Life of Agony

Life of Agony is an alternative metal band from Brooklyn, New York.

History

Formation and River Runs Red (1989-1993)

The band was formed in the summer of 1989 by singer Keith Caputo, bassist Alan Robert and guitarist Joey Z. After playing with several drummers, they enlisted Type O Negative drummer Sal Abruscato before recording the debut album River Runs Red (1993) after they signed to Roadrunner Records.

Ugly (1994-1996)

River Runs Red was followed by the more emotional Ugly (1995), but drummer Abruscato left Life of Agony after the accompanying tour. His successor was ex-Pro-Pain & ex-Crumbsuckers skinsman Dan Richardson.

Caputo's departure and breakup (1997-1999)

Vocalist Caputo departed the band following the release of Soul Searching Sun (1997). He claimed his heart was no longer in the type of music Life of Agony produced. The band then toured with ex-Ugly Kid Joe singer Whitfield Crane and went back into the studio, kicked Whitfield Crane out of the band, contemplated moving Alan Robert to vocals, only to realize they did not want to continue under the Life of Agony banner without Caputo. In 1999 they decided to split. A live CD with LoA's unplugged performance at the Dutch Lowlands Festival from 1997 was released in 2000.

Reunion (2003-present)

On January 3 and 4 2003, the original line-up reunited for two sold-out shows at New York's Irving Plaza. Both shows were recorded, and released on CD/DVD later that same year. The reunion resulted in several...
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