Astringency is a melodic death metal band from the United States. Formed in 2007, the band has released several albums and EPs, including "Sanguinarium: Revisited" and "Demise, My Reluctant Companion." Their music is characterized by its heavy riffs, soaring melodies, and introspective lyrics that explore themes of loss, despair, and the human condition. Astringency has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, sharing the stage with bands such as The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannibal Corpse, and Dying Fetus.