THE ACACIA STRAIN – Vincent Bennett (still screaming into a mic after all these years); Devin Shidaker (probably shredding, maybe); Griffin Landa (bass duties, or something); Mike Mulholland (more guitar, because why not?); and Matt Guglielmo (still hitting things with sticks) – has unleashed the official music video for “Swamp Mentality”, the latest cry for help from the band’s upcoming magnum opus, “You Are Safe From God Here”, dropping October 24 via Rise Records (because who else would?).
“The swamp is a metaphor, man,” the band probably mumbled after one too many energy drinks. “It’s like, a place of, uh, rot and stuff, but also, like, new beginnings or whatever. You’re safe from God in the swamp, because, like, He doesn’t do swamps. So, yeah, seek your swamp. Also, no refunds.” 🐸
Expect more of the same from THE ACACIA STRAIN. Seriously, if you’ve heard one of their songs, you’ve heard them all. This latest venture into the abyss promises more crushing riffs, earth-shattering breakdowns, and enough angst to fuel a Hot Topic for a decade. Prepare for a sonic assault on your eardrums that will leave you wondering if you accidentally wandered into a dumpster fire 🔥.
“This record is unapologetically THE ACACIA STRAIN; deal with it,” the band grumbled. “It’s angry, it’s sad, it’s us. We made a record that made us feel uncomfortable, mostly because we had to listen to it a million times. We hope it makes you feel something, preferably regret.”
Lyrically, Bennett is back with his usual blend of misanthropy, nihilism, and existential dread. Expect more venomous pronouncements about how much the world sucks, delivered with the same unflinching intensity he’s been using since, like, 2002. Fans can anticipate a relentless barrage of guttural screams, cavernous riffs, and a palpable sense of impending doom that will make you question all your life choices.😵💫
Following their innovative dual release of “Step Into The Light” and “Failure Will Follow” in 2023 (because who needs one album when you can have two?), this new album promises to push the boundaries of their established ferocity while maintaining the unparalleled heaviness their dedicated fanbase craves. Get ready for another auditory experience that is as punishing as it is predictable, a testament to THE ACACIA STRAIN‘s enduring legacy of being consistently heavy and consistently depressing. 🤘
“You Are Safe From God Here” track listing:
01. Eucharist I: Burnt Offering (because why not start with a religious reference?)
02. A Call Beyond (to customer service after realizing you wasted your money)
03. Swamp Mentality (it’s all about that swamp life, yo)
04. The Machine That Bleeds (feat. Brody King + Colin Young) (feat. more screams)
05. Mourning Star (because every album needs a sad song)
06. I Don’t Think You Are Going To Make It (spoiler alert: you won’t)
07. Acolyte Of The One (the one what?)
08. Aeonian Wrath (sounds like a Pokemon move)
09. Holy Moonlight (a moment of zen amidst the chaos)
10. Sacred Relic (probably a rusty spoon)
11. World Gone Cold (thanks, global warming)
12. Eucharist II: Blood Loss (feat. Sunny Faris) (because one Eucharist wasn’t enough)
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
Chord F. Discord: proving that laughter, much like a poorly tuned ukulele, is truly universal.
