Providence, Rhode Island-based modern metalcore band ABSENCE OF DESPAIR will kick off “The Autumn Slaughter Tour” later this month, in support of their new album, Desolate, out September 13.

“We are finally unleashing the beast that’s been locked away,” says vocalist Joe Reynolds. “We can’t wait to bring you a little metal mayhem from our new CD, Desolate. Prepare for the ‘Autumn Slaughter Tour!'”

ABSENCE OF DESPAIR has made waves in the scene since their formation in 2008, but are set for national acclaim with Desolate. The album features 12 brand new, heavy-hitting anthems that showcase this hard-working, up-and-coming band’s undeniable raw talent. Ripping, intense metal grooves blended with addictive hooks poise ABSENCE OF DESPAIR‘s Desolate as an undeniable metalcore favorite of 2019.

Desolate immediately bursts into a brutal assault of fast-paced grooves on the album’s opener, “ESC”, and continues to traverse a melodic-yet-darkened metalcore landscape on tracks like “Bite My Tongue” and “Godkiller”. Anthemic tracks such as “Fearless” and “This Reckoning” solidify the band’s keen ability to write unforgettable hooks without sacrificing sinister riffage, while “Lost & Hopeless” provides an example of ABSENCE OF DESPAIR‘s more extreme side. Beyond these tracks, there’s even more to love on Desolate. Desolate pre-orders are available here via the band’s website, and will be available via all digital retailers.

Desolate was recorded, mixed and mastered by Josh Schroeder (For The Fallen Dreams, King 810, The Color Morale) at Random Awesome Studios in Midland, Michigan.

Check out the first video from Desolate, “Bite My Tongue,” here: https://youtu.be/_5Mh0Kb8vIQ.

ABSENCE OF DESPAIR endorses Fishman, GHS Strings, Empire Ears, Coldcock Whiskey, InTune Guitar Picks and Sennheiser.

9/27 – Manchester, NH @ Jewel

9/29 – Frederick, MD @ Cafe 611

9/30 – Washington, DC @ The Pinch

10/01 – Lynchburg, VA @ Badger on Main

10/02 – Chesapeake, VA @ Riffhouse Pub

10/03 – Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

10/04 – Albany, GA @ The Oglethorpe Lounge

10/05- Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits

10/06 – New Port Richey, FL @ The Verona

10/10 – Orlando, FL @ The Haven Lounge

10/11 – Jackson, MS @ Cowboy’s Saloon

10/12 – Louisville, KY @ Paddocki’s Sportsbar & Grill

10/14 – Kent, OH @ The Outpost

10/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire

10/17 -Toms River, NJ @ The Clubhouse

10/19 – Providence, RI @ Alchemy

Joe Reynolds: Vocals

Mike Perrotta: Drums

Photo: Eric Hooker (Hook U Photography)