Coma Witch

Coma Witch
Studio album by The Acacia Strain
Released	October 14th, 2014
Recorded	March 11th – April 14th, 2014, at Machine Shop, Jersey City, New Jersey / The Jungle Studios, Mesa, Arizona
Genre	Deathcore
Length	64:17
Label	Rise
Producer	Will Putney
The Acacia Strain chronology
Death Is the Only Mortal (2012) Coma Witch (2014)
Singles from Coma Witch
"Cauterizer" Released: August 12, 2014[1] "Nailgun" Released: September 24, 2014[2] "VVorld Demise" Released: October 3, 2014[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
MetalSucks	[4]
PopMatters	9/10[5]
Revolver	3.5/5[6]

Coma Witch is the seventh studio album by American deathcore band The Acacia Strain. It was released on October 14th, 2014 through Rise Records.^[7] It is the band's first album to feature new guitarists Devin Shidaker and Richard Gomez, and the first album to not feature original guitarist Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz due to his departure from the band in May 2013. It is also the band's final album to feature bassist Jack Strong prior to his departure in May 2015.

History

On May 20, 2013, it was announced that original and longtime guitarist Daniel "DL" Laskiewicz would be departing the band.^[8] He was replaced by guitarists Devin Shidaker (ex-Oceano) and Richard Gomez (ex-Molotov Solution).^[9]

On January 13, 2014, the band announced they would begin recording their upcoming album in March, which would be produced by Will Putney from Fit for an Autopsy.^[10] The band completed recording the album on April 17.^[11]

On August 12, the band revealed the upcoming title of the album to be Coma Witch, which is set for release on October 14. The band also released the music video for the first single of the album, "Cauterizer".^[1]

Track list

All music composed by The Acacia Strain.

Disc 1
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Human Disaster"	3:46
2.	"Cauterizer"	3:19
3.	"Send Help" (featuring Max Cavalera of Soulfly)	3:26
4.	"Holy Walls of the Vatican"	3:23
5.	"VVorld Demise" (featuring Brendan Garrone of Incendiary)	3:00
6.	"Nailgun"	4:22
7.	"Graveyard Shift" (featuring Sven de Caluwé of Aborted)	3:48
8.	"Bridgepainter"	3:47
9.	"Whale Shark"	3:19
10.	"Delusionalisphere"	4:35
Total length:		36:45

Disc 2
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Observer"	27:32
Total length:		27:32

Personnel

The Acacia Strain Vincent Bennett – lead vocals Devin Shidaker – guitar, backing vocals Richard Gomez – guitar Jack Strong – bass Kevin Boutot – drums

Production Produced, Mixed & mastered by Will Putney Engineered by Will Putney, Randy Leboeuf & Tom Smith, Jr Editors: Randy Leboeuf & Tom Smith Jr. Additional artists: Sven Avernus & Abra Bigham

References

1. "THE ACACIA STRAIN "Cauterize" music video". Metal Injection. August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
2. "The Acacia Strain Attack Listeners with a "Nailgun"". MetalSucks. September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
3. "The "VVorld Demise" of The Acacia Strain". MetalSucks. October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
4. Lee Rothmund, David. "Coma Which: The Acacia Strain Squints Forward, Gazes Back". Retrieved 2014-10-21.
5. Houle, Zachary. "The Acacia Strain: Coma Witch". Retrieved 2014-10-27.
6. http://www.revolvermag.com/news/review-the-acacia-strain-coma-witch.html
7. "The Acacia Strain Posts "Cauterizer" Music Video". Metal Underground. August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
8. "THE ACACIA STRAIN Part With Longtime Guitarist/Songwriter". Metal Injection. May 20, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
9. "THE ACACIA STRAIN Announces Two New Full-Time Members". Blabbermouth.net. June 6, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
10. "THE ACACIA STRAIN To Record A New Album In March". Metal Injection. January 13, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
11. "THE ACACIA STRAIN Finishes Their New Record". Metal Injection. April 17, 2014. Retrieved August 12, 2014.