the acacia strain

From the good and the bad, to the incredible and the cringe-worthy, the past year has definitely seen its fair share of metal-based tunes. Thankfully for your sake, we’ve sifted through the unworthy to bring you the heaviest of the heavy breakdowns of the past 12 months. We’ve got a little bit for everyone: metalcore, […]

It looks like the Acacia Strain’s touring van was hit by a drunk driver. TAS frontman Vincent Bennett tweeted a picture of the incident and said, “This cool drunk dude ran into our van while it was parked. What a cool guy.” Bennett added that the van's axle is damaged and they may miss some […]

In light of the Acacia Strain releasing their full-length album, Coma Witch, this coming Tuesday, October 14, they are treating fans by streaming the record in full. You can give it a listen below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Pre-order packages for Coma Witch are still available for purchase. The band are set to head out on […]

The Acacia Strain are streaming “VVorld Demise” from Coma Witch, their upcoming full-length album, which is due out on October 14 via Rise Records. The track features a guest appearance from Incendiary frontman Brendan Garrone. You can give it a listen below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Pre-order packages for Coma Witch are on sale […]

As a follow up to the stream of their latest single, “Cauterizer,” the Acacia Strain have now released the second song from their upcoming full-length album, Coma Witch, titled “Nailgun.” You can give the track a listen below, and let us know your thoughts. Coma Witch is due out on October 14, 2014 via Rise Records. Pre-order packages are […]

The Acacia Strain have announced a brief headlining tour to coincide with the release of their upcoming studio album, Coma Witch, which is due out on October 14, 2014. For the run, support will come from both the Plot In You and Cane Hill. You can check out a full list of dates and locations below. Pre-orders for Coma Witch are […]

Emmure have revealed their Eternal Enemies tour itinerary with support from the Acacia Strain, Stray From The Path, Fit For A King and Kublai Khan. It's named after their sixth and latest studio album released in April 2014 on Victory Records. Tickets for all of the following dates are on sale now. 11/21 Worcester, MA @ […]

The Acacia Strain have premiered “Cauterizer,” the lead single to Coma Witch, their new full-length album due out on October 14, 2014 via Rise Records. They last released a seven-inch single on the label, 2013's Above/Below. Pre-order packages are available. Track Listing: 1.Human Disaster  2.Cauterizer  3.Send Help  4.Holy Walls of the Vatican  5.VVorld Demise  6.Nailgun  7.Graveyard Shift  […]

The lineup has been announced for the 2014 All Stars Tour, which will run from July 11 to August 3. The bill includes such bands as I See Stars, the Acacia Strain, Like Moths To Fames, Slaves (Jonny Craig’s new band) and more. The complete list of dates has yet to be announced, but you […]

The Acacia Strain are currently writing their new album and plan to begin recording with producer Will Putney (For Today, Stray From The Path, Counterparts) in March. Putney worked with the band from start to fnish on their latest release, the Above / Below seven-inch EP.  Check out an announcement from Rise Records, who will be releasing the album: Post […]

The Acacia Strain are streaming their new Above/Below seven-inch for Rise Records, which is out now and limited to 600 copies on MerchNow. Check out both tracks in the YouTube playlist below.

The Acacia Strain are streaming “Above,” the A-side to their upcoming Above / Below seven-inch EP for Rise Records, out on November 12. These are the first two songs to feature the band's new guitarists (Richie Gomez and Devin Shidaker), with production by Will Putney. Pre-orders are available from MerchNow.

[UPDATE 5:45 P.M.] Expire have released a statement on their Facebook regarding the out-of-the-ordinary tour announcement for the band: “Yes, that tour announcement is real. Yes, it is out of the ordinary for us. Yes, we are stoked to potentially expose new people to hardcore. If you aren't about that, step aside and let the […]

The Acacia Strain will headline the No Way Out tour later this summer, with support from Within The Ruins (8/21-9/18), Xibalba (8/13-9/1 and 9/6-9/18), Fit For An Autopsy (all dates) and American Me (8/21-9/18). TAS recently resolidifed their permanent lineup, consiting of new guitar players, Richie Gomez (ex-Molotov Solution) and Devin Shidaker (ex-Oceano). They're supporting […]

The Acacia Strain have solidifed their permanent lineup, adding two new full-time members on guitar (Devin Shidaker and Richard Gomez). The news follows the recent departure of longtime guitarist/songwriter Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz and fill-in guitarist Tony Diaz (who is now a member of State Champs). Read a statement from the band followed by their run of […]

Below you can watch an interesting lyric video for the Acacia Strain's “Money For Nothing.” It's the title track of Prosthetic Records' upcoming TAS rarities EP. Track Listing: 1. Money For Nothing (previously unreleased original song from “The Dead Walk” sessions) 2. Brown Noise (alternate “Dead Walk”-era version of the “3750” song) 3. Global Warning (previously a “Continent” […]

Vanna have announced that they are endtering the studio to record The Few And The Far Between, their upcoming album which will be released via Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie in 2013. They have also confirmed that they will tour with Every Time I Die, The Acacia Strain, No Bragging Rights and Hundredth. Dates follow:  February 6 – […]

The Acacia Strain have announced that they will have to drop off of their currnet tour with Veil Of Maya following a van accident. A statement from the band follows:  “It comes with heavy hearts and sadness to announce that The Acacia Strain will be leaving their co-headlining tour with Veil Of Maya due to […]