Western Massachusetts', The Acacia Strain have announced their first Australian headlining tour, to take place this November. Support will come from Melbourne's The Red Shore. The band last toured Australia in December 2008 with Parkway Drive. Vocalist Vincent Bennett had this to say about their imminent return to Australia: "Can't wait to get back to Australia! I'm considering calling it a second home. Hope everyone is ready for us and The Red Shore to shake some shit up! See ya in November!"

Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, September 11th. Dates and ticket info are as follows:

11/18 - Princess Theatre, Brisbane AA Doors at 6.00pm
11/19 - YAC, Byron Bay, AA Doors at 6.00pm.
11/20 - Oasis, Wyong, AA Doors at 6.00pm
11/21 - Bald Faced Stag, Sydney Lic / AA Doors at 7.00pm
11/25 - Underground, Adelaide AA Doors at 7.00pm
11/26 - Next, Melbourne Doors at 9.00pm
11/27 - TLC, Melbourne AA Doors at 6.30pm
11/28 - Hyde Park Backroom, Perth 18+ *Doors at 8.00pm
11/29 - YMCA HQ, Perth AA * Doors at 1.00pm

* The Red Shore not appearing

The Acacia Strain are also supporting August Burns Red in the United States in September and October. The band released their fourth full length, 'Continent', last year, on Prosthetic Records.