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HOLDING ABSENCE have released an intense new single titled ‘Scissors’. The track depicts the concept of sacrifice as a means to evolve, as the narrator commits to severing parts of themselves in order to grow. ‘Scissors’ is the fourth single from The Noble Art Of Self Destruction, which will be released on 25th August via SharpTone Record. Vocalist Lucas Woodland comments “Today, we are excited to …

HOLDING ABSENCE have released their first new music of 2023 in the form of captivating new single ‘A Crooked Melody’. Accompanied by a beautifully stylised video that was directed by Lewis Cater, ‘A Crooked Melody’ is an exceptional example of HOLDING ABSENCE’s keen ability to craft insatiably catchy songs that serve as a vessel for poignantly relatable lyrics. Frontman Lucas Woodland comments “A Crooked …

This Friday night in Leicester might be cold enough for you to not feel your toes, but that certainly isn’t the case in the o2 Academy. 8:30pm is where this evening really begins and though middle act Void of Vision may be a little heavier than you’d expect for a Holding Absence support, the crowd …

Friday night and a trip to a sold out 02 Academy to see Funeral for a Friend. This gig had been rearranged twice due to the pandemic and judging by the huge crowd buzz as I entered the venue, highly anticipated. Sometimes you just have a gut feeling that it’s going to be a night …

Welsh rockers Holding Absence have kicked off 2021 with their new single ‘Afterlife.’

Over the years Young Guns have seen their fair share of Manchester’s University building, as all of the Academy venues it houses. On this rainy Monday night though, they’re taking the stage down in the Club Academy. As a slightly more intimate room, it’s perfect for tonight’s mix of newer songs, complimented by a few …