WE’RE GETTING CLOSER TO THE ABSENCE’S ENEMY UNBOUND

The Absence debuted the title track from their forthcoming new album, Enemy Unbound, during a gig earlier this year; then, last week, it became available as part of a free Metal Blade sampler; and now, in case you were too stupid to download that free sampler, it’s streaming right here. It’s an awesome song, and hit yourself in the face if you haven’t listened to it.

Now Metal Blade has announced a release date for the album: September 14. Write that down in your calendar, or put in your computer calendar, or your smart phone calendar, or just tie a string around your finger  — whatever you gots to do to remember. ‘Cause, mark my words, this record is gonna be a scorcher.

Here’s the cover art. I don’t know if the spiky bones are a deliberate reference to Carcass’ Heartwork or that’s just where my brain goes, but I’d wager that The Absence are Heartwork fans.

-AR