hothousestudios.com » Antagonist http://hothousestudios.com/blog Hothouse Rehearsal Studios - Where Music Grows Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:14:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Antagonist “Where Dynasties Are Made Tour” http://hothousestudios.com/blog/antagonist-%e2%80%9cwhere-dynasties-are-made-tour%e2%80%9d/ http://hothousestudios.com/blog/antagonist-%e2%80%9cwhere-dynasties-are-made-tour%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:00:01 +0000 Richard Morales http://hothousestudios.com/blog/?p=114 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 isone 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.

]]> http://hothousestudios.com/blog/antagonist-%e2%80%9cwhere-dynasties-are-made-tour%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 PRIMARY ELEMENTS OF RECORDING | Part 2 http://hothousestudios.com/blog/primary-elements-of-recording-part-2/ http://hothousestudios.com/blog/primary-elements-of-recording-part-2/#comments Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:16:19 +0000 Richard Morales http://hothousestudios.com/blog/?p=101 All of the aspects of a productive studio session contribute to what is perceived as a quality recording and mix. Every aspect of a song should meet at least the minimum requirements of perfection. If any one of them is lacking, it will show through as the weak link in the whole recording.  

Even though each aspect is only a small part of the overall song, any single flawed aspect could destroy the whole song. If all of the aspects are incredible or perfect, the chances of a song becoming a hit are probably a million to one. If any one of these components is less than perfect, the chances for success go down exponentially. Therefore, it is necessary to critique and refine each of these aspects whenever possible. 

Let us now further review the some of the remaining aspects of a fruitful recording.  Read the entire article here.

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Big Shout Outs to everyone in the studio today and this evening.Down Shove, As Is, Sound over Silence, Opium of the People, Loud and Clear, Happy Haus, Crazy Lane, Behold, Frank D., Antagonist, Omar and Pedro Gil.  Thanks for a great time.

]]> http://hothousestudios.com/blog/primary-elements-of-recording-part-2/feed/ 0 Antagonist in Preproduction with Fred Archambault http://hothousestudios.com/blog/antagonist-in-preproduction-with-fred-archambault/ http://hothousestudios.com/blog/antagonist-in-preproduction-with-fred-archambault/#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:51:07 +0000 Richard Morales http://hothousestudios.com/blog/?p=90 Antagonist is in preproduction all this week with producer Fred Archambault, straight from his work with Avenged Sevenfold.  The guys are hold up in Studio A where some awesome music is emanating as they prepare for recording their debut LP on Prosthetic Records.   

Check out this video of Antagonist talking about the preproduction process.  Watch it here.



Some of the benefits of using the Hothouse Rehearsal facility are not just confined to our first-class studios.  Don’t overlook our website hothousestudios.com and the blog.  

We’ve been revamping the Artist profile pages.  We’re on a mission to create a profile for everyone that has ever rehearsed at Hothouse Rehearsal Studios.  Email us a photo, bio, member names, etc, to studio@hothousestudios.com  

Having trouble finding a studio? We have added a directory of rehearsal and recording studios in the

Los Angeles area and beyond.  If you see a studio missing you can let us know or add it by

clicking here. Got Hothouse T-shirt? Ask us next time you come in. If you have one, wear it and you never now what might happen!

]]> http://hothousestudios.com/blog/antagonist-in-preproduction-with-fred-archambault/feed/ 0 Antagonist talks about signing to Prosthetic Records http://hothousestudios.com/blog/antagonist-talks-about-signing-to-prosthetic-records/ http://hothousestudios.com/blog/antagonist-talks-about-signing-to-prosthetic-records/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:49:30 +0000 Richard Morales http://hothousestudios.com/blog/?p=77 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.

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