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{{Short description|American metalcore band}}
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| origin = ], United States
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| label = ], ], Devil's Head | origin = ], U.S.
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| current_members = ]<br/>Kevin Boutot<br/>Jack Strong<br/>Devin Shidaker<br/>Richard Gomez
| current_members = * Vincent Bennett
| past_members = Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz<br/>Christopher Daniele<br/>Daniel Daponde<br/>Karrie Whitfield<br/>]<br/>Seth Coleman<br/>Ben Abert<br/>]<br/>David Sroka<br/>Mike Casavant
* Devin Shidaker
* Griffin Landa
* Mike Mulholland
* Matt Guglielmo
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* Daniel "Outhouse" Daponde
* Karrie Whitfield
* ]
* Seth Coleman
* Ben Abert
* Kevin Boutot
* Jack Strong
* Richard Gomez
* Tom Smith
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'''The Acacia Strain''' is a ] band from ] formed in 2001. The band has gone through several lineup changes and vocalist Vincent Bennett is the only current, original member. The Acacia Strain is currently signed to ]. <ref name="MusicMight">{{cite web |url=http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+states/massachusetts/chicopee/the+acacia+strain1 |title=The Acacia Strain |publisher=] |accessdate=2012-04-22}} <!-- "Categories: Deathcore, Metalcore" --></ref> '''The Acacia Strain''' is an American ] band that was founded in 2001 and originally based in ], but now based in ]. The group is currently signed to ]<ref name="MusicMight">{{cite web |url=http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+states/massachusetts/chicopee/the+acacia+strain1 |title=The Acacia Strain |publisher=] |access-date=April 22, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711141535/http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+states/massachusetts/chicopee/the+acacia+strain1 |archive-date=July 11, 2012 }} <!-- "Categories: Deathcore" --></ref> and initially consisted of high school friends Vincent Bennett, Christopher Daniele, and Ben Abert, Karrie Whitfield, Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz, and Daniel Daponde joining shortly after. They recorded and released their debut album ''...And Life Is Very Long'' in 2002 via Devil's Head records. Since then, the band has released eleven more full-length albums.
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==History== == Artistry ==
=== Musical style ===
The Acacia Strain's music has been primarily described as ]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.altpress.com/news/the_acacia_strain_drop_bitter_pill_from_upcoming_new_albumlisten/ |title=Hear the Acacia Strain's brutal new song "Bitter Pill" |work=] |date=March 27, 2017 |access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/death-is-the-only-mortal/563013510 |title=Death Is the Only Mortal by The Acacia Strain on Apple Music |date=October 9, 2012 |publisher=] |access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref> and ],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.guitarplayer.com/miscellaneous/the-acacia-strain-and-guitarist-dl-laskiewicz-part-ways |title=The Acacia Strain and guitarist DL Laskiewicz part ways |work=Guitar Player |date=June 11, 2013 |access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref> and has been noted to include heavy influences from ],<ref name=AllMusic /> ]<ref name=AllMusic /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_acacia_strain_slow_decay_album_review|title=The Acacia Strain Are Unafraid of Reinvention on 'Slow Decay'|author=Mark Tremblay|work=]|date=July 22, 2020|accessdate=May 21, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/05/04/review-the-acacia-strain-mines-the-depths-of-doom-with-failure-will-follow/|title=Review: The Acacia Strain Mines the Depths of Doom with Failure Will Follow|author=Max Heilman|website=www.metalsucks.net|date=May 4, 2023|accessdate=May 21, 2023}}</ref> and ]<ref> ]</ref> along with some ]-style aesthetic and sensibilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2011/02/28/the-acacia-strain-is-my-favorite-band-w-interview/|title=THE ACACIA STRAIN IS MY FAVORITE BAND |date=February 28, 2011|website=MetalSucks}}</ref>


