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)
Stranger
Antagonist A.D. Lyrics
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Is an high rank king
Jah turn on the light
Strange in the land
Africanboi
Jah don
Nobody know what I feel
In my life this is real
Am getting stronger now
Everyday for the hustle
All days and night
Am getting better
Inner this strangers land
Me face my darkest time all alone
This time wey nobody wan dey for your zone
Dem no really care so me dey pon my own
Somebody wan tell me Wetin I don know
Nobody know wetin me under go
But me keep on pushing me eye on the go
My mama be crying but me tell her no
Babylon been wanting me loosing my hopes
Wetin dey for me I know
Me know say jah dey for me I know
Me no dey hear Wetin comon man say
Me no dey feel Wetin common man feel
Wetin dey for me I know
Me know say jah dey for me I know
Me no dey hear Wetin comon man say
Me no dey feel Wetin common man feel
You all need to know
So many times I feel so down
Me never let the devil target shot
Cos suicide not the option
Suicide can never be the option
Nobody know what I feel
In my life this is real
But am getting stronger
Am getting stronger now
Everyday for the hustle
All days and night
Am getting better
Inner this strangers land
Cut your self with a sharp object
Before you cut another man
With same object
Me fit forgive but me no fit forget
You no fit aim me twice
We go disconnect
Sometimes I wonder
Why life is so mysterious
Many love ones don die trow way
No be say you too sabi
No be say I too sabi
Omo we live by grace
Dem try to show me condolence
Condolence
Dem think say me I succulent
Succulent
But me no want there accolades
Accolades
Dem no know say me I go well
Wetin dey for me I know
Me know say jah dey for me I know
Me no dey hear Wetin comon man say
Me no dey feel Wetin common man feel
You all need to know
So many times I feel so down
Me never let the devil target shot
Cos suicide not the option
Suicide can never be the option
Nobody know what I feel
In my life this is real
But am getting stronger
Am getting stronger now
Everyday for the hustle
All days and night
Am getting better
Inner this strangers land
The song "Stranger" by Antagonist A.D is a powerful and introspective portrayal of the struggle of a person who feels alienated and alone, living in a foreign land. The lyrics open with the metaphor of being a "Son of light", a person who belongs to a higher rank of kingship, but is still vulnerable to the darkness and uncertainty of life. The reference to Jah (the Rastafarian word for God) turning on the light, is an expression of hope, as the singer tries to make sense of his life and finds solace in his faith.
The central theme of the song revolves around the idea of being a stranger, someone who is not accepted or understood by the people around them. The singer's identity as an "Africanboi" highlights his cultural difference and the struggles he faces in trying to fit in. The lyrics state that "Nobody knows what I feel", suggesting a sense of isolation and loneliness.
Despite the challenges he faces, the singer finds strength in his perseverance and the will to keep going. He acknowledges that he is "getting stronger", despite facing the darkest times of his life. The struggle of the singer is a universal one, as many people face feelings of alienation and despair at different points in their lives. The song, therefore, has a relatable and empowering message that encourages listeners to keep pushing through their struggles, no matter how difficult they may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Son of the light
I am a child of God's light
Is an high rank king
I am royalty in God's eyes
Jah turn on the light
God shines His light on me
Strange in the land
I feel out of place in this world
Africanboi
I am a black man
Jah don
God knows and understands me
Nobody know what I feel
No one truly understands my struggles
In my life this is real
I am facing real challenges in life
But am getting stronger
Despite these challenges, I am getting stronger
Am getting stronger now
I am improving day by day
Everyday for the hustle
Every day I work hard to overcome
All days and night
I face my struggles at all hours
Am getting better
I am making progress
Inner this strangers land
I feel like a stranger in this world
Me face my darkest time all alone
I must confront my most difficult times by myself
This time wey nobody wan dey for your zone
This is the time when no one wants to be around me
Dem no really care so me dey pon my own
No one really cares, so I am on my own
Somebody wan tell me Wetin I don know
People think they can tell me things I already know
Nobody know wetin me under go
No one knows what I am going through
But me keep on pushing me eye on the go
But I keep pushing forward and stay focused on my goals
My mama be crying but me tell her no
My mother worries about me, but I reassure her
Babylon been wanting me loosing my hopes
My enemies are trying to make me lose hope
Wetin dey for me I know
I know what is in store for me
Me know say jah dey for me I know
I know that God is with me
Me no dey hear Wetin comon man say
I don't listen to the opinions of others
Me no dey feel Wetin common man feel
I don't feel the same as others
You all need to know
You all should understand this
So many times I feel so down
I often feel depressed
Me never let the devil target shot
I won't let the devil defeat me
Cos suicide not the option
Because suicide is never the answer
Suicide can never be the option
I will never consider suicide
Cut your self with a sharp object
Don't hurt yourself or others
Before you cut another man
Before you harm someone else
Me fit forgive but me no fit forget
I can forgive, but I won't forget
You no fit aim me twice
You can't keep attacking me
We go disconnect
We will part ways
Sometimes I wonder
Sometimes I question
Why life is so mysterious
Why life is so unpredictable
Many love ones don die trow way
Many of my loved ones have passed away
No be say you too sabi
It's not like you know everything either
Omo we live by grace
We are all living by God's mercy
Dem try to show me condolence
People try to offer their condolences
Condolence
But it doesn't really help
Dem think say me I succulent
They think I am weak
Succulent
But I am not
But me no want there accolades
I don't want their praise
Accolades
I just want to succeed on my own
You all need to know
You all should understand this
So many times I feel so down
I often feel depressed
Me never let the devil target shot
I won't let the devil defeat me
Cos suicide not the option
Because suicide is never the answer
Suicide can never be the option
I will never consider suicide
Nobody know what I feel
No one truly understands my struggles
In my life this is real
I am facing real challenges in life
But am getting stronger
Despite these challenges, I am getting stronger
Am getting stronger now
I am improving day by day
Everyday for the hustle
Every day I work hard to overcome
All days and night
I face my struggles at all hours
Am getting better
I am making progress
Inner this strangers land
I feel like a stranger in this world
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: ADENUGA DAMILOLA
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