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Antagonist (NEEDS A BASSIST!)
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Member Since5/27/2004
Band Websiteantagonistmetal.blogspot.com
Band MembersCarlos Garcia (guitar/screams)
AIM- AvengedChunty

Paul Salem (bass/backing vox)
AIM- Paulmsalem

Lond Garcia (drums)
AIM- Deffan84

Roland Leonard (guitar)
AIM- Guitarsinal

Influencesanything and everything that's ever stirred an emotion or sparked a thought or conversation. the world we live in and the people we've encountered have drastically influenced our perception of life.
Sounds Likethe end of the world



An Envy of Innocence, In stores November 21, 2006

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Record LabelPROSTHETIC RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie


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In an ever-changing extreme music climate, it’s not rare to find a band combining a barrage of styles into an ultimately metal sound; what is more atypical is to find one that can do just that in a memorable and motivational fashion and boast a broad history in the scene. Southern California’s ANTAGONIST has, in one form or another, been doing just that, honing their unique craft of melodic metal for a solid 10 years, drawing inspiration from the early thrash of Metallica, the heaviness of Pantera’s early 90s output, and a hint of aggression from the hardcore scene, resulting in a sound both sonically dense and undeniably memorable. Coupled with the band’s energetic and crowd-involving live shows – a testament to band’s previous playing live – the ANTAGONIST sound showcases a little something for everyone, without becoming cliché in a time where genre boundaries within the metal world continue being blurred.

Forming in 1998 as a four-piece in their teenage years, and before switching to a trio for a time during the band’s formative stages, today’s incarnation of ANTAGONIST has been solid and stable since addition of guitarist Matt Lopez in 2001, and the later acquisition of bassist Paul Salem in 2003. With those two joining founding members, drummer Lond Garcia and guitarist/vocalist Carlos Garcia, ANTAGONIST has, in its 10 year history, produced more than a handful of self-financed releases, and established its own long D.I.Y. touring history, remaining vigilant and hard at work consistently, churning out three EPs and two full-lengths in the last five years. That now culminates with the new album, Exist, ANTAGONIST’s most focused effort and first for new home Prosthetic Records.

Thanks for that can go to in-depth demoing at home, the two months of rehearsal prior to entering the studio, and also to producer Fred Archambault (Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, The Confession) who was enlisted for the recording of Exist. Both Archambault and ANTAGONIST were able to work together to zero in on the best bits of the band’s strengths, fusing the band’s previous sound to elements established for a more honed sound. “He was a great guy to work with,” Carlos says. “He really helped us play our songs to their full potential and capture our live energy on record. It was the first time we were in a very relaxed environment, so Fred was really able to get the best of us.”

With Archambault’s help, and the band’s knack for melody, memorable melodies, and unabridged aggression, “Marana” flows into the experimental, and equally as emotional, “Failure On Repeat,” whereas album-opener “Bombshelter” takes a melodic thrash approach and Exist’s title track partners clean vocals with fleet-footed rhythms, leaving “Immaculate Misconception” to dance with guttural death metal vocals and down-beat breakdowns. Ultimately, the wide pallet of provisions at its disposal is ANTAGONIST’s strongest point, enabling the band to showcase whatever the situation calls for, all the while remaining melodic, memorable, and – ultimately – metal.

In a time in the extreme music underground where styles and sub-genres have been meshed, molded, and mashed together countless times before and few bands can boast a history even a few years long, ANTAGONIST can claim a decade of experience despite their young ages and, more importantly, an attitude that hasn’t been jaded after years in the underground – a perspective personified on Exist’s 10 tracks.

“We're lucky to still be around and to have a respectable label behind is seriously a dream come true,” Lond continues. “We still have the same mind set but now we see things on a much bigger level. This has never been a hobby for us, it has always been a priority since we were 14 years old and nothing will change that.”



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Jul 6 2009 1:58 AM

OMG YAYZ SUPA AWESOMEZ
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Jul 6 2009 1:16 AM

U ROCK!!!ThanX 4 add.We really appreciate it.Have a KILLER NiTe.Abuzed-1






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Jul 5 2009 10:19 PM

THX for the ADD. Love your album Exist, smashes headz!
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Jul 5 2009 11:14 AM

Just wanted to stop by and see how you’ve been. I have changed my profile, come check it out when you get a chance. Thanks again for your support.

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Jul 5 2009 8:15 PM

whazzzap?? as always, glad to be friends! in honor of that have some music, on the house;)



feedback appreciated .. enjoy!
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Jul 4 2009 10:06 PM

Happy July 4th!
Please enjoy the new tune "Nation In Delusion" and have a nice day.

-Silvas
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Jul 4 2009 10:43 PM

:D THE GREAT BAND IN WHITTIER
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Jul 4 2009 1:53 PM

FINALLY "A Dream Between Two Fires" is OUT EVERYWHERE!!!

Ra guitarist Ben Carroll's 1st full length solo record!
Autographed CD's can be purchased here:
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CD's are signed upon request. Each CD comes with a FREE download of the 2004 EP "Ben's Tasty Tunes."

ALSO upon request I will throw in one FREE downloadable RA song lesson. (Do You Call My Name, Sky or Don't Turn Away) Each lesson has TAB of the FULL song and comes with multiple VIDEOS of me breaking the song down and showing you how it's played.

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Jul 4 2009 6:16 PM

Be sure not to miss our next show on the 9th! This is Knock Em Dead's first time to the west coast, and their ONLY date in all of southern California.

You can find the flyer at:
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Jul 3 2009 5:40 PM

HEY YOU METAL HEADS!!!!! It's Send More Cops!
we are hittin the studio this wednesday so come and give it a listen. We are recording the full album, but you will get a lil taste befor it is finished. ON THE SCENE FRESH AND CLEAN LIKE ITS GOD DAMN PICTURE DAY!!!!! You all ready know.
We are also planning some summer touring so if you want us to come to your town hit us up. We can talk about booking and what not.
Once again thank you guys
stay Metal! Horns up, the bitch is down
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Jul 3 2009 8:34 AM

Thanks for your friendship and support! Hope all is rockin' in your world.

Have a blessed weekend!

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Jul 2 2009 3:09 AM

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Jul 1 2009 11:32 PM

Just dropped in to say hello. Peace!
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Jul 1 2009 1:52 PM

Hi we’ve just added a new song on our myspace profile, taken from our first full lenght.
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Jul 1 2009 8:59 AM

what are you doing thurs july 9th If your 21 you and your friends should come check out EdstanleY they have a show at the Blue Cafe in Huntington Beach Ca They're a 3 piece band Scott Gripe does guitar/vocals Justin Brescia is on drums and Dave Reese is on bass you would love the show it will be a blast , If you choose to come, email me your guestlist @ jvarnado@tmo.blackberry.n
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Jun 30 2009 9:34 PM

Hey what up? I just wanted to show your page sum luv!
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Jun 30 2009 9:05 AM

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Jun 30 2009 12:10 PM

Heyy!
Check out our stuff if you get a chance.
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Jun 29 2009 2:44 PM

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Jun 29 2009 6:28 AM

Hey when you get a chance,
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Jun 29 2009 4:26 AM

Thank You for the Support!
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Jun 28 2009 10:23 PM

nice stuff.
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Jun 28 2009 9:25 AM

Thanks for the add!
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