] characterizes the band's musical style as "utiliz a bone-crushing ], apocalyptic ], and a unique triple-guitar assault to deliver their signature blend of ], ], death metal and doom metal."<ref name=AllMusic>{{cite web |last=Monger |first=James Christopher |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-acacia-strain-p665591 |title=The Acacia Strain |publisher=] |access-date=August 7, 2011}}</ref> The site's review of '']'' elaborates on the band's sound as "an inelegant and unstoppable juggernaut fueled by memories of the unchecked aggression unleashed on the world by the likes of ] and ]."<ref>{{cite web |last=Heaney |first=Gregory |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/wormwood-r1826467 |title=Wormwood – The Acacia Strain |publisher=] |access-date=August 7, 2011}}</ref>
Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up.<ref name="MixPod">{{cite web |url=http://www.mixpod.com/artist/the-acacia-strain |title=The Acacia Strain |publisher=MixPod |accessdate=2012-04-22}} <!-- "The Acacia Strain is a four-piece heavy metal/doom metal band based in Chicopee, Massachusetts" --></ref> To date they have released six ]s, as well as two ]s: one with Loyal to the Grave (on which they covered the ] song "]"<ref name="MusicMight"/><ref name="MixPod"/>) and another with ], ], ], and Aggressive Dogs. The band has worked with acclaimed ] ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95643 |title=Unearth Frontman Is 'Excited' About Working with Producer Adam Dutkiewicz Again |publisher=] |date=2008-04-24 |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref> and Chris "]" Harris.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://prostheticrecords.com/?p=3 |title=Official website |publisher=Prosthetic Records |date= |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref>


Vocalist Vincent Bennett and drummer Kevin Boutot have both denied that The Acacia Strain is of the "deathcore genre", going as far as expressing dislike for the label,<ref name="ExclusiveInterviewVincentBennett">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/12/30/exclusive-interview-with-the-acacia-strains-vincent-benett/|title=Exclusive Interview with The Acacia Strain's Vincent Bennett|last=Bee Roth|first=David|date=December 30, 2008|publisher=]|access-date=August 7, 2011}}</ref><ref name=SickDrummer /> though Bennett was later more ambivalent towards it, stating "sometimes I get it, sometimes I don't."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bellino |first=Vince |date=2019-12-26 |title=Interview: Acacia Strain Vocalist Vincent Bennett Discusses New Album 'It Comes in Waves' |url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2019/12/26/interview-acacia-strain-vocalist-vincent-bennett-discusses-new-album-it-comes-in-waves/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Decibel Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref>
In December 2009, The Acacia Strain toured as direct support for ] as part of the Stillborn Fest alongside ], ], and ].


The Acacia Strain's influences include ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/acacia_strain_we_keep_stuff_like_that_really_tasteful.html |title=Acacia Strain: 'We Keep Stuff Like That Really Tasteful' |publisher=] |last=Rosen |first=Steven |date=March 7, 2009 |access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref><ref name=SickDrummer>{{cite web |url=http://sickdrummermagazine.com/the-drummers/metal-hardcore/interview-with-kevin-boutot-of-the-acacia-strain-summer-2011/ |title=Interview With Kevin Boutot of The Acacia Strain – Summer 2011 |work=Sick Drummer |last=Smart |first=Noel |date=July 21, 2011 |access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://hardcoretimes.net/the-acacia-strain/ |title=The Acacia Strain |work=Hardcore Times |last=Doyle |first=Alan |date=December 30, 2003 |access-date=August 28, 2018}}</ref>
The band released their DVD, ''The Most Known Unknown'', on February 16, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=135704 |title=The Acacia Strain's 'The Most Known Unknown' DVD Lands on Billboard Chart |publisher=] |date=2010-02-24 |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref> The band reached the ''Billboard Top 200'' albums chart in 2008 with '']'' and 2010 with '']''.<ref name="billboard1"></ref>


