The Acacia Strain have confirmed their return with a new album, ‘You Are Safe From God Here’, scheduled for release on 24th October 2025 via Rise Records. To mark the announcement, the band has shared a video for the album’s lead single, ‘HOLY MOONLIGHT’.
Following their innovative 2023 dual release, ‘Step Into The Light’ and ‘Failure Will Follow’, the new record is described as an uncompromising assault delving into sludge, doom, and death metal while retaining the band’s hardcore punk aggression. The album promises a relentless barrage of bone-shattering breakdowns and cavernous riffs synonymous with their sound.
“This record unapologetically The Acacia Strain; take that however you want,” the band stated. “It’s angry, it’s sad, it’s us. We made a record that made us feel uncomfortable. We hope it makes you feel the same way.”
Read the official press release in full below:
THE ACACIA STRAIN recently announced their new album You Are Safe From God Here. It arrives on 24th October 2025 via Rise Records. Pre-order it here. Today the band have shared a new single ‘HOLY MOONLIGHT’.
“This record unapologetically The Acacia Strain; take that however you want,” the band declares. “It’s angry, it’s sad, it’s us. We made a record that made us feel uncomfortable. We hope it makes you feel the same way.”
For a new release from The Acacia Strain, expect an uncompromising sonic assault that further solidifies their reign as titans of extreme music. This latest offering delves deeper into the crushing territories of sludge, doom, and death metal, while retaining the raw, unbridled aggression of their hardcore punk roots.
Lyrically, frontman Vincent Bennett once again navigates the bleak landscapes of misanthropy, nihilism, and existential dread, delivering his venomous pronouncements with unflinching intensity. Fans can anticipate a relentless barrage of bone-shattering breakdowns, cavernous riffs, and a palpable sense of impending doom that has become synonymous with The Acacia Strain’s destructive sound.
Following their innovative dual release of Step Into The Light and Failure Will Follow in 2023, which showcased both their traditional shorter, pulverizing tracks and their expansive, sludgier compositions, this new album promises to push the boundaries of their established ferocity while maintaining the unparalleled heaviness their dedicated fanbase craves. Prepare for an auditory experience that is as punishing as it is profound, a testament to The Acacia Strain’s enduring legacy in the realm of extreme metal.
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