Tampa, Florida-based melodic death metallers, The Absence, have released their first new song in three years, “Septic Testament”. The track, which is streaming below, is available for purchase at this location. The single artwork was created by Tyler Gearhart at Voidscape Visions.

“Septic Testament” was recorded at Smoke & Mirrors Productions by Jeramie Kling and Taylor Nordberg. The track was mixed by David Castillo at Ghost Ward Studios, and mastered By Thomas "Plec" Johansson at The Panic Room.

“Septic Testament” is the first new track to feature the band’s two new guitarists, Joey Concepcion (Armageddon) and Taylor Nordberg (Ribspreader, Infernaeon).

Says drummer Jeramie Kling: "We had Per Nilsson (Scar Symmetry) playing guitar with us when we put out Oceans in 2013, but he was unable to tour with us so we had to find a fill-in guitarist. Taylor and I had played together in Infernaeon and so we've had him playing with us live since 2013. When Per became tied up with Scar Symmetry full-time, Taylor was the obvious choice to be a permanent member. Then last summer Pat [Pintavalle, guitar] decided to leave the band to pursue his own musical ventures. I had been friends with Joey on Facebook and had seen his insane guitar videos, so we invited him down to jam with us and bam! The rest is history."

The band are recording their new album at Smoke & Mirrors Productions. Expect an early-2017 release. Updates to follow.