First album in 11 years for this ’60/’70s California sunshine-style band. “Sparks Fly Again” provides a pleasant Grateful Deadsian jam for summer roadtrips.
Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus, was the lead guitarist of GWAR before dying of a heart attack in 2011. His talent lives on in “Countdown To Oblivion.”
The Agonist features impressive performances from singer Alissa White-Gluz, who can switch on a dime from hellbound growls to Lacuna Coil-style choruses.