Origin Whittier, California, United States Genres Metalcore Years active 1998–present 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 guitarist/vocalist Carlos Garcia, drummer Orlando "Lond" Garcia, guitarist Roland Leonard and bassist Colby White.