On paper, the pairing of Liverpudlian metallers Loathe and Welsh atmospheric post-hardcore group Holding Absence makes perfect sense. Both have been touted as ones to
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“‘Hold On To Your Heart’ serves up 10 sublime slices of anthemic rock.”