Holding absence

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Holding absence
General information
origin Cardiff , Wales
Genre (s) Post-Hardcore , Melodic Hardcore
founding 2016
Website www.holdingabsence.com
Current occupation
Lucas Woodland
Scott Carey
Electric guitar
 Chris Smitheram
James Joseph
Ashley Green

Holding Absence is a post-hardcore / melodic hardcore band from Cardiff , Wales, formed in 2016 .

history

Holding Absence was founded in 2016 in the Welsh capital Cardiff and has consisted of singer Lucas Woodland, the two guitarists Scott Carey and Chris Smitheram, bassist James Joseph and drummer Ashley Green. Just one year after it was founded, the US label SharpTone Records Holding signed Absence.

In the first two years the band released only several individual singles before in February 2018, Split - EP with the British nu-metal band Loathe was published on SharpTone Records. Together with Loathe, the quintet completed their first European tour . In June the band accompanied Being as an Ocean on their European tour. A week before the start of this tour, the band played at the Slam Dunk Festival .

On March 8, 2019, the debut album titled after the band was finally released via SharpTone. The group accompanied Being as an Ocean and Counterparts on their European tour in April 2019.

style

On the split EP This Is as One for which Holding Absence is represented with three pieces, the music is described as "slightly prrogged post-rock ", the sound of which is shimmering and very melodic. Lucas Woodland's singing just drifts slightly into screaming singing . In addition, the group does not play fast, but very calming music.

Woodland's singing is also described as a clear and emotionally carried voice, which alternates with his painful screaming. On the debut album, the music is referred to as metalcore . The refrains are described as "stormy", which are often surrounded by soft and calm passages and even more tender vocals, which at times develop almost spherical melodies, appear depressingly heavy and melancholy and sometimes stand in contrast to the intense drumming. On their debut album, the musicians lyrically address topics such as loss, failed love relationships and hopelessness.

Discography

Awards and nominations

  • Heavy Music Awards
    • 2018: Best UK Breakthrough Band (nominated)
    • 2019: Best UK Breakthroug Band (nominated)

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Caitlyn Ralph: Sharptone Records sign Cardiff heavyweights Holding Absence. Alternative Press , February 10, 2017, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  2. ↑ a b wookubus: Loathe & Holding Absence Announce “This Is As One” Split & Tour, Steam New Songs. ThePRP.com, December 4, 2017, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  3. ↑ Holding Absence confirmed as support for Being As An Ocean. Cybmag.de, May 16, 2018, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  4. ↑ wookubus: Being As An Ocean Tease “Ok” Music Video, Booked For Summer Tour With Holding Absence. ThePRP.com, May 15, 2018, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  5. ↑ Rhys Haberfield: FESTIVAL REVIEW: Slam Dunk Festival 2018 - South. Distorted Sound Mag, June 6, 2018, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  6. ↑ Brii Jamieson: Holding Absence Have Announced The Details Of Ther Debut Album. Rock Sound , December 12, 2018, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  7. ↑ BEING AS AN OCEAN ARE BACK! Gringoz-magazine.de, March 29, 2019, accessed on May 3, 2019 .
  8. ↑ January wiping Frankowski: Loathe + Holding Absence - This Is As One. Metal.de , February 6, 2018, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  9. ↑ Corona: HOLDING ABSCENCE - Holding Absence. Stormbringer.at , March 17, 2019, accessed on May 3, 2019 .
  10. ^ Joshua Claaßen: Holding Absence - s / t. Stageload.org , March 15, 2019, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  11. ↑ Lottie Cook: NEWS: Heavy Music Awards 2018 finalists announced! DeadPress! , April 27, 2018, accessed May 3, 2019 .
  12. ↑ Zach Redrup: NEWS: Finalists confirmed for Heavy Music Awards 2019! DeadPress !, May 1, 2019, accessed May 3, 2019 .