Southern California metal outfit Antagonist has completed work on their new album and has announced "World In Decline" as its title. The band recorded at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange, CA with producer Paul Miner (Terror, Thrice, Throwdown). Antagonist released "Exist," their Prosthetic Records debut in 2008, and had two previous full-lengths and several EPs.

Singer/guitarist Carlos Garcia commented on the forthcoming album: "We've just wrapped up the making of our new album with Paul Miner. We're super stoked on the finished product, and we hope everyone will feel the same! Paul was amazing to work with, he was very encouraging and super patient with us, and we're eternally grateful for that. And of course, he knows his way around the console. This is honestly the first album we've done that is an accurate representation of Antagonist's live sound, and it definitely showcases a more refined, aggressive sound. We're taking it back to the old school!"

Garcia also commented on the overall sound of "World In Decline": "'Exist' had a hopeful message of working together as humans towards a better future. The new album is about the realization that things will always be fucked up, people will always be selfish, and this world is going to end at any minute, and we have nobody to blame but ourselves. People grow older and figure out that life doesn't get any easier and that our own selfishness, carelessness, and ignorance are at the core of our demise. So right now, that's where our heads are at, which will in turn no doubt lead to a much more aggressive and angry album."

Hothouse Studios is stoked to be part of the Antagonist family and we’ve been privy to the "World In Decline" preproduction music for a few months now and "World In Decline" is going be one of your favorite albums of 2010!

World in Decline
Track Listing:

'The Bane Of Existence'
'Sasha Grey'
'Disguised In White'
'God On Fire'
'Wake Up And Smell The Lies'
'New Human'
'A Voice Unspoken'
'Already Dead' (featuring John Strachan)
'Darkest Darkness' (featuring Jared Monette)
'World In Decline' (featuring Jared Monette)

Learn more about Antagonist here.

Antagonist “Where Dynasties Are Made Tour”

Our dear, old friends Matt, Lond, Carlos and Paul from the band Antagonist are hitting the road once again. The two and half week tour across the Southwest and West Coast is in support of their debut album for Prosthetic Records “Exist”, is due for a fall release.

We are extremely excited for the guys, because Antagonist is one of the first bands who began using Hothouse Rehearsal Studios, four years ago. That’s right Hothouse Studios is four years old. Wow.

During this time we’ve watch Matt, Lond, Carlos and Paul mature and work extremely hard toward realizing their career goals. Well, all the hard work, rehearsing, song writing and practice on their instruments has paid off.

Antagonist left their home town of Whittier, Ca with their Prosthetic Records label mates and fellow Southern Californians, Funeral Pyre on the Where Dynasties Are Made Tour this past Thursday July 10th. Go see the concert in your hometown. For tour dates and locations click here.

Antagonist signs Recording Agreement with Prosthetic Records

All of us in the Hothouse Rehearsal Community are very proud of and thrilled for Carlos, Mat, Paul and Lond of the band Antagonist. They just signed to Prosthetic Records. Hip Hip Hurray!!

Prosthetic Records is home to bands like, Lamb of God, Through The Eyes of The Dead, All That Remains, Gojira, Beneath The Massacre and Light This City. These are bands that I’ve heard the guys talk about and look up to for sometime and now for them to be part of the same awesome roster of artists on Prosthetic is quiet and honor for them.





Below is the official Press Release from Prosthetic Records.

Prosthetic Records signs Southern California's ANTAGONIST

Prosthetic Records is pleased to announce the signing of Southern California metal band ANTAGONIST. Earning their keep in the local and national scene since 1998, and with two prior full-lengths to their credit, ANTAGONIST has already logged time hit the road with the likes of Light This City, The Faceless, Winds of Plague, Silent Civilian, and fellow SoCal metallers The Funeral Pyre, among others.

The band's Prosthetic Records debut, set to be titled 'Exist,' will be produced by Fred Archambault (Avenged Sevenfold, The Confession, Deftones), and is the follow-up to 'An Envy of Innocence,' which saw a 2006 release via Dwell Records. Tentatively slated for a summer 2008 release, 'Exist' will be recorded starting March 1st. "We're very happy and excited to finally announce our signing with Prosthetic!" guitarist/vocalist Carlos Garcia says. "These guys have treated us like family since day one and they really believe in the music we're making. We're all very anxious to enter the studio and even more pumped to get out on the road and play all the new shit for everyone." In addition, the band has issued a video statement in reaction to the deal here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roozXijOlHM).

Live Rehearsal footage of ANTAGONIST playing clips from some of their new material, as well as prior material and live footage can be seen on the band's YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/Antagonistmetal) and on the band's official MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/antagonist). ANTAGONIST plans on touring heavily after the recording of 'Exist,' and details on venues and cities will be available shortly.

ANTAGONIST live
2/29 Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction (with Death Before Dishonor)

"Though thrash has been back on the agenda these past few years, its latest exponents have rarely opted for the reined-in virtuosity of the vintage Bay Area sound, let alone transcended it. Southern Californian thrash quartet Antagonist occupy precisely this space." - Decibel magazine

"...An Envy Of Innocence is the result of serious hard work and determination, as these Whittier, California guys lash out aggressively in their bid to establish themselves as group who is worthy of attention, and support, no matter what conservative local political obstacles stand in their way." - Metal Review.com

"...their guitar work alone is resplendent and the solos are next to amazing." - Skyline Press

Why are bands using Hothouse Rehearsal? Here’s what they’re telling us. “The equipment always works”. “Has the cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever seen in a rehearsal studio”. “The staff is super attentive.” “Best sounding and maintained rehearsal rooms.” But mostly they say it’s because the “Hothouse cares about the artist and their rehearsal”. You owe it to your band to come tour the hothouse facility and find out for yourself.

The Owner of
Prosthetic Records
in Hothouse Studios

EJ, owner and president of Prosthetic Records, was in the studio yesterday to meet and listen to one of the bands that rehearses here at Hothouse studios. I can’t mention the name of the band at the moment, because several labels are courting these guys, but they want to go with Prosthetic. So this meeting was very top secret. From all appearances the get-together went great and they’ll be signing with Prosthetic shortly. This is huge news. It seems every year at least one band that rehearses here is getting signed. From all of us in the Hothouse community we wish you EJ, a speedy and complete recovery from your surgery

All the Best
Richard Morales
Hothouse Rehearsal Studios
www.hothousestudios.com