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| Origin = [[Springfield, Massachusetts]], U.S. |
| Origin = [[Springfield, Massachusetts]], U.S. |
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| Years_active = 2001–present |
| Years_active = 2001–present |
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| Genre = [[Alternative metal]]<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-acacia-strain-p665591</ref> |
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| Genre = [[Deathcore]]<ref name="allmusiccontinent">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1397140|pure_url=yes}}|title=Allmusic review of ''Continent''|last=Rivadavia|first=Eduardo|publisher=[[allmusic]]|accessdate=2009-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BLABBERMOUTH.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=1510 |title=THE ACACIA STRAIN Continent (Prosthetic)}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/gr/acaciastraincon.htm |title=The Acacia Strain - Continent}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idiomag.com/artist/the_acacia_strain#/57965/1/ |title=The Acacia Strain}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicmight.com/artist/united+states/massachusetts/chicopee/the+acacia+strain1 |title=THE ACACIA STRAIN}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mixpod.com/artist/the-acacia-strain |title=The Acacia Strain}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/08/12/the-acacia-strains-continent-is-aggressive-and-engaging/ |title=THE ACACIA STRAIN’S CONTINENT IS AGGRESSIVE AND ENGAGING}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/12/30/exclusive-interview-with-the-acacia-strains-vincent-benett/ |title=EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE ACACIA STRAIN’S VINCENT BENNETT}}</ref><!-- Please do not change the genres and keep it how it is. Thank you. --> |
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| Label = [[Prosthetic Records|Prosthetic]] |
| Label = [[Prosthetic Records|Prosthetic]] |
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| Associated_acts = [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]], [[Despised Icon]], |
| Associated_acts = [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]], [[Despised Icon]], |
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'''The Acacia Strain''' is an American band from [[Springfield, Massachusetts]]. Even though the band is commonly classified as deathcore, the members of the band deny the label, and feel they are just "heavy". Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up. To date they have released five studio albums, as well as two split albums; one with Loyal To The Grave on which they cover the [[Slayer]] song "Seasons In The Abyss" and another with [[This Or The Apocalypse]], [[War From A Harlot's Mouth]], [[Fact (band)|Fact]], and Aggressive Dogs. The band has worked with acclaimed producers [[Adam Dutkiewicz]] and Chris "[[Zeuss]]" Harris.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} |
'''The Acacia Strain''' is an American band from [[Springfield, Massachusetts]]. Even though the band is commonly classified as deathcore, the members of the band deny the label, and feel they are just "heavy". [[All Music Guide]] describes the band as [[alternative metal]] and characterizes their musical style as "utiliz[ing] a bone-crushing [[rhythm section]], apocalyptic [[Sample (music)|samples]], and a unique triple-guitar assault to deliver their signature blend of [[Hardcore punk|hardcore]], [[Noise music|noise]], and [[Death metal|death]] and [[doom metal]]." Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up. To date they have released five studio albums, as well as two split albums; one with Loyal To The Grave on which they cover the [[Slayer]] song "Seasons In The Abyss" and another with [[This Or The Apocalypse]], [[War From A Harlot's Mouth]], [[Fact (band)|Fact]], and Aggressive Dogs. The band has worked with acclaimed producers [[Adam Dutkiewicz]] and Chris "[[Zeuss]]" Harris.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} |
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The band released their DVD, ''The Most Known Unknown'', on February 16, 2010.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=135704 Blabbermouth.net: THE ACACIA STRAIN's 'The Most Known Unknown' DVD Lands On BILLBOARD Chart]</ref> The band reached the ''Billboard Top 200'' albums chart in 2008 with ''[[Continent (album)|Continent]]'' and 2010 with ''[[Wormwood (The Acacia Strain)|Wormwood]]''.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/the-acacia-strain/620189 The Acacia Strain at Billboard.com]</ref> |
The band released their DVD, ''The Most Known Unknown'', on February 16, 2010.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=135704 Blabbermouth.net: THE ACACIA STRAIN's 'The Most Known Unknown' DVD Lands On BILLBOARD Chart]</ref> The band reached the ''Billboard Top 200'' albums chart in 2008 with ''[[Continent (album)|Continent]]'' and 2010 with ''[[Wormwood (The Acacia Strain)|Wormwood]]''.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/the-acacia-strain/620189 The Acacia Strain at Billboard.com]</ref> |
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The Acacia Strain is an American band from Springfield, Massachusetts. Even though the band is commonly classified as deathcore, the members of the band deny the label, and feel they are just "heavy". All Music Guide describes the band as alternative metal and characterizes their musical style as "utiliz[ing] a bone-crushing rhythm section, apocalyptic samples, and a unique triple-guitar assault to deliver their signature blend of hardcore, noise, and death and doom metal." Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up. To date they have released five studio albums, as well as two split albums; one with Loyal To The Grave on which they cover the Slayer song "Seasons In The Abyss" and another with This Or The Apocalypse, War From A Harlot's Mouth, Fact, and Aggressive Dogs. The band has worked with acclaimed producers Adam Dutkiewicz and Chris "Zeuss" Harris.[citation needed]
The band released their DVD, The Most Known Unknown, on February 16, 2010.[2] The band reached the Billboard Top 200 albums chart in 2008 with Continent and 2010 with Wormwood.[3]
They will be playing on the entire Warped Tour 2011
Discography
| Year | Title | Record label | US Billboard 200 peak[4] |
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| 2002 | ...And Life Is Very Long | Devil's Head | — |
| 2004 | 3750 | Devil's Head, Prosthetic | — |
| 2006 | The Dead Walk | Prosthetic | — |
| 2008 | Continent | #107 | |
| 2010 | Wormwood | #67 |
Videography
- "Smoke Ya Later" (2004)
- "3750" (2005)
- "Angry Mob Justice" (2006)
- "Skynet" (2009)
- The Most Known Unknown (DVD, 2010)
- "The Hills Have Eyes" (2010)
Band members
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