The Absence

The Absence
Origin	Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Melodic death metal, thrash metal[1]
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Metal Blade
Website	The Absence official MySpace
Members
Jamie Stewart Peter Joseph Patrick Pintavalle Mike Leon Jeramie Kling
Past members
Justin Reynolds Nicholas Calaci John Allen Chris Pistillo

The Absence is an American death metal band from Tampa, Florida. Their style has been described as aggressive thrash metal with Scandinavian metal influences.^[2] They are currently signed to Metal Blade Records. The band is also notable for its highly technical lead work between its two guitarists.^{[citation needed]}

History

The band released an eponymous EP 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.^[3] 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.^[4]

Band line-up

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

Discography

Studio albums

• From Your Grave (2005)
• Riders of the Plague (2007)
• Enemy Unbound (2010)

EPs

• The Absence (2004)

Singles/Music Videos

• "From Your Grave" (2005)
• "Dead and Gone" (2008)
• "Enemy Unbound" (2010)

References

1. ^ Frantikmag interview with Jaramie
2. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p739732
3. ^ http://www.411mania.com/music/album_reviews/59271/The-Absence---Riders-of-the-Plague-Review.htm
4. ^ "The Absence - Enemy Unbound". Metal CallOut. http://www.metalcallout.com/metal-music-videos/the-absence-enemy-unbound-brand-new-video-release.html. Retrieved 2010-09-27. 

External links

• The Absence's current label
• The Absence at MySpace
• The Absence at Encyclopaedia Metallum