Holding Absence

Holding Absence are a Welsh rock band from Cardiff, Wales, formed in 2015. The group consists of lead vocalist Lucas Woodland, guitarist Scott Carey, bassist Benjamin Elliott, and drummer Ashley Green.

The band released an initial collection of singles in 2017, as well as a split EP with Loathe in 2018, before finally releasing their debut record, Holding Absence, in 2019. They are signed with SharpTone Records.

The band took their name from the title of the song "Holding Your Absence" by Hammock.

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GALLERY: You Me At Six, Holding Absence @ Astor Theatre, Perth

The highlights from You Me At Six’s headline show at the Astor Theatre, Perth.

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Holding Absence Drop New Single & Announce Album 'The Noble Art Of Self Destruction'

The Noble Art Of Self Destruction is due for release on Friday, 25 August, via Sharptone Records.

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Update: Holding Absence/Alpha Wolf have announced a split EP!

This August, double your sonic pleasure as two of the modern alternative greats team up for a special split EP release. Fusing Welsh post-hardcore icons Holding Absence alongside Melbourne-based metallers Alpha Wolf, The Lost and the Longing split EP combines four magnetic tracks, two tracks per band, of dynamic and diverse heavy bliss that'll certainly leave you yearning for more.

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Album Review: Holding Absence - 'The Greatest Mistake Of My Life'

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Album Review: Holding Absence - 'Holding Absence'

Quite possibly, the debut of the year.