Antagonist is back with a new album and new name: Antagonist A.D. ElevenfiftySeven is proud to be releasing the new full length album We Are The Dead on the 6th of October in both New Zealand and Australia via Melbourne label Trial & Error.
2005 was a dark year for New Zealand metal/hardcore with prominent bands breaking up, crucial venues being lost & key promoters bowing out. Antagonist A.D pushed on and quickly made a name for themselves as an extremely hardworking band and breathing new life into the local metal/hardcore scene.
Taking a different approach Antagonist A.D’s music and message could be described as 'Metalcore with old school ethics'. It's raw metalcore at its purest and sincerest. Not watered down or compromised in anyway. Antagonist A.D delivers the frantic intensity of hardcore, while utilising a heavier edge and metal instrumentation.
Lyrically the band speaks of the cancerous nature of western culture, the infectiousness of apathy, its symptoms & consequence, the exploitation of animals across the world, for pleasure, science, fashion or food. With topics ranging from social & political commentary to the brutally honest self-retrospect and analysis. Simply Antagonist A.D words are full of venom, conviction & passion.
Antagonist A.D has not only toured New Zealand consistently but also Australia, touring with locals and internationals including. Most Precious Blood (USA), Have Heart (USA), Parkway Drive and Carpathian (AUS).
The Debut album ‘ These Cities, Our Graves ‘ (September 06) sold well throughout New Zealand and Australia (May 2008). Now Antagonist A.D deliver the sophomore release “We Are The Dead” available both in New Zealand and Australia this October through ElevenfiftySeven Records (NZ) and Trial and Error (AUS).
Key Quotes:
‘Young energetic and killer' – Scott Kara, Time Out, NZ Herald
'Not for the faint hearted' – Reon Subbaby, Waikato Times.
'Like the words, the music is to the point' – Dan Trevarthen, Real Groove Magazine.
“No Bullshit, no thrills, just heavy and uncompromising music that’ll kick your arse from here to Auckland if you give it a chance.” – Killyourstereo (AUS)
“ Everything about this album is fucking kick-arse. Each song ebbs and flows with power that moves you. Overall, an amazing album for a standout band. These guys are seriously worth it.” – Inpress Magazine (AUS)
“There is no pussy-footing around with these guys. 30 minutes of brutal no-holds-barred hardcore.” – Fasterlouder (AUS)
Antagonist A.D have played NZ' s biggest music festival - BIG DAY OUT '08 - (playing the MAIN STAGE with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, BJORK, DIZZEE RASCAL, as well as being the MAIN SUPPORT of 2007's TASTE OF CHAOS (GALLOWS, USED, RISE AGAINST).
Antagonist A.D has also headlined local hardcore festivals KILLERFEST '07 (co headline with PARKWAY DRIVE) & '08 (co headline with BLEEDING THROUGH) as well as HAMTOWN SMAKDOWN '06/'07 & '08.
The list of supports the band has done is huge.
HATEBREED (USA), PARKWAY DRIVE (AUS), UNEARTH (USA), MADBALL (USA), TERROR (USA), HAVE HEART (USA), BLACKLISTED (USA), AGNOSTIC FRONT (USA), RINGWORM (USA), BLEEDING THROUGH (USA), DARKEST HOUR (USA), COMEBACK KID (CAN), THROWDOWN (USA), BLACK DAHLIA MURDER (USA), MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD (USA), CEPHALIC CARNAGE (USA), GOD FORBID (USA), SHAI HULUD (USA), BLACKLISTED (USA), DEATH BY STEREO (USA), CARPATHIAN (AUS), HER NIGHTMARE (AUS), 50 LIONS (AUS), SHOTPOINTBLANK (AUS), BLEEDERS (NZ), BLINDSPOTT (NZ), 8 FOOT SATIVA (NZ)
No Regrets
Antagonist A.D. Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But these years have seen me fall.
I held the taste of glory and pride.