=== Lyrics ===
They performed at ] on the Advent Clothing stage along with ], ], ], ], and others.
Written by lead vocalist Vincent Bennett, the band's lyrics generally center around ]<ref name="HardTimesInterviewVincentBennett">{{cite web |url=http://hardtimes.ca/acacia_written |title=The Acacia Strain – 2009 Interview with Vincent Bennett |publisher=hardtimes.ca |date=March 28, 2009 |access-date=August 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817171934/http://hardtimes.ca/acacia_written |archive-date=August 17, 2011 }}</ref> and ].<ref name="sickdrummermagazine1">{{cite web |url=http://www.sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/features/off-beat-interviews/1400-interview-with-vincent-bennett-of-the-acacia-strain.html |title=Interview with Vincent Bennett of The Acacia Strain |publisher=Sick Drummer Magazine |date=May 15, 2009 |access-date=August 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725183640/http://www.sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/features/off-beat-interviews/1400-interview-with-vincent-bennett-of-the-acacia-strain.html |archive-date=July 25, 2011 }}</ref> Bennett employs ] and ] imagery in his lyrics, but usually only as metaphors to help get his points across while keeping the songs' overall meanings open for interpretation.<ref name="HardTimesInterviewVincentBennett" /><ref name="sickdrummermagazine1" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.drivenfaroff.com/2006/05/26/the-acacia-strain-interview/ |title=The Acacia Strain Interview |publisher=Driven Far Off |date=May 26, 2006 |access-date=August 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919065046/http://www.drivenfaroff.com/2006/05/26/the-acacia-strain-interview/ |archive-date=September 19, 2011 }}</ref>


== Members ==
In April 17, 2012, it was announced that The Acacia Strain had signed to ], announcing plans for a new album in October 2012.
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'''Current'''
On April 25, 2012, a new song, titled "Servant in the Place of Truth", was released digitally, and at the time was also in anticipation of their upcoming album, which will be released in the fall
* Vincent Bennett – lead vocals (2001–present)
* Devin Shidaker – lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
* Griffin Landa – bass (2015–present)
* Mike Mulholland – rhythm guitar (2022–present)
* Matt Guglielmo – drums (2023–present)


On July 18, 2012, The Acacia Strain announced the title of their new upcoming album, ''Death is the Only Mortal''. It is set for release on October 9, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=176949 |title=THE ACACIA STRAIN To Release 'Death Is The Only Mortal' |publisher=] |date=2012-07-18 |accessdate=2012-07-18}}</ref>

On August 10, 2012, The band announced the track listing for ''Death is the Only Mortal'' and released the album art via their Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151101427713307&set=a.392209753306.171292.193594888306&type=1&theater |title=Track listing and album cover for Death is the Only Mortal |deadurl=no |accessdate=2012-08-19}}</ref> However, the single "Servant in the Place of Truth" is not listed on the album. Guitarist Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz later confirmed that it was just a non-album single.

On September 6, 2012, an official single off "Death is the Only Mortal" was released titled "Victims of the Cave" as a lyric video on Rise Records' ] channel.<ref>http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=179109</ref>

In November 2012 The band performed at the U.K. ] as well as supporting ] on the U.K leg of the "] 'Almost' World Tour".

On November 27, 2012, The Acacia Strain was involved in a rollover accident, which prevented them from touring with ] thereafter.<ref></ref>

On May 18, 2013, Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz announced via his Facebook page that The Acacia Strain had moved on without him and that he was no longer a part of the band.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/DanielDLLaskiewicz</ref>

On June 4, 2013, the band announced that they had introduced two new full-time guitarists to join their line-up, Devin Shidaker (ex-]) and Richard Gomez (ex-]). <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/25558/news-the-acacia-strain-unveil-new-guitarists-devin-shidaker-and-richard-gomez |title=NEWS: The Acacia Strain unveil new guitarists Devin Shidaker and Richard Gomez |accessdate=2013-06-04}}</ref>

==Musical style and themes==
] characterizes the band's musical style as "utiliz a bone-crushing ], apocalyptic ], and a unique triple-guitar assault to deliver their signature blend of ], ], ] and ]."<ref>{{cite web |last=Monger |first=James Christopher |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-acacia-strain-p665591 |title=The Acacia Strain |publisher=] |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref> The site's review of '']'' elaborates on the band's sound as "an inelegant and unstoppable juggernaut fueled by memories of the unchecked aggression unleashed on the world by the likes of ] and ]."<ref>{{cite web |last=Heaney |first=Gregory |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/wormwood-r1826467 |title=Wormwood - The Acacia Strain |publisher=] |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref>

