Fibroporia vaillantii Fibroporia vaillantii Fibroporia vaillantii, also known as mine fungus, white pore fungus, Antrodia vaillantii, Polyporus vaillantii, and various other names is a wood-decaying fungus which can occur on timber in humid conditions. The fungus causes brown rot of pine wood, in which cellulose and hemicellulose are broken down, leading to brown discoloration and shrinkage of wood. It has been/is sometimes considered to be a fungus causing dry rot, although that term is more often used for wood decay due to a different fungus, "Serpula lacrymans". The fungus grows on wood from coniferous trees, such as pine wood, under damp conditions,
The Amity Affliction then hired drummer, Troels Thomasson, Chris Burt on Guitar (originally on Bass), Ahren Stringer now on bass and the addition of a keyboardist, Trad Nathan. The Amity Affliction released a new five track EP entitled "High Hopes" which was named for the house in which "The Amityville Horror" took place. The first pressing came in a CD/DVD package. The DVD featured the band discussing the recording of the EP, it also featured the band on the road and performing. The band released their debut studio album in 2008, entitled "Severed Ties". The album spent a week on the Australian Albums