East Coast alternative metal ensemble
the Acacia Strain utilize 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. Formed in Springfield, MA, in 2002, the group consists of guitarists
Daniel Daponde and
Daniel Laskeiwitz, vocalist/guitarist
Vincent Bennett, bass player
Seth Coleman, and drummer
Kevin Boutot. They released their debut,
3750, on Prosthetic Records in 2002, followed by
Dead Walk for Razor & Tie in 2006. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide