The Absence is an American metal band from Tampa, Florida. Their style has been described as aggressive thrash metal fused with melodic death metal in the manner of the Gothenburg sound of Scandinavian metal. They were previously signed to Metal Blade Records and are now signed to M-Theory Audio.Blabbermouth. "THE ABSENCE Signs With M-THEORY AUDIO." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, October 4, 2017,
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. A review praised the album for finding an "interesting balance" between death metal and thrash metal. In 2007, bassist Michael Leon joined the band. Drummer Jeramie Kling left the band that same year and was temporarily replaced with 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 enter 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. It reached No. 55 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.Blabbermouth. "THE ABSENCE: 'Enemy Unbound' First-Week Sales Revealed." BLABBERMOUTH.NET, September 22, 2010, Jeramie Kling rejoined the band during summer 2010. On September 27, 2010, The Absence released a music video for "Enemy Unbound" from the eponymous album. As of January 1, 2013, guitarist Peter Joseph left The Absence. On January 22, 2013, it was announced that Per Nilsson of Scar Symmetry 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, 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 Jeramie Kling – drums Taylor Nordberg – lead guitar Jesse Jolly – live bass Richie Brown – live rhythm guitar
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 The Absence at Bandcamp The Absence at MySpace The Absence at Encyclopaedia Metallum