Agent Steel

The Profile

Agent Steel is an American speed/thrash metal band from Los Angeles, formed in 1984 by vocalist John Cyriis and drummer Chuck Profus. Early classics include Skeptics Apocalypse (1985) and Unstoppable Force (1987). The band later returned with albums such as Omega Conspiracy (1999) and No Other Godz Before Me (2021).

Founded in Los Angeles (1984) by John Cyriis and Chuck Profus; known for high-pitched vocals and sci‑fi/UFO lyrical themes; key releases include Skeptics Apocalypse, Unstoppable Force, and later Omega Conspiracy. Recognized as a notable act in speed/thrash metal.

DeBaser hosts one glowing review of Agent Steel’s Skeptics Apocalypse, hailing it as a landmark of the global speed/thrash scene. The piece spotlights John Cyriis’s ultra‑high vocals, relentless riffing, and a no‑frills, all‑speed approach. Production roughness is noted but praised as fitting the era. Overall verdict: a timeless classic built for headbanging.