AGIEL, centred on vocalist James Taylor and guitar player Mike Dillio, is a Rochester, New York based Death / Grindcore band formulated during 1997. Former AGIEL drummer Tim Yeung, a native of Buffalo, New York, boasts a wealth of industry associations in the extreme Metal field such as WINDBREED, SHAITHUS, HATE ETERNAL, DIABOLIC, COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN, ALL THAT REMAINS, VITAL REMAINS, NEVERS END, AURORA BOREALIS, DECREPIT BIRTH, THE TENTH CIRCLE and DIVINE HERESY.

Michael Lund occupied the bass position in 1998, after which Jon Zynda took over these duties. In July 2000 AGIEL crafted demos at Dungeon Studios in Rochester, New York. That year guitarist Jody Roberts, a veteran of BRUTAL TRUTH, featured in the ranks. An EP, 'Hymnos Ex Maledicos Gemini', saw release in 2002 via Unique Leader Entertainment.

The album 'Pantheons Again Will Reign' was recorded at GFI Studios, in Ontario, New York for a May 2001 release through Unique Leader Records. GUTTERSLUT and NEW SKIN man Tony Marchiano enrolled as new drummer in 2003.

The three song demo 'Vessatu' emerged in 2005, crafted by Taylor, Dillio and bassist Rich Buzzell. AGIEL commenced work on fresh album recordings in August 2008.