New England metal titans THE ACACIA STRAIN have just dropped “A,” a new seven inch and digital release today through Rise Records. It’s available here. It features two tracks: “Chhinnamasta” and “Inverted Person.” Listen here. “‘Chhinnamasta,’ goddess of contradictions. See us through this wave of uncertainly. Guide us into the future. Grant us …
Read More »The Acacia Strain Release “D” Seven Inch + Digital Single
New England metal titans THE ACACIA STRAIN, known for their battering ram grooves and poignant lyrics, have dropped “D,” a new seven inch and digital release today, February 28, through Rise Records. It includes two tracks: “Feed A Pigeon, Breed A Rat” and “Seeing God,” the latter of which features Aaron Heard of Jesus Piece/Nothing. Listen here. “I’ve …
Read More »The Acacia Strain Announce Winter 2020 Headline Tour
The Acacia Strain have announced their first set of 2020 tour plans. The band will embark on a headline run, with support from Rotting Out, Creeping Death, Chamber, and Fuming Mouth. Creeping Death will not appear from March 14 through March 18. The tour kicks off on February 28 in New …
Read More »LIFECURSE Releases Official Music Video for “BUZZARD BAIT”
Asheville, NC Metal band LIFECURSE has released the official music video for “BUZZARD BAIT,” off of their forthcoming album, The Wolf You Feed. Produced by Jamie KIng (Between the Buried and Me, For Today, The Contortionist, Scale the Summit), The Wolf You Feed is set to release mid-2018. “‘Buzzard Bait’ is the first song we have released since 2013’s ‘Elysium.’ …
Read More »Album Review: The Acacia Strain – Gravebloom
Massachusetts metal band The Acacia Strain have returned with their eighth studio LP Gravebloom, another notch in the band’s discography that showcases their diverse sound. While The Acacia Strain have previously been given the deathcore label, the band themselves have strongly denied being tied to this style, seeing as how …
Read More »Van Warped Tour 2017 Lineup Announced!
Warped Tour announced this year’s surprisingly heavy-hitting line up yesterday evening. The broadcast was streamed live from Full Sail University, and if you missed it you can watch it on Youtube below. The festival will be celebrating its 23rd year this summer with a varied line up leaning particularly heavy …
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