I wasn't sure how The Acacia Strain would fare after primary songwriter, guitarist and producer Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz left the band back in May of 2013.
Then the band released their EP Above/Below late in 2013 with new guitarists Devin Shidaker and Richard Gomez and it was unbelievably heavy in a very Continents-era sort of way. Now all I have to say about the band's upcoming music are the famous words of Alfred E. Newman- "what, me worry?"
The band are currently writing their new record which they're scheduled to record in March with Fit for an Autopsy guitarist and producer Will Putney. Putney has handled producing the material of bands like Impending Doom and Vision of Disorder, and his own band, so the guy knows how to capture the type of sound The Acacia Strain is known for.
Godspeed, Acacia Strain! Bring the heavies unto my ears.
In related news, the band announced they'll be performing at this year's New England Metal & Hardcore Festival.
