| The Acacia Strain | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA |
| Genre(s) | Metalcore |
| Years active | 2001 - Present |
| Label(s) | Prosthetic Records |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/theacaciastrain |
| Members | |
| Vincent Bennett Daniel Laskiewicz Jack Strong Kevin Boutot | |
| Former members | |
| Daniel "The Daniel" Daponde Seth Coleman Christopher Daniele Ben Abert Karrie Whitfield Jeanne Sagan John Preston | |
The Acacia Strain is a four-piece metalcore band based out of Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA. The band is currently signed to Prosthetic Records. The band as a whole has been together since 2001 but has undergone many member changes. The band is known for their heavy downtuned guitars, irregular breakdowns, and groove patterns. They have three studio albums. "...And Life Is Very Long" (Devil's Head - 2002), "3750" (Prosthetic, Devil's Head - 2004), and "The Dead Walk" (Prosthetic - 2006) as well as a split seven-inch record with then Devil's Head lablemates Loyal To The Grave in which they cover the song "Seasons In The Abyss" which was originally recorded by the band Slayer. The band has worked with producer Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage).
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Discography
Studio Albums
- ... And Life is Very Long - (2002)
- 3750 - (2004)
- The Dead Walk - (2006)
Other Releases
Videography
Band members
Current Lineup
- Vincent Bennett - Vocals (2001-)
- Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz - Guitar (2001-)
- Kevin Boutot - Drums (2005-)
- Jack Strong - Bass (2006-)
Former members
- Daniel "The Daniel" Daponde - Guitar (2001-2006) (Ex-Blood Has Been Shed)
- Ben Abert - Drums (2001-2004)
- Karrie Whitfield - Bass (2001-2003) (Ex-Burn Your Wishes)
- John Preston - Bass (2003 and 2004)
- Jeanne Sagan - Bass (2003) (Currently in All That Remains)
- Christopher Daniele - Guitar (2001-2005)
- Mark Castillo - Drums (2004) (Temporary fill in from Bury Your Dead)
- Seth Coleman - Bass (2004-2006) (Ex-Deadwater Drowning)
- Boom! (guest members from other bands and/or tour manager at the time)- bass boom samples (live only) (2005-2006)
Trivia
Vocalist Vincent Bennett also fronts a band named Cockpunch!. Former guitarist Daniel Daponde previously played in the band Blood Has Been Shed with Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones. On the 7" release "When Angels Shed Their Wings", The Acacia Strain are listed as performing the song "Epidemic" when in fact they performed the song "Seasons in the Abyss". Bassist Jack Strong was previously bassist for the band Of Blessings And Burdens before joining The Acacia Strain.
External links
- The Acacia Strain at MySpace
- Prosthetic Records
- Devil's Head Records
- Interview at Digital Metal
