“Would you like to continue?” Holding Absence are teasing their return

It appears as though Welsh post-hardcore faves Holding Absence are getting ready for their next era.

Having concluded their first run of of records – 2019’s self-titled debut, 2021’s The Greatest Mistake Of My Life and 2023’s The Noble Art Of Self Destruction – they’ve recently taken to social media to share a Studio Ghibli-esque video with the words, “You have completed the trilogy! Would you like to continue?” In the comments, Lucas Woodland happily answers, “Yes, we would like to continue.” (Phew – us too!)

Of course, the singer has been busy lately fronting Funeral For A Friend, but it’s clear he’s also found the time to hit the studio with his HA bandmates – indeed, in a post on New Year’s Eve, their official accounts confirmed that, “Holding Absence will return in 2026.” Watch this space…

Catch the band live later this year as main support to Enter Shikari:

Enter Shikari UK tour with Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys

November

13 Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
14 Cardiff Utilita Arena
15 Hull Connexin Live
18 Glasgow Hydro
19 Manchester Co-op Live
20 London Alexandra Palace
21 London Alexandra Palace

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