Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Absence


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was keep. John254 06:07, 23 November 2008 (UTC)

The Absence

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As far as I can tell this band fails WP:MUSIC completely and Google doesn't throw up anything notable either. Delete.   SIS   16:31, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep Apparently it satisfies criteria 5 of WP:BAND as they have released 2 albums with a notable label. The band is notable as a result, and the only proper course of action would be to keep the article.  Theseeker4 (talk) 16:36, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * I know, but I'd say that's borderline. Guideline 5 states "two or more albums on a major label or one of the more important indie labels". I don't think their indie label is that notable at all. (Not trying to wiki-lawyer here, just explaining my reasoning.)   SIS   16:57, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Comment Well, I normally am quite strict when it comes to music; be it bands, albums or what have you. I tend to err on the side of deleting questionable notability.  In this case, however, I think the criteria are met since the label has been around for a while and has a large number of current and former artists (many of whom are notable i.e. have Wiki articles).  I will leave it up to others to comment to reach a consensus, but I have to leave my vote as Keep.  Theseeker4 (talk) 17:42, 18 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.   -- • Gene93k (talk) 17:04, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Delete Notability not established and article is unreferenced. ChildofMidnight (talk) 18:20, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Delete band and albums, which I've added. No sources, no assertation of notability besides a maybe notable label. Ten Pound Hammer  and his otters • (Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP) 19:18, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep Metal Blade is no way an indie label it is major label with a roster of bands like Behemoth, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse and more. Their label is distributed by Sony BMG and Warner Bros. Records also handled their distributing. I'd agree with Theseeker4, 2 albums on a notable label, and to add, major touring recently with the likes of Amon Amarth. If there's no sources just add a tag. No sources doesn't necessarily equal deletion. − ₪ÇɨгcaғucɨҲ₪   kaiden  19:44, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Being distributed by a major does not make a label a major. Metal Blade is not a major according to wikipedias guidelines. Duffbeerforme (talk) 14:28, 19 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Strong Keep. Allmusic is always a reasonable place to start when in doubt about the notability of a band, and this bio is a strong indication of notability, as are the album releases. There's an allmusic review of one of them here, and further coverage here, here, and here.--Michig (talk) 20:14, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Living people-related deletion discussions.   -- Raven1977 (talk) 20:48, 18 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep Reliable sources mentioned above plus 2 albums on a notable label is good enough for me. sparkl!sm hey! 12:29, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Comment criteria 5 of WP:BAND is not about "notable labels". It is about an independent label with a history of more than a few years and a roster of performers, many of which are notable. Duffbeerforme (talk) 14:28, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Comment. Metal Blade certainly seems to fit that description (been around over 25 years, loads of releases by notable bands), and this band released 2 albums on the label, and therefore pass that criterion of WP:MUSIC.--Michig (talk) 17:55, 19 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Strong keep I've added reliable references (allmusic.com, 411mania.com). This band clearly passes WP:MUSIC #1 and #7. Strummer25 (talk) 20:09, 19 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep meets WP:MUSIC Dlabtot (talk) 04:17, 20 November 2008 (UTC)


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