But that life has gone, sour in the sun.
Days are shorter, nights are too damn long.
Now the bitter taste of failure sits on my tongue,
Full of cliches, full of shit.
But I like the way the sky shines,
I like the wya the city burns,
When you see the flames of freedom spark.
I still am, that better man
And these years have seen me tested,
I still hold the taste of floury and pride,
My beliefs are strong
They shine with the sun,
Still full of cliches, still full of shit.
I know now, the colour of regret,
It's blood red (I'm blood red),
I guess I'm better for it.
The opening lines of Antagonist A.D.'s song, No Regrets, speak of a man who once held a taste of glory and pride, but has now fallen in the years that have gone by. The song speaks of the bitter taste of failure that now sits on his tongue, yet he still holds onto his beliefs and the taste of glory, even if they are now full of cliches and are still surrounded by lies.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer has come to terms with the fact that regret is a necessary part of life. The color red is used to represent this regret, as it symbolizes the blood that is shed when one makes mistakes. Despite this, the singer feels that he is better for it. He recognizes that the city burns in a different way when he sees the flames of freedom, and that the sky shines brighter when he looks at it with open eyes.
Overall, No Regrets is a song about recognizing the mistakes one has made and accepting that regret is a natural consequence of life. It also speaks of the importance of holding onto one's beliefs and continuing to strive to be a better person, even in the face of failure.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to be a better man,
Once, I held myself to a higher standard,
But these years have seen me fall.
Over time, I have stumbled and failed.
I held the taste of glory and pride.
I once knew the feeling of achieving success and feeling proud of myself.
But that life has gone, sour in the sun.
However, those successes have faded and gone bad under the heat of life.
Days are shorter, nights are too damn long.
I feel like the days are passing me by too quickly, making the nights seem never-ending.
Now the bitter taste of failure sits on my tongue,
I am now consumed by the bitterness and disappointment of past failures.
Full of cliches, full of shit.
My words are empty and meaningless, lacking authenticity.
But I like the way the sky shines,
But I still find beauty in the world, appreciating the way the sky looks when viewed with a positive outlook.
When you look it through open eyes.
I appreciate the world when I try to view it in a more positive manner.
I like the wya the city burns,
I find beauty even in destruction, appreciating the way the city looks when it is burning.
When you see the flames of freedom spark.
I recognize that the flames that burn in the city represent the spark of freedom.
I still am, that better man
Despite my failures, I still hold the belief that I am capable of being a better version of myself.
And these years have seen me tested,
I have faced many challenges over the years that have tested my character and resilience.
I still hold the taste of floury and pride,
I have not forgotten the feeling of achieving success and feeling proud of myself.
My beliefs are strong
I hold steadfastly to my beliefs and values.
They shine with the sun,
My beliefs radiate with a passion and resolve that is unshakable.
Still full of cliches, still full of shit.
But even though my words may still lack authenticity, my convictions are genuine.
I know now, the colour of regret,
Now, I understand the true pain of regret.
It's blood red (I'm blood red),
Regret is a visceral and emotional feeling that consumes me.
I guess I'm better for it.
But ultimately, I believe that my experiences with failure and regret have made me a better person.
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CodyDTD
Can't wait to hear the rest of the songs. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
ChrisCoreOG 666
That shit is crunchy dawg!!! Roll on the shows
Dani Pretel
The best hardcore band
franekk86
Sick 💪💣💥
Aidan Lyndon
Was waiting for that John Floreani feature
Kyle Furtwangler
The song reminds me of Hatebreed towards the end.
homestarronny
I WILL BE HEARD!!!!! Hahahaha
CavemanofTech
Since these citys our graves Antag has been a bands lyrics I can really relate too, I love this band so much. Auckland city Hardcore at its finest
Ryan Evans
🔥
Ryuiti
What a fucking good song. I love the lyrics of the band's songs!
And it reminds me of the absurd cases that happened recently in my country