The Dead Walk (album)
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The Dead Walk is the 3rd studio album from the band The Acacia Strain
. It was produced with Adam Dutkiewicz
of Killswitch Engage
under Prosthetic Records
."
The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain is an American deathcore band from Chicopee, Massachusetts. Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up...
. It was produced with Adam Dutkiewicz
Adam Dutkiewicz
Adam Jonathan Dutkiewicz is an American musician, recording engineer and music producer, best known as a guitarist and backup vocalist from Massachusetts metalcore band Killswitch Engage.-Biography:...
of Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1999 after the disbandment of Overcast and Aftershock. Killswitch Engage's current lineup consists of vocalist Howard Jones, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarists Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz, and drummer...
under Prosthetic Records
Prosthetic Records
Prosthetic Records is a record label specializing in heavy metal recordings. Founded by E.J. Johantgen and Dan Fitzgerald both former employees of Columbia Records, in Los Angeles, California in 1998...
."
Track listing
Personnel
The Acacia Strain- Vincent Bennett - lead vocals
- DL Laskiewicz – lead guitar, programming
- Christopher Daniele – rhythm guitar
- Daniel Daponde – rhythm guitar
- Seth Coleman – bass guitar
- Kevin Boutot – drums, percussion
Guest appearances
- Philip LabontePhilip LabontePhilip Steven Labonte is an American musician from Massachusetts, best known as the lead singer of the American metalcore band All That Remains and formerly of Shadows Fall.-History:...
of All That RemainsAll That Remains (band)All That Remains is an American heavy metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts, which formed in 1998. They have released five studio albums, a live CD/DVD, and have sold nearly 800,000 records...
- Vocals on "Predator; Never Prey" - Mitch Lucker of Suicide SilenceSuicide SilenceSuicide Silence is an American extreme metal band from Riverside, California. The group consists of vocalist Mitch Lucker, guitarists Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun, drummer Alex Lopez and bassist Dan Kenny. Formed in 2002, the band has released three full-length studio albums, one EP and seven music...
- Vocals on "Predator; Never Prey" - Keith Holuk of LigeiaLigeia (band)Ligeia is an American Metal & Hardcore band from Massachusetts formed in 2003.-History:Originally formed in the winter of 2003 by Keith Holuk and Ryan Ober, Ligeia solidified their line-up with the additions of Brandon Whipple and Patrick Murphy in 2007...
- Vocals on "Predator; Never Prey" - Nate Johnson of Premonitions of War - Vocals on "Predator; Never Prey"
- Lou Tanuis of Conducting From The Grave - Vocals on "Predator; Never Prey"
- Mike DC of Damnation A.D.Damnation A.D.Damnation A.D. is an American band from Washington, D.C.. The group released several albums in the 1990s before disbanding. They reformed in 2007.-History:...
- Vocals on "See You Next Tuesday" - Rusty Asunder of Torn Asunder - Vocals on "The Dead Walk"
Reception
- Allmusic [ link]
- Alternative Press
Trivia
- "4X4" is a reference to a type of burger you can get at In-N-Out BurgerIn-N-Out BurgerIn-N-Out Burger is a regional chain of fast food restaurants with locations in the western United States. Founded in 1948 by Harry Snyder and his wife Esther, establishing the first In-N-Out burger in Baldwin Park and headquartered in Irvine, California, In-N-Out Burger has since expanded outside...
of the same name. This is what vocalist Vincent Bennett typically orders from the restaurant. - "Angry Mob Justice" is a reference to The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsThe Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
when Principal SkinnerSeymour SkinnerPrincipal W. Seymour Skinner is a fictional character in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. He is voiced by Harry Shearer. Born in Capitol City, he is the principal of Springfield Elementary School...
says, "Ahh, there's no justice like angry mob justice" in the episode "Bart After DarkBart After Dark"Bart After Dark" is the fifth episode of The Simpsons eighth season, first aired by the Fox network on November 24, 1996. After accidentally breaking a stone gargoyle at a local house, Bart is forced to work there as punishment. He assumes it will be boring work, but is pleasantly surprised when...
". - "See You Next Tuesday" uses the famous acronym normally spelled "C U Next Tuesday" and subliminally using the word "Cunt".