The Acacia Strain is an American deathcore and metalcore band formed in Chicopee, Massachusetts in 2001, fronted throughout by vocalist Vincent Bennett. Few bands do sheer heaviness better — downtuned riffs, crushing breakdowns — and Wormwood (2010) or Continent (2008) is the place to start. Browse The Acacia Strain vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
The Acacia Strain formed in Chicopee, Massachusetts in 2001. Vocalist Vincent Bennett has been the band's constant member and frontman across numerous lineup changes. The band built a reputation through relentless touring and a steady stream of heavy releases, working with labels including Prosthetic Records and Rise Records over its career.
The Acacia Strain plays deathcore and metalcore characterized by very low guitar tunings, slow and heavy breakdowns, and Bennett's guttural vocals. The band is frequently cited as an influential force in deathcore, with a bleak, nihilistic lyrical tone and an emphasis on sheer heaviness.
The band's catalog has appeared across multiple colored-vinyl variants and reissues through its various labels. Early Prosthetic-era pressings are of particular interest to deathcore collectors.
Listeners new to The Acacia Strain often start with Wormwood (2010) or Continent (2008). For related listening, see and .
