PHOTO CREDIT: Stu McDonald
THE ACACIA STRAIN — Vincent Bennett, vocals; Devin Shidaker, lead guitar; Griffin Landa, bass; Mike Mulholland, guitar; and Matt Guglielmo, drums — recently announced their upcoming album You Are Safe From God Here. It arrives on October 24 via Rise Records.
"This record unapologetically The Acacia Strain; take that however you want," the band declared upon announcement. "It's angry, it's sad, it's us. We made a record that made us feel uncomfortable. We hope it makes you feel the same way."
Uncomfortable isn't a bad thing. Discomfort challenges you to expand yourself and it can transform you.
"Another song?! Already?! It’s like we are putting out a record soon or something! (youaresafefromgodhereoctobertwentyfourth)," the band states.
For a new release from The Acacia Strain, expect an uncompromising sonic assault that further solidifies their reign as titans of extreme music. This latest offering delves deeper into the crushing territories of sludge, doom, and death metal, while retaining the raw, unbridled aggression of their hardcore punk roots.
Lyrically, frontman Vincent Bennett once again navigates the bleak landscapes of misanthropy, nihilism, and existential dread, delivering his venomous pronouncements with unflinching intensity. Fans can anticipate a relentless barrage of bone-shattering breakdowns, cavernous riffs, and a palpable sense of impending doom that has become synonymous with The Acacia Strain's destructive sound.
Following their innovative dual release of Step Into The Light and Failure Will Follow in 2023, which showcased both their traditional shorter, pulverizing tracks and their expansive, sludgier compositions, this new album promises to push the boundaries of their established ferocity while maintaining the unparalleled heaviness their dedicated fanbase craves. Prepare for an auditory experience that is as punishing as it is profound, a testament to The Acacia Strain's enduring legacy in the realm of extreme metal.
YOU ARE SAFE FROM GOD HERE TRACK LISTING:
"eucharist i: BURNT OFFERING"
"A CALL BEYOND"
"SWAMP MENTALITY"
"THE MACHINE THAT BLEEDS" (Feat. Brody King + Colin Young)
"MOURNING STAR"
"I DON’T THINK YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE IT"
"ACOLYTE OF THE ONE"
"AEONIAN WRATH"
"HOLY MOONLIGHT"
"SACRED RELIC"
"WORLD GONE COLD"
"eucharist ii: BLOOD LOSS" (Feat. Sunny Faris)
THE ACACIA STRAIN ON TOUR:
8/15 — The Orpheum — Tampa, FL
8/16 — Altar @ The Masquerade — Atlanta, GA
8/17 — The Underground — Charlotte, NC
8/19 — Canal Club — Richmond, VA
8/20 — Baltimore Soundstage — Baltimore, MD
8/21 — Irving Plaza — New York, NY
8/22 — Theatre of Living Arts — Philadelphia, PA
8/23 — New England Sadness + Failure Fest — Worcester, MA
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