The band's bassist, Jack Strong, describes their music as ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2011/02/28/the-acacia-strain-is-my-favorite-band-w-interview/ |title=The Acacia Strain Is My Favorite Band ] |date=2011-02-28 |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref> Although the band is sometimes classified as ], lead vocalist Vincent Bennett has gone on record to say that "deathcore is the new nu-metal. It sucks. And if anyone calls us 'deathcore' then I might do something very bad to them."<ref name="ExclusiveInterviewVincentBennett">{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/12/30/exclusive-interview-with-the-acacia-strains-vincent-benett/ |title=Exclusive Interview with The Acacia Strain's Vincent Bennett |last=Bee Roth |first=David |publisher=] |date=2008-12-30 |accessdate=2011-08-07}} <!-- "It might still be the only record I’ve heard that really makes sense to be called 'deathcore' in a descriptive, non-pejorative way. This was only because of vincents ex." --></ref>

Written by lead vocalist Vincent Bennett, the band's lyrics generally center around ]<ref name="HardTimesInterviewVincentBennett">{{cite web |url=http://hardtimes.ca/acacia_written |title=The Acacia Strain - 2009 Interview with Vincent Bennett |publisher=hardtimes.ca |date=2009-03-28 |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref> and ].<ref name="sickdrummermagazine1">{{cite web |url=http://www.sickdrummermagazine.com/index.php/features/off-beat-interviews/1400-interview-with-vincent-bennett-of-the-acacia-strain.html |title=Interview with Vincent Bennett of The Acacia Strain |publisher=Sick Drummer Magazine |date=2009-05-15 |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref> Bennett employs ] and ] imagery in his lyrics, but usually only as metaphors to help get his points across while keeping the songs' overall meanings open for interpretation.<ref name="HardTimesInterviewVincentBennett"/><ref name="sickdrummermagazine1"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.drivenfaroff.com/2006/05/26/the-acacia-strain-interview/ |title=The Acacia Strain Interview |publisher=Driven Far Off |date=2006-05-26 |accessdate=2011-08-07}}</ref>

==Band members==
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'''Former'''
;Current members
* Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz – lead guitar, programming (2001–2013); rhythm guitar (2007–2013)
*] – lead vocals <small>(2001–present)</small>
* Daniel Daponde – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2001–2006)
*Kevin Boutot – drums, percussion <small>(2005–present)</small>
* Christopher Daniele – third guitar (2001–2005)
*Jack Strong – bass, backing vocals <small>(2006–present)</small>
* Ben Abert – drums (2001–2004)
*Devin Shidaker – lead guitar <small>(2013–present)</small>
* Karrie Whitfield – bass (2001–2003)
*Richard Gomez – rhythm guitar <small>(2013–present)</small>
* ] – bass (2003)
* Seth Coleman – bass (2004–2006)
* Kevin Boutot – drums (2005–2023)
* Jack Strong – bass (2006–2015)
* Richard Gomez – rhythm guitar (2013–2016)
* Tom Smith – rhythm guitar (2016–2022)


