''Coma Witch'' is the seventh studio album by American

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band

The Acacia Strain The Acacia Strain is an American metalcore band originally from Chicopee, Massachusetts. They are currently signed to Rise Records. The band has released ten full-length albums. History Forming in 2001, The Acacia Strain was started by h ...

. It was released on October 14, 2014, through Rise Records. 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. He was replaced by guitarists Devin Shidaker (ex-

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) and Richard Gomez (ex-

Molotov Solution Molotov Solution is an American deathcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

). On January 13, 2014, the band announced they would begin recording their upcoming album in March, which would be produced by

Will Putney Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Pat Sheridan, Will Putney and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinazo ...

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Fit for an Autopsy Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Pat Sheridan, Will Putney and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinaz ...

. The band completed recording the album on April 17. 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".

Track list

Personnel

;The Acacia Strain *

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– lead vocals *Devin Shidaker – lead guitar, programming, backing vocals *Richard Gomez – rhythm guitar *Jack Strong – bass *Kevin Boutot – drums ;Production *Produced, Mixed &

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

References

2014 albums The Acacia Strain albums Rise Records albums Albums produced by Will Putney {{2010s-death-metal-album-stub