The Acacia Strain Part Ways with Guitarist Daniel DL Laskiewicz

by Ryan Minic | May 19, 2013

The Acacia Strain have parted ways with their non-touring guitarist Daniel DL Laskiewicz.

Laskiewicz, who had been a longtime songwriter for the band said, “Well, if you havent noticed, i havent played a show with the acacia strain in years and ive just been writing the music for them. Ive been informed today that they will continue on without me, meaning shows and writing albums. This is totally understandable and i wish the band the best. I’ll be around, as im still recording and producing and also have another project in the works. So once again, i WILL NOT be writing for THE ACACIA STRAIN anymore. Its been fun tas, later!”

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