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'''Touring musicians'''
;Former members
* ] – drums (2004)
*Karrie Whitfield – bass <small>(2001–2003)</small>
* John Preston – bass (2003)
*Ben Abert – drums, percussion <small>(2001–2004)</small>
*Christopher Daniele – guitar <small>(2001–2005)</small> * David Sroka – rhythm guitar (2009)
*Daniel Daponde – guitar <small>(2001–2006)</small> * Mike Casavant – rhythm guitar (2009–2010)
*Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz – lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(2001–2013)</small> * Tim Cavallari – lead guitar (2010–2012)
* Tony Diaz – rhythm guitar (2010–2012)
*] – bass <small>(2003)</small>
* Matt Guglielmo – drums (2018)
*Seth Coleman – bass <small>(2004–2006)</small>
* Terrance Pettitt – drums (2023)
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;Touring members
*] – drums, percussion <small>(2004–2005)</small>
*David Sroka – guitars <small>(2009)</small>
*Mike Casavant – guitars <small>(2009–2010)</small>
*Tim Cavallari – guitars <small>(2010–2012)</small>
*Antonio "Tony" Diaz – guitars <small>(2010–2012)</small>
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==Discography== == Discography ==
===Studio albums=== === Studio albums ===
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* Formats: CD, digital download
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* Released: {{dts|2019-12-26}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-the-acacia-strain-to-drop-ninth-album-it-comes-in-waves/|title=NEWS: The Acacia Strain to drop ninth album, ''It Comes In Waves''!|website=Dead Press!|date=December 21, 2019}}</ref>
* Label: Closed Casket Activities
* Formats: CD, digital download * Formats: CD, digital download
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* Released: {{dts|2020-07-24}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=DiVita |first1=Joe |title=The Acacia Strain Debut Two New Songs, Detail 'Slow Decay' Album |url=https://loudwire.com/acacia-strain-new-songs-slow-decay-album/ |website=Loudwire |access-date=July 21, 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
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===Live albums===
;EPs
*''Money For Nothing'' (2013) *'']'' (2010)

*''Above/Below'' (2013)
===EPs===
*''When Angels Shed Their Wings Volume 3'' with Loyal to the Grave (2003)
*''Money for Nothing'' (2013)
*''The Depression Sessions'' with ] and ] (2016)


;Singles ===Singles===
*"Jonestown" (2010)
*"Servant In The Place of Truth" (2012)
*"Servant in the Place of Truth" (2012)
*"Above" / "Below" (2013)
*"Bitter Pill" (2017)
*"Big Sleep" (2017)
*"D" (2020)
*"E" (2020)
*"C" (2020)
*"A" (2020)
*"Y" (2020)
*"Untended Graves" (2022)
*"Fresh Bones" (2023)
*"Chain" (feat. Jacob Lilly) (2022)


;Demos ===Demos===
*''2001 Demo'' (2001) *''Demo 2001'' (2001)
*''Demo 2002'' (2002)


;DVDs ===DVDs===
*'']'' (2010) *'']'' (2010)


==Videography== == Music videos ==
*"Smoke Ya Later" (2004) *"Smoke Ya Later" (2004)
*"3750" (2005) *"3750" (2005)
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*"The Impaler" (2011) *"The Impaler" (2011)
*"Cauterizer" (2014) *"Cauterizer" (2014)
*"Send Help" (2015)
*"One Thousand Painful Stings" (2020)


==References== == References ==
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==External links== == External links ==
*{{Official website|http://www.theacaciastrain.com/}} *{{Official website|http://www.theacaciastrain.com/}}
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*{{Twitter|theacaciastrain}}


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The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain in 2014The Acacia Strain in 2014
Background information
OriginChicopee, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2001–present
Labels
Members
  • Vincent Bennett
  • Devin Shidaker
  • Griffin Landa
  • Mike Mulholland
  • Matt Guglielmo
Past members
  • Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz
  • Christopher Daniele
  • Daniel "Outhouse" Daponde
  • Karrie Whitfield
  • Jeanne Sagan
  • Seth Coleman
  • Ben Abert
  • Kevin Boutot
  • Jack Strong
  • Richard Gomez
  • Tom Smith

The Acacia Strain is an American deathcore band that was founded in 2001 and originally based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, but now based in Albany, New York. The group is currently signed to Rise Records and initially consisted of high school friends Vincent Bennett, Christopher Daniele, and Ben Abert, Karrie Whitfield, Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz, and Daniel Daponde joining shortly after. They recorded and released their debut album ...And Life Is Very Long in 2002 via Devil's Head records. Since then, the band has released eleven more full-length albums.

The Acacia Strain in 2010

Artistry

Musical style

The Acacia Strain's music has been primarily described as deathcore and metalcore, and has been noted to include heavy influences from sludge, doom metal and death metal along with some punk rock-style aesthetic and sensibilities.

AllMusic characterizes the band's musical style as "utiliz a bone-crushing rhythm section, apocalyptic samples, and a unique triple-guitar assault to deliver their signature blend of hardcore punk, noise, death metal and doom metal." The site's review of Wormwood elaborates on the band's sound as "an inelegant and unstoppable juggernaut fueled by memories of the unchecked aggression unleashed on the world by the likes of Sepultura and Pantera."

Vocalist Vincent Bennett and drummer Kevin Boutot have both denied that The Acacia Strain is of the "deathcore genre", going as far as expressing dislike for the label, though Bennett was later more ambivalent towards it, stating "sometimes I get it, sometimes I don't."

The Acacia Strain's influences include Candiria, Integrity, Dismember, Rush, Iron Maiden, Crowbar, Meshuggah, Hatebreed, Slayer, Arch Enemy, and Overcast.

Lyrics

Written by lead vocalist Vincent Bennett, the band's lyrics generally center around misanthropy and nihilism. Bennett employs misogynistic and sexually deviant imagery in his lyrics, but usually only as metaphors to help get his points across while keeping the songs' overall meanings open for interpretation.

Members

Current

  • Vincent Bennett – lead vocals (2001–present)
  • Devin Shidaker – lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Griffin Landa – bass (2015–present)
  • Mike Mulholland – rhythm guitar (2022–present)
  • Matt Guglielmo – drums (2023–present)

Former

  • Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz – lead guitar, programming (2001–2013); rhythm guitar (2007–2013)
  • Daniel Daponde – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2001–2006)
  • Christopher Daniele – third guitar (2001–2005)
  • Ben Abert – drums (2001–2004)
  • Karrie Whitfield – bass (2001–2003)
  • Jeanne Sagan – bass (2003)
  • Seth Coleman – bass (2004–2006)
  • Kevin Boutot – drums (2005–2023)
  • Jack Strong – bass (2006–2015)
  • Richard Gomez – rhythm guitar (2013–2016)
  • Tom Smith – rhythm guitar (2016–2022)

Touring musicians

  • Mark Castillo – drums (2004)
  • John Preston – bass (2003)
  • David Sroka – rhythm guitar (2009)
  • Mike Casavant – rhythm guitar (2009–2010)
  • Tim Cavallari – lead guitar (2010–2012)
  • Tony Diaz – rhythm guitar (2010–2012)
  • Matt Guglielmo – drums (2018)
  • Terrance Pettitt – drums (2023)
Drummer Kevin Boutot was the second-longest remaining member of the band behind vocalist Bennett.

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
Heat.
 US
Indie.
 US
Rock
 US
Hard Rock
...And Life Is Very Long
  • Released: September 2, 2002
  • Label: Devil's Head
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — — — — —
3750
  • Released: July 13, 2004
  • Label: Devil's Head, Prosthetic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — — — — —
The Dead Walk
  • Released: June 13, 2006
  • Label: Prosthetic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 40 47 — —
Continent
  • Released: August 19, 2008
  • Label: Prosthetic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 107 2 13 — 18
Wormwood
  • Released: July 20, 2010
  • Label: Prosthetic
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 67 — 6 21 8
Death Is the Only Mortal
  • Released: October 9, 2012
  • Label: Rise
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 51 — 10 21 5
Coma Witch
  • Released: October 14, 2014
  • Label: Rise
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 31 — 4 8 1
Gravebloom
  • Released: June 30, 2017
  • Label: Rise
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 146 — 4 29 8
It Comes in Waves
  • Released: December 26, 2019
  • Label: Closed Casket Activities
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — — — — —
Slow Decay
  • Released: July 24, 2020
  • Label: Rise
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 87 — 1 1 1
Step Into the Light
  • Released: May 12, 2023
  • Label: Rise
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
 — — — — —
Failure Will Follow
  • Released: May 12, 2023
  • Label: Rise
  • Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
 — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

EPs

Singles

  • "Jonestown" (2010)
  • "Servant in the Place of Truth" (2012)
  • "Above" / "Below" (2013)
  • "Bitter Pill" (2017)
  • "Big Sleep" (2017)
  • "D" (2020)
  • "E" (2020)
  • "C" (2020)
  • "A" (2020)
  • "Y" (2020)
  • "Untended Graves" (2022)
  • "Fresh Bones" (2023)
  • "Chain" (feat. Jacob Lilly) (2022)

Demos

  • Demo 2001 (2001)
  • Demo 2002 (2002)

DVDs

Music videos

  • "Smoke Ya Later" (2004)
  • "3750" (2005)
  • "Angry Mob Justice" (2006)
  • "Skynet" (2009)
  • "The Hills Have Eyes" (2010)
  • "The Impaler" (2011)
  • "Cauterizer" (2014)
  • "Send Help" (2015)
  • "One Thousand Painful Stings" (2020)

References

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  2. "Hear the Acacia Strain's brutal new song "Bitter Pill"". Alternative Press. March 27, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  3. "Death Is the Only Mortal by The Acacia Strain on Apple Music". iTunes. October 9, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  4. "The Acacia Strain and guitarist DL Laskiewicz part ways". Guitar Player. June 11, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  5. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "The Acacia Strain". AllMusic. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  6. Mark Tremblay (July 22, 2020). "The Acacia Strain Are Unafraid of Reinvention on 'Slow Decay'". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  7. Max Heilman (May 4, 2023). "Review: The Acacia Strain Mines the Depths of Doom with Failure Will Follow". www.metalsucks.net. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  8. Lets Talk About Knocked Loose MetalSucks
  9. "THE ACACIA STRAIN IS MY FAVORITE BAND [W/ INTERVIEW]". MetalSucks. February 28, 2011.
  10. Heaney, Gregory. "Wormwood – The Acacia Strain". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  11. Bee Roth, David (December 30, 2008). "Exclusive Interview with The Acacia Strain's Vincent Bennett". MetalSucks. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  12. ^ Smart, Noel (July 21, 2011). "Interview With Kevin Boutot of The Acacia Strain – Summer 2011". Sick Drummer. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  13. Bellino, Vince (December 26, 2019). "Interview: Acacia Strain Vocalist Vincent Bennett Discusses New Album 'It Comes in Waves'". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  14. Rosen, Steven (March 7, 2009). "Acacia Strain: 'We Keep Stuff Like That Really Tasteful'". Ultimate-Guitar.com. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  15. Doyle, Alan (December 30, 2003). "The Acacia Strain". Hardcore Times. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  16. ^ "The Acacia Strain – 2009 Interview with Vincent Bennett". hardtimes.ca. March 28, 2009. Archived from the original on August 17, 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  17. ^ "Interview with Vincent Bennett of The Acacia Strain". Sick Drummer Magazine. May 15, 2009. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  18. "The Acacia Strain Interview". Driven Far Off. May 26, 2006. Archived from the original on September 19, 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  19. "The Acacia Strain – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  20. "The Acacia Strain – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  21. "The Acacia Strain – Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  22. "The Acacia Strain – Chart History: Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  23. "The Acacia Strain – Chart History: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
  24. "NEWS: The Acacia Strain to drop ninth album, It Comes In Waves!". Dead Press!. December 21, 2019.
  25. DiVita, Joe. "The Acacia Strain Debut Two New Songs, Detail 'Slow Decay' Album". Loudwire. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  26. Andrew Sacher (February 14, 2023). "The Acacia Strain announce new LP 'Step Into the Light' (new song & exclusive swirl vinyl)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  27. Sam Taylor (March 15, 2023). "The Acacia Strain have announced a second new album for May". Upset. Retrieved March 15, 2023.

External links

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  • Vincent Bennett
  • Devin Shidaker
  • Griffin Landa
  • Mike Mulholland
  • Matt Guglielmo
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