Dutch progressive rock band ‘For Absent Friends’ have reunited after a hiatus of more than 10 years. They will release their new studio album ‘Disappear’ on 29 September 2022.

For Absent Friends were originally formed in 1986 and released 6 studio albums between 1990 and 2006. They have been regarded – both by fans as media – as one of the best progressive rock bands from the Netherlands during the period.

After the band disbanded Ed, Edwin & Hans joined the Genesis tribute band ‘Squonk’ together with two new Friends Clemens & Jan. During the rehearsals for these shows their love of progressive rock music was revived: “…it was a blast and a learning bonanza!…” Not soon after new original material started popping up during rehearsals. This culminated in releasing one new track ‘The Poet’ under the moniker of ‘SQ1’.

The covid period was a blessing in disguise for the band. What else to do than write and record new music, albeit with the challenges caused by the pandemic. But musically speaking it was magic, as is the result. However, it didn’t feel good to release the music under the name ‘SQ1’. “…We know we said goodbye to ‘For Absent Friends’. But it’s time to say hello again to old and new friends…”

The seventh studio album of the band is entitled ‘Disappear’ and will be released on CD, vinyl and all digital platforms via FREIA Music on 29 September 2022. The album will be presented at Poppodium De Boerderij in Zoetermeer where the band will perform – as special guests of Von Herzen Brothers –  the album for the first time live. Tickets are already available @ https://poppodiumboerderij.nl/programma/von-hertzen-brothers/

Presale of ‘Disappear’ will start on July 4 with some special goodies for the fans who will pre-order the album. More info will follow soon @ https://forabsentfriends.nl/

For Absent Friends are:

Edwin Roes – guitars
Hans van Lint – vocals
Ed Wernke – drums & percussion
Clemens Steenweg – keyboards, backing vocals
Jan Nieuwenhuis – bass guitars & pedals, backing vocals