{"title":"The Acacia Strain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Acacia Strain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dead Walk (2006, Prosthetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinent (2008, Prosthetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWormwood (2010, Prosthetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow Decay (2020, Rise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Acacia Strain often start with Wormwood (2010) or Continent (2008). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-acacia-strain-you-are-safe-from-god-here-cd","title":"You Are Safe From God Here CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Acacia Strain have rallied audiences around an ever evolving hybrid of existential metal, cosmic hardcore, airy doom, and snow-covered sludge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540742222007,"sku":"210000100844","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/acacia.jpg?v=1781154086"},{"product_id":"the-acacia-strain-step-into-the-light-cd","title":"Step into the Light CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Acacia Strain's \"Step into the Light\" strikes like a freight train through a corroded graveyard, its lyrics clawing into the abyss of existence. 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Prepare for a visceral experience; this is a force that commands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785696293047,"sku":"210000064805","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"the-acacia-strain-you-are-safe-from-god-here-hot-dog-vinyl","title":"You are Safe from God Here LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the turn of the century, The Acacia Strain have rallied audiences around an ever evolving and earthquaking hybrid of existential metal, cosmic hardcore, and airy doom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785777295543,"sku":"210000099856","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/acacia_fbbc1b05-5b31-4d32-80ee-a828209731d6.jpg?v=1783045888"},{"product_id":"the-acacia-strain-failure-will-follow-seafood-allergy-vinyl","title":"Failure will Follow 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble vinyl LP pressing. 2023 release, one of two albums released by the metalcore\/deathcore band. 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