Antagonist A.D.
New Zealand metalcore band
Antagonist A.D. are a metalcore band from Auckland, New Zealand, formed in 2005.
History
Formation and S/T Demo (2005)
Antagonist A.D was formed in 2005 by vocalist Sam Crocker and bassist Joshua Moffitt as just Antagonist.
They were inspired by fast American hardcore bands such as Martyr A.D. and Until the End as well as European bands Arkangel and Maroon. They took the name from Maroon's debut album. The original line-up also comprised drummer Brendon Wishnowsky and Sean Connolly. The band recorded a four-song demo with Ulcerate's Jamie Saint Merat. Some releases following the main pressing featured a fifth song, "Some Glory".
These Cities, Our Graves (2005–2008)
At the end of 2005, Connolly and Wihsnowsky left, and guitarists Kris Bosman and Ross Mcdougall and drummer Israel Mcdean joined.
The band's debut full-length record These Cities, Our Graves was recorded in early 2006 by Avalanche City frontman David Baxter, then guitarist in metalcore band One Must Fall, and released on 1157 Records. The band's lyrics focused on animals and respecting women.
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