Mayan - Antagonise

Artist: Mayan
Album: Antagonise

2014

Rating: 3.0

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Review by Bert Sperling

Mayan's second studio album, Antagonise, is a powerful and complex exploration of the darker side of human nature. With a lineup of talented musicians, including former members of Epica and After Forever, the band creates a sound that is both heavy and melodic, with intricate guitar riffs and symphonic elements.

The album's themes of conflict and struggle are reflected in its lyrics, which touch on topics like war, betrayal, and personal demons. Lead vocalist Mark Jansen's harsh growls and clean vocals are complemented by the haunting voice of guest singer Floor Jansen (Nightwish), adding an extra layer of emotion to tracks like "The Power Process" and "Redemption - The Democracy Illusion."

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Faceless Spies," a fast-paced, guitar-driven song with a catchy chorus and a powerful message about the dangers of surveillance and control. Other highlights include the epic "Insano" and the atmospheric "Human Sacrifice."

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Insano	2:57
Paladins Of Deceit
Redemption	6:7
Paladins of Deceit	6:16
Faceless Spies - National Security Extremism Part 2	8:10
Descry	2:15
Descry (Bonus)	2:14
Bloodline Forfeit	4:15
Faceless Spies	8:9
Burn Your Witches	5:39
Devil in Disguise	4:59
Enemies Of Freedom	7:10
Capital Punishment	4:41
Enemies of Freedom	7:9
Human Sacrifice	6:10
Paladins Of Deceit - National Security Extremism Part 1	6:16
Redemption - The Democracy Illusion	6:08
Devil In Disguise	5:00
Lone Wolf	5:54

Video

MAYAN - Faceless Spies (Lyric Video)

Mayan - Capital punishment

MaYan - HUMAN SACRIFICE (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)

Mayan - Bloodline Forfeit

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Catalog Numbers

NB 3238-2, 3238-2
NB 3238-1, 27361 32381
NB 3238-0, 27361 32380
SR0990

Labels

Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast , Nuclear Blast
Scarecrow Records

Listen online

escuchar en línea
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
online luisteren

Formats

CD
Album
CDr
Promo
Watermarked
2 × Vinyl
LP
Unofficial Release
Limited Edition
Silver
Digipack
Digipak

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Nuclear Blast Records
Copyright (c)	Nuclear Blast Records
Recorded At	Sandlane Recording Facilities
Engineered At	Sandlane Recording Facilities
Edited At	Sandlane Recording Facilities
Mixed At	Sandlane Recording Facilities
Mastered At	Amsterdam Mastering
Pressed By	Technicolor
Exclusive Retailer	Cargo Records

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Frank Schiphorst, Joost van den Broek, Mark Jansen
Art Direction	Stefan Heilemann
Design	Stefan Heilemann
Bass	Rob van der Loo
Choir	Henning Basse, Marcela Bovio
Drums	Ariën Van Weesenbeek
Edited By	Buffi Duberman
Guitar	Frank Schiphorst
Keyboards	Jack Driessen
Orchestrated By	Jack Driessen
Mastered By	Darjus van Helfteren
Mixed By	Joost van den Broek
Photography By	Tim Tronckoe
Producer	Joost van den Broek, MaYaN
Recorded By	Joost van den Broek, Jos Driessen
Sound Designer	Joost van den Broek
Violin	Dimitris Katsoulis
Vocals	Henning Basse, Laura Macrì, Mark Jansen
Written-By	Mark Jansen
Lyrics By	Mark Jansen
Music By	Frank Schiphorst, Jack Driessen, Mark Jansen
Musical Assistance	Jos Driessen

Notes

Track 1 'Descry' is a bonus track.
From booklet:
Vocals Henning recorded at Klangwerk Chaussee
Violin recorded at Studio Victory, Athens - Greece
Promo CDR with fold out inner sleeve in PVC slip sleeve. Issued with seal across top of opening.
180g vinyl in Gatefold. Including poster.
Track A1 'Descry' is a bonus track.
Unofficial Russian version of European release.
Comes in standard jewel case with 24 page booklet.
180g silver vinyl in Gatefold. Including poster.
Limited to 300 copies.
Exclusively available through Cargo Records mailorder.
Under Licensed To Scarecrow Records.
Vocals Henning recorded at Klangwerk Chaussee.
Violin recorded by Victor Berkan at Studio Victory, Athens - Greece.
Track 1 Descry is bonus track.

Barcodes

Barcode: 7 27361 32382 0
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 12/03/2013 09:56:39.39#24211 3238-2 2485263 01
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LN09
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI JI10
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 12/03/2013 09:56:39.39#24211 3238-2 2485263 01
Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI LN09
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI JI05
Barcode: 7 27361 32381 3
Label Code: LC 07027
Rights Society: GEMA
Barcode: 7 27361 32380 6
Matrix / Runout: CAP02355 NB3238-0DLT 01 Technicolor
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LR78
Barcode: 727361323806
Mould SID Code: IFPI UGAC

About Mayan

Dutch symphonic death metal band formed in 2010.

Members

George Oosthoek
Marcela Bovio
Mark Jansen
Ariën Van Weesenbeek
Jeroen Paul Thesseling
Jack Driessen
Rob van der Loo
Isaac Delahaye
Henning Basse
Frank Schiphorst
Laura Macrì
Merel Bechtold

Summary by Bert Sperling

Antagonise is a well-crafted album that showcases Mayan's musical prowess and lyrical depth. It is a must-listen for fans of symphonic metal and anyone who enjoys music with a message.

Comments

zucum

2023-06-23

The project's 2012 album, Antagonise, is a replica of their debut with more At the Gates rip-offs.

rektorjesper

2023-06-21

I ❤ mayan

intorlect

2023-06-21

Thanks for the song, it makes me ponder over a lot of things. Including Mayan astrology. If Mayan believed in human sacrifice including babies, I won't want to go too deep into their astrology at all. Besides, their astrology didn't stop Spanish invasion.

whoskmoon

2023-06-21

Super. Respect from Czech republic.

thebucketlister

2023-06-21

Marcela has a beautiful voice for rancheritas.

yusufabdulkudus3

2023-06-20

Laura canta bem I love Mark Jansen

gdjackso

2023-06-19

O video começo com o meu nome na tela

confidentsnob

2023-06-18

Deal with the one
Philosophy
You’ll have no choice
Dispose
Deal with the one
Supremacy
You will obey your superior
You have no choice than to follow the masses
You have no choice than to stick to your classes
You have no choice ‘cause you will not be like me
Human Sacrifice
Damned to give up your mind
One-eyed compromise
Born to be free
Not to be sacrified
Deal with the one
Authenticity
You will behave enslave
Deal with the one
Divinity
You won’t disparage
The godly marriage
Un peon más de los hambrientos de poder
No hay opción seguir la orden o morir
Fight fire with fire
Defense of human shields
A war fuels atrocity
Shields of children’s hands
Nadir of human sacrifice
Gente nascosta
Timore dubbio
La nostra chiesa sicura
Non potranno bruciare
No!
I am just in time
To reach the top of lust
Forgetting what life needs to be
Focused on the magic crown
Which leads me to the dark profound
Can’t sit still
Any time
Until the world is mine
Siamo noi che decidiamo
Perchè noi siamo potenti autorità
You have a choice
Make up your mind

clinicaucare

2023-06-17

Meh

zlatahn

2023-06-17

I wanna say Mayan is a relief for me, because I needed complete songs just with Mark, his guturals and all that hits of death metal in Epica but without Simone :D. I love death metal, and I think Mark can make a good one.