The Absence is an American

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band from

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. Their style has been described as aggressive

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with Scandinavian metal influences. They were previously signed to

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and are now signed to M-Theory Audio.

History

The band released a self-titled EP in 2004 and followed up with their debut album, ''From Your Grave'', in 2005. The band's second album, ''Riders of the Plague'', was released in 2007. The album was praised in a review for finding an "interesting balance" between the genres

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and

. In 2007, bassist Michael Leon joined the band. Drummer

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left the band that same year and was temporarily replaced by Chris Pistillo from the Tampa death metal scene. The band recruited Justin Reynolds as their new drummer in early 2008. The Absence stated in late 2008 that they would be entering the studio to record a new album in March 2009. Due to time constraints and touring duties, the band said they would enter the studio on September 10 since the original date "wasn't the right time." The band delayed the recording of the album again and later entered Mana Recording Studios on November 2, 2009, to record ''Enemy Unbound''. Their third studio album, ''Enemy Unbound'' was released on September 14, 2010, and reached No. 55 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Jeramie Kling rejoined the band during summer 2010. On September 27, 2010, The Absence released their music video of "Enemy Unbound" from their eponymous album ''Enemy Unbound''. As of January 1, 2013, guitarist Peter Joseph parted ways with The Absence. On January 22, 2013, it was announced that Per Nilsson of

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had joined the band. On July 25, 2015, guitarist Patrick Scott Pintavalle announced on Facebook that he had left the band. On March 30, 2021, the band announced their fifth full-length album, would be titled ''Coffinized''. It was released June 25, 2021. On January 4, 2024, the band announced their self-titled sixth studio album would be released on March 29.

Band line-up

Current members

* Jamie Stewart – vocals *

– drums * Taylor Nordberg – guitars

Former members

* Patrick Pintavalle – guitars * Nicholas Calaci – bass * Christopher Tolan – guitars * Justin Grant – drums * Peter Joseph – guitars * Mike Leon – bass * Justin Reynolds – drums * Per Nilsson – guitars * Joey Concepcion – guitars

Discography

Studio albums

* ''From Your Grave'' (2005) * ''Riders of the Plague'' (2007) * ''Enemy Unbound'' (2010) * ''A Gift for the Obsessed'' (2018) * ''Coffinized'' (2021) * ''The Absence'' (2024)

EPs

* ''The Absence'' (2004)

Singles and music videos

* "From Your Grave" (2005) * "Dead and Gone" (2008) * "Enemy Unbound" (2010) * "Oceans" (2013) * "Septic Testament" (2016)

References

External links

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