Devin Townsend shirt

[@elvispriesley]

brilliant song from great band.awesome vocals...impressive..

[@ДмитрийКарякин-б9ы]

Господа, дамы) это один из лучших каверов что я слышал)

[@Vladimirvulkan]

я так понимаю мир на что то новое не так стал способен,как на переделки и что то спереть .Одна песня за длительный период и тысячу переделок

[@theprideofthesouth]

@@Vladimirvulkan этот кавер в сто раз лучше клипа оригинального

[@vadim_prib]

Да еще и тема раскрывается в правильном ключе, а не как в трогательном, но немножко "ну фу же" оригинале....

[@Ewer_]

@@Vladimirvulkan это ты не шаришь что следующая фраза I'll worship накладывается с church вот тебе и слышится твоя родина. Таких моментов куча в музыке в целом, когда окончание одного слова накладывается на начало другого и образует новое слово. Про каверы, надо ещё сделать хороший кавер, это тож не так просто. Тем более когда оригинал хуйня

[@MinusUpload]

I need to stop watching this. it's been weeks and I keep watching over and over.

[@ΑγγελικηΤζιαφερη]

amazing honestly better than original.... Εισαι θεα κοριτσι μου..το εκανες δικο σου τ κομματι... μας κανεις περιφανους..

[@arnabchatterjee9909]

Which language is that ?? We use this in alphabets physics and mathematics Its Latin or Greek ?

[@gabrielfrquenz]

ARNAB chatterjee Greek. Latin it's a dead language. :)

[@midnitegamer]

Ellinida einai? Den to yxera...

[@lefterisphasarias8934]

@@midnitegamer Gennithike Ameriki, rizes apo Ellada. Vicky Psarakis

[@rafazardly]

this one is killer!

[@IzayoiMeiHigu]

she is incredibly talented .. Her voice is beyond mainstream 🤔

[@csorbaadam8214]

Amen, Amen, Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life If I'm a pagan of the good times My lover's the sunlight To keep the Goddess on my side She demands a sacrifice To drain the whole sea Get something shiny Something meaty for the main course That's a fine looking high horse What you got in the stable? We've a lot of starving faithful That looks tasty That looks plenty This is hungry work Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life No masters or kings when the ritual begins There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin In the madness and soil of that sad earthly scene Only then I am human Only then I am clean Amen, Amen, Amen Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life Take me to church I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life

[@immaculatemisconception24]

Wow this is amazing!