Holding Absence

Holding Absence are a Welsh rock band from Cardiff, formed in 2015. As of 2026, none of the founding members remain in the band. The group consists of lead vocalist Lucas Woodland, guitarist Scott Carey, and bassist Benjamin Elliott. 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 Sumerian Records. The band took their name from the title of the song "Holding Your Absence" by Hammock.