The Acacia Strain News and Photos

Acacia Loses a Strain

Mon, May 20 2013 4:46pm - Source: Metal Sucks

"As you may know, The Acacia Strain has had an unusual arrangement with guitar player Daniel 'DL' Laskiewicz for several years now. Specifically, Laskiewicz writes their music, but doesn't tour." …and actually, no, I did not know that.

Lamb of God, Decapitated, Terror, and The Acacia Strain: A Tour You Shall Be Attending

Wed, March 20 2013 3:26pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Lamb of God have announced their first tour since Randy Blythe's acquittal from all manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic earlier this month.

#15: Vincent Bennett (The Acacia Strain)

Mon, March 18 2013 9:20pm - Source: Metal Sucks

MetalSucks recently polled its staff to determine who are The Top 25 Modern Metal Frontmen, and after an incredible amount of arguing, name calling, and physical violence, we have finalized that list!

The Acacia Strain Want “Money for Nothing”

Mon, February 11 2013 4:22pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Hey, didja know The Acacia Strain have a new EP called Money for Nothing coming out this month?

The Devil Wears Prada, The Acacia Strain, Veil Of Maya And More Confirmed For Ghostfest 2013

Wed, January 30 2013 2:43pm - Source: Stereoboard

Following last year's 2700 capacity sellout weekend of mayhem, Ghostfest is back on 29th and 30th June 2013 and promises to raise the bar even further with even more big hitting names in metal and hardcore than ever before.

Buy This Awesome Shirt, Help The Acacia Strain

Thu, November 29 2012 3:59pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Gotta hand it to The Acacia Strain: through thick and thin, they never seem to lose their sense of humor.

NOT SHERRIF I LIEK THE NEW THE ACACIA STRAIN ALBUM — THEY WENT FULL DJENT :(

Thu, October 11 2012 9:01pm - Source: Metal Sucks

THE ACACIA STRAIN's 2010 album Wormwood just might be the heaviest album of all time (the DEMOLISHER EP is disqualified for not being a full length), and when it came out I was so blown away by the sheer brutality of the album that all I could say was literally "HOLY FUCK THIS IS SO HEAVY I JUST SHIT OUT OF MY DICK" (srs, look through my old Facebook updates if you don't believe me).

Album Review: THE ACACIA STRAIN Death is the Only Mortal

Mon, October 08 2012 2:29pm - Source: Metal Injection

In my review of their last album, Wormwood , I praised The Acacia Strain for their raw anger and brutality, but complained about the lack of variation and the general muddiness of the record as a whole.

WARNING: THE ACACIA STRAIN’S DEATH IS THE ONLY MORTAL MAY CAUSE BRAIN DEATH

Wed, October 03 2012 7:46pm - Source: Metal Sucks

"Why do I like The Acacia Strain so much when I hate so many other bands that, on the surface at least, are doing more or less the same thing?"

THE ACACIA STRAIN Recorded A New Album?

Mon, September 24 2012 6:51pm - Source: Metal Injection

The Acacia Strain are working hard to get the word out on their new release, Death Is The Only Mortal , which hits stores on October 9th.

THE ACACIA STRAIN’S “THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER”: HAVE I MENTIONED HOW MUCH I LOVE VINCENT BENNETT?

Mon, September 24 2012 4:34pm - Source: Metal Sucks

I know I've said things like this before, but The Acacia Strain's Vincent Bennett is like the polar opposite of Pig Destroyer's J.R. Hayes: his lyrics are more blunt than what I just smoked, and take, like, zero thought to understand.

VEIL OF MAYA + THE ACACIA STRAIN CO-HEADLINING TOUR = YOU’RE MOSHING!

Thu, September 20 2012 5:25pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Veil of Maya and The Acacia Strain have announced a co-headlining tour to kick off right around Thanksgiving; support will come from Upon A Burning Body, Volumes, and Twitching Tongues.

The Acacia Strain's Vincent Bennett Discusses Art, the Importance of Good Merch and His Schoolteacher Mom

Wed, September 19 2012 6:16pm - Source: Noisecreep

"I saw this painting done by an artist named Lamour Supreme called 'Death Is the Only Mortal' and I liked it, but the name of it spoke to me more, for some reason," says The Acacia Strain frontman Vincent Bennett.

Ohai, New THE ACACIA STRAIN Song

Fri, September 14 2012 6:29pm - Source: Metal Injection

The Acacia Strain 's new album, Death Is The Only Mortal is only a few weeks away from being released, so the band is coming out swinging.

THE ACACIA STRAIN Offer A New Track To Crush Your Eardrums

Fri, September 07 2012 3:39pm - Source: Metal Injection

The Acacia Strain 's new album, Death Is The Only Mortal is about a month away from being released, on October 9th through Rise Records, so to make sure you haven't forgotten, the band released another crushing track.

Check Out THE ACACIA STRAIN's New Album Artwork

Tue, August 14 2012 2:35pm - Source: Metal Injection

The Acacia Strain are gearing up to release Death Is The Only Mortal on October 9th via Rise Records and the promo blitz is in full effect.

THE ACACIA STRAIN Announce New Album

Thu, July 19 2012 3:19pm - Source: Metal Injection

Apparently, there has been some sort of backlash when The Acacia Strain announced earlier this year that they have signed with Rise Records , with "fans" assuming the band will start sounding more scene.

ZUH?

Thu, July 19 2012 2:59pm - Source: Metal Sucks

The Acacia Strain have announced that their new album is going to be called Death is the Only Mortal , which makes so little sense you'd think Dave Mustaine came up with it.

THE ACACIA STRAIN’S VINCENT BENNETT IS NOW A SHUT IN

Tue, July 10 2012 4:33pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Don't worry, The Acacia Strain vocalist isn't, like, turning into the fat dude from Se7en or anything.

VIDEO: THE ACACIA STRAIN REHEARSE FASHIONING YOU A NEW HOLE FROM WHICH TO POOP

Thu, May 31 2012 2:24pm - Source: Metal Sucks

The Acacia Strain have posted a twenty-four second long video of them rehearsing a new song, which is not, as far as I can tell, "Servant in the Place of Truth," the new tune they unveiled in April.

Baroness Share Cover Art, The Acacia Strain Premiere New Track + More

Wed, April 25 2012 9:55pm - Source: Noisecreep

Baroness have unveiled the art for their eagerly anticipated new album, Yellow & Green , which will drop July 17 via Relapse.

Mosh Around Your Computer To This New Track From THE ACACIA STRAIN

Wed, April 25 2012 3:31pm - Source: Metal Injection

The Acacia Strain were teasing there would be new music coming, and liars they are not.

THE ACACIA STRAIN’S NEW SINGLE AIN’T NO “SERVANT” TO THEIR NEW RECORD LABEL

Wed, April 25 2012 2:02pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Well, that was fast; just one week after announcing they'd left long-time label Prosthetic for the scene-ier pastures of Rise Records , The Acacia Strain have already released a new song.

THE ACACIA STRAIN Sign With Rise Records

Wed, April 18 2012 5:43pm - Source: Metal Injection

One of my favorite bands has signed to one of my least favorite record labels.

THE ACACIA STRAIN SIGN A NEW RECORD DEAL WITH… RISE RECORDS?!?!

Wed, April 18 2012 3:13pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Rise Records, whose roster includes such metal luminaries as Attack Attack!, Miss May I and The Devil Wears Prada.

Metallica Set for Outside Lands Fest, The Acacia Strain Announce New Record Deal + More

Tue, April 17 2012 9:41pm - Source: Noisecreep

Metallica and Foo Fighters will appear at San Francisco's Outside Lands Festival.

THE ACACIA STRAIN Has New Music On The Way

Mon, April 09 2012 7:26pm - Source: Metal Injection

If frontman Vincent Bennett is to believed (and why would he lie?), we can expect new music from The Acacia Strain sooner than later.

PHOTOS: LAMB OF GOD AND THE ACACIA STRAIN AT THE TROCADERO, PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 26, 2012

Tue, February 07 2012 8:12pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Seeing a huge band in a small venue before their new album touring cycle kicks off is the absolute best.

LAMB OF GOD Confirm Mini-Tour With THE ACACIA STRAIN

Tue, November 15 2011 5:00pm - Source: Metal Injection

Last week, we were hopeful that the rumors of Lamb of God touring with The Acacia Strain were true, and turns out they are, sort of.

Is LAMB OF GOD Planning A Tour With THE ACACIA STRAIN?

Wed, November 09 2011 6:51pm - Source: Metal Injection

This could be the most destructive tour in the history of heavy metal.

REPOST: ESP Guitars, The Acacia Strain and Metal Injection present: THE GOD DAMN HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST

Fri, October 28 2011 10:10pm - Source: Metal Injection

As you may know, The Acacia Strain is heading out on tour with Terror, Stray From The Path and Harms Way ( dates here ), and to celebrate that and the fact that Halloween is right around the corner, the band and ESP are teaming up with Metal Injection for a good old fashion Halloween costume contest.

METAL INJECTION LIVECAST #137 – Vin Burger with THE ACACIA STRAIN's Vincent Bennett Joins Us

Thu, October 20 2011 3:16am - Source: Metal Injection

In the first hour of the show, we played some of the Lou Reed and Metallica collaboration, Lulu (which you can listen to here ), while giving our live stream of opinions about it.

ESP Guitars, The Acacia Strain and Metal Injection present: THE GOD DAMN HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST

Wed, October 19 2011 3:40am - Source: Metal Injection

As you may know, The Acacia Strain is heading out on tour with Terror, Stray From The Path and Harms Way ( dates here ), and to celebrate that and the fact that Halloween is right around the corner, the band and ESP are teaming up with Metal Injection for a good old fashion Halloween costume contest.

THE ACACIA STRAIN's Vincent Bennett Wants To Remind You About His God Damn Tour

Wed, September 28 2011 5:51pm - Source: Metal Injection

The God Damn Tour is only a month away and I can't wait for things to kick off.

VOTE FOR MY THE ACACIA STRAIN ACOUSTIC COVER!!

Thu, September 08 2011 9:45pm - Source: Metal Sucks

As you know I am not just a blogger, but also a musician like a lot of you.

THE ACACIA STRAIN AND TERROR: GO SEE THIS GOD DAMN TOUR

Wed, August 17 2011 7:32pm - Source: Metal Sucks

I don't really know enough about Stray from the Path and Harm's Way to talk about them in either a positive or negative light, but I do know that The Acacia Strain and Terror are good bands who put on really fun live shows.