Life of Agony

Life of Agony formed in New York in 1989 and released their debut River Runs Red in 1993 on Roadrunner Records. They are known for blending New York hardcore with doom and grunge influences and for the distinctive vocals of frontperson Mina Caputo (formerly credited as Keith Caputo).

Formed in 1989 in New York; debut album River Runs Red released in 1993 on Roadrunner. Frontperson Mina Caputo (formerly Keith Caputo) is publicly known to have changed gender. The band has notable albums including River Runs Red (1993), Ugly (1995), Soul Searching Sun (1997) and Broken Valley (2005).

Reviews praise Life of Agony's early work (River Runs Red, Ugly) for blending New York hardcore, doom and grunge textures with intimate, emotional lyrics. Keith/Mina Caputo's vocals are repeatedly highlighted. Later albums (Soul Searching Sun, Broken Valley) are seen as stylistic shifts or returns. Overall reception in these reviews is positive and nostalgic.

For:Fans of 1990s alternative metal, grunge-tinged hardcore, and emotionally intense vocal-driven rock.