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Absence Of The Sacred
Death Metal / Thrash / Metal

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Member Since3/9/2006
Band Websiteusers.bandzoogle.com/aotsofficial
Band MembersMike Priest - All Vocals/Rhythm, Lead and Acoustic Guitars

Darren C. - Rhythm and Lead Guitars

Mike Kalember - Bass Guitars

Kevin Talley - Drums

Vijesh - Live Drums

InfluencesThe Failure of the Human Condition.

ATHEIST, DEATH, ABSU, MORBID ANGEL, CARCASS, MASSACRA, LOUDBLAST, KATAKLYSM, BOLT THROWER, BRUTAL TRUTH, MISERY INDEX, AT THE GATES, THE HAUNTED, THE CROWN, DIMENSION ZERO, DARKANE, NEVERMORE, OPETH, NOVEMBERS DOOM, EMPEROR, DISSECTION, DAWN, MAYHEM, MARDUK, CELTIC FROST, SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, METALLICA, SODOM, EXUMER, KREATOR, etc.
Sounds Like
Deadening The Dispirited (CD Single), 2005


Atrocities That Birthed Abominations (CD), 2006


Promo 2007 (EP), 2007


Era Of The Apostate (CD), 2008
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   About Absence Of The Sacred
ABSENCE OF THE SACRED has grown to be one of the leading forces in the Asian Metal scene since their inception in 2005.

A technical fusion of Thrash, Death and Black Metal and experimentations with Jazz elements in their music, ABSENCE OF THE SACRED has done nothing short of implementing their own touch to this modern age of Metal Music.

With their latest third full-length studio album “Come Hither O Herald Of Death”, the current line-up of the band features members and ex-members from IMPIETY (SG), DAATH (US) and DYING FETUS (US). Guest musicians on the album include members from visceral and established Metal acts such as CHTHONIC (TWN), DAWN OF AZAZEL (NZ) and SPEARHEAD (UK).

ABSENCE OF THE SACRED are known well for their uncompromising and vicious live shows, captivating and destroying their audiences with a hard-hitting and relentless assault on stage. They have played in most of the major Metal Festivals in Singapore, done overseas shows around the region, shared the stage with notable bands such as DEFILED (JAP), SABBAT (JAP), HEIFER (AUS) and RUDRA (SG), gained a resident spot in Singapore’s first Alternative Music weekly showcase “Heart of Darkness” sponsored by Jack Daniels, came up as a runner-up on the World Battle of the Bands 2006, and the list goes on. They are not planning on stopping their live decimations anytime soon.

ABSENCE OF THE SACRED has been featured in numerous local and international publications including THE NEW PAPER, TODAY, LIVE MAGAZINE, JUNK MAGAZINE, TIMEOUT MAGAZINE, METAL HAMMER (UK), BLABBERMOUTH, METAL MAGAZINE (TH), CHERISH THE DARKNESS MAGAZINE, MTV HEADBANGERS BLOG, etc. The band has also received international airplay of their songs on radio as well as web podcasts.

Please read the ABSENCE OF THE SACRED myspace blog for the latest news on the band and do check the Shows section to see if they will be playing near your city. Bookings can be made by messaging our myspace account.











A.O.T.S. OFFICIAL MYSPACE BANNER






ABSENCE OF THE SACRED "ENSLAVE FIRE" NEW SONG LIVE 2009



ABSENCE OF THE SACRED "DAWN OF A DEAD AEON" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO (2007)



ABSENCE OF THE SACRED HEADLINING BOOMERSTORM FESTIVAL (CHIANG MAI, THAILAND) 2008



ABSENCE OF THE SACRED LIVE AT DXO (SINGAPORE) 2008



“The concept of this album is a contemplation of death–what more would you expect from death metallers, duh! Frontman Mike Priest showed us some of the depth and beauty we can expect from the new release as he described his take on "death": "It can also mean the end of a previous paradigm where one finishes and another begins; cyclic perpetuation of self-overcoming, akin to the rebirth of self and the spiritual aspects of being." So for those of you who were dismissing this album as a typical "life is short and then you die, how depressing" type album, think again. Expect intelligent, poetic lyrics mixed in with an insane assault of music with high tempos of lethal proportions!”
- Junk Magazine (Malaysia) on our upcoming third album "Come Hither O Herald Of Death"


"Cool version of the tune, it’s the most sincere form of flattery when someone takes the time to learn a piece of our art, and also makes their own interpretation of it!! VERY COOL!"
- Kelly Schaefer of the legendary ATHEIST on our cover of “Unholy War”


“It is without an inch of doubt I state that Absence Of The Sacred can no longer be considered strangers to the Death Metal scene in Asia. This four piece aggression who have been responsible for anthems such as "Fallen Into Obscurity", "Catalysts for Cataclysms" and “Dawn Of A Dead Aeon” are undoubtedly on their way to the peaks of the genre as one of the best units to rise from Asia who are capable of conjuring neck breaking Melodic Death Metal coalesced with immense doses of technicality.”
- Chathuranga Fonseka of Hela Distributions and Promotions (Sri Lanka)


"AOTS may not be a huge name in Extreme Metal, but they have certainly proved that they should be. Every part of this album seems to have been set to reach it's optimum potential. Nothing has been left to chance and each tempo change, each vocal and each melody has, in my opinion, been meticulously planned to give the listener the best listening experience possible. With that said, the album still manages to give off an air of spontaneity - and remains fresh and exciting no matter how many times I've listened to it."
- Lou of Loucifer Speaks Webzine (UK)


“Absence Of The Sacred is a multi-national band, based in Singapore but consisting of members from Indonesia and the US as well as Singapore. Their style straddles the line between death and thrash metal, as the vocals are clearly in the death camp but the music sometimes sides toward traditional thrash in addition to some nice death riffing. The production is fine with a few rough edges, which is a good thing given the current trend toward pristine ProTools production jobs. This is a band worth checking out, as they manage to inject a touch of originality into the songs without losing focus.”
- Brian Russ of BNRMETAL.COM


"The harbingers of modern death are back with their second full length production, Era of the Apostate! Released by Vrykoblast Productions, the album opens with an intro track, Anno Domini, which leads into the title track. When the title track kicks in, the album takes off and the listener falls into a frenzy of lightning-fast riffs, intense musical arrangements and brutal growls. Era of the Apostate, the album, is a tale and a warning, a revelation and a mystery, a bold confrontation and a screeching proclamation all at once."
- Live Magazine (Singapore)


"Beware, THEY are back! Two years after their first album called Atrocities That Birthed Abominations (reviewed in Yargla), warriors from Singapore Absence Of The Sacred are back with this second release called Era Of The Apostate. The artwork made by Mike Priest (vocals and guitar) is really well done and the booklet is really great. At the first listening of this album, it appears more brutal and more ‘straight to face’ than their first stuff. Especially in the riffs who are more aggressive."
- Yargla Webzine (France)


"Ein absolutes Killeralbum haben ABSENCE OF THE SACRED aus Singapur mit 'Era Of The Apostate' abgeliefert. Das Teil zieht einen von der ersten bis zur letzten Minute in seinen Bann. Nach ihrem exzellenten Debüt, das die Truppe in Eigenregie rausgehauen hat, folgt nun der zweite Streich, der nochmals die Messlatte höher ansetzt. Die vier Asiaten hauchen der stagnierenden Melodic Death Metal Szene neuen Wind mit ihren frischen und begeisternden Songmaterial ein. Sänger und Vokalist der Truppe ist kein geringerer als Mike Priest, der zur Zeit ebenfalls noch auf der Gehaltsliste von Singapurs Legende IMPIETY steht. Dies sollte zusätzlich ein weiterer Beleg für die Hochklassigkeit der Formation sein, denn hier wird auf allerhöchsten spielerischen Level gezockt! Rasend schnelle Gitarrenläufe und Harmonien, knallige, ins Mark treffende Riffs und ein Schlagzeug, das unbändig nach vorne peitscht – dies sind Markenzeichen von 'Era Of The Apostate'."
- Laermbelaestigung Magazine (Germany)


“Atrocities That Birthed Abominations” is the first chapter of the discography of Absence Of The Sacred, the fire-brick that has put down the base for the successive and wonderful “Era Of The Apostate” and which will soon see to the culmination of their third CD “Come Hither O Herald Of Death” at the end of this year. This album is a thrash/death proposal that is rich in melodic venature, technically executed and with inspiring riffing."
- Aristocrazia Webzine (Italy)
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Come Hither

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ILlIdIance street team Poland

Renata Drzymała



Nov 3 2009 6:36 AM

Hello my dear:)
Thanks for the friendship.
Have a nice day and great new week!

Please, visit official page ILLIDIANCE
http://www.myspace.com/illidiance

See our video on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ILLIDIANCE

Please, write what do you think about their music and live performances. Join the band's friends on youtube.

Greetings from leader ILLIDIANCE Polish Street Team!

^^ J J ^^

^^ J J ^^



Nov 1 2009 9:18 AM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!
Lg ^^JJ^^
Ben

Benjamin Pieteraerents



Oct 12 2009 6:08 PM

hope if you tour you will not forget Belgium!!!
Really want to see you on stage!!
BARBAROS (looking for gigs / labels)

BARBAROS (looking for gigs / labels)



Oct 12 2009 1:16 AM

Infernal Hails and thanks for the support
BARBAROS "Amalu n'Zik" CD's Out Now on SATANICA PRODUCTION

http://www.angelfire.com/band2/beltane/barbarosXA8.html

Keep alive the Fucking Underground Metal Flame and the Expansion of Darkness.
Greetings from North Africa.
Barbaros.
Aeow MAZOKISSS BNS ROCK

Aeow Mazokiss



Oct 8 2009 9:56 PM

Me Cover The Malignant Strain


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaSIf1NOeTU

hope you like it
Forcentury

Forcentury



Oct 7 2009 2:55 AM

Thanks for the add...

Stay tuned for more info on our oncoming record

Stay metal \mm/
rOmmeL

ROmmel SantOs



Oct 4 2009 11:39 PM




haiLzzz!!!

heLL_Ooo!!!
rOmmeL here...frOm PhiLippines!!!
heLL_ish thankzzz 4 accepting me!!!
stay in TOuch!!!
KERBER

KERBER



Oct 3 2009 5:31 PM

you have now entered my world
hellhole of mischief
land of the dead
pace bravely through the mist
leave your fear behind
and, yes - thank you for the add.
Kerber
Element Of Eclipse

Element Of Eclipse



Oct 1 2009 5:56 PM

May Darkness Embrace Your Sacred Path Forever And Beyond.

You Truly Are A God Welded Between The Barrier Of This Paradox!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy The Musick.

Arise Into The New Aeon!

Much Respect On High.
Archangel
Sin Scythe
Macabre Intent

Macabre Intent



Oct 1 2009 5:56 PM

Cheers! i love your music!
keep brutality alive guys!
MANIAC

MANIAC



Sep 28 2009 9:23 AM

Thanx for the add
Nice page & good stuff
Stay evil - Stay true
Cadaver Messiah

Cadaver Messiah



Sep 25 2009 9:48 AM


thx for the add & support

cheers & beers

Cadaver Messiah
Ressonancia Morfica

Ressonancia Morfica



Sep 22 2009 8:28 PM

Thanks for the add Absence Of The Sacred

Greentigs from Brazil

Marcos & Ressonancia Morfica
-pëtë- H.M.A.

-pëtë- H.M.A.



Sep 22 2009 2:18 PM

Thanks for the request. Cheers from Finland.
Salia Xena & FIb

 Salia Xena  & FIb



Sep 22 2009 6:00 AM

HAIL !!!!
Thanx for the Request !!!!
You'll sounds Great !!!! Very Good works !!!!
Have A Nice Week & All the Best !!!!
MARTIN

MARTIN



Sep 22 2009 6:00 AM

GOOD MUSI..HAVE A GREAT WEEK..THANKS!!
Sorrows Path (new album coming soon!)

Sorrows Path (new album coming soon!)



Sep 20 2009 3:36 AM

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=62077812
Walking The Witch

Walking The Witch



Sep 18 2009 8:16 AM

Thanx for the kind words.
Greatly Appreciated.
Glad you dig what we do.
We couldn't do it without you.
All the best 2 you & yours.
May you have many peaceful
& relaxing moments.
~WTW~
Carnage (Looking for Gigs!)

Carnage (Looking for Gigs!)



Sep 16 2009 6:21 PM

THX FOR ADD!!!
Carnage (Looking for Gigs!)

Carnage (Looking for Gigs!)



Sep 15 2009 6:40 PM

THX FOR ADD!!!
GORE AND CARNAGE

GORE AND CARNAGE



Sep 7 2009 4:53 PM

hey brotheeeeerss!!
how are you!????
i likee your sick noisee
your friends from mexxxico
gore and carnagee!!

Returning Ambience

Returning Ambience



Sep 5 2009 8:31 AM

Hey Mike!! Shaun here (radi's and halim's friend). Check out my band's myspace and do leave a comment! \m/
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Daro Sturmgewehr



Aug 30 2009 4:46 PM

Hail Satan!
have a killer week!
Daro &Sturmgewehr666
SPLATTERED ORGASM

SPLATTERED ORGASM



Aug 29 2009 6:23 AM

thank for accept bro
keep it sick...


brutal death from thailand
WDNFRA (New JamSpace! )

WDNFRA (New JamSpace! )
Online Now!


Aug 27 2009 9:20 AM

We are working on our first album ever with Pierre Remillard (Cryptopsy, Despised Icon, Martyr) ( www.wildstudio.ca )

Pre-prod started and the album should be ready in late october. There will be a presale 2-3 weeks before so keep an eye on WDNFRA !

Thanks in advance for the support!

Keep rockin!

MAT, WDNFRA

www.WDNFRA.com

P.S : Come to our page and leave some promo too!

C ya soon!

-WDNFRA-
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