- For the New Zealand band once known as Antagonist, see Antagonist A.D..
Antagonist is an American metalcore band from Whittier, California, formed in 1998. They released numerous EPs prior to being signed with Prosthetic Records. They have released two albums while under the Prosthetic Records banner, "Exist" and "World in Decline". In 2012, Antagonist once again became an independent band and released the five-song EP, “Antagonist” (2015). In 2019, Antagonist signed with independent label Infinite Strength Records and released a two-song EP “Human Failure” on July 19.
The current line-up of the band consists of Carlos Garcia (lead guitar/vocals), Colby White (bass), Roland Leonard (lead guitar/backing vocals) and Orlando "Lond" Garcia (drums).