The Absence have relased a lyric video for their track “Thought & Memory”. The song is featured on the group’s new record A Gift For The Obsessed (M-Theory Audio), the group’s first output in eight years. Copies are available via the label’s webstore and Bandcamp.

Additionally, The Absence have booked a batch of headlining dates following their upcoming tour supporting Exmortus. Supporting them on the new dates will be Goregang. Vocalist Jamie Stewart comments:

“We are beyond excited to hit the road with these great bands, and we are very much looking forward to unleashing our new songs live. It’s going to be sick!”

Tour dates:

7/25 – Fullerton, CA | Slidebar *
7/26 – Mesa, AZ | Club Red
7/27 – Albuquerque, NM | Launchpad
7/28 – El Paso, TX | Rockhouse Bar
7/29 – Dallas, TX | Reno’s Chop Shop
7/30 – Austin, TX | Come and Take It Live
7/31 – Houston, TX | BFE Rock Club

* = w/ Thrown Into Exile