Holding Absence
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 2015 in Cardiff, Wales
- Active: 2015 - present
Biography
Holding Absence are a rock band from Cardiff, Wales, formed in 2015, now comprising vocalist Lucas Woodland, guitarist Scott Carey and bassist Benjamin Elliott. Their music pairs post-hardcore intensity with widescreen, emotive choruses. After a split EP with *Loathe*, they released 'Holding Absence' (2019), 'The Greatest Mistake of My Life' (2021) and 'The Noble Art of Self Destruction' (2023) on #SharpTone Records#. Drummer Ashley Green left in 2024, and a fourth album, 'Modern Life Is Lonely', followed on #Sumerian Records# in 2026.
Genres
Holding Absence Discography
- The Greatest Mistake of My Life (2021) - Album - rated 4.09/5
- The Noble Art of Self Destruction (2023) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- Modern Life Is Lonely (2026) - Album - rated 3.64/5
Members
- Lucas Woodland - vocals, keyboards (2016–Present)
- Scott Carey - guitar (2018–Present)
- Benjamin Elliott - bass (2021–Present)
- James Joseph - bass (2015–2021)
- Ashley Green - drums (2015–2024)