THE AGONIST guitarist Pascal "Paco" Jobin has launched LEADING THE BETRAYED, also featuring bassist Kevin Boucher and drummer Steve Lajeunesse. The band is currently searching for a singer.

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"Leading The Betrayed bring a technical, energetic and orignal sound in a modern blend of heavy metal. They encompass an entire range of solid, powerful and aggressive rhythm sections complimented by virtuoso melodies. They stand out by presenting comprehensive and fluent song structures that are supported by complex guitar work and blazing drum sections. The work of these metal juggernauts will catch the attention of young hardcore kids to die hard metal heads all around."

As previously reported, The Agonist and BLACKGUARD, both out of Montreal, have been confirmed as support on KITTIE's upcoming North American tour, which runs through April and May. The complete schedule is available below.

In addition, The Agonist have issued the following update:

"Just to clear up any more confusion, The Agonist is NOT playing ANY shows on the WAYNE STATIC tour. We would love to be on tour with Wayne Static and POLKA DOT CADAVER right now and you should still go check out those shows, they will be great!??You can catch us touring in April/May with Kittie and Blackguard."

April

10 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft
11 - Albany, NY - Bogie's
12 - Reading, PA - Reverb
13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
14 - Portage, IN - Camelot Hall
15 - Waterloo, IA - Spicoli's Grill
16 - Peoria, IL - Brass Rail
17 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave
18 - St Paul, MN - Station 4
19 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre
20 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
21 - Edmonton, AL - Pawn Shop
22 - Prince George, BC - The Generator
23 - Vancouver, BC - Red Room
24 - Seattle WA - El Corazon
25 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
26 - San Francisco, CA - The Grand Ballroom
27 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove
28 - Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's
29 - Las Vegas, NV - Cheyenne Saloon
30 - Salt Lake City, UT - Vertigo

May

1 - Englewood, CO - Moe's
2 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
3 - Odessa, TX - Dos Amigos
4 - Dallas, TX - Trees
5 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
6 - Tyler, TX - Clicks
7 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Roxy
8 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee
9 - Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont Club
10 - St Louis, MO - The Firebird
11 - Joliet, Il - Mojoes
12 - Detroit, MI - Blondie's
13 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
14 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
15 - Baltimore, MD - Soundstage
16 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre
17 - Hampton Beach, NH - Wallys Pub
18 - Worcester, MA - Tammany Hall
19 - Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs
20 - Auburn, ME - Club Texas
21 - Montreal, QC - FouFounes
22 - Ottawa, ON - Mavericks
23 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
24 - Trenton, NJ - Championship Bar and Grill
25 - Providence, RI - The Ruins at Coliseum

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