The Absence
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The Absence is an American
death metal
band from Tampa
, Florida
. Their style has been described as aggressive thrash metal
with Scandinavian metal influences. They are currently signed to Metal Blade Records
. The band is also notable for its highly technical lead work between its two guitarists.
in 2004 entitled, The Absence, 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 death metal and thrash metal. In 2007, bassist Micheal Leon joined the band. Drummer Jeramie Kling left the band that same year and was temporarily replaced by drummer 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. 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.
United States
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death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
band from Tampa
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, Florida
Florida
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. Their style has been described as aggressive thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
with Scandinavian metal influences. They are currently signed to Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
. The band is also notable for its highly technical lead work between its two guitarists.
History
The band released an eponymous EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
in 2004 entitled, The Absence, and followed up with their debut album, From Your Grave
From Your Grave
From Your Grave is the debut album by American melodic death metal band, The Absence. It was released on September 19, 2005 through Metal Blade Records.-Reviews:...
, in 2005. The band's second album, Riders of the Plague
Riders of the Plague
Riders of the Plague is the second full-length album by American heavy metal band The Absence. It was released on August 7, 2007 on Metal Blade Records.-Track listing:#"Riders of the Plague" – 3:59#"Dead and Gone" – 5:00#"The Murder" – 5:20...
, was released in 2007. The album was praised in a review for finding an "interesting balance" between the genres death metal and thrash metal. In 2007, bassist Micheal Leon joined the band. Drummer Jeramie Kling left the band that same year and was temporarily replaced by drummer 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
Enemy Unbound
Enemy Unbound is the third studio album by melodic death metal band The Absence.During the final recording stages of the album, drummer Justin Reynolds suffered a car accident and sustained injuries to his back and neck...
. Their third studio album, Enemy Unbound was released on September 14, 2010. 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.
Current members
- Jaime Stewart - vocals
- Peter Joseph - lead and rhythm guitar
- Patrick Pintavalle - lead and rhythm guitar
- Mike Leon - bass
- Jeramie Kling − drums
Former members
- Chris Pistillo - drums
- John Allen - bass (New England Metal Fest '06)
- Nicholasi Calaci − bass
- Christopher Tolan - guitar
- Justin Reynolds - drums
Studio albums
- From Your GraveFrom Your GraveFrom Your Grave is the debut album by American melodic death metal band, The Absence. It was released on September 19, 2005 through Metal Blade Records.-Reviews:...
(2005) - Riders of the PlagueRiders of the PlagueRiders of the Plague is the second full-length album by American heavy metal band The Absence. It was released on August 7, 2007 on Metal Blade Records.-Track listing:#"Riders of the Plague" – 3:59#"Dead and Gone" – 5:00#"The Murder" – 5:20...
(2007) - Enemy UnboundEnemy UnboundEnemy Unbound is the third studio album by melodic death metal band The Absence.During the final recording stages of the album, drummer Justin Reynolds suffered a car accident and sustained injuries to his back and neck...
(2010)
Singles/Music Videos
- "From Your GraveFrom Your GraveFrom Your Grave is the debut album by American melodic death metal band, The Absence. It was released on September 19, 2005 through Metal Blade Records.-Reviews:...
" (2005) - "Dead and GoneRiders of the PlagueRiders of the Plague is the second full-length album by American heavy metal band The Absence. It was released on August 7, 2007 on Metal Blade Records.-Track listing:#"Riders of the Plague" – 3:59#"Dead and Gone" – 5:00#"The Murder" – 5:20...
" (2008) - "Enemy UnboundEnemy UnboundEnemy Unbound is the third studio album by melodic death metal band The Absence.During the final recording stages of the album, drummer Justin Reynolds suffered a car accident and sustained injuries to his back and neck...
" (2010)
External links
- The Absence's current label
- The Absence at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- The Absence at Encyclopaedia MetallumEncyclopaedia MetallumEncyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives is a website which lists bands from various forms of heavy